Résumé
The cornerstone of any job search is having a well-designed, interesting, accomplishment-focused and relevant résumé. A résumé that stands out from the competition in a positive manner is vital due to the competitive nature of the job market, the limited amount of time employers spend reading one (mere seconds), and screening software.
For ethical reasons and because I like to keep my fees affordable (who wants to spend upwards of $800 for a résumé when you are in career transition?) résumés will not be written from scratch but heavily edited from whatever shape they are currently in. When it’s effective, this includes a Summary Statement/Summary of Qualifications, the purpose of which is to succinctly and relevantly summarize the skills and experience you bring to a potential employer at the very top of the résumé. If you have never written a résumé before, no problem, just let me know.
Turn around time is 5-7 days after the initial phone consultation. Rush is an option when time permits.
Price includes 2 rounds of edits plus a finished product as a pdf and in MS Word. Price is for up to 2 hours of work and any additional time will be billed at $50/hr.
$200
Cover Letter
Well written, relevant, unpredictable and interesting, and you have the employer’s attention. And yes, employers still want to see cover letters since they are an excellent indication (and the employer's only one in most fields) of your ability to write. And not one cover letter will work for every position; it must be targeted to the specific job/employer of interest. Send me your cover letter in whatever shape it's in, and I will transform it into a compelling writing sample that can be tweaked to send to various positions of interest.
Price includes 2 rounds of edits plus a finished product as a pdf and in MS Word. Price is for up to 1 hour of work and any additional time will be billed at $50/hr.
$75
More and more companies and organizations are using LinkedIn, some to the exclusion of all other methods, to source future employees. Using this powerful tool effectively to network and job search is key. The goal is to demonstrate who you are succinctly, clearly and powerfully to future employers and contacts. LinkedIn profile consultation is provided.
$100
Job Search
Because a job lead can come from virtually anywhere, conducting a comprehensive job search that leaves no stone unturned is vital. The amount of time and effort put into the job search can significantly shorten the amount of time it takes to land one. Learn how to conduct a thorough job search for your specific industry, including how to build your network and access the often unexplored hidden job market.
Price includes an hour-long appointment, which can be done in person, via phone or Skype.
$150
Interviewing
Your résumé, cover letter and job search network landed you the interview. The appropriate interview preparation will turn the interview into a second interview or better yet, a job offer. Whether it’s a case, behavioral, or panel interview, preparation is key. And of course it’s inevitable that the one question you dread being asked the interviewer loves to ask.
Price includes an hour-long appointment, which can be done in person, via phone or Skype.
$150
Editing
Whether it’s a personal statement for graduate school, professional bio, or blog entry, having a compelling, well-written, error-free narrative that is compelling to your audience and accurately conveys who you are is extremely important.
Price includes 2 rounds of edits plus a finished product as a pdf and in MS Word. Price is for up to 1 hour of work and any additional time will be billed at $50/hr.
$75
Package
Résumé, Cover Letter and LinkedIn Profile
$300