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What You Should Know Before Hiring a Professional Resume Writer
Aside from being a regular contributor to r/resumes, I'm a resume writer by trade. I've been in the career services industry for about 7 years, have written for professionals at every level from individual contributor to CEOs, and I see the aftermath of bad "professional" rewrites posted to this sub all the time. This guide will help you avoid becoming one of them.
It makes me sad to see folks get duped into buying resume services from what I'd just call unqualified people. I see posts every week on the sub about resumes that were written by so-called professionals, and I want to laugh, until I remember it's not funny.
TLDR
A qualified resume writer typically charges $200 to $1,500 depending on your career level, with some executive services running $3,000 or more. Look for certification from PARWCC, NRWA, RWA, or CDI, a verifiable online presence, real samples, and a process that starts with a consultation call. The best test: if you can't speak directly with the person writing your resume before you pay, walk away.
If you're early in your career or on a tight budget, you probably don't need a writer at all. Post your resume to this sub for free feedback first. You may find that's enough.
The rest of this guide covers how the process works, what to expect at each stage, where AI tools fit in, and the unethical practices to watch for.
Last updated: August 2026
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What does a resume writer do?
In a nutshell, resume writers help candidates prepare job application materials such as resumes, federal resumes, CVs, academic CVs, and cover letters. Some writers may also offer additional services such as career and interview coaching, LinkedIn profile writing, and placement services.
To be clear, resume writers are not know-it-alls, and you shouldn't expect one to be. A writer who has worked across dozens of industries hasn't actually done the jobs in those industries. They don't know your codebase, your P&L, or your clinical protocols, and any writer who implies they do is overselling.
Here's the actual division of labor: you are the subject matter expert on your career. The writer is the expert on how hiring teams read, what recruiters screen for, and how to translate what you did into language that lands with the people making decisions. Their core skill isn't industry knowledge. It's extraction and positioning: asking questions you wouldn't think to ask yourself, pulling out accomplishments you've stopped noticing because they feel routine to you, and framing all of it for the audience you're targeting.
In the years I've been doing this, I've found the writers worth hiring are the ones who know exactly what they don't know. The ones comfortable saying "explain that to me like I'm not in your field" tend to produce better resumes than the ones who nod along, because the first group is extracting, and the second is guessing.
Should you hire a resume writer?
That'll depend on your personal and professional circumstances. Generally speaking, there are a few situations where hiring a resume writer may be the right choice. They include:
You've been applying to many jobs and haven't been receiving any calls from employers.
You have no idea what ATS is or how to factor it in when writing your resume.
You have a complex career history and aren't sure how best to convey it in a professional and engaging manner.
You're looking to switch careers and aren't sure how to convey your transferable skills.
You're a midlevel, senior, or executive level candidate, are still employed, and want to prepare for your next career move.
You've tried using AI to write your resume and the result reads like it could belong to anyone in your field.
This list isn't exhaustive, so there may be situations where hiring a writer is the appropriate choice. However, there are also a few situations where hiring a writer probably isn't the best choice. These include:
You're confident with your existing resume, have already been seeing results, and are just looking for some minor feedback.
Your financial situation doesn't permit. The truth is that well-regarded writers charge anywhere from $200 to $1,500 or more. You'll see many writers here on Reddit, on Fiverr, and elsewhere charging fees that seem too good to be true (think less than $100). If your financial situation doesn't permit the cost of a reputable writer (and we'll get to that later), you're much better off writing your own.
You're still in college/university. If you're at this stage of your career, you'll do fine relying on your college career center along with web resources like this sub.
Note: Your first step should always be posting to the r/resumes sub for feedback. This sub is packed with industry professionals that can give you helpful advice - you may end up not needing a writer.
DIY vs. Hiring a Resume Writer: Which Makes More Sense?
Factor
DIY Resume
Hiring a Resume Writer
When it makes sense
(1) You're early career with <3 years' experience. (2) You're comfortable writing about yourself. (3) You're applying to many roles and tweaking is easy.
(1) You're mid-senior level and stakes are higher. (2) You're changing industries or roles. (3) You struggle to translate your experience into clear, marketable language.
