If you’re reading this article, then I assume you are in the process of creating or updating your resume. You could write it yourself or you could turn to an online resume maker or a professional resume writer. My advice (and, yes, I am biased) is make sure you know how to tailor your resume to the needs of the job, industry and employer.
Both online resume makers and resume writers have the same goal – to create a resume that results in you getting offered an interview. But, both use a different method of getting there. So, let’s talk about he pros and cons of both so that you can make an informed decision.
If you do a Google search you will find many online resume makers such as Up To Work, VisualCV, Enhancecv, Zety, ResumeGenius, ResumeHelp, ResumeNow, and on and on the list goes. Each of these resume makers use the same concept with similar core offerings:
- Pre-designed templates
- Pre-written content
- Resume-writing tips
- Cover letter creation
- Downloadable formats to choose from
These offerings seem like positive as they outline what you need to know about writing a resume. But, there are also some cons to using any resume maker.
- Pre-designed templates: limited or not option to customise; difficult to find a template with a layout that meets individual needs, personality, and industry.
- Lack of guidance: Does not offer guidance on what is relevant information for each job application.
Professional Resume Writing Services
Professional resume writing services offer more benefits than online resume makers. For example, your resume will be personalised, proofread, edited, and written incorporating best resume practices and other industry trends. You will get a professional, high-quality product to support your job search.
Benefits (PROS) of using Professional Resume Writing Services:
- Personal attention: Many job seekers struggle to write about themselves, especially when it comes to achievements and successes. You need to do this if you want your resume to stand out! Professional Resume Writers know how to draw out your story and place it in a professional layout so that your achievements, industry and personality will impress the prospective employer.
- Industry and recruiting knowledge: Professional resume writers keep their knowledge of industry and recruiting trends up to date. What this means for you is that your resume will target the industry, role and employer optimising your job searching. This is especially important with the increasing use of applicant tracking systems (ATS) screening most resumes before they even get into the hands of a person. Your resume needs to include relevant keywords and be formatted correctly so that it passes through the ATS in one piece, so to speak.
- Professional, polished document: Resume Writers are experts at creating resumes that are clean, professional, proofread, and error-free giving you the confidence to submit your job applications.
- Shorten your job search: According to a Talent Inc., a professionally written resume is 32% more likely to shorten the time from starting your job search to landing a job.
Choosing a Resume Maker or a Resume Writer
The attraction of resume makers is that you will get a decent-looking resume in a short amount of time. They can’t offer you a personalised approach, but a resume writer can. Do you want to feel confident that your resume is a true representation of your skills, experience, achievements and personality whilst adhering to employment and industry trends and pass through the ATS? A resume writer can help you do that.
Resume makers can appear less expensive offering a “free” service but that rarely includes downloadable templates that you can edit. A professionally written resume will give you the peace of mind you need to support your job searching efforts. This offsets any cost savings you may have using an online resume maker.
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