“I've already had two interviews
and both interviewers complimented me on my résumé.” Joe D., Accounting Department
Supervisor
Are You …
The perfect candidate for the jobs you are targeting, but
frustrated by low or zero response to your resume?
Wondering how to best present your background to win a promotion
with your current firm?
A recent graduate trying to secure your first full-time
position?
Re-entering the workforce after a prolonged absence?
Struggling to overcome job search challenges like “job-hopping” or
employment gaps?
By partnering with a professional resume writer, you can realize
your career dreams and overcome any of these challenges!
Test Your Resume IQ
Is your résumé ready for the job search? Will it
help or hinder your interview chances? Take this self-quiz to evaluate
your résumé’s effectiveness.
My resume is packed with industry-specific
language and crucial keywords.
My resume emphasizes and quantifies my achievements
to show not only what I have done, but also how well I
have done it.
My resume contains superior grammar, spelling,
sentence structure, and punctuation.
My resume uses varied action verbs and powerful
marketing phrases.
My resume emphasizes how I will benefit employers
and meet their precise needs.
My resume engages the reader from the outset
and maintains interest throughout.
My resume clearly communicates my job target
and the key strengths I bring to the table within the first few
lines of text.
My resume uses an eye-catching, inviting, and
original design (not a template).
My resume includes ASCII (plain-text) and scannable
versions to enable e-mail, web, and electronic distribution/storage.
My resume communicates and targets my key transferable
skills.
My resume minimizes my potential weaknesses and
turns negative “red flags” into positive assets.
My resume uses the most effective format, style,
and strategy for my particular situation.
My resume utilizes CAR (Challenge, Action,
Result) statements in a compelling way.
My resume uses the same marketing techniques
used by companies to sell my unique “brand” to
employers.
If you checked 13-14 boxes:
Congratulations! Your resume writing
abilities appear to be sound. (Have you thought of a career in
resume writing?)
If you checked 10-12 boxes:
You have some distinct abilities that
will help you write a resume more
solidly than most. Leaving out some critical components, however,
can cost you interviews. Having your resume professionally
crafted can help ensure you optimize your results.
If you fewer than 10 boxes:
You will miss many opportunities that
may be perfect for you unless you have your resume professionally
prepared.