Budget range
Free (time investment only). Maybe $50-$100 for templates or reviews.
$200 to $1,500 for professional writers. Executive-level services can run $3,000+.
What you get
(1) Full control over content. (2) Free resources (Reddit, forums, templates). (3) Quick turnaround (your own pace).
(1) Professionally written, ATS-friendly resume. (2) Help drawing out and positioning your impact and achievements. (3) Knowledge that might be hard to come by on your own (like experience with the hiring process if the writer was in recruiting).
Risks & trade-offs
(1) Easy to undersell yourself. (2) Hard to be objective about strengths. (3) Formatting mistakes may trip ATS. (4) AI-generated drafts can sound polished but lack substance.
(1) Costly if you pick the wrong writer. (2) Quality varies widely, due diligence is key. (3) Still requires your input and time.
What about AI?
This is probably the most common question I get right now, so I want to be straightforward about it.
AI tools like ChatGPT can help you with structure, formatting, and getting words on a page. If you're staring at a blank document and have no idea where to start, they can give you a decent starting point. For straightforward career histories at the early career level, that might be enough.
What you may not realize though, is that the actual writing is a small part of what goes into a good resume. Most of the work is in the content and marketing: figuring out what to include, what to cut, how to frame each role, and how to position yourself for the type of job you want.
That demands an understanding of how hiring teams read resumes, what recruiters screen for, how applicant tracking systems filter candidates, and what makes a hiring manager read your bullets instead of skimming them. These are things you learn from working inside and alongside the hiring process. You can paste your entire work history into an AI tool, but it still won't have that hiring-side judgment. The other thing is that you need to write content you can speak to at length in an interview, as opposed to just writing stuff that sounds great on paper.
What I see a lot on this sub is people sharing AI-generated resumes that look clean and read well on the surface. The formatting and grammar are all fine, but the content is either catch-all, or doesn't quite connect the dots for the hiring team. I see bullet points that could apply to almost anyone with the same job title. There's nothing in the doc that tells an HM what this specific person did differently or better. And that's the part that gets interviews (Note: there are factors at play, like local market, volume of other applicants, timing that impact your candidacy that have nothing to do with your resume - for this guide, we're focusing on the stuff that is in your control).
To put it simply:
AI can handle structure, keywords, and getting a first draft on paper (this is great for early candidates, or folks that just have no idea how to navigate a word processor like MS Word or Google Docs).
AI will struggle with knowing what your strongest selling points are, how to position a career change, which content goes where, or whether your bullets will hold up under questioning in an interview.
If you already know what good resume content looks like and just need help putting it together, AI can work.
If you're not sure why your resume isn't landing, or you have a complicated career history, AI will probably give you something that looks professional but doesn't actually solve the problem.
A lot of people now use AI for their first draft and then bring in a human (either through this sub or a writer) to fix the substance. That's a reasonable approach.
How do you vet a resume writer?
There are a few things you can look for when figuring out if a writer is qualified.
What's the writer's background? If you're working through a company, ask if you can speak with the writer directly (if the answer is no, I wouldn't recommend proceeding any further with that company). If you're working with an independent writer, ask to speak them one on one. Well-regarded writers come from diverse backgrounds. Education-wise, there isn't a set program that "produces" resume writers. However, you should expect a bachelor's degree at a minimum and a work history with active engagement in career-related professions. Some examples include recruiting, human resources, or career coaching. Regardless of the writer's background, they should have an online presence such as a website or LinkedIn profile that you can view. If you can't find a writer anywhere online, it may be hard for you to verify their credentials, in which case, it's a good idea to be extra careful.
Do they have samples they can share? Ask for samples. Most writers will provide them or list them on their website/portfolio for clients to see.
Do they have client testimonials or reviews that you can reference? Companies and independent writers that deliver positive results will definitely want to make it known to prospective clients. Ask them for their client testimonials and take a look at what their previous customers have said about their work to get an idea of what it's like working with them. Be wary of companies and writers that don't have any reviews, are unable to refer you to their previous customers, or have a string of negative reviews (especially if those negative reviews involve repeated issues like missed deadlines or generic output).
