1. Why do I need
a professional resume writer?
First,
technology executive resumes need to be highly effective marketing
documents, designed to attract interest amidst a flood of other
executive resumes. Expert writing, design and career marketing skills
focusing on the issues critical in the high tech, biotech, pharmceutical
and healthcare industries are required to create a strong executive
resume. 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 resume 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 an advancement within your
current career. Choose someone who is easy to work with, listens
carefully to you, and understands what you say.
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2. What is the
process you use to prepare my resume?
We
start with information mining: We use former resumes, references,
job evaluations, our proprietary Dig-for-Gold Questions, and an
in-depth phone consultation to identify the strategic and tactical
approach we will take preparing your executive resume as well as
the specific skills, qualities and, above all, accomplishments we
will highlight.
Draft
Resume Delivery: You will receive your first Information Technology
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
Executive Resume Delivery: The Final is then sent as Word attachment
and/or as a hard copy snail-mailed to your address. Upon your approval,
we convert the Word version to ASCII for electronic job search uses.
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3. How fast can
you turn the resume around?
We
consistently complete the first draft of your executive resume in
10 to 15 business days from the time we have all your information.
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4. How much does
resume preparation cost?
Your investment
in a resume from A Resume For Today depends on the complexity of
the project. Call or email for a firm quote. Resumes begin at $559.
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5. Can you give
me a version that will work if it's scanned, emailed or posted on
the Web?
Yes,
electronic (ASCII) and scannable resumes are available. We make
sure that your executive resume is correctly formatted and contains
the industry-specific keywords that are essential to getting your
resume retrieved electronically in a search.
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7. Why should I
select your service?
Results
count! For professional resume writers as well as everyone else!
Read what clients have to say
about their resumes and their job search successes. The most common
reaction of a client to his/her completed technology executive resume
is: "I didn't realize I was this good!" and "Awesome!" Note: we
abide by the PARW/CC Business Code of Ethics and are strictly honest
in our writing.
Credentials
count! Jean Cummings is the Personal Branding Strategist and Resume
Consultant for MyBizOffice.com, a premier provider of services to
independent consultants and contractors. She is a designated "Expert"
for Staffing.org. She won the "Best International Resume" contest
at the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches
Convention in Tampa, FL, qualifying her as a top writer in a field
of accomplished professionals. Her resumes have been selected for
publication in 15+ nationally-distributed books from McGraw Hill
and JIST Publications. Jean was one of the early wave of resume
writers to earn the Personal Branding Strategist certification from
ReachCC.com. She is certified in Online Identity Management and
Reach 360 Degree Assessment. She is a Certified Professional Resume
Writer, having passed the most stringent tests of knowledge and
skills available in the industry today. She is also a Certified
Employment Interview Professional. She possesses an advanced degree
from Harvard University (M.A.T.) and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa
after only 3 years at Mount Holyoke College (B.A., Philosophy).
She has owned and operated a successful resume and career development
business for 14+ years and has extensive experience writing Information
Technology resumes and executive resumes and cover letters. She
is also a published poet and a handweaver whose creations have sold
in high-end boutiques. Before launching her business, she pursued
a teaching and tutoring career for many years, teaching students
with a range of learning styles reading skills, organizational skills
and the writing process.
Jean
holds memberships in the Professional Association of Resume Writers
and Career Coaches, the National Resume Writing Association, and
Career Management Alliance. She
is in touch daily via e-list with career professionals worldwide
about key issues in the field. Jean is endorsed as a preferred provider
by Knock 'em Dead: www.knockemdead.com.
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8. Do I need interview
coaching? I already know how to interview well!
We
can help you be articulate and succinct in presenting your skills
and accomplishments in specific terms. We show you how to communicate
the potential return-on-investment you represent to an organization.
Coaching is invaluable in enabling you to get offers and negotiate
the highest salary possible for a position! Coaching is an important
complement to executive resume development.
We can help you…
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formulate a one-minute "marketing
message" that summarizes your potential VALUE to the organization |
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answer the ONE QUESTION that
is fundamental to getting that message across |
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respond well to the questions
that you hope your future employer won't ask you! |
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ask the interviewer intelligent,
professional questions |
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establish rapport and present
yourself in a positive, personable way |
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handle the nervousness and stress
associated with interviewing |
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dress for success |
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go to interviews prepared with
the right materials |
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know how to end an interview |
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implement post-interview strategies |
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know when to mention a salary
figure, how to answer salary questions and how to negotiate
salary so that both parties win |
We promise that you will be highly satisfied
with both the career results you achieve and our personalized, customer
service-oriented approach.
To
get started today please call 1-800-324-1699,
1-978-254-5492 or e-mail Jean Cummings at jc@aresumefortoday.com
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