Resumes & Cover Letters

Did You Know That You Have less than 30 Seconds To Make A Great First Impression With A Potential Employer?

At Symmetry Coaching and Consulting, I have several ways to make your job search process easier. I offer a full line of writing services including top-notch professionally written resumes, outstanding professional marketing letters (cover letters), and detailed, easy to implement job search marketing plans. All you need to jump into action quickly and get a job that you enjoy and pays you well.

Having an expert prepare “marketing” documents for you is possibly the most critical step in your job search. Professionally written resumes, cover letters, and job search marketing plans play a key role in you successfully gaining new employment.

Below Is A List Of Job Search Coaching and Writing Services:

I. Resumes

Are You?

The perfect candidate for the jobs you are targeting, but are frustrated by low or zero response to your résumé?
Struggling to explain job search challenges like “job-hopping” or employment gaps?
Re-entering the workforce after a prolonged absence and need to show potential employers what you can do?
A recent graduate trying to secure your first full-time position but are unsure how to put on paper what you have done to this point?
Seeking a career change, but don’t know how to showcase your skills and experience effectively?

By partnering with a trained résumé writer, you can have resume coaching or have your resume professionally written; you can overcome any of these challenges and secure the perfect job for you.

Even if you are the “perfect” candidate for a position, someone with less experience might get the job because their résumé was written more skillfully. It happens all the time. Many people think that since they know their jobs well and have adequate (or even excellent) communication skills, they can prepare their own résumé and do well during the job search process

If you write your resume yourself, you probably have no idea how inadequate your resume is and you can end up underselling the “product.” (The “product” is you.) In addition, a full 98% of résumés created without professional assistance (friends and family don’t count), lack several important ingredients. As a result, many opportunities are missed.

Some job seekers regard the résumé as “just a piece of paper.” But in the competitive job market, where the typical nationally advertised position opening will receive literally hundreds of responses, it takes an effective résumé to get you an interview.

Your résumé is one of the most important documents you will ever create. This “make-or-break” marketing tool is what stands between whether an employer will call you for an interview or pass you by.

Test Your Résumé IQ Ask yourself the following: Is your résumé ready for the job search? Will it help or hinder your interview chances? Take this self-quiz to evaluate your résumé’s effectiveness.
[ ]	My résumé is packed with industry-specific language and crucial keywords.
[ ]	My résumé emphasizes and quantifies my achievements to show not only what I have done, but also how well I have done it.
[ ]	My résumé contains superior grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation.
[ ]	My résumé uses varied action verbs and powerful marketing phrases.
[ ]	My résumé emphasizes how I will benefit employers and meet their precise needs.
[ ]	My résumé engages the reader from the outset and maintains interest throughout.
[ ]	My résumé clearly communicates my job target and the key strengths I bring to the table within the first few lines of text.
[ ]	My résumé uses an eye-catching, inviting, and original design (not a template).
[ ]	My résumé includes ASCII (plain-text) and scannable versions to enable e-mail, web, and electronic distribution/storage.
[ ]	My résumé communicates and targets my key transferable skills.
[ ]	My résumé minimizes my potential weaknesses and turns negative “red flags” into positive assets.
[ ]	My résumé uses the most effective format, style, and strategy for my particular situation.
[ ]	My résumé utilizes CAR (Challenge, Action, Result) statements in a compelling way.
[ ]	My résumé uses the same marketing techniques used by companies to sell my unique “brand” to employers.
If you checked 13-14 boxes: Congratulations! Your résumé writing abilities appear to be sound. (Have you thought of a career in résumé writing?) You just might want to avail yourself of a critique from a professional résumé writer to be sure you didn’t miss anything important. If you checked 10-12 boxes: You have some distinct abilities that will help you write a résumé more solidly than most. Leaving out some critical components, however, can cost you interviews. Having your résumé professionally crafted can help ensure you optimize your results. If you fewer than 10 boxes: You will miss many opportunities that may be perfect for you unless you have your résumé professionally prepared.

Why Should You Have Your Resume Professionally Critiqued or Written?

The answer is simple. Your resume will:

Markets you successfully to potential employers.
Be optimized for ‘keywords’ that employer search engines look for.
Look good both on paper and digitally.
Be free of typos, misspelled words, grammatical errors, and resume faux pas.
Be tailored to a variety of industries and job postings.
Showcase your experience, qualifications, and achievements in the most positive light for maximum effect.

A good resume writer knows what recruiters / hiring managers want -- and don't want -- to see. They are abreast of new ideas and concepts in recruitment and can put those techniques into action for you.

A Resume Is An Investment In Your Future.

A professionally prepared résumé is an investment in your future earning power and career happiness. Professional résumé writers have the experience and skills necessary to present applicants at their very best. They know how to set you apart from the competition, ensure that your résumé gets read, and prompt the reader to take action by calling you for an interview.

Note: All resumes will be written by Resume Writers trained through The National Resume Writers’ Association (NRWA). The NRWA was founded in 1997, and is the industry’s leading not-for-profit, member-driven organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics and excellence in resume writing through certification, education, and mentoring programs.

II. Professional Marketing Letters (Cover Letters)

A cover letter is a document you send along with your resume to provide additional information about your skills and experience. A cover letter provides detailed information on why are you are qualified for the job. An effective cover letter explains the reasons for your interest in a specific company and identifies your relevant skills and experience.

Why Should You Have Your Cover Letter Professionally Critiqued or Written?

Cover letters are important. They give a prospective employer a snapshot of your background and why you are qualified for the job. In many cases, your cover letter is seen before your resume is reviewed, so you need to portray yourself effectively in a short amount of time.

Your professionally written cover letter will:

Successfully market you to potential employers.
Showcase your experience, qualifications, and achievements in the most positive light for maximum effect.

With a professionally written cover letter, you will be able to approach a prospective employer with confidence knowing that you have represented your career in the best possible manner. And, that you are the best candidate for the job.

III. Job Search Marketing Plans

A job search can be a daunting task. At Symmetry Coaching and Consulting, I am dedicated to supporting you through your search by helping you to market and “brand” yourself well. I want to help you put your best foot forward so prospective employers can see you in a positive light.

Your job search marketing plan will include a detailed strategy for finding a job. You will discover how to use multiple job search methods in order to succeed such as: making direct contacts, networking, searching for jobs online, etc. You will find out what you need to get a job in a clear and focused manner.

You will receive assistance with:

Determining which documents will be necessary for your job search.
Creating the format or style most suitable to your specific situation.
Producing a strong and compelling job search plan that targets and meets your objectives.

What Does It Cost?

Each individual client’s needs are different. Your individual situation will determine what services are best for you. I would be happy to give you a free assessment of your current résumé and assess your needs. At that time, you will be quoted an appropriate fee.

Interested? Contact us via phone, or e-mail to discuss your career-related goals. I will collaborate with you to design a package that fits your needs and your budget.