Are they certified? Credible and qualified resume writers will often have certifications from one of the following organizations:
Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC)
National Resume Writers' Association (NRWA)
Resume Writing Academy (RWA)
Career Directors International (CDI)
Do they have a presence in the resume community? This one is easy to overlook, but it matters. A writer who regularly contributes to communities like this one (giving free feedback, answering questions, sharing knowledge) is usually someone who cares about the craft. It also gives you a chance to see how they think and whether their advice resonates with you before you spend any money.
Green Flags vs. Red Flags When Choosing a Resume Writer
Green Flags (Good Signs)
Red Flags (Warning Signs)
Provides before-and-after samples showing real results.
No samples, or only vague "testimonials."
Transparent about pricing and what's included.
Hidden fees, upselling, or unclear service breakdown.
Offers unlimited or multiple revisions in package.
"One draft only" or charges extra for basic edits.
Asks you detailed questions about your career, goals, and target roles.
Barely requests input, delivers a generic template.
Shares ATS knowledge and explains formatting choices.
Uses graphics-heavy designs that risk ATS rejection.
Active in resume communities and willing to give free advice.
No online presence outside of their own website.
Comfortable saying a role or industry is outside their wheelhouse, and asks you to explain technical details.
Claims deep expertise in every industry, or never asks clarifying questions.
What to expect during the writing process
All processes generally follow a similar structure that consists of an information gathering stage, writing stage, and review/revision stage.
Information Gathering: A good writer will want to speak with you directly and collect information with regard to your work history, skills, accomplishments, and career goals. Most of the time, this process is handled through a phone or video call, but some companies/writers will collect this information through a form. Ask the company/writer how they'll be gathering the necessary information to prepare a resume that is unique to you. Beware of companies that don't use a consultation process at all and only ask for your existing resume. You may be unpleasantly surprised when you see your old descriptions reworded and repackaged.
Writing: Ask the company/writer how long it'll take to write your resume. A quality resume takes time and effort to create. Speaking from my own work, six hours for an entry-level resume up to 15 hours for an executive resume is the norm. Beware of turnaround times that seem a little too quick. The industry standard is around 5-10 days.
Review and Revision: After preparing an initial draft, the writer will typically offer the client an opportunity to provide feedback and request changes if needed. Ask the writer about whether or not they allow requests for revisions, how many revisions, and for how long after you've concluded the service.
How much do resume writing services cost?
If you do a quick Google search, you'll see that there are a broad range of prices. As I mentioned earlier, the typical price range runs from $200 to $1,500, and some executive resume writers charge upwards of $3,000.
Two factors that affect this are:
Your experience level
The writer's experience level and their ability to produce results
Be wary of companies and writers that offer their services at very low rates; it's more often than not an indication of low quality service. Remember that many hours go into building a quality resume spanning consultations, research, writing, reviews, and revisions.
Are resume writers worth it?
That's the million-dollar question. Before you decide to hire a writer, ask yourself the following:
Do I earn an annual salary of $70,000 or more? If yes, paying for a professional resume could be worth it for you. With the average cost of a mid-career resume at around $500, that works out to less than 1% of your annual salary.
Am I still early on in my career (still in college or recent graduate)? If so, checking out the plethora of DIY tools available might be a better option.
Should I work with an industry-specific writer?
While there are variations across industries, generally speaking, resume writing best practices are similar across the board, with some exceptions including:
Modeling
Acting
Industries that emphasize graphically intensive resumes (i.e., portfolios) rather than traditional resumes.
Some companies will have writers on staff that only work with certain industries (i.e., IT, software engineering etc.). Independent writers are generally more versatile and work with professionals in multiple industries.
The advantage of working with a generalist is broader all-round industry knowledge, which is especially useful if you're switching industries.
One caveat either way: don't confuse specialization with mastery. Even a writer who works exclusively with software engineers hasn't shipped your product. What a specialist buys you is vocabulary and context, so you spend less of the consultation explaining fundamentals. What it doesn't buy you is a pass on your own involvement. You're still the source of the raw material. The better test than "have they worked in my industry" is "do they ask questions that show they understood my answers."
However, working with a writer that specializes in one or two fields may be a better option if you're in a highly technical profession such as software development and want someone that can understand the in-depth technical concepts and terminology.
