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Is it worth paying someone to rewrite your resume?
Asked by Faith
Hubby has posted his resume on Monster but hasn't heard much. He's thinking it must be a problem with his resume. Is it worth getting someone from Monster to rewrite for $200 or are there other services out there we could use?

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No it isn't worth it. Tell him to go to a Temp Agency. They will help him for free.
Answered by bjjjeff

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Hell no Monster just wants your money also Monster is not a good website to search for jobs or post a resume. Try http://www.careerbuilder.com
Answered by Dueña_de_los_Corazones

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IF they are really good, yes (not very likely). Get a guarantee. Or look for someone you know who is good at this kind of thing! A good resume can make all the difference.
Answered by Heinz M

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have some friends look at it I WOULD NEVER PAY SOMEONE to do something that you know how to do! Monster maybe a large site! but try other places as well! compare to other resumes!~ look at it as if your the boss or you own this company and need a helping hand! look at all the possiblitys~! I mean send it to me i'll take a look at it for free! and give you my advice! Mad luv
Answered by ♫ Mad Luv ♫

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You local unemployment office should offer a free class on how to write a resume...you don't have to be on unemployment to take it.
Answered by missyhardt

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yes, i think it's worth the money. people who do this are far better at configuring so it looks better to petentual employers. good luck
Answered by tootalljones2000

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I would never pay any one to rewrite my resume. Their are so many ways to have it done with no charge. As a tip... when you send a resume from a website, it will carry thier logo. Its always better to fax if possible that way you know exactly how its going to look when they recive it.
Answered by aoniettz

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You can use resume help books. Also, the best tool for fine tuning a resume is networking. Ask a hiring manager what's wrong with the resume. You could end up with some great advice. I work in HR. I always say the best person to evaluate a resume is someone who actually uses them to evaluate a candidate.
Answered by David K

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I don't believe it costs $200 to rewrite a resume. Basically, all you need is to see an example of a resume and revise it according to what you see. Since your husband has most of the work done, it just needs to be changed a little. Delete the jobs that does not relate to the job that he's applying to. A resume should be a maximum of one page. I would say that $20 is enough to rewrite a resume.
Answered by Mrs Apple

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I cant find work either and have 20 years experience! Work is hard to find right now. Has been hard for about 5 years. I have always written my own resume. Maybe he needs someone to proof read it really well for him. State employment offices have all kinds of tipps for writing a good resume. I personally, would not pay for this service because no one knows his skill better than himself.
Answered by Big V

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not worth it since if someone lies reallly badly hubby could be caught.
Answered by blah

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Its better if you do it yourself, thoroughly, slowly and a little painstakingly. There are a lot of internet sites that you can browse through for tips and examples on how to go about a resume that best fits your husband´s credentials. In this way, the resume is personal and you know what is in there for eventual interviews. Goodluck! Dont worry, the right job for him may just be around the corner. Keep it up!
Answered by Joy RP

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Hell no!!!! you can do that yourself for free by just adding stuff to the resume
Answered by yagurlbubblez

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Please DON'T DO THAT, I WILL DO IT FOR YOU/HUBBY FOR FREE, Please in the name of Jesus do not pay someone to do that, You can do it yourself with just a little coaching or feedback from someone who knows how to type and who has prepared many resumes in the past and present. If you would like for me to help just e-mail me at n22sweet@yahoo.com Thanks and take care.
Answered by sweettoni37

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Ask a friend or go to tha tcopier company that print. Kenco. I'm probably spelling it wrong.
Answered by Celes S

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I'm sure he has done a beautiful job, but if you really what someone to read it I would suggest a pro. Go for it, see if he gives any guaranties or a discount if he gets no response.
Answered by lennie

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I was recently made redundant after 25 yrs of employment by one company, and as part of our package they arranged for a Recruitment co. to do a resume for each employee that requested it. I'm sure if your husband shops around he could find a recruitment agency that would be willing to do it for free, or possibly his local unemployment office could give him the name of a company they recommend. Usually the unemployment office will provide this service for free themselves. If that fails, look up the Internet for tips and pointers and do up one yourself. Good luck with the job hunting
Answered by genevieve

