This post is part of a series of excerpts from ExecuNet’s report, Making Your Résumé Recruiter Ready By ExecuNet contributing editor Marji McClure. You can download a free copy by going here.
Executive branding expert David Topus suggests executives try to remember what has impressed them about résumés they have viewed in the past when hiring their own team, and use that knowledge to help create a résumé that truly is “recruiter ready.” “They know what turned them on and turned them off when they were hiring,” says Topus. “They should generalize their own experience as someone who hired people. What got your interest? What got your attention? What impressed you? What didn’t?”
I was laid off about 6 months ago and can definitely attest to the tough job market. It took some dedicated effort to land a job. I know the jobs are out there, there is just more competition to get them. I will tell you what worked for me.
I broke down and had my resume professionally done. I had been told to do it for some time, but was basically too cheap to pay for it! But in the end it was worth it. The writers know what key words to include to get your resume the attention it deserves. I did my research - there are a lot of services out there that range in price from $40 to $150. I found one that cost $49 - so I didn't pay an arm and a leg. And I believe it was well worth it. I recommend it to anyone on the job hunt.
The service I used was ResumeSolutionsPro.com
Best of Luck to you all!
Thanks for the comment. In my experience, quality professionally written resumes cannot be had for $40.