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My article Hiring Managers are Shopping: CV-Resume Services – Considerations for You. I was asked this great question by Josh. I’ve been reading a lot about this topic lately and there seems to be a consensus on the importance of networking. My question is a little outlandish, but I’m curious to hear your thoughts on resume-writing services. They can increase the number of calls you get, which is the first hurdle most applicants never clear. Thank you for commenting. I wish more people did that. Although I don’