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Absolutely not. Nobody knows you better than you. That is such a scam. The best resumes come from the original writer and proofread by other people for free.
Answered by JistheRealDeal

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Dont get a job, it much easier to make money without one. http://www.amithefox.com/view/gina.html
Answered by gina f

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no
Answered by slick

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If a bad resume means no job offers, and a good one means job offers he wants, it seems to me that $200 is cheap enough. There are a LOT of services out there, some know what they're doing, some don't. Depending on what experience he has and what he's looking for, using an agency like Robert Half might be expensive, but pay big dividends in what he winds up with. A few points about resumes to bear in mind, though. One, they don't get you hired. Interviews do that. Resumes get interviews, if they get into the right hands. Two, you may need more than one resume, to tailor to the kind of jobs you want. What's appropriate for one job may be a killer for another. Three, a way to circulate the resume and get feedback on improving it at the same time is shop it to people that might have influence, and just ask for feedback. Not asking for a job, just "do you think this is good, how can it be better" and if they know someone, so much the better.
Answered by open4one

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sure it is if they get it right and it help you to land your job
Answered by annjilena

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hahahahahahahha....no
Answered by ted a

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Let me first say- it is extremely hard to find a job right now, no matter what the profession may be. Making your own resume can be difficult sometimes. If you or he are not completely satisfied with your own work, then- YES- it is worth paying someone. However, there are much cheaper off-line resume services. Shop around! If you do decide to keep your own, just remember- Keep It Short! All information given with as little space possible. - KC Atl, Ga
Answered by K C

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No way Hosea/if you can't write your own resume, then your worthless for the job you apply for!
Answered by cristanine

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Yes, it is worth paying someone to rewrite your resume. I know how to write a resume. You may want to try Hotjobs on Yahoo! 200 dollars to write a resume. Way too much!
Answered by storeonwheels

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I'd invest in a resume help book myself.
Answered by tams

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No it is not.
Answered by Jenn

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if you could give someone 100-200 dollars and they would give you a job in return where you could earn 40, 50, 60, 70, times that amount per year would it be worth it. You already said he's not getting a response because of his resume' Think about it!! Think about it!!!!
Answered by BeyondTheStars

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DON'T DO IT. Go to Barnes and Noble or other well known book store and buy a resume book for $24.95. I use The Gallery of Best Resumes by David F. Noble. The publisher is JIST Works. USE A CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME and not a Functional Resume. I learned the hard way on this. I used the Functional Resume for years and never got any replies. Why? It hid the time frame when I actually was employed. A Chronological Resume lists your employers with the exact dates that you were employed at the company. There are plenty of really good career sites on the web. I recommend CAREER BUILDER. I put my resume on this site also MONSTER.COM All responses I received came from CAREER BUILDER. I did not get any from Monster.com GET ALL YOUR CAREER ADVICE FROM THE WEB FREE! Just enter "career counseling" in the search field on Yahoo. I printed several really good articles from MSN on interview skills, resumes, and all types of related articles. Don't spend money. If you do, spend it only one time. ALWAYS REMEMBER. The career articles and career advice is mostly OPINION. Very little of what you hear is FACT. The job market is always changing. You will change too as you collect experience. Good luck
Answered by rasckal

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No its not. Dont do it. Ask your friends who are in the same field as you on some tips on how to make a good resume and cover letter. You should not have to pay for your own resume. Good Luck.
Answered by Atheist Eye Candy

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HELL NO! I've NEVER seen any group that prepares resumes do a good job AT ALL. Infact, I can spot most of them from a mile away and they all go instantly in the trash because they're so bad.
Answered by cyanne2ak

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No its not worth it. besides you might win an interview and still be lost there. Its better of writing your self. Taking some resume writing class or workshop is worthit, you learn the techniques, know what you wrote and know your way around. If people can know your resume isn't good enough for interview or reply, wont they know on interview that was defenitely not written by you? I would say not worth paying for. Resume shows your personality within that piece of paper. If you're not preparing it you're not showing your personality. If you think your resume have flaws just take some workshops, that is worthit.
Answered by ♥Asmi♥

