When it comes to writing your resume, should you forge the path alone or hire a professional? The consensus tends to be divided. Some people feel that they’re able to effectively capture their experience and strengths in a format that will help them get their foot in the door. Others are unsure exactly what to write or how to express what they want to say in a concise, professional manner. Hiring a professional resume writing company can help you to polish up your presentation and job experience in a way that conforms to today’s standards.
A professional resume writing company …
- Is in tune with current trends. When a hiring manager looks at your resume, you don’t want it to scream outdated. You want a format that will appeal to applicant tracking systems (ATS) as well as what hiring managers are looking for. Objectives have long since been replaced with a summary of qualifications and core competencies. References? Nixed. Still using phrases like “responsible for” and listing jobs you held 20 years ago? It’s time to update your approach.
- Knows essential information to highlight. Your resume should not rehash your entire career and everything you’ve ever done. It is important to be strategic and emphasize those accomplishments that are most relevant. A resume writer can help sort through extraneous information and pare things down to what really matters. They know how to optimize space and make key points stand out while enhancing readability.
- Polishes your writing. Writing may not be your forte. Maybe you’re more of a numbers person. Or you can’t figure out quite how to say what you want. A resume writer can make sense of your experience and accomplishments and write them in such a way that they not only make sense, but make an impact. Free of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors, it allows hiring managers to focus on your abilities and how you can benefit their company.
- Helps you overcome challenges. If you’re switching careers or have a gap in employment, this can make writing your resume more difficult. You may not be sure how to best position yourself or your abilities. You know that you are capable of doing the job but you need potential employers to see that as well. Resume writers can format your resume in a way that highlights your abilities.
Hiring a professional resume writing company does not mean you are lying on your resume. After all, it is all your information and you have the opportunity to review and make changes before sending it out. If something is incorrect, let the resume writer know so that they can work with you to correct it. Struggling to write your resume shouldn’t keep you from landing a job. Contact Chic Resumes by Grammar Chic, Inc. to revamp your resume and help you stay competitive in the job market. Call (803) 831-7444 or email resumewriting@grammarchic.net.
Amanda E. Clark founded Grammar Chic in 2008. She is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and holds degrees in Journalism, Political Science, and English. She launched Grammar Chic after freelancing for several years while simultaneously leading marketing and advertising initiatives for several Fortune 500 companies.
