Professional Resume Writing - These Are Our Top 3 Picks for Resume Writing

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Considering a professional resume writing service? Smart move. With the economy still reeling and jobs scarce, a pro has the chops to craft a marketing document that aggressively sells your qualifications while maintaining that all-important third-party objectivity.
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But any pro?

Well, no. Not just any "pro." Professional resume writing services have been springing up on the internet like weeds in response to customer demand. So beware: the last thing you want is to end up with a writer who has no experience in your profession, no sense of working with the critical keywords in your industry, and follows a cookie-cutter template.

But don't be discouraged. There are some real gems out there – professional resume writing services with proven track records for generating interviews leading to job offers for their extremely satisfied clientele.

If you want to be one of them, I advise looking for the following 5 things.

• Certification.
• A writer with a background in – or familiarity with – your industry.
• A writer who conducts personalized, one-on-one interviews over the phone.
• Fair pricing (and that's not the same as "cheap" pricing).
• A guarantee of satisfaction.

Let's expand on those points a bit. But first, here's a peek at my top 3 picks for professional resume writing services that satisfy all those criteria, and do so with flying colors.

Company...	Go To...	Rating...	Pricing...	In-Depth...
	Website		Grad Level / Mid Level / Executive $169      $199     $299	Largest network of resume writers on the Internet, and a 99.98% customer satisfaction rate. They guarantee you'll get interviews within 60 days... (   read REVIEW)
	Website		Entry Level / Mid Level / Executive $179      $249      $359	Chosen resume partner for Yahoo! HotJobs and Wall Street Journal's CareerJournal.com. Online since 1998; 250 writers and 40 industry specializations... (   read REVIEW)
	Website		Entry Level / Mid Level / Executive $---     $249     $349	Top shelf writing from a team of HR Execs, Hiring Managers and former Recruiters. And that includes the company CEO. With a 99.9% success rate... ( read REVIEW)

1) Professional Writing Certification

Certification (either via the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, or the National Resume Writers' Association) signifies that your writer is knowledgeable in resume techniques, versed in the language of the industry, and acceptably skilled in translating job qualifications into prose that sells. While one can certainly be a good writer without certification, holding such accreditation signals to all that the writer is taking his job seriously and has publicly agreed to uphold certain standards of ethics and writing professionalism. Unless you have a recommendation to the contrary, go with a writer who is certified resume writer.

2) Writer Background.

Ideally, you want to find a writer who – prior to his professional writing job – shared a similar background to your own, making him or her particularly well versed in the nuances of your discipline. The larger resume services operating on the Web, for example, are able to tap a large pool of certified resume writers with diverse workplace backgrounds, and work hard to pair you with a suitable writing match. A good thing.

3) One-On-One Interviews.

A questionnaire is a frequent tool used by writers to gather information from clients. That's fine for writing routine background information, but a phone interviews allows the writer to draw out your unique qualifications and do a better job of marketing you to prospective employers. Make sure you sign with a professional resume service who offers personalized telephone interviews with clients.

4) Fair Pricing.

Now is not the time to bargain shop. Yes, you can find a service on the Web that will write a resume for $29.00 – using worn-out templates and pat phrases that do no service to your unique qualifications. Skip those services, and be prepared to pay for good work. Remember, this is your career life you're working with. Treat it with dignity.

5) Guarantee of Satisfaction.

Insist on one. Period.

BTW, if you'd like to see some of the other services I reviewed, jump to Review of Resume Writers where I give 10 of them a star ranking and a mini-review.

Best of luck. --David

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