What is a Resume Writing Company?

A Resume Writing Company is designed to help those looking for work improve their CV, or help those who are new to the world of work such as graduates create a document that allows them to showcase their skills to a prospective employer. A reputable CV Writing Company will have writers with experience in creating CVs and related documents in a number of industries and niches, giving you chance to get noticed by potential employers.

A business such as CV People where quality is vital is made up of people with an experience of HR and Recruitment meaning that they are in a position to provide an industry relevant CV which will help you get an interview for the type of roles you want

Why Use a Resume Writing Company?

Your resume is a key factor in helping you to secure an interview for your next role, as such ensuring that it is well written and up to date with information relating to your skills and career is essential. Using a resume writing company is a key way of ensuring that your vital information is presented to a prospective employer, in order to make a good first impression and provide the opportunity to secure an interview.

Industry knowledge of the sector you are looking for a role in, alongside knowledge and understanding of how an applicant tracking system works, as well as insight into how job boards work and how to layout a resume in a way which will be appealing to hiring managers.

What to Look for When Choosing a Resume Writing Company?

There are a number of factors that should be considered when choosing a resume writing company, in order to ensure that the resume and related services you order are of the highest standard. These include:

• Consultation call - this is potentially the most vital part of the process, as this is where a client can give their writer a clearer picture of their career history, discuss any roles which may be less familiar to those without broad knowledge of a specific industry and allow the writer to get a feel for what client wants and then create a CV that will help them stand out against other candidates for their chosen role. A consultation call allows a candidate to provide greater insight into what they want, than using a service where documents are submitted and refreshed.
• The number of industries covered - ensuring that a CV writing company can provide a targeted CV for the industry or niche that you are looking to work in is a key factor. Each industry will have its own technical terms and jargon, which will need to be expressed correctly within the document in order to highlight a candidate’s skills that are relevant to their role. Asking about the industries that a potential company you are going to use is essential,  prior to agreeing to their service in order to ensure that you are not being handed a template CV which doesn’t accurately highlight your relevant skills and achievements.
• Does the business outsource their work? - one issue that has been noted throughout the industry is the use of outsourcing CV writing to non-native speaking writers in another country. Often this can lead to a lower quality product, due to spelling and grammar mistakes, as well as a lack of experience within the industry the resume is targeting. Instead, a bespoke service where an initial CV is reviewed, then a consultation call takes place followed by the creation of a unique tailor-made document.
• Experience - experience is crucial when it comes to enlisting the help of a resume writing company, when choosing a CV company ask about their writer’s experience, in terms of writing CVs in general but also the industry you are in. For example, CV People have experienced professional writers in over 40 industries and a wide range of niches within these. Alongside this, recruitment and HR experience help provide a CV that will make the right impression in front of hiring managers.
• The number of writers - related to the areas of experience and industry knowledge, a business with a core of writers across industries is a key way to ensure that the product you order is relevant and well produced to suit your experience and highlight outstanding parts of your career which are relevant to any potential employers.
• Reviews and feedback - a key way of ensuring that a business is reputable and provides a good level of service is to check out their reputation online. Whilst they may have reviews on site, these can be hand-picked to reflect the business in a positive light. Additional sources of information such as Google My Business and other review sites will aggregate reviews which are easily accessible and can help paint a more balanced picture of the experiences that other users of the service have had.
• Locations - having writers that are local to where a candidate is conducting their job search is beneficial. Writers in the same location as the client will likely have common ground in terms of the initial consultation as well as being more familiar with the dialect of the client, meaning that conversations can flow more easily and the right information is taken from a consultation. This applies on a  global scale, we operate in five countries, each with their own writers in or around one of our offices in these countries.
• Price - sometimes something can have a price which appears too good to be true. For example, considering the points highlighted above a CV costing $40-$60 is likely not going to be anywhere near the quality of a CV costing $100+. The time and effort involved in creating a tailor-made CV, including taking the time to have a consultation phone call and produce a document that will stand out will cost significantly more than the process of a $40 CV and the difference in the finished product will be clear

Before engaging a Resume Writing Company, it is wise to look at these factors in order to ensure that the service you choose is one that provides you with the end product that you want to showcase your abilities and skills to get noticed by a prospective employer

Key Factors When Choosing a Resume Writing Company

In summary, the key factors to consider when choosing a Resume Writing Company are:​

• Consultation Call
• Resume Writing Experience
• Number of CV writers
• Number of industries the business has experience in
• Existing customer reviews and feedback
• Is the work outsourced
• Number of locations

CV People have a wealth of experience when it comes to writing CVs which will get you an interview. We have offices across New Zealand and globally, with experience across 40 industries and many niches within those. Our writers produce high standard CVs by having hands-on experience and being involved throughout the process. We offer a full service, from CV review to consultation call to a final copy of your Resume as well as targeted cover letters and LinkedIn profile optimisation to ensure you are well positioned for your job search.