Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Staying Focused & Avoiding Complaints

Here at Careers Plus Resumes, we understand that searching for a job can be a frustrating and very stressful task. In this article, we will give you some tips on how to remain on track and hopefully help you obtain a new job. If you have decided to hire a resume writer, recruiter, or seek the advice of your peers, it is very important that you read this article. First, it is important to stay focused on the goal at hand and trust the experts whom you have hired to help you during this time in your life. You will find that Careers Plus Resumes has thousands of testimonials from satisfied clients throughout the years. While we boast over a 99% satisfaction rating, we do from time-to-time receive complaints from clients who have utilized other resume writing services and were dissatisfied with the end result. This is the most common complaint Careers Plus Resumes encounters and is usually fueled by a third-party recruiter, friend, or family member who is offering their opinions during the resume writing/job search process. Here is where it can get tricky and the following advice is probably the best we can provide. Always get a second opinion, but make sure it is not from someone who will benefit from giving their feedback. In other words, do not ask a recruiter, family member, friend, or any other person who has interest in you personally how a resume should be written. You will, more than likely, always receive biased advice. This is basic human psychology and doing this will only end up reducing your resume's effectiveness if you are not careful. Instead, try getting a Free Resume Review and have an expert do the talking. This will ensure that you are receiving advice directly from a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) who writes resumes for a living and can tell you what works best given your particular situation instead of just telling you what you want to hear. This will help you avoid employer complaints after submitting your resume and reduce the complaints that you may have during your job search while working with a recruiter/HR professional. Everyone has their own personal opinions, but that does not mean they are facts. Please note that we are not saying to avoid your recruiter's advice or your family member's opinion, but we are simply saying that a biased opinion may not be an beneficial one. In conclusion, hiring a resume writing company that knows what works best for every possible situation is paramount to your success in landing job interviews. By using Careers Plus Resumes, you will be matched with an expert resume writer who can help alleviate any complaints or concerns you have about your existing resume and put you back on track to a new career!