Why should I use a professional resume service?

We all have our own unique talents and desire to make a great first impression. When a pipe breaks we call a plumber. When we need legal advice we find a lawyer. We get results saving us a lot of trial and error, time and money. Sure, you can buy a resume computer program or read books on how to write your own resume. Every program and every book has its own slant and advice. How do you know what to accept and what to reject? We as professional resume writers know what works and what doesn’t. To get that job you want takes a carefully thought out strategy to position you above your competition. A professional resume writer knows how to target your resume to achieve maximum results emphasizing your unique talents, achievements and accomplishments. We understand and know what to include and what to exclude in a resume. We understand what is current in all industries and fields. What was acceptable ten years ago was not acceptable five years ago; and what was the norm five years ago is not the norm today. Resume preparation is an ever-changing field. Once the resume is completed, a professional career-marketing company such as RESUMES TO YOU knows what avenues to use to effectively market you. It may be assisting you with an online profile such as LinkedIn, contacting specific recruiters and/or networking. It may be developing a compelling cover letter to respond to an ad in a newspaper. Our knowledge and resources are endless – we take you by the hand to expedite your job search that encompasses far more than just writing a resume. We are true resume professionals who are dedicated to the field of job-seeker marketing

What is the Resumes to You Procedure?

You commence by emailing (ADMIN@RESUMESTOYOU.COM.AU) your existing resume together with an advertisement or link that is indicative of your target position. We will call or email you with an assessment and exact quotation (see our resume packages online for pricing). If you do not have an existing resume, please request and/ or complete our questionnaire detailing your work history, education, referees etc. We then review the information that you have provided and communicate with you regarding any further information required and to ask you questions regarding your career objectives and positions of interest.

What is the expected Resume turnaround time?

We generally prepare resumes in 2-7 working days, by mutual agreement between the client and resume writer. If you require an express service, we charge a $79 fee to produce your documents within 24 to 48 hours from ordering and upon client request – perfect for that all important job application that closes tomorrow! Once you have received a draft in Word and/ or PDF format, you are required to review the documents and provide any comments or feedback for editing. Once your feedback and clarification has been is received, the changes are generally made within 24 to 48 hours (subject to bookings) and emailed back to you as final documents – ready to use.

Do I need more than one resume if I'm applying for different roles?

This really depends on how different the positions of interest and industries are. Your resume writer can certainly prepare 2 or 3 different versions if needed (fees apply) This is often useful for graduates who require a full-career CV and a CV for part-time employment. If you are pursuing opportunities within the same industry and job sector, then you should be able to use the same resume, just adjusting your cover letter for each application according to the position requirements.