
Questions & Answers
How to Find the Best Chicago Career Coaching Services?
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Absolutely. Over more than twenty years, I have had countless clients tell me they had more interviews and better offers after working with me to write their resume.
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Resume writing pricing can vary greatly. For my service, fees range between $200-$400. This service includes a review of 5-10 job posts to analyze the market, a 45–60-minute interview to develop content for the resume, writing, and editing. Unlike resume builder services in which the client never speaks to the writer, I believe in and value collaboration with my clients.
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I would recommend looking at five factors:
1. Experience: How long has the writer you are working with been in business? Experience matters. Many larger companies hire writers with limited experience. I have worked as a career coach and resume writer since 2001.
2. Transparency: Does the writer offer samples? Is he/she willing to answer your questions? There is no standard model for resume writing. I put samples on my website, and after finishing free consultations with client, I send them more specific samples.
3. Testimonials: Do they have reviews? Are those reviews on multiple websites? Reviews of my work can be found on Google, Yelp, LinkedIn, and my website.
4. Service or Product: Does the writer’s website talk about how he/she is going to help you, or is it all about what they want to sell? I tailor my services to each client and what they need.
5. Collaboration: Does the writer work with you, or are you just filling out a question?
I talk with my clients at every stage of the project. Many come back to me to update their resume, and they refer their family and friends.
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A resume is a marketing document. Large companies like Microsoft and McDonalds pay marketing companies to help shape their message. You should do the same by hiring a resume to make you look good to employers. In writing your resume, I focus on what the employer wants.
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Since each project involves conversations between you and me, most projects take about a week. If you need a project to be expedited, I will do my best to meet those goals.
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Some people will claim to be “the best.” I’m not that arrogant. However, I know that my clients have been successful because of my skills as a career consultant and resume writer. How do I know that? When clients come to me for updates, I see how they have progressed in their careers and reached their goals.
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Some people believe they should update their resume as soon as they get a new job. In most cases, I do not agree. What do you know about a job until you’ve worked at it for at least a few months? I recommend updating the resume when you are ready to start looking for work. I also urge clients to update the resume with a focus on the job they are pursuing, not the one they are leaving behind.
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For most people a career change resume is about showing why you are qualified. For some people that is based on completion of a new degree or certification. For others, it is based on development of transferable skills. In helping clients change careers, I write resumes that speak to the employers’ need by using what was learned in school or transferable skills learned on the job.