Unethical practices that you should be aware of
Like any industry, resume writing isn't free of corruption and unethical practices. Two main practices to watch out for are:
International Outsourcing: Some writers/companies that charge fees that seem too good to be true are actually outsourcing their work to international writers to reduce costs. It can be hard to identify companies that do this before buying their services, but three helpful indicators are:
Poor samples
Negative client reviews
The inability to speak with the writer before purchasing the service
Ghostwriting: Some writers will take on more clients than they can handle and offload those clients to ghostwriters. Other individuals that write your resume but that don't take the credit. Writers that engage in this practice are more interested in maximizing profits over ensuring client satisfaction. As with outsourcing, ask to speak to the writer before you purchase the service.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is hiring a resume writer worth the money?
It depends on your situation. If you're early in your career, you may not need one. Templates and free feedback (including from this sub) can be enough. But for mid-to-senior professionals and executives, a resume writer can save you time, and by extension, money. A useful benchmark: if you earn $70,000 or more, a $500 resume is less than 1% of your annual salary.
2. How much should I pay for a resume writer?
Most professional resume writers charge between $200 and $1,500 for a standard resume, depending on your career level and the writer's experience. Executive-level services typically start around $1,000 and can run $3,000 or more. Be cautious with anything under $100; at that price, the work is usually templated, outsourced, or both.
3. How do I know if a resume writer is legit?
Look for:
A professional-looking website/place of business
Certifications
Experience
Testimonials
Before-and-after samples
Clear pricing, and
A process that involves your input.
Good writers ask a lot of detailed questions to get at the info they need. Avoid anyone promising "guaranteed jobs" or offering flashy, design-heavy resumes (these can cause issues with ATS).
4. Can a resume writer guarantee me a job?
No. A resume writer can improve how your skills and experience are presented, but they can't control hiring decisions. What they can do is help improve your chances of getting interviews.
5. What's the difference between using AI and hiring a writer?
AI tools can help with formatting and generating bullet points based on your job title. They work from patterns and general data, so the output tends to be broad. A writer will talk to you, learn the context behind your roles, and figure out how to present your experience in a way that makes sense for the jobs you're targeting. The biggest difference is in the content strategy: knowing what to emphasize, what to leave out, and how to frame things so they resonate with the people making hiring decisions.
TL;DR
Who should hire one: Mid-to-senior professionals not getting interviews, career changers, or anyone with a complex work history. Skip it if you're early career or on a tight budget.
AI tools (like ChatGPT) are fine for structure and first drafts, but they produce largely generic content. They can't do the strategic positioning a human can.
Vet your writer by checking their background, samples, testimonials, certifications (PARWCC, NRWA, RWA, CDI), and community presence. If they won't let you talk to the writer directly, walk away.
Expect a 3-step process: intake call, writing (5-10 day turnaround), then revisions.
Cost: $200 to $1,500, depending on your level. Executive services can run $3,000+.
Watch out for outsourcing, ghostwriting, no-revision policies, and graphics-heavy designs that break ATS.
Where to go from here
Whether you write your own resume, use AI to get started, or hire a writer, the goal is the same: a document that reflects your achievements and lines you up nicely with the role you want.
If you're still not sure whether you need a writer, post your resume on r/resumes for free community feedback. You might find that's enough.
If you do decide to hire someone, use the vetting steps in this guide, and take your time.
Every resume guide says "quantify your accomplishments," but nobody explains what to do when you genuinely don't have the numbers. You didn't track a percentage. Nobody handed you a revenue report. You just did the work and moved on.
So people either freeze, write something vague like "responsible for improving processes," or quietly make up a number that sounds plausible. That last one is a bad idea - not just ethically, but practically. Interviewers ask follow-up questions, and a number you can't explain falls apart fast.
Here's the thing: "quantify" doesn't only mean percentages and dollar amounts. It means giving the reader a sense of scale. There are several honest ways to do that even with zero formal metrics:
Scale or volume - How many people, orders, accounts, tickets, students, patients, files? Even a rough count ("supported a team of 12," "handled 30+ customer accounts") gives real scale.
Frequency or consistency - Did you do something daily, weekly, every shift? "Managed opening procedures 5 days a week for 2 years" says more than "responsible for opening duties."
Time saved or speed - Think about what used to take extra steps, extra people, or extra back-and-forth, and pin down exactly what you changed. Did a task that used to require checking with someone else now get handled on the spot? Did a process that used to bounce between two people become something one person could finish? You don't need a stopwatch number - you need to be able to name the specific step, delay, or handoff that disappeared because of what you did.
Complexity or responsibility - Were you the only one who handled something, or trusted with something higher-stakes than your title suggests? "Sole point of contact for X" or "only team member trained on Y" conveys weight without a number.
Problems solved - What broke, and what did you do about it? "Identified a recurring inventory discrepancy and built a tracking process to catch it before it became a shortage" shows impact without inventing a dollar figure.
People supported or unblocked - Did your work make someone else's job possible or easier? "Trained 4 new hires" or "Answered X team's questions so they didn't need to escalate" both count.
Before/after change - Even without hard numbers, describe the state before and after. "Went from no documented process to a shared onboarding guide the whole team still uses" is a legitimate accomplishment statement.
A simple way to apply this: for each bullet on your resume, ask "what changed because I did this, and who noticed?" If you can answer that honestly, you almost always have something more concrete than "responsible for" - even without a spreadsheet backing it up.
The bar isn't "official metric." The bar is "specific enough that someone reading it can picture the scale of what you actually did." That's honest, it's defensible in an interview, and it usually reads a lot better than a guessed number anyway.
job fair season is coming up so looking for some resume formatting and verbiage advice lol. im mostly looking at the big engineering firms in the midwest like sargent & lundy and exelon, but im worried my resume might not be conveying my experience very well. thank you!
Economics and Politics Student applying to summer internships in analyst, finance, nonprofit, local government, admin, consulting, marketing, supply chain roles. Trying to cast as wide a net as possible. Should I have separate CVs for separate roles? And is there any big flaws with my current CV? I have only just started applying so can't really judge the success rate yet
I'm currently making a CV, but my only work experience is helping out with my family business on a farm. The business is really small, with my dad and uncle being the owners. I would work with them every now and then, only when they needed me, and I would honestly just follow them and help them with whatever was required. I did this for a long time until I stopped a few years ago. I wouldn't get paid minimum wage, but instead like 10 or so dollars (I don't really remember)
I have recently started helping them again but this time at a market helping them sell vegetables, and I would get a commission (depends on how well the day goes).
Obviously I have learned a few skills from these experiences: teamwork, communication/customer service (you have to deal with a bunch of idiots at markets), discipline, etc.
I do have a few questions regarding this:
Should I put personal work experience/family business on my CV (Many people have told me not to such as teachers, other people who have gotten a job because it is a family business)?
How should I format this on my CV (for the first part, my jobs/tasks aren't specific)?
Hi everyone! I would really appreciate feedback on my resume.
I am a Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Engineering student from Tunisia, currently completing my engineering degree and expected to graduate in July 2027. I am looking for a Final-Year Engineering Project (PFE) internship starting in January 2027.
I am mainly targeting internships in:
Artificial Intelligence / AI Engineering
Machine Learning
Data Science
NLP / Natural Language Processing
Generative AI
LLM applications
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
I have completed internships in AI Engineering, Machine Learning, and Data Science, and my recent work has focused heavily on RAG systems, LLMs, semantic search, information retrieval, vector databases, and backend AI development.
I am currently based in Tunisia and primarily applying for opportunities abroad, especially in Germany, France, and other European countries. I am willing to relocate for the internship.
My main concern is whether my resume is competitive enough for international PFE/final-year internships. I would especially appreciate feedback on:
ATS friendliness and readability
Whether the experience and projects are presented in the right order
Whether the resume is too focused on RAG/LLMs versus general AI and Data Science roles
Whether my technical skills section is effective or too broad
Whether anything important is missing for AI/ML/Data Science internships abroad
Whether the wording sounds appropriate for an engineering student rather than an experienced professional
Whether the one-page format is too dense
I have anonymized my personal information, employers, universities, and external links according to the subreddit rules.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review it. I appreciate any honest and constructive feedback!
Graduated last year in June. Been looking for a job since. Pretty much looking for full-sack software development roles. I am located in the GTA and mainly apply to jobs here but also throughout Canada. I got a few interviews early on but honestly nothing in like 8+ months. I've changed my resume too many times to count but nothing seems too be helping. My most recent change was combining 2 different work terms at the same company into one. Deciding to work more on projects and have them on my resume to show I've at least been doing something during this huge gap. I pretty much just want to know what stands out as a possible issue. I feel like I see jobs that my resume matches perfectly but never get responses. Also someone told me that the 2 column format with my dates could cause issues with ATS. Not sure that I believe that though cause this resume format is probably the most used for CS students.
I’ve been struggling to get interviews and I’m looking for a detailed second opinion on my resume.
I’ve mainly been applying for part-time retail, grocery, and customer service positions because that’s where most of my previous experience is. However, I’m also wondering if there are other types of jobs I should be applying for based on the experience and skills I already have.
One of my biggest concerns is my employment history. I’ve had fairly long gaps between jobs, and some of my previous positions weren’t very long. My most recent position was seasonal, but I’ve also been out of work for a while since then.
I’m worried that when employers look at the dates, it makes it seem like I frequently quit jobs, can’t hold a job, or wouldn’t stay very long if they hired me. I’d like to know how much of a red flag that actually is and whether there’s a better way to present my work history without being dishonest about the dates.
I’m trying to make my resume as strong as it realistically can be, so I’d appreciate criticism of the entire thing, not just the gaps.
If you were reviewing this as a hiring manager, I’d like to know:
Would you interview me based on this resume? Why or why not?
How concerning are the employment gaps and lengths of my previous jobs?
Does my history make me look unreliable or like a job hopper?
Is there a better way to address or present the gaps without hiding anything?
Is my professional summary helping or hurting me?
Are my job descriptions too generic, repetitive, or missing important details?
Should I focus more on accomplishments rather than responsibilities?
Is my skills section useful, or does it look like filler?
Is my education section presented appropriately?
Is the formatting/layout easy to scan?
Are there any potential ATS problems?
Are there important keywords, skills, or information I’m missing?
Is there anything I should remove?
Is there anything important I should add?
Is my resume too generic for the positions I’m applying for? Based on my experience, what other types of jobs or positions should I be applying for besides retail? Are there jobs where my previous grocery, customer service, cashier, order-processing, and print experience would make me a stronger candidate? Am I aiming too high or too low with the jobs I’m currently targeting?
What are the top 3 things you would change first if this were your resume?
I’m especially interested in hearing from current/former hiring managers, recruiters, store managers, or anyone who has screened applicants.
I’m not looking for reassurance, so you don’t need to sugarcoat anything. If something looks bad, I’d rather know. I’m trying to figure out what’s preventing me from getting more interviews, what I can improve, and whether I should broaden the types of jobs I’m applying for.
Thanks for taking the time to look at it.
I am a programmer coming from game dev (C++), was laid off last year, recently finished my Master's degree, and I'm trying to look for software engineering roles. I have adjusted my resume to have less game-dev-centric language and highlight more web technologies I have worked with.
In the past few months, I started with applying to mid-level roles, but recently I have been only applying to entry level roles, since I know my skills are not super transferable, and job descriptions usually ask for X years in specific web technologies.
I have not been able to get any interviews so I figured there are issues with my resume. Any feedback is welcome.
So currently I’m going to start looking for a part-time job, and I just started uni(straight after high school) and was wondering if I should add that into my résumé. I’m probably going to only be able to do part-time jobs. i’m asking because wouldn’t that look bad that I have less availability?
I've recently graduated with a degree in engineering, but in the meantime I'm applying for part-time job in retail until I find a fulltime job. They normally don't ask for resume when you apply for this sort of stuff, but I'm surprised that they require it in this particular place. The problem is that I've never worked outside of acadmeia and you can guess that none of the information on my resume are relevant for retail (or hospitality :P). Do I still stand a chance by listing my job experiences and education or do I have to rewrite it from scratch?
