There are so many questions when it comes to resumes. Should you hire a pro writer? While professional resume writers can charge from as little as $100 to as much as $2,000 according to the National Resume Writers Association , it may be just what is needed to get that crucial job. Here is how to tell if you need a pro or if you can polish your own resume to be as good as a pro. Hiring a Resume Professional. MORE

I’m headed out to Dallas to present a hands-on workshop on social media strategies for job seekers to my colleagues at this year’s National Resume Writers’ Association Conference. MORE

Add in the close scrutiny of a prospective employer, and your resume containing that social email address COULD be destined for the round file. I’ve seen similar email addresses like these on resumes more often than you would guess. A surprising number of people continue to send out resumes that have what I call ‘goofy’ email addresses. Advance your career with a professionally-written resume! Proud member of the National Resume Writers Association. MORE

position, be sure to state on your resume that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Include information on diversity-centric professional associations you belong to on your resume. MORE

But it never seems to fail that while many qualified candidates have a pretty solid resume, most don’t deliver on the cover letter. Make sure that you use the same contact information block/format for yourself in your cover letter as you do in your resume. MORE

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As a résumé writer, I hear some of the most dreadful tales imaginable from clients about searching for or changing jobs. Advance your career with a professionally-written resume! Proud member of the National Resume Writers Association. Filed under: career advice , economy , job search , recession Tagged: bad economy , employment , job interview , job search , resume. By Dawn Rasmussen. MORE

3) Key materials to bring: The resume you submitted to the company, your cover letter, a list of references, notepad /portfolio, two pens, copy of the job description, a business card (if you have one), relevant work samples, and any background research you’ve been able to dig up. MORE

It’s no secret that your resume needs to be impressive to land an interview, but what makes a resume good in the eyes of a potential employer? There are several factors to consider when writing your resume, including length, content, organization, customization, and design. MORE

As a résumé writer, I hear some of the most dreadful tales imaginable from clients about searching for or changing jobs. Advance your career with a professionally-written resume! Proud member of the National Resume Writers Association. Filed under: career advice , economy , job search , recession Tagged: bad economy , employment , job interview , job search , resume. By Dawn Rasmussen. MORE

How to Find and Assess Top Executive Resume Writers, and Personal Branding and Job Search Strategists. The Value in Working with a Certified Professional Executive Resume Writer. Go where the best resume writers hang out – the top professional associations. MORE

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When it comes to writing your resume and cover letter, how do you know where to find the best advice? I’m always skeptical of that type of advice, because so much of what you’d write in your resume depends on your unique situation. Your resume should only be one (or two) pages. MORE

Sometimes, employers don’t like what they see based on a variety of personal biases, and this can lead to the callous ’round-filing’ of a resume that puts your career document at the bottom of the heap or worse yet, in the garbage can. Resumes are PROFESSIONAL. MORE