resume – Greg Ryan Resume Writing

Hi! Welcome to my Blog. I like to use my experience as both a Certified Résumé Writer and administrator in charge of the candidate selection and interview process for my department to share helpful tips that I have picked up along the way. This blog will be updated frequently. I hope you enjoy it! Positive Testimonials and remembering to “Like” my Facebook page are GREATLY appreciated.

Top 5 Reasons Why Hiring a Certified Résumé Writer is Worth It

When I first decided to become a certified Résumé Writer, I promised myself that I would only continue doing it for the right reasons. I truly enjoy working with all types of people with a wide variety of career interests and goals. I get real enjoyment from hearing back from people that they did land that interview that has passed them by so often in the past. That is one of the reasons that I’m proud to offer my services for far less than other Résumé Writers you will find at larger companies (higher cost doesn’t always mean a better product). Additionally, I have spent countless hours honing my craft and, I think, I’ve become a pretty effective Résumé Writer. With all of that being said, I’ll be the first to admit that not everyone needs to hire a résumé writer. However, there are some very valid reasons why using a Certified Résumé Writer (whether it be myself or someone else) generally turns out to be a worthwhile investment. Here are my top 5 reasons to hire a Certified Résumé Writer.

Studies show that professionally written résumés are 40% cleaner and easier to read. With the applicant pool being as competitive as it is, the need for a reader-friendly résumé continues to grow in importance. Many times, résumés got pushed aside simply because of a poor layout.

Current on latest trends & demands. For most people, the only time they look at their résumé or read up on prospective employers is when they are looking for a job. This is completely logical, but it also means that you may not have done this in many years. Times change. What should be included on an effective résumé changes as well. Certified Résumé Writers make it their job to stay current on the most recent demands of employers.

Skilled writing & communication matters. Just like not everyone is trained to fix a leaky pipe, not everyone is highly trained to write a professional looking résumé and cover letter. That is another reason why it is important to be sure that any Résumé Writer you hire is actually certified. You are paying your hard-earned money for this service, so don’t be afraid to ask for proof of certification. Certified Résumé Writers spend hours doing this and have to pass a rigorous certification exam that includes being scored on being a skilled writer.

Know how to get noticed. Certified Résumé Writers see countless résumés in a short period of time and know best what attributes to highlight so that you stand out. This is difficult for people that only see their own résumé.

Save time & stress. Job hunting is one of the most important things any ambitious employee goes through. It is also one of the most stressful. When you add that to everything else going on in your life, it can be overwhelming. The comfort of knowing it is being taken care of and being done well is very valuable and well worth the money when it leads to more interviews and opportunities.

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Top 8 Reasons You Need a High Quality Résumé and Cover Letter

I wanted to begin the New Year by discussing something that I believe every potential job seeker needs to know – that it is absolutely critical to have a quality résumé and cover letter if you plan on landing your desired job. Too often, I hear people question why they matter or worry that they don’t have enough to include to make it worthwhile. I will address the former in detail shortly, but to the latter I respond, “You know what is better than nothing? Anything!” Even if you aren’t sure where to begin, just start somewhere. Everyone has some sort of positive experience to draw on, volunteer work to include, degree to mention… You get the idea. Start somewhere and add to it as you go. If nothing else, it will show you where you need more exposure so that you can work to strengthen your résumé.

As for why you need a high quality résumé and cover letter, here are my Top 8 Reasons.

You only get one chance to make a first impression. Use yours wisely. You don’t want to be fighting an uphill battle heading into an interview.

The average employer literally spends only a few seconds looking at a résumé before deciding if it’s worth his/her time. A neat, clean professional looking résumé goes a long way toward capturing the reader’s attention.

Maximize your worth. Very often, interviews are fairly scripted in which questions are asked of you. This can make it difficult to highlight your strengths and accomplishments. Use your résumé as your chance to highlight these points.

Promote Why They Need You. As the pile of candidates continues to grow, you need to show the employer that you stand out as the best person for the job. A glowing résumé paints the best picture of you and can give you an advantage before the interview even begins.

Boost Your Confidence. We all strive to better our place within a company or in a new company. However, job descriptions can be intimidating and the fear of being unqualified can start to creep in. Preparing a high quality résumé and cover letter can build that inner confidence that you have accomplished a lot and are qualified for the job.

Elaborate on your strengths and accomplishments in a cover letter. Your cover letter is the place to truly delve into why your past experience sets you apart as the best candidate. Résumés are short and compact in nature and interviews can fly by quickly, so the cover letter is your one chance to really explain just how impressive you are.

Show off your writing and communication skills. All jobs require employees to communicate in one form or another. The cover letter is a great opportunity to prove to employers that you can communicate eloquently with potential colleagues, customers, etc.

Be your best you! There is only one you. And that’s a good thing! Show your creativity and uniqueness through your writing. You want an employer that wants the real you, not a fabricated version you cooked up for a résumé or cover letter.

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