Ed-Exec Certified Resume Writing

1. Why do I need a professional résumé writer?

First, résumés at any level need to be highly effective marketing documents, designed to attract interest amidst a flood of other résumés in today’s competitive job market. Expert writing, design and career marketing skills focusing on the issues critical in the education sector are required to create a strong résumé. Second, most of us don't see ourselves and our strengths objectively. A professional can reflect back to you positive images of yourself and your career that you hadn't clearly seen. Third, it is essential to have your résumé written and formatted to be compatible with the job search method(s) you are selecting.

So - check to see that the professional resume writer you choose is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and a Personal Branding Strategist. Select someone who specializes in your position and field. You will want someone skilled enough to identify the key points in your character and background and who can position you for the job you want, whether it is a complete change of direction or advancement within your current career. Choose someone who is easy to work with, listens carefully to you, and understands what you say.

2. What is the process you use to prepare my résumé?

We start with information mining: We use former résumés, ads, performance evaluations, our proprietary questions, and an in-depth phone consultation to identify the strategic and tactical approach we will take to prepare your résumé, as well as the specific skills, qualities and, above all, accomplishments we will highlight.

Draft Résumé Delivery: You will receive your first draft as a Word attachment. You will then make corrections or comments and return the document. A revised version is then emailed to you. A second set of edits is included in the process.

Final Resume Delivery: The Final is then sent as Word attachment, then converted to ASCII for electronic use, as well as a PDF file upon request.

3. How fast can you turn the résumé around?

We consistently complete the first draft of your résumé in 7 business days from the time we have all your information.

4. Why does résumé preparation cost so much or can you discount the services since I am out of work?

Your investment in a résumé from Ed-Exec, Inc. is based on your qualifications and scope of our highly individualized services. Typically our services are less than 1% of your gross salary; a small investment in your career and earning potential.

5. Can you give me a version that will work if it's scanned, emailed or posted on the Web?

Yes, you will receive an electronic (ASCII) résumé format that is correctly formatted and contains the industry-specific keywords that are essential to getting your résumé retrieved electronically in a search.

7. Why should I select your service?

Results count and so does our knowledge as industry leaders! Louise Garver is not only a certified résumé writer, but she is one a small number of professionals whose résumés have been selected and featured in esteemed publications; she has an established reputation for her expertise among her peers, and she serves on the certification committee for new résumé writers—a post she has held for more than 10 years. She is also endorsed by many career professionals such as Martin Yate, Joyce Lain Kennedy and others.