There’s a lot of truth in the adage, “It’s not what you say, but how you say it.” I’ve received text messages from friends where the tone of their writing came off as frustrated or even angry. When I responded with concern, I was often met with surprise and, “Everything’s fine—busy as usual.” At first glance, I had the wrong idea based on the words chosen for text. 

Word choice is especially important for resumes. Words have tone, and that tone has meaning. If your words give off a tone of arrogance or weakness, it could signal a job search disaster. You don’t want a mediocre resume or a poorly written cover letter.

That’s one reason why the expertise of a professional resume writer can help you craft a customized, targeted resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. With experience, clarity, and focus, you’ll be represented with the right keywords, format, and  tone. 

Investing in yourself

It is true that hiring a professional resume writer is an investment—an important investment in yourself. Since 2020, the pandemic has caused an upheaval in many industries. People have had the opportunity to rethink their careers. 

Some employees voluntarily opt for change, but many have no choice. It may have been a long time since you’ve had to look closely at your resume, and your current version might require much more than a simple update. An experienced resume writer can help you create the business profile you need for your new career goals.

Even with your years of successful experience, you will have to present yourself exceptionally well to hiring managers. You may face more competition than you think, and you’ll need to stand out from the crowd. At this point, you simply can’t afford to use a generic, one-size-fits-all resume and expect to outshine your competitors. You’ll want the potential employer to choose your resume as reason for an interview.

Your first impression

Your best, personal marketing toolkit includes a strong resume that tells a coherent story of your skills and experiences. First impressions count. Therefore, you need to make the best impression so the new company or recruiter can see your value above others and want to hire you.

Investing in professional resume writing services is well worth it when you begin your job search. A new and effective resume will provide you with a highly organized business profile. Your industry-specific keywords will highlight your knowledge and abilities while shaping a vision of what you would bring to the table. 

When to start

Without doubt, the best time to start working with a professional resume writer is at the beginning of your search. You can strategize and focus on your best future. However, it’s never too late. If you haven’t found success with other methods, now it the time to contact a professional. 

There are times we need to get very clear about our intentions. If I asked you how determined you were about finding the right job—on a scale of 1- 10—what would your answer be? If it’s 7 or higher, I suggest getting serious. That means working with a resume professional who can help you focus on what you want, with the right format, words, and information. 

Investing in yourself is always the best investment you can make on your career path. If you’d like to talk about your future, give us a call at 651-400-0405. We will be delighted to learn more about what’s most important to you.