Many Job Seekers are trying a variety of services to help create what they perceive or what they are being told is a perfect resume. Think twice before you start paying for resume advice.
I create and enhance resume for a living and I would not recommend that you pay for a resume critique. From the research that I have done on resumes I have concluded that resume writing is not an exact science. You may ask 3 different resume writers their opinions on how a resume should be constructed and you could get 3 different answers.
If you are wondering how your resume measures up then try these strategies. If you know any Human Resources professionals outside of your job have them critique your resume. They should be able to provide you with some helpful advice. If you belong to any professional online communities like Linkedin or BrightFuse there may be members within those groups who are willing to critique your resume at no charge. Another resource that you should investigate is your local library. Many libraries have staff, software, and paid speakers that can provide you with free resume advice. Lastly, if you are attending school or are a recent graduate there is an excellent chance that your school provides Career Services professionals that can provide you with free resume advice.
Ultimately, you should exhaust all the free resources before you start paying for resume critiques.
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