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First impressions are everything! Are you using a Microsoft Word résumé template to stand out?
If so, you probably just look like the rest of the résumés a hiring manager or recruiter sees day-in and day-out. At Written by a Pro, we have one design rule: No cookie-cutter résumés that lack originality or distinction. A certified professional résumé writer will support you in developing your résumés (yes, I said résumés – plural). A one-size-fits-all résumé will not generate interviews. It must be tailored to the job opportunity and the targeted company. Make sure your resume is uniquely you! A personalized résumé may include some of the following elements:
Get a custom-designed, color résumé tailored to your specific needs and the needs of your prospective employer. We will work together to implement the right combination of these tools so that your résumé will make a positive first impression! All new résumé packages are backed by a 60-day interview guarantee. If your résumé doesn't generate interviews in the first 60 days, we'll rewrite it for free (see terms of service for details about keeping a copy of all job postings and a résumé submissions log). Questions? Schedule a free, 15-minute consultation at www.calendly.com/writtenbyapro to discuss your career goals. I am often asked questions from job seekers searching for ways to differentiate themselves:
As a professional résumé writer, I will help you articulate the value you offer an employer. By asking targeted questions, I will create a personalized résumé for your dream job that incorporates the strengths that separate you from your strongest competitors. Together we will be able to determine the ROI you will provide a new employer, and answer these important questions:
These questions will help us create the perfect résumé for your dream job, so it’s clear why you are the most qualified candidate. Remember: An unfocused or generic resume is not beneficial to an employer or recruiter. It does not provide any unique value to answer why you are the perfect candidate. Schedule your free, 15-minute consultation today at www.calendly.com/writtenbyapro. Recruiters report receiving more than 200 applicants within 24 hours of a job being posted online. Within a week, that number can rise significantly.
How do you stand out in a sea of applicants? It’s tough these days. So many talented people are entering the job market, looking for many of the same positions at companies who are hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a certified professional résumé writer, I know what hiring managers are looking for and how they process applicants through the company's applicant tracking system (ATS). We will work to give you that competitive edge through personalized materials and a one-of-a-kind approach. We will write and design your résumé so you can shine above the rest! How do we do that? First, we will create custom documents that highlight your strengths. You'll get:
Your résumé will read smarter, look sharper, provide value, and show a ROI to an employer or recruiter. Schedule your free, 15-minute consultation at www.calendly.com/writtenbyapro. Ask about our 60-day interview guarantee!  If you are one of the 38.6 Million who Have Filed For Unemployment Since March, you know the stress and challenges that come with navigating a job search during a pandemic.
Who is hiring? How do I make my resume stand out and get recognized? How do I address gaps in employment? As a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), these are concerns I hear firsthand from executives and mid-career professionals who haven't conducted a job search in a long time. Or maybe, you’re a pro at writing but don’t know how to handle the gaps, furloughs, or layoffs that the COVID-19 economy has brought you. Click here to schedule an appointment for a free consultation to discuss how to:
Whatever your unique circumstances, now more than ever, having a certified professional help you create your résumé and coach you through your job search will set you up for success! Leading job boards for biotechnology and healthcare professionals include:
Biohealthmatics CareerBuilder Healthcare Doc Cafe Health Career Job Site Healthcare Careers 2018 Hospital Careers Hospital Recruiting Indeed Healthcare Medzilla When you find a job opportunity that interests you, apply online, but don't stop there. Go online at LinkedIn.com and search for people who work inside the organization. Reach out to set up an informational interview to discover what it is like to work for the healthcare provider. Another strategy is to use Google Maps to find healthcare providers within a 25-mile radius of where you live. Make a list of companies that interest you. Visit the company's website and apply directly. Our specialty is writing for people who work as healthcare executives and hospital administrators, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals as well as biotechnology and healthcare information technology professionals. Contact info@writtenbyapro.com to discuss your career goals. Like a jigsaw puzzle, today's job search has many pieces. Conducting an effective online search is one of those pieces. Today, Mission Possible HQ shares an article from the New York Times with tips for job hunting in the digital age. Remember, people (not computers) hire people. How are you using social media to connect with people who can assist you with your job search?
The professional writers and editors at Written by a Pro can help you develop your LinkedIn profile, resume or CV, cover letters, and other career correspondence. Why stress out doing it yourself? Have your social media profile and career correspondence written by a pro! Call our job seeker hotline 912-656-6857 Monday - Thursday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm U.S. Eastern. We're here to help you land a great job fast!  Job Seeker:
To carry out your mission to land a great job fast, you must provide a top-notch resume to your future employer. First impressions count. Design an attractive resume using classy fonts. There are two basic types of fonts: serif and sans- serif. Serif fonts have small lines trailing from the top-and-bottom edges of the letters. Serif fonts give an elegant, formal appearance. Some examples of serif fonts are: Bodoni Bookman Old Style Cambria Century Schoolbook Garamond Georgia Goudy Old Style Palatino Linotype Sans-serif fonts don’t have top-and-bottom lines on each character. Sans-serif fonts give a modern, minimalistic look. Some examples of sans-serif fonts are: Arial Narrow Calibri Century Gothic Futura Gill Sans Lucida Sans Tahoma Trebuchet Veranda Notice the difference in character height and width in the above-mentioned 12 pt. fonts. If you are having trouble squeezing text onto the page, consider changing typestyles. Avoid itty-bitty squint font. Choose a reasonable size font (10, 11, or 12 point for the body text and 12, 14, or 16 point for major headings). You will also notice that two fonts were intentionally left off the list: Arial and Times New Roman. Both are overused. Avoid them if you want your resume to stand out from the crowd. You can creatively blend serif and sans-serif fonts in your resume. For section headers, use sans-serif fonts; for the body text, use serif fonts, or vice versa. Be judicious; do not mix more than two type styles in one resume. Avoid script-like fonts. They are hard to read. Don't use creepy fonts (like Matisse ITC) or outlandish fonts (like Neurochrome). Your resume is not a playbill for a Broadway show. Your resume is not a love note. No frilly or flowery fonts. Keep it simple and professional. I share this advice with you because I like you and want you to succeed in your job search! Don’t cram text into margins less than.75 width on all sides. Keep healthy margins. Leave enough white space throughout the document for optimum visual appeal. And that’s the straight skinny on fonts. Be creative and professional in the design and layout of your resume. Job seeker, this concludes the mission briefing for today. Check back soon for more details of how to write a resume that will generate interviews and help you land a great job fast. © 2014 Sharla Taylor – All rights reserved. |
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Sharla Taylor is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Certified Career Enlightenment LinkedIn Writer (CCELW), experienced job search strategist, and published author. Sharla is the owner of Written by a Pro, a freelance writing and editing service. She approaches her business from a Christian perspective. Her favorite Scripture is Matthew 19:26 "with God all things are possible" and this verse is the inspiration for the Mission Possible Career Coaching Program. Click here to explore some free resources for mid-career and executive job seekers and book your free, 20-minute consultation with Sharla Taylor. WRITTEN BY A PRO
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