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Choosing a Resume Writer

When you are choosing a resume writer, you need to ask questions. Here are four of the most important questions and my own answers.

  1. What types of certifications do you have? Robin’s Answer: I am a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW), a Certified Electronic Career Coach (CECC) and a Job and Career Transition Coach (JCTC).
  2. What specialties do you have? Robin’s Answer:  I am a Certified Federal Resume Writer; I have written many successful resumes for federal personnel and for civilians hoping to land a federal job.
  3. Have you ever written a resume for someone in my field? Robin’s Answer: Like most long-time resume writers (I have written resumes for over 10 years), I  have written resumes for a wide variety of professionals at all levels from entry to CEO. But I also tend to attract job hunters in technology fields, usually from word-of-mouth referrals. I am a former process engineer and project manager. I understand technology and what technology companies are looking for, whether they need an IT professional, a supply chain manager or a chemical engineer.
  4. What do your resumes look like? Robin’s Answer: I supply several samples on my website under Civilian and Federal Resumes. If you like what I delivered for other job seekers, you will like what I deliver for you. I want your resume to impress future employers but I also want it to make you feel confident. That confidence will help carry you through your job hunt and interviews.

Do you like my answers? Give me a call today.

Professional Resume Writers: How Do You Find an Honest Professional?

One of the ways you can identify a professional resume writer is to look for certifications like the following:

  • CPRW: Certified Professional Resume Writer
  • CMRW: Certified Master Resume Writer
  • NCRW: Nationally Certified Resume Writer
  • CARW: Certified Advanced Resume Writer
  • MMRW: Master Military Resume Writer
  • CFRW: Certified Federal Resume Writer
  • CMRS: Certified Master Resume Specialist
  • ACRW: Academy Certified Resume Writer

A professional resume writer should have at least one, if not several certifications (see my About Us page for my own certifications). Some certifications have become obsolete (for example, CFRWC), but the ones listed above are still going strong.

In addition, referrals are an excellent way to find a professional resume writer; many of my clients come to me through word of mouth referrals or as a result of my speaking engagements at industry and educational events.

The resume writing industry is not regulated so anyone can claim they are a resume writer. In addition, there are several “scam” companies set up that simply rip off customers (many are based overseas); the website won’t reveal the size of the industry in the United States.

If you look for certifications and listen to referrals, you’ll find the right resume writer for you. Send me an email or give me a call; if I can’t help you, I’ll try to refer you on to another truly professional resume writer.

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