If you’re one of the millions who are unemployed or under employed, the prospect of writing a resume can be paralyzing and may even cost you previous time in the job search process. To the rescue are professional resume services like the ones below that create top notch resumes for people across all industries.
ResumeWriters
From college seniors embarking on the work world for the first time to military veterans transitioning to civilian jobs to C level executives looking for the next big challenge, ResumeWriters matches customers with a professional resume writer with a similar background and real experience in the necessary field. This service offers four main categories: professional resumes, executive resumes, student resumes, and IT resumes. It also specializes in military to civilian resumes, CVs, and cover letters. Within each category, customers can choose a package that best suits their needs—from resume only selections to resume plus cover letter packages to a full arsenal that includes electronic and scannable resumes and follow up letters. Prices range from $169.95 for a student resume to $389.95 for an executive service platinum or a complete CV arsenal. Returning customers can get a resume update for $90. And if you’re in hurry, you can even request a 24 hour turnaround time.
The difference: ResumeWriters boasts the largest network of resume professionals on the Internet.
ResumeEdge
This company has churned out over 100,000 resumes since its inception in 1998 and reports a 98 satisfaction rating from customers. ResumeEdge offers four different services: resume editing, from scratch resumes, reviews/critiques of existing resumes, and cover letter creation. All resumes are targeted based on your level of experience or particular niche—anything from entry level to executives to military—and the costs reflect these different elements as well. Prices start at $79.95 for a review or cover letter for a student or entry level professional and range up to $259.95 for a completely new executive resume.
If you want something a little more hands on (or less expensive), ResumeEdge also offers a resume builder option that takes job seekers through guided questions, provides templates and samples, offers industry specific phrases, and even includes salary and interviewing advice. Whether you use the resume builder or the services of their professionals, ResumeEdge can also distribute your resume to the most popular job banks and search engines. This service also allows you to keep tabs on where your resume was sent and any new opportunities that arise.
The difference: Only one in 100 applicants makes it through the company’s ultra selective hiring process.
ResumesPlanet
ResumesPlanet provides a full range of writing and editing services for resumes and curriculum vitas (CV), as well as cover letters and resume reviews. Prices start at $10 for a review, $39.95 for a cover letter, and a range of $89.95 to 104.95 for resume writing and $129.94 to $149.95 for CV writing. ResumesPlanet also offers specialty services such as resume distribution to employment agencies; thank you letters; KSAs (knowledge, skills, abilities); and references verification, which takes the worry out of what former employers might say about you to potential new employers. Clients can also customize a discounted package with mix and match elements tailored for individual needs.
It’s the people behind a resume service that can make or break your experience and the results you see. Each of the professionals at ResumesPlanet is a Certified Professional Resume Writer, and each client is matched with a writer who specializes in your given field. And to accommodate customers’ busy schedules, you can reach experts in the U.S. and the UK around the clock.
The difference: ResumesPlanet offers a satisfaction guarantee wherein customers get a free revision if they don’t see results in 30 days.