Comments on: The Truth About Professional Executive Resume Writers

By: Meg Guiseppi

Meg Guiseppi — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:40:12 +0000

Hi Wayne,

Thanks for your comment and interest. I’d be delighted to set up a time to talk. If you go to the Contact page on my Executive Career Brand site — http://executivecareerbrand.com/contact/ — you’ll see information on scheduling a free initial consultation.

I hope to hear from you directly!
Meg

By: Wayne Keathley

Wayne Keathley — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:14:39 +0000

I have a slightly out of date resume that I need revised quickly. I have been invited to submit my CV to an executive search firm for consideration of a CEO position with a regional health system. If I send my existing resume and a narrative description of career highlights, can this be quickly transformed into a new CV?

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By: Meg Guiseppi

Meg Guiseppi — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:05:01 +0000

Thanks for commenting, Betty.

You make a very important point about choosing a resume writer who stays current with the latest trends through professional development. A same-old resume can hamper one’s job search.

-Meg

By: Betty H. Williams

Betty H. Williams — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:25:05 +0000

Well said Meg! I agree that certifications do not always mean the writer is a great one, but at least they indicate some level of competence. If I were looking for a writer, I would also want one who keeps up with “best practices” in resume writing through conferences, webinars, and other professional development opportunities. As those of us who have been in this business a long time know, resume writing has changed significantly over the past 15 years.

Keep up the great blogging!

Betty Williams, NCRW, CPRW, CEIC
BW Custom Resumes

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By: Meg Guiseppi

Meg Guiseppi — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:05:36 +0000

Hi Jacqui. Thanks for joining the conversation. It’s always good to get feedback from my valued colleagues.

I agree that one of the most valuable benefits to working with top resume writers is the confidence-boosting aspect. Some executives come to us in bad shape. They’ve been demoralized and devalued. They need to be reminded that they have a lot to offer.

-Meg

By: Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter

Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:50:42 +0000

Articulately written and resonating article, Meg.

I particularly enjoyed The True Value in Working With a Professional section. Creating career distinction truly is an art combined with roll-up-your-sleeves (both executive and resume writer) Q&A to ferret out unique value drivers that map to the target goal.

This process is customized for each executive, and as you point out, requires strategy and experience that many executive resume writers bring to the table. (This is worth reading twice, “experience that ‘many’ bring to the table”). As you allude to, many disreputable people hang resume writing shingles (I encourage executives that with just a bit of research, they may avoid those type firms).

Finally, the confidence-boosting aspect of partnering with an executive resume writer is critical. The encouragement we provide, and ability to see beyond the individual’s ho-hum description of their everyday career experience, coaching coaxing them to unearth career gold is priceless.

Cheers, Meg, for your thorough and thoughtful article on resume writers’ value.

Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter
@ValueIntoWords
Master Resume Writer

By: Meg Guiseppi

Meg Guiseppi — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:38:56 +0000

Thanks for commenting and for your kind words, Liz.

I hope what I blogged will dispel some misconceptions. Of course you’re welcome to quote me! I’d be very flattered.

-Meg