Improve your resume with one-on-one coaching and an action plan from our expert writers
In today's competitive job market, it is critical that your resume effectively tells prospective employers why you would be a strong fit for a role.
With so much contradicting resume writing advice on the internet, it can be hard to differentiate what truly works and what to steer clear of.
As a member of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, our mission is to be a trusted source when it comes to crafting effective documents.
Our professional resume review service equips you with comprehensive, actionable feedback on five key areas of resume writing.
Through our resume clinic, you will work one-on-with with a resume writer to learn what makes an effective resume and how to improve yours to maximize your chances of landing interviews for your dream jobs.
How can you help with my resume?
At Resume Pilots, our professional resume writers work closely with recruiters to understand what they look for when evaluating resumes and what causes them to instantly place one into the "no" pile.
By working with us, you’ll walk away with the confidence of knowing that your resume meets industry standards.
You’ll be able to rest assured that your document is free from common resume mistakes that may be leading to lost interview opportunities and holding you back from reaching your career potential.
How does your resume evaluation service work and what's included?
One of our professional resume writers will conduct a thorough review of your existing resume and prepare thoughtful feedback.
After their resume review, you’ll receive the following resources that will leave you with a strong understanding of how you can improve your resume to optimize your job search.
1) Phone Consultation
We’ll provide 30 minutes of one-to-one coaching on resume writing strategies and potential areas of improvement.
You’ll also have the chance to get any questions you have related to your job search, interview preparation, or resume and cover letter writing.
2) Action Plan
We'll put together an action plan and summary of what we discussed during your phone consultation so you can effectively apply our tips to your current resume.
Your action plan will include a checklist for each of the five key areas of resume writing outlined below.
Our professional resume writers will also help you identify quick wins and correct common resume writing pitfalls.
3) Resume Writing Online Course
You'll get access to our online course, which provides you with even more resume writing tips and best practices.
The course includes:
- Concise video tutorials that provide step-by-step guidance for crafting your document
- Brainstorming tools that will help you highlight your strongest attributes on your resume
- Worksheet for crafting effective bullet points
- Reference sheet template that you can use when asked to provide references
You'll learn how to:
- Write compelling, effective content that grabs the attention of recruiters
- Tailor your resume to specific job postings
- Incorporate relevant keywords to help your resume pass ATS screenings
4) ATS-Optimized Resume Template
Our online course includes a resume template for Microsoft Word, which is optimized for applicant tracking systems.
Research shows that 98.8% of Fortune 500 companies use applicant tracking systems such as Jobvite, Taleo, and Workday to help them manage large volumes of online applications.
If you are applying for jobs online, an ATS-compliant resume will help ensure your resume actually makes it into the hands of a recruiter by passing automated ATS screenings.
You can use this template to prepare your resume or simply reference it as you adjust the formatting of your existing resume.
5) Questions & Answer Session
Our mission is to help you reach your career goals, and we want you to capture as much value from our resume review service as possible.
With any remaining time during your phone consultation, we’re happy to provide elements of career coaching and answer any resume or job interview-related questions you have.
What key areas of resume writing will I receive feedback on?
Our resume review provides feedback key areas that potential employers focus on when evaluating job applicants.
Put yourself into the shoes of hiring managers. They often get hundreds of applications from job seekers for a single opening, making it difficult to narrow down who gets invited for an interview.
As executive resume writers, we have a strong pulse on what recruiters expect to see and help you put your best foot forward by applying proven strategies.
1) Design and Formatting
Great resume design is modern yet conservative.
It not only allows reviewers to quickly pick up key information regarding your work experience but also conveys a strong sense of professionalism and attention to detail.
However, your resume's design should effectively go unnoticed.
In other words, if there is anything that a recruiter could potentially perceive as striking, inconsistent, or unprofessional, you'll want to reconsider.
Our resume experts will point out areas of improvement when it comes to your resume's design and formatting and share proven strategies that we apply to writing an executive resume.
2) Content
Your resume content should showcase your experience by explaining how you add value to an organization instead of simply explaining what you were responsible for on a day-to-day basis.
You'll learn about the difference between task-based and achievement-based bullet points.
During your resume review, we will pinpoint ways you can improve your bullet points to help you stand out from other similar applicants, just as we do for our end-to-end professional resume writing service clients.
3) Structure
A carefully designed structure ensures that recruiters can quickly glean key information.
We'll help you structure yours in a recruiter-approved manner while highlighting your most impressive experience.
4) Grammar and Phrasing
Grammatical errors and phrasing issues are one of the most common reasons that resumes get rejected, needlessly costing career opportunities.
We'll point out any recurring and high-level grammar and phrasing issues that you should pay attention to.
5) ATS Compatibility
During our resume review, we'll assess whether your current resume format is compatible with applicant tracking systems (ATS). If not, we'll let you know how to improve it.
As we mentioned earlier, many companies use an ATS to collect, organize, and filter online job applicants.
If a recruiter uses an applicant tracking system and your information is not parsed correctly, your resume may be automatically rejected and never even be seen by a potential employer.
Unfortunately, many online resume builders actually create documents that are not compatible with these systems, potentially putting your career at stake. We advise that you to avoid these gimmicks.
What if I decide that I could benefit from your resume writing service?
The goal of our resume review service is to equip you with the tools and information you need to make any necessary changes to your new resume on your own.
If you decide that you prefer to invest in a professionally written resume after your resume review, you are welcome to credit the cost of your review towards any of our full-service resume packages.
How do I get started?
Click here to order our resume review service.
Upon purchase, you will receive an email outlining next steps, allowing you to submit your resume and book your phone consultation.
About Resume Pilots
Resume Pilots is an award-winning executive resume writing firm that works with driven, successful applicants across all major sectors including finance, real estate, law, technology, and marketing.
Our previous clients include CEOs and senior executives at the world’s leading companies. Our UK-based sister company, CV Pilots, was voted London's CV Writing Service of the Year for 2019/20.
To learn more about us, see what our clients have to say!
To find out more, visit our website www.resumepilots.com. If you have any further questions, you can either book a consultation call with one of our team, or get in touch via email on team@resumepilots.com
About Resume Pilots
Resume Pilots is an award-winning executive resume writing firm and a proud member of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches...
As a professional services firm, we take your reputation seriously...
Our writers have studied in the Ivy League and other top-tier universities...
Here's how we can help you:
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To learn more, book an introductory call or email team@resumepilots.com.