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You can look up sample resumes based on his job type. Review the resume and tailor it for your husband. I did this for myself and have been paid to do it for others with...much success I might add.
Answered by moxie

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WOW! it is definetly not worth it. . He probably doesnt qualify for the job if they're not calling. Maybe he should try to reword them or get more experiences that would qualify him more.?!?
Answered by im_a_goofy_chick

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Microsoft word has resume templates, or you can purchase a program that doesnt cost too much. Go to your local job servicce and they will also help you for free.
Answered by ebaijunky06

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Hi, first of all yes it is worth it sometimes to rewrite your resume..Remember a resume is selling a product and that product is you..so be good to yourself and accentuate the positives and make a good sale..I am sure that most job services in any area offer this service free of charge..they always have in the past..good luck.
Answered by luvvvvie4u

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no............no one knows themselves like they do
Answered by that emo kid

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No, a CV designed yourself is the best. You know that for which job you would like to highlight which skills. Best to apply not only online but to different sites like Yahoo jobs, also reply to newspaper ads and other sites. Don't just depend on one site and don't waste money writing a professional CV, better to spend that money saving up.
Answered by DrSH

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Answered by J@F@R v

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$200.00 seems a bit steep. I think it is worth it to go to a resume writing class. This will force him to go through his own work history and learn how to organize and present it in the most appealing way possible, and will give him skills to apply to future resumes, or to update his resume or reevaluate it according to the type of work he is looking for. For example, I have two resumes; one which emphasizes technical skills and the other which emphasizes administrative skills. Of course, now I'm thinking about pursuing a career in the medical professions so that will require a third resume, as soon as I build up some work history in that field! I was laid off a job and my company hired a resume consultant to give a class to the people being laid off. Some people didn't attend because they were too upset about losing their jobs. I attended and there were only 4 people so I got a lot of personalized attention. It was the best think ever for my resume. Not only did I end up with the best resume, but the consultant's company provided a free printing service and you could request professionally printed copies up to a certain number, at no extra charge, plus the computer disk the copies were made from. So, if you're thinking of spending $200.00, don't just turn it over to someone else to do (they may not do as good a job as you like) but take a resume writing class. Good luck and I hope he finds a job soon!
Answered by galacticsleigh

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NO. if you want you can send it me for free so i can edit it for you... simple resumé is impressive
Answered by ALEX

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I don't think it's fare,c'mon my friend did it for me for free ,I guess you could also find someone to do that for you for free.
Answered by aprilyogini

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There is probably a job shop in the city that can help him out with that. Check it out in the phone book or online. They can help with some good guidelines on what makes a good resume. Putting resumes on online sites aren't the best thing to rely on solely. He should look for jobs he'd like and also bring over his resumes himself.
Answered by adrianna

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Yes -- always go to the professionals for a professional job. However, make sure of the expertise of the professional before you start. Other answers here have given you good advice on this.
Answered by Iain

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No, it is definitely not worth it. I agree with one of the previous resplondent that Monster wants to charge you an sxorbitant amount of money to help you to do a resume that will get you an immediate response from employer.
Answered by wsamson_7121

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I suppose it depends on how badly your husband needs or wants a new job and if you think his resume as it is is badly written and is the cause of him not finding a job. $200 is not very much if his resume is as bad as he thinks.
Answered by philosophynerd

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you could always do it on your own.. there are books that teach how to write a great resume
Answered by darknight83

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It is always worth learning how to put your best foot forward! Going on and on --nine yards long--just because you have so much to say, does NOT help you! Like in all marketing principles, Highlight YOUR strenghts and plus points to suit the requirements of the job! But $ 200 may be too steep for this job. Give it some serious thought, and put forward ALL YOUR BEST strong points -- in keeping with what the Employer is looking for!
Answered by thegentleone

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If you are not familiar with the information and form needed to write a successful resume, I would definitely spend the money for someone knowledgable to help.
Answered by David G


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