First Rule: There is no resume worth over $400; and

Second Rule: If it takes more than 48 hours to get your new resume you are not working with someone who knows what they are doing.

Third Rule: Never let an amateur do what you can hire a professional to do. The end result by an amateur may not work and the cost of having a professional prepare a resume can be earned back in a single day - and you will easily start work a day earlier if you have a great resume. Many clients believe that they actually make a profit by hiring a professional to write the resume instead of working for days on what might be just a slightly better than average resume - the employment environment, especially for those great jobs, is tough and you must make your resume stand out from the crowd.

The CERTIFIED PROFESSION RESUME WRITER CREDENTIAL:

"Certified Professional Resume Writers (CPRW) Are the career industry's leading experts in the development of strategic resumes. The purpose of the resume is to secure a personal interview from among the dozens or hundreds of applicants for a given position. Since 1991, CPRWs have demonstrated their knowledge, talent and writing expertise in meeting the industry standard of excellence and in serving the client's career interests." [Quote is from the web site of the Professional Association of Resume Writers.]

Why Hire A Certified Professional Resume Writer?

Some people prefer to prepare their own tax returns and some people even cut their own hair.

If you are OK with math and not too bad with an electric trimmer, all is well and good.

The same goes for doing your own resume. If you want a job and think there will be little competition from others seeking the same job, then you can get away with doing your own resume. If the opportunity is from within your present company and you know you are the best candidate, then you probably don't need a professional resume - unless, of course, you really want to dazzle the person doing the interview.

EVERY CLIENT IS PERSONALLY INTERVIEWED BY DR. JERRY - AND HE WRITES EVERY RESUME, WITHOUT EXCEPTION.

But when the going get tough, those that excel tend to be those that use professional services. Having a CPA prepare your tax return gives you piece of mind that the job was done correctly and going to a professional for a hair cut is also safer than doing it yourself.

Lots of people write their own resumes and there are places on the World Wide Web where you can copy a format or where you can purchase an inexpensive software program that will help you produce an adequate document. Still, the key word here is "adequate" and often "adequate"just isn't good enough when your resume needs to compete against still competition for those great jobs.

A Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) literally writes dozens of resumes every year and in the case of Dr. Jerry Bills, CPRW, he writes dozens of resumes every week. The more you do the better you become - something like saying that "Perfect practice makes perfect."

It isn't easy to write about yourself and the general result is something too strong, too arrogant or, on the flip-side the result is someone that appears self-conscious or timid. When you have less than 20 seconds to make a good first impressions, you had better put your best foot forward. The typical resume is either way too long with way too many details (really now, does anyone care that you know Windows 95?) or it reads like a biography and not the marketing piece it needs to be.

Professional resume writers, at least those with the CPRW (Certified Professional Resume Writer) credential, offer an objective viewpoint and know how to draw out the important aspects from your background. A CPRW also knows how to present this information to achieve maximum effect.

The field of resume writing has a lot of amateurs - it is a business where it is easy to enter and easy to exit. Earning the coveted designation of CPRW is not easy - nor is it cheap. If your resume writer does not have this credential, you are likely throwing your money away.

On the other hand, there are professional resume writers with the CPRW credential who have not yet learned how to provide effective, quick, and reasonably priced services.

Questions? Dial area code 719 and 447.1147 or e-mail ResumePro@comcast.net

[Dr. Jerry once delivered a speech at the annual convention of the Professional Association of Resume Writers on how to write an effective resume "In about an hour." There are only a very few within the industry that even try to keep up with his standard. Moreover, he was the first Professional Resume writer to offer this guarantee: If, after 30 days of using your new resume, you are not 100% satisfied, Dr. Jerry will rewrite the resume until YOU are satisfied - without hassle. Click here for more information on Dr. Jerry's unique guarantee.]

For professional resume writing, business resumes, cover letters for resumes, and resume reviews there is no one more qualified than Dr. Jerry Bills - ask anyone.