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An experienced writer carefully crafts the resumes we produce. We incorporate superior writing skill as well as skills in layout, design, editing, and self-promotion. You can write and design a good resume if given the time. You are certainly capable of writing a basic resume like those presented in specific resume software that generates generic documents. But you should consider getting our professional assistance if you need it. Writing a well-done resume requires a considerable amount of career self-knowledge. In most cases, the resumes under “samples” on this website reflect the skills of the professional resume writer gathered through an interview process/career coaching. That is one of the reasons the resumes are done so well. If you buy a simple services such as word processing, basic layout, editing, and laser printouts from a secretarial/typing services. These are reasonably priced; many are “quick.” Note there is a big difference between basic word-processing services and the services provided by a professional resume writer. A typing/secretarial service may charge you $50 to $100 to typeset your resume, but they will not fix your grammar, errors, improve words, ask for additional information, or spend much time formatting it. Services from experienced professional writers cost more, but you get more. Many will spend an hour or more going over your career goals, work experience, past accomplishments, education and other life experience. Then they will spend one, two or more hours writing your resume and creating a design and format to present you in the most attractive way. Often, you will get career coaching as well as a professionally written resume. Prices for these services vary based on how well prepared you are and how complex your background-the more time you need, the higher the cost. Resumes for a new graduates, for example, will cost less than a resume for experienced professionals. Your money would be very well spent. The value is as much in what you learn about yourself as in the resume itself, because a professional writer will help you identify key skills and present them in a convincing way. A resume writer will share knowledge that will assist you in overcoming problems and offer job-search advice that is not easily obtained in any other way. Resume writers who are members of a professional association keep current with current trends through continual professional development. Members displaying CPRW (Certified Professional Resume Writer) or CMI (Career Masters Institute) have to pass a rigorous resume-writing skills test and are required to adhere to a code of ethics that gives you protection from being cheated. If you select a member of these associations you will have selected someone who is among the most experienced career professionals in the nation. Most members of these organizations have substantial experience and possess a sincere desire to help you succeed. If in doubt, please review these organizations at www.parw.com and www.cminstitute.com. Our prices for professional assistance in writing a resume fall in the range of $200.00 to $500.00, but could be higher for more complex situations. It all depends on how much time is spent during the interview. A review of your resume, may cost as little as $50 to $100.00. Any case, you should expect to pay as much as you would pay a good plumber: from $50 to $100 an hour or more. The following is an estimation of prices for some careers, of which may vary depending on time spent during the interview and complexity of the project: $200.00 – Student / Under 5 years experience / Entry-level (15 min. interview) $250.00 – Office/ Clerical/ Parenting to Career / Blue Collar (30 min. interview) $275.00 – Sales Professional / College Graduate / Administrative / Assistant Manager (45 min. interview) $300.00 – General Manager. Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Manager, IT Sales (1 hour interview) $400.00+ – Executives Manager with 20+ years experience and other professionals (1 hour+) $500.00+ – Federal Resume and Career Transition / Security Director/ Military Career Transition (2 hour+) Usually 3 to 4 pages in length 5 to 7+ days turnaround to be expected. Cover letter, Reference Sheet, ASCII Format, and Salary History are an additional fee. Career / Interview Coaching @ $75.00 per hour. Professionally Written Resume We develop a one or two page summary of your skills, accomplishments, experiences, and education designed to capture the prospective employer’s interest. It is the primary tool of your job search. The purpose of a resume is to secure an interview. As we begin to develop your resume we keep in mind the needs of the employer who will be reading it. Our main objective is to:
Cover Letter Writing Working with diversified industries and professions including:
Military Transition Expertise:
These qualifications are of great value to any employer, values that can be emphasized in both the cover What is Job and Career Transition Coaching? Our coaching techniques allow us to discover your potential for career success. All you have to do is “sit back” and let us be the driver. We bridge the gap between where you are today and where you would like to be tomorrow. Who needs Job and Career Transition Coaching?
Job and career transition coaching will benefit the candidate to increase the probability of achieving a goal that leads to lifelong happiness and success. We utilize career assessment tools to help you make the courageous career choice. Job Search Management Training Guiding you in executing successful job search campaigns using multiple marketing channels, direct mail, Internet postings, job leads, recruiting, networking, and more. The key to a successful job search is Networking, Networking, Networking. Foreign Language Translation We translate into foreign languages and have a network of resources to provide others. An accredited translator and registered interpreter with the Judicial Council of California administers our translating department. All translations are executed by professionals who work in the field in which they translate. In order to keep our commitment to providing high quality translations at competitive rates, all our translations from English into a target language undergo a three step process: translating, editing, and proofreading. This process eliminates misunderstandings that may occur and minimizes the error factor. Confidentiality is guaranteed at all times. Affidavits and notarizations are also available. Most of the translators are accredited by the American Translators Association (ATA), which requires passing a stringent three hour examination, so stringent that even teachers and Ph.D.s have failed. |
