How to Select a Professional Writer

1. Use a certified résumé writer. There are several certifications. The most prestigious is the NCRW. Only 27 résumé professionals have earned this certification nationwide. Certification is one of your assurances that the writer you select is dedicated to providing the highest quality service and will deliver a superior product.

2. Speak with the person who will actually be writing your résumé. The person who sells you their services may not actually write your résumé. You want to work closely with the actual writer, not a subcontractor whose qualifications are unknown to you or whose style doesn't fit your personality.

3. Make sure you understand from the writer what they will be doing to revise your existing résumé or the strategy they will use in developing one from scratch. Remember it's your career. The writer needs to understand your background and be able to provide the right strategy to meet your goals.

4. What is the process used to gather information? Is the writer going to interview you or just give you a form to fill out? If the writer insists on using a form, you may only get back what you provided in different words. Make sure the writer will interview you to search for additional information and ways to present your background to your best advantage. Remember, accomplishments sell. A good résumé writer knows how to pull them out of you.

5. Editing Will you have a chance to make changes and provide input after the résumé writer presents the first draft? This is very important . . . the writer should be open to your thoughts. Changes are almost always required, even minor ones. Insist on this!

6. What other services, tools, and certifications should the professional writer offer? Professional career service providers are often certified in career coaching and job transition. They are also able to provide cover letters, résumé distribution to recruiters and companies, career portfolios, and interview training.

7. What is the turnaround time? Typical turnaround time will vary from writer to writer, but expect a successful résumé writer to be in demand. One to two weeks is normal.

8. Do I have to meet with the writer personally? No, it has become an everyday occurrence to work with résumé professionals by phone, transferring documents by Internet and fax, but it is good to know that the résumé firm has a traditional office, even if you don't visit it.

9. How much will it cost? Superior résumés take expertise and time to develop. Fees will vary depending on your years of experience, the number of jobs you've held, and your position level. Executives can expect to pay more than mid-tier managers or entry-level professionals.

Martin Weitzman, NCRW, CPBS, IJCTC, CPRW —Providing expert résumé writing and career search services, including cover letter writing, direct mail campaigns, résumé e-mail and résumé fax distribution, résumé posting, and targeted company research. Each résumé and cover letter is strategically written to provide maximum impact for your target audience.

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