Working with a Resume-Writing Professional
Your job search may be stalled simply because your resume isn't good. This may have nothing at all to do with your skills, experience, or education. Your resume may be poorly written and therefore it doesn't do you justice. If you've tried several times to put together a good resume but find yourself unable to do so, it may be time to hire a professional resume writer.
Many career development professionals, described in the prior section, provide resume-writing services. Other people working as resume writers have training provided by one of several organizations, including the National Resume Writer's Association.
Before engaging the services of a professional resume writer or any other career development professional, try to check out that business or individual with your local Better Business Bureau. Find out if they have any complaints on file. Visit the Better Business Bureau Web site (
Professional resume writers are not required to be licensed or certified, so when you hire one, you are really on your own. You should always ask to see samples of that person's work. You must also ask for references. Call those references to find out if they were successful in their job searches as a result of the resume writer's services.