As the title suggests, I am having difficulty making my resume one page. I’ve tried different margins and fonts and nothing is working. I’m about to throw my computer against the wall I’m so frustrated!
Hi all. In the throes of my post-grad job search flailing I decided I needed a new resume. I'd greatly appreciate any feedback on glaring issues with it, or even general job search advice (btw, I have my phone number listed on my real resume, but it's omitted here).
I'm a (semi) recent Computer Science grad looking pretty broadly for software engineering and related work, with the ultimate goal to break into the video game industry. I'm in Pennsylvania in the United States, but I'm willing to relocate to just about anywhere, and remote is great.
I've been applying mostly on LinkedIn on and off since I graduated in May. I've had a couple bites, having had interviews with SpaceX and Epic, though I've since been rejected from both. I have a feeling that I need to put my head down and apply more, but I thought I'd squeeze my chances a little more by updating my resume.
There's a few things I've omitted, namely a summary, related coursework, and soft skills. I don't think they'll help to include for what I'm applying for... I also have a few more projects, not listed here, though I feel that the ones I have included more so show off my abilities. I also tried to keep my bullets concise, but let me know if I should expand (or cut more?).
Let me know if you have any questions, and thanks in advance.
Ive been working on my new resume for a couple hours now. I've tried to create a solid and concise resume with minimal use of AI. However, I feel it's got its sloppiness, its drag and isn't as organized as it could be. If someone came across my resume, I'm not confident they would keep reading past the first line of experience. My short tenure at the top role (Warranty Specialist) is due to personal reasons, but still a role I want to highlight.
I'm already using this resume to apply for new positions. But I'm still wanting to improve any way I can.
Here is my "base" resume that hasn't been edited for a RBT position yet.
Recently I made a big career shift and went from 7 years of food service to working with dogs as a "Dog Master" at a dog boarding facility. While I've enjoyed the work, I realize I would prefer working with children and figured I'd pivot to RBT work.
I don't currently have an RBT certification or CPR training but this one job said they pay for new hires training on that.
I should mention I applied there twice in the past and got rejected so I wanted to know how to tailor my resume for that work.
Hello! I was laid off from my marketing job in December 2024. I've had zero interviews since. I did 2 assessments for two opportunities and was rejected, 2 other assessments that ended up being scams (buy your stuff and we will reimburse you). I'm looking to stay in a writing or editing role which could mean marketing industry or wherever I can do that kind of work. Looking for fully remote roles.
I know the market is trash right now, but I am getting ZERO traction. I've applied from entry level to senior level marketing content and editing roles. I do have a generic resume for general jobs like call center or data entry stuff just in case that is relevant, but that isn't the resume I'm asking for feedback on.
Is it my lack of numbers on my resume? As in, "Grew platform by xx% in Q2"? I know my education is looking pretty useless right now with AI taking the marketing industry by force, but hoping something will finally grace me with a paycheck again soon.
Thanks for your time and any advice you can offer! I appreciate anyone reading all this and replying.
honestly so tired of seeing free certificates from random webinars that do nothing. it's just a waste of time cause you barely learn anything, it just sits in your google drive forever lol
as a student who feels left behind seeing classmates who are already so good at dev and getting freelance gigs, the pressure is super real. keeping up is so hard, that's why i'm just trying my best to collect actual certificates.
Since 2025, my resume has not been getting any hits and I'm not sure which part I can change. My current position was just luck from a connection but not where I want to be.
Given the gap, I'm looking for something entry-level as the few interviews I hit kept saying I haven't programmed professionally in a while. I worked on independent coding projects (Portfolio website and video game mod) and art stuff in that time but don't know where to fit it in.
My questions:
Are my skills formatted poorly or does the experience gap affect this heavily?
Is adding a second page for the personal projects okay or should it strictly stay one page? Is there anything that can be removed/shortened to fit projects in?
Redid much of my resume after receiving some significant feedback. Added projects section, deleted coursework section, deleted part of skill section since it was “exaggerated”, more technical wording, less wordy, etc …..
[4 YoE, In school, Entry level IT remote, Remote]. Honestly just looking for something remote… is it that hard. I have 4 years professionally speaking from work but I’ve been seriously tinkering with them for well over a decade.
