subject: Is Your Resume Wasting Your Money? [print this page] What does it cost you to be unemployed? Taking into account lost wages and the many added costs associated with a job search, plus the fact that even the fastest job searches generally take at least a few months from start to job offer, it is not too hard to believe that each bout of unemployment will cost you many thousands of dollars. With the bottom line in mind, if you could shorten your job search by a few weeks - maybe even just a few days - I think you'll agree that the effort would be well worth it.
First impressions are important to a successful job search and your resume is often the way that a hiring manager first gets to know you. Is your resume creating the first impression that you want it to create? Is your resume working for you and generating phone calls and interviews? Or, is your resume working against you, actually lengthening your job search and costing you money?
Especially when the job market is competitive, unemployment is high, and job openings are hard to come by, you can't afford to waste even one opportunity. If your resume isn't working for you as hard as it could be, it is time to revamp it.
A first-rate, powerful resume that is well focused, highlights your past achievements, and demonstrates how hiring you will be a better investment than hiring your competitors will stand out and win you those coveted interviews. The more interviews you go on, the more job offers you will receive, the sooner you will have your dream job and start bringing in regular paychecks. Isn't that more appealing than wasting what money you do have down the ever-increasing whirlpool of the drain with a second-rate resume?
If you want improved results in your job search, you must jumpstart your resume. Research what the employer is seeking in a candidate. Do they want a candidate who will grow their revenue? Do they need a candidate who knows how to slash expenses? Are they looking for a candidate to revise processes for them and strengthen productivity? Maybe they need a combination of all these things? Whatever the answer, be certain that your resume showcases past accomplishments that show how you have done these things in the past. This is proof to the employer that you can do the same for him in the future.
While there are some people who are able to develop their own resume, and create a document that is truly powerful, compelling, and effective, the vast majority of job seekers would be better off seeking the help of a professional resume writer. If you have any doubts about the effectiveness of your resume, or any doubts about your ability to develop a results-generating resume, don't hesitate to consult with a professional resume writer. In virtually all cases, the investment you make in having your resume professionally written will pay you back many times over with a much faster and more successful job search.
