Righting the Resume Writers

Objectively, a resume is simply advertising copy or a marketing document offering one's professional services. Likewise, an interview is a sales pitching opportunity.

I wanted a third party objective assessment on the changes I've made. It's a little difficult getting a good assessment since I don't know too many people who are in a good position to advise. I decided to get some "professional" help. I've mentioned this before to some people. I think basically, if you don't feel a pressing need for such services, it's very easy to dismiss the value of that kind services.

Anyway, I've checked out some resume advisors and I've been less than impressed with some of them.

1. They were not proactive. I gave them a number and asked them to call me but they simply wrote back directing me to their website so that I could hunt up their number to call them. Or I asked a few questions and they did not answer my questions, simply asking me for my resume so they can give me a quote. Folks, if you have ever had any sales, consulting, recruitment or business generating experience, you ought to know that price isn't the only consideration. No matter what your price is, I will not buy or pay for any services, if I can't see what value you can bring to me. It is that simple. If you're too cheap to call me, you're too cheap for me to engage your services.

2. They misspelled my name or made a series of typos in their email to me. Particularly for this kind of service, one would expect the other party to be fairly conscientious about their grammar and spelling. If your written communication skills are so bad, how on earth would you expect me to believe that you can handle a document that is very important to me?

My Hall of Shame:
1. itouch professional solutions
2. Resume Service