Do it Yourself or Hire a Pro?
Most libraries and local bookstores offer a vast amount of resume
guide and
career books. Booksellers like Barnes and Noble and Borders
has a whole
shelf filled with them. The problem with most of these publications
is that
they often contradict one another, and many times they are
already out of
date by the time they come into print. With new trends always
emerging,
it's hard to keep up! If you find a book published in 1999
or 2000, chances
are it's already out of date.
Books and templates are an excellent source of ideas, suggestions,
and
information, whether you're looking for formatting ideas,
are stuck on
sentence structure, or need inspiration on what to include.
But unless
you're an accomplished Resume Writer, it's hard to figure
out which one is
better than the other. JIST Publications specializes in the
career industry
and publishes several new books each year. Their latest strategy
is to
include submissions from more than 100 resume writers focusing
on
specialized careers. What that means is a Sales and Marketing
Professional
can get a book that zeroes in on their career, and they won't
have to wade
through resumes for Funeral Directors, Manufacturing, or
other careers that
don't pertain to them.
Think about the cost-effectiveness of hiring a Professional
Resume Writer.
If you think spending a few hundred dollars on a professional
resume is
expensive, consider how much it costs to be unemployed for
an extended
period of time. The most common mistake that job seekers
make is they try to
do it themselves to save a few bucks, and then start calling
Professional
Resume Writers when the money runs out because they still
haven't found a
job. Most people know it's in their best interest to pay
a tax preparer to
help them save money at tax time, but have a hard time justifying
the
expense when it comes to their career. Since its the career
that brings in
the income, doesn't it make sense to make it high priority?
If you are seeking a professional to help you in your career
search, check
their credentials, experience, and by all means ask for references
from
satisfied clients. Take care of your career, and your career
will take care
of you!
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