Why Hire a Professional Resume Writer?

Learning to write a compelling document that is properly formatted takes time, effort, and knowledge, and now it's more complicated than ever. If you’ve ever tried to remodel a house without the appropriate tools and skills, you know it's more difficult and time consuming to do it yourself, than it is to hire a professional. You’ll need to buy books, tools, and materials. Then you’ll need to take the time to learn how to do it and then when all said and done, it usually ends up costing more for a mediocre job, not to mention the headache!

Hiring a professional resume writer costs far less in the long run because you’ll increase your chances of becoming employed much more quickly. If you’ve been sending out resumes without results, we can help!

What is the procedure?

Email or fax your current or old resume to us if you have one. If you don’t have a resume, please call us and we will give you a free consultation over the phone to determine what kind of job you are looking for and your relative experience. When you decide to hire 1st Rate Resumes, we will require a credit card number on record, which will not be charged until we deliver the product. We accept Visa and MasterCard. From there we will set up a phone or personal interview where we extract even more detailed information from you. A draft is then sent to you for your approval and finalization.

How long does it take?

That depends on how quickly you need it. Usually we can turn around a resume and cover letter within 3 business days, depending on how busy we are. Rush jobs (less than 24 hours) and weekend services cost more.

How long will my resume be?

We write both one and two page resumes, depending on your experience and situation. It is now perfectly acceptable to have more than one page as long as all the information is relative to the job you are seeking. Jobseekers with more than 10 years’ experience are expected to have more than a page.

What other documents should I be aware of?

An ASCII resume is VERY important in the modern job search. Five years ago, MS Word was the way to go. Now with more than 85% of Fortune 500 companies only accepting applications electronically, the MS Word resume just doesn't cut it online. Here's an example of what happens when you cut and paste your resume into the application box that reads "cut and paste your resume here."

The bullet points become '?' marks, gaps form where there was once a tab, and sentences straggle to two additional words on every other line.

At 1st Rate Resumes, we know how to format your text resume so it stands out among the pack. A top executive from jobing.com said, "yours is the best looking online resume we've seen on our site."

Here's an example of what our ASCII documents look like when the HR Department prints them out.

What if I’ve had gaps in my employment?

We will determine a strategy to showcase your most positive attributes and deflect attention from employment gaps.

If I don’t have the required experience, should I lie?

Your resume should always be truthful. If you are a finalist for a position and the company checks your work history, you will be overlooked. Employers don’t want to hire dishonest people.

How much will my resume cost?

We price our services individually because every client has different needs and objectives. Many factors come into play, including your line of work, years of experience, your objective, level of education, how fast you need it, and how long it takes to write your resume. If you wish to e-mail or fax your resume for a free critique, we can give you feedback, strategy, and an exact price quote.

Let’s get started!

Contact 1st Rate Resumes for more information by calling toll-free (866) 690-4622. Or email us your current resume for a free critique.