If you are looking for a resume writer, there are a few things you need to know before you get too trigger happy! Before you hire an ATS Certified Resume Writer read this below article!

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Don’t be FOOLED! Picking the right resume service for you – how to do it - C. Bird, CEO - Resume Resort

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I wish I could say that our firm is usually the first stop for most of our clients that we serve… but I will be honest in saying that at least 20-40% of our resume writing clients have had their resume professionally done in the last 12 months by another resume writing company and they did not get the response (employment in the industry) or service they expected...which led them to us.

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This checklist will help any professional looking to work specifically with a resume writing company that specializes in ATS compliant resumes to pick a resume writer that will be most able to produce the results they are looking for (ideally interviews within their targeted positions). 

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If the resume writing company you are looking at hiring does not get a “yes” for each of these questions – they are NOT the one you want to go with as they may be a “fly by night service”, or simply not “up with the times” enough to meet your needs.

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1.     Do they have a professional online presentation, meaning a company domain (website), email addresses at that domain, and clear representation on LinkedIn?

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2.     On their LinkedIn profile do they have several relevant resume writing and career services endorsements with high ratings for each area that pertain to Human Resources, ATS Resume Writing, etc.

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3.     Do they have several recommendations from ACTIVE accounts that pertain to your specific area of expertise?

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4.     Do they have a professional logo?

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5.     Do they have a contact phone number with professional voicemail - means of texting, etc.?

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6.     Do they have a reputable merchant account that accepts credit card payments (this shows they have established credit).  Fraudulent resume writing services are more likely to only accept PayPal, desire to communicate via WhatsApp, etc.

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7.     Do they have a listing on the Better Business Bureau website that shows that their resume writing company has been in business for at least 2 years with an A+ rating?

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8.    Do they have a business number registered with the government, such as GST, etc.

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9.    Do they offer resume samples of their work for your review free of charge?

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10.  Does the certified ATS resume writer have at least 5-10 years experience in the field of Human Resources?

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11.  Does the professional resume writer have working knowledge of modern ATS systems?

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12.  Does the resume writing firm offer you the three resume file types needed that includes one specific for online applications (ATS.doc, Word.doc and .PDF)?

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13.  Does this resume writing company offer unlimited resume edits before sending the final drafts at no additional charge?

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14.  Does the resume writer offer free lifetime storage of your resume in the event that you need it resent down the road?

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15.  And lastly, are their resume writing prices in a range that would provide an expected living for someone offering a professional career / employment writing service?

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16. Are they an ATSCC writer, with an up to date ATSCC credential via Resume Resort?

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I am confident that the above tips should help you locate a suitable resume writing service that has the highest probability of serving you well.

 

Many blessings to each of you!

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Ready to order? Simple order process here: https://www.resumeresort.com

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Carol Bird

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TEXT: 306.270.3511

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*Carol Bird is the CEO for the Resume Resort and its subsidiary, RigBoyz Employment Network (a leading recruitment, international resume writing and employment consulting firm that specializes in oilfield recruitment, online job search strategies, LinkedIn writing and career coaching services).