THE BLUEPRINT

Tips and advice to assist you in your job search.

Thursday, September 07, 2006

What People Are Saying About BluePrint Resumes & Consulting



For months I've been saying I'm going to post some of these comments from previous clients. It really warms my heart to know that we're helping people reach their career goals one step at a time. By the way that's BluePrint's mission statement: Helping you reach your career goals one step at a time. Here are just a few of the comments:

From a recruiter, on a candidate's resume and cover letter...

Hi Wendy,

I didn’t see any changes that needed to be made. I thought both were very well done and reflect Sam’s experiences and capabilities relative to the areas we are looking at for him. You effectively captured Sam’s areas of talent.

Thanks,

David
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From a client...

Wendy,

God bless you and thank you for your services, I am so impressed I finally met someone who knows what they are doing and honest, you get my vote, and referral as well.

Respectfully,
Michelle
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From a client and recruiter...

The staffing agency referred me to you for help with my resume. Once you did mine, I got an interview the very next day!

Thank you so much!

Adriana

You laid her resume out!

Katherine
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From a client, based on the Basic Plus package...

You did a great job! This resume looks as good as those that charge $500 or more!

Benny
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From a client, based on 3 resumes for multiple positions...

I wasn't getting any interviews or call backs from my previous resume, but after having you create them, now I have three interviews lined up! All within the same week.

Jeanette

Well folks that's what they're saying! Remember we are fast, efficient and affordable!

Keep Your Resume Out of The Slush Pile


Do you wonder why you're not getting any results from your resume? After all, it's neat and shows all of your experience right? And you just know based on the qualifications you're a perfect fit for the position right? Well... if your resume doesn't show that then guess what? On to the slush pile. One way to avoid the slush pile is by listing your accomplishments. Remember this rule.... the average employer spends less than 10 seconds reviewing a resume. If it doesn't jump out at the interviewer right away then guess what? On to the slush pile.
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Who Says Cover Letters Are Important?

I do! That's right. Think of a cover letter as breaking the ice, and a way to get the interviewer to put your resume ahead of all other candidates. It gets you noticed quicker. I always advise my clients to address each cover letter to a specific person and their company. It's much more professional and it impresses them. Your cover letter should not say all of the same things your resume says, because then it sounds redundant. Make it stand out and answer most of the questions that your resume just can't put into words, because after all, your resume isn't a letter, it's a profile, or you could call it... a blueprint!