One Resume Isn't Enough

One of the most common mistakes I see candidates make in this very competitive buyer's job market is using a "one size fits all" resume in their job search. Certainly you should have a good resume, but if you are going to pursue ten job leads, you should have a resume/cover letter specifically for each job.

That does not mean that you have to completely re-write the resume for each opportunity, but it does mean that what you send to each potential employer should be designed to appeal to that particular employer and should fit the particular job that you are seeking. One of the quickest ways to get yourself eliminated from consideration in today's market is to use a resume that is so vague that it does not specifically promote you for the particular position you pursue.

If you pay someone else to build your resume for you, the fee you pay should include at least one or two revisions that you can use for other opportunities as you discover them, and subsequent revisions should be available at a reasonable cost. Usually, after you see how it is done, you can do the revisions yourself and not have to spend the time or money waiting on someone else to deliver the newly-revised document to you.

Our resume service includes two revisions after the the original document is delivered and approved. Don't put yourself at a disadvantage by trying to make one document fit every opportunity. Customize for each opportunity, and you will increase your chances of getting that interview.