Frequently Asked Questions
How did you start writing resumes for other people?
For years I have been helping friends, co-workers and people they know with their resumes. As someone who has been a supervisor, I have seen many resumes come across my desk, and I quickly developed a good understanding of which formats work and which ones don't. More importantly, I've seen a lot of the mistakes people commonly make in composing their resumes.
The thing is, most people don't really develop a skill for writing resumes Why should they? It's something you might need once every five years if things are going well.
Several years ago, a good friend of mine asked me to help her with her resume. I realized that I couldn't essentially change the whole thing without hurting her feelings, so I took the time to explain each and every change I made. In the process, I realized that I can use what I have learned over the years to help people in this tough economy.
Do you have an office?
I provide affordable resumes for working people, and I do this by eliminating unnecessary expenses. I don't have an office or a secretary like companies which charge you $300.00 or more for a resume. You really only want to pay for the writing, and that's all I charge you for.
Can You Send Me a Sample Resume So I Can See What Your Work Look Like?
Short answer, No.
Long answer, There are two reasons I don't do this. The first is that any information that was given to me to compose a resume was given with an expectation of confidentiality. The second is that people want to see what works in a resume, but no two resumes are really alike. What worked well for a customer service representative with five years of experience won't work for a IT programmer with ten years.
The resume should be customized to both the applicant and the kinds of jobs he or she is looking for.
I am a Recently Discharged Veteran, but I have a hard time relating my service to civilian occupatio
Well, first and foremost, thank you for your service.
Secondly, Yes, having served myself, I know that frequently, putting military service in terms that civilian employers can understand is a major challenge, one that I am happy to meet.
I am able to translate your MOS into its civilian equivalent and emphasize your qualities while also calling attention to the sacrifices you’ve made for our country.