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Frequently Asked Questions

The following are some of the most frequently asked questions from our clients
  1. Why should I use a professional resume writing service?
  2. Can you just write a basic resume for any job I may apply for?
  3. Why do some resume writing companies charge extremely less or more than others?
  4. Do you use templates for creating resumes?
  5. Will the person who does my consultation also write my resume?
  6. I already have a copy of my resume and just need it revamped, does this reduce the cost?
  7. How many pages should a resume be?
Q. Why should I use a professional resume writing service?

A. If you are visiting this website there's your answer right there! Seriously, here are the top five reasons for why you may want to consider hiring a professional resume writing service:
  1. Your current resume is simply not generating enough results for you. You may be sending it out to plenty of companies and still no interviews, or at least none in your desired field with the salary you're seeking. Now, of course other factors can come into play such as the kinds of positions you're applying for (do you meet all or most of the qualifications?), how often you're following up, whether or not you're sending unsolicited resumes when companies do not welcome this and so on, but the first step is to distribute a high quality, professional resume. When you hire a professional resume writing service, not only will the writer give you advice on what makes a resume stand out, but many will also provide job search and resume distribution tips as well. Those of us in the profession not only write, but consult on a daily basis as well.

  2. You keep getting different opinions from various sources. For example, your friends or colleagues say it should be one page, list your education first, don't add the years, functional is the new thing, etc., then maybe a family friend who's the VP of marketing for XYZ Enterprises says you need to show management skills (although you have none and aren't applying for management positions), or here's my favorite: List your objective at the top of the page! By now you are so confused and your current resume has been changed so many times that you don't know which way to turn. You may even have several different versions. It's time to hire a professional resume writing service!

  3. You're transitioning to a new field and need direction for how to display your transferable skills on paper. School Teachers changing to Corporate America, Nurses changing to sales, Business Owners who have been self-employed for most of their career changing to mid-level executive positions and so on. During an in-depth consultation a Professional Resume Writer, specifically a Certified Professional Resume Writer will assist you in how to market your transferable skills and position yourself for the new opportunities you seek.

  4. You've worked at multiple companies during a short time span. A year here, a year there can make you appear to have an unstable work history when these job changes may have been beyond your control. Do you know the best format to use? Do you know how or where to explain this? Professional Resume Writing Services have the answers!

  5. You took a sabbatical from the workforce and now have employment gaps in your history. Whether you were a Stay-at-Home Mom or Dad, Military Wife or took time off to attend school full-time a Professional Resume Writer can choose the best strategy to use to take the focus away from this or turn it into a positive.
Q. I'm not sure what position I want to apply for right now, and I have a lot of experience from multiple industries, can you just write a basic resume for any job I may apply for?

A. No! BluePrint Resumes & Consulting Writers do not recommend one size fits all resumes. We only specialize in resumes tailored for specific industries and positions. The focus should be on no more than two positions or related industries. For example if you have retail management and customer service experience that's a good combination, but if you have human resources, sales, medical assisting and warehouse production experience, and want to add all of this on your resume, that can confuse a hiring manager! Not only this, but although you appear to be a jack of all trades your resume will lack direction and may end up right in the trash.

Q. Why do some resume writing companies charge extremely less or more than others?

A. Good question! This answer can get very lengthy so bare with me. Resume prices can start as low as $95 and run as high as $2400! We still haven't figured out how some writers charge the equivalent of a monthly mortgage, but Lower priced resume writers tend to be the freelance, contract or part-time writers. They may live in areas where the cost of living is lower or may not be Certified Professional Resume Writers.

The higher priced ones are your full-service companies, usually with Certified Professional Resume Writers or a staff of writers and consultants with more than 10 years of experience. Writing is a profession where you are paid (or should be) what you're worth. Resume writing is a creative process that is very time consuming. Some writers use the time from your dream job analogy meaning for every day you're out of work or not working in your dream job that's every day you're not earning the salary you desire. Or, even if you are making a good salary, that's another day of misery working in a job you feel trapped in. A resume priced at $300-$400 is more than worth its price when it leads to a position paying $75,000 or more.

At BluePrint Resumes & Consulting we keep our prices in the middle and competitive with the current market. We also base it on the amount of time it will take to complete a resume based on the clients'level of experience and career objectives.

Q. Do you use templates for creating resumes?

A. No! At BluePrint Resumes & Consulting we create every resume from scratch. During your in-depth consultation we will determine the best format and strategy to use. I personally do not like templates because things shift and they do not allow the client to easily manipulate the document later if necessary. Although we keep your resume on file for five years, once you pay for your resume you should be able to update and make minor revisions to it as well. After all you paid for it so you should own it!

Q. Will the person who does my consultation also write my resume?

A. Due to the volume of our clientele, and the amount of hours it takes to complete a consultation and to write a resume, in order to ensure the best client service possible, and that our writers have plenty of time to create an effective, eye catching resume, our normal process is to have a Client Service Representative to conduct your consultation and convey the information to your assigned writer. You can rest assured the Client Service Representative who spends up to two hours with you is fully trained and experienced in gathering the necessary information. Also, you are more than welcome to speak directly with your writer throughout the development process. We also have editors to review the first and final drafts of your documents, because we believe two sets of eyes are better than one!

Q. I already have a copy of my resume and just need it revamped, does this reduce the cost?

A. No, not if you want the entire resume rewritten. Some clients feel that if they provide their most current resume it saves time and makes it easier for the writer, but actually one written from scratch saves time. A current resume provides background, but the more a writer has to read through, weed out unnecessary or irrelevant information and rewrite, the more time it takes, so for a complete rewrite, editing and redesign this falls into our regular package pricing. Minor updates such as an additional job added with a new description and achievements are $65 to $85 depending on how the resume is submitted. Editing is also included.

Q. How many pages should a resume be?

A. Hiring Managers prefer one to two pages, but depending on your level of experience for example, CEO director-level or a Ph.D. it is quite normal to have up to three pages for a resume. The main thing is the content and if it's grabbing the hiring manager's attention right away and keeping it.

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