Professional Resume Writer FAQs

What To Expect When Working With A Professional Resume Writer

If you’re new to working with a professional resume writer, there is no reason to feel uncertain. Below is the process we use for our executive and federal resume writing services.

Rebecca Bosl serves U.S. clients with an office in Cleveland, OH, and works directly with clients throughout the United States.

Why hire a professional writer?

You have a lot riding on landing your next six-figure position A great resume can showcase your achievements and strengths, helping you command a better salary and land a new job faster.

A recent resume study showed that, for those with a professionally written resume:

  • Recruiters valued candidates with a professionally-written resume to be worth 7% more than those without them.
  • Candidates reported finding a job at a 32% higher rate than those who applied to jobs with their DIY resume.
  • The majority found their job in 3 months or less, substantially faster than the 5-month average.

I’ve never done this before – what can I expect?

I try to make the process as FUN and painless as possible and provide personalized, white-glove service. I strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Personally, I’m a down-to-earth, charismatic and friendly person. In fact, 55% of my business is from referrals of happy clients.

Why work with Rebecca?

With a 20-year background as a Corporate Branding Expert, I took my ability to discover what made products and companies stand out and re-applied my expertise to make my clients’ brands stand out. As a writer, I excel in articulating your brand and why people should hire you.

With 12 career certifications and 3 resume writing certifications, I am one of the most highly certified career experts. I’ve conducted research on dozens of industries, which strengthened my business acumen and allows me to quickly grasp my clients’ backgrounds.

Will Rebecca write my resume?

Yes – I do all of my own writing, and I answer my own phone. I don’t use a virtual assistant, and I don’t have a staff of less experienced writers.

What will my resume look like?

Every resume I write is unique, original, and customized. I will add a splash of color to make your resume “pop” visually. All resumes are optimized to perform well with applicant tracking systems (ATS). Each resume will be written to tell your story in the most compelling manner possible. Before getting started, I’ll discuss with you the optimal strategy.

What is the 30-minute complimentary strategy call?

We start things off with a brief chat to learn about your needs, and we can decide if I’m the right person to assist. If I know of someone who would be better at meeting your needs, I will refer you to them, and if I think I can help, I’ll let you know.  If you decide you want to work with me, we can set up a time to move forward. If not, there’s no pressure.

What is your resume and LinkedIn process?

Once we decide to work together, we’ll start your project with a 90-minute phone conversation. I’ll be asking questions about your career history to bring out more context and detail. We will also have a mini branding session where we talk about what you do best, and what makes you stand out.

Once we finish the resume, we move on to LinkedIn and a cover letter. I provide white-glove service with LinkedIn and have several options and price points depending on how much content I will create.

What is your turnaround time?

I’ll turn a resume draft around within 5-7 business days, and if you’re in a rush we can make it happen even faster. We will go through as many rounds of revisions as needed to produce a stellar document, although most of the time I achieve this within 1-2 rounds of edits.

What do you need to get started?

We start with your current resume and one or two descriptions of your ideal job. If you don’t have a resume, we can get started without it. I may have you jot down some notes and figures ahead of time, but nothing too time-consuming. I won’t ask you to fill out lengthy questionnaires or 10-page forms. I gather most of what I need from our telephone intake session. You have better things to do, and you hired me to write the resume, so I try to make this easy for you.

Do you provide job search or career coaching?

I have a complete job search system that will assist you in landing your six-figure job much faster. I provide correspondence templates, written guides, videos, and 1-on-1 live coaching to teach the latest and most effective job search methods. I also provide coaching for personal branding and career discovery. You can read more about each of these on my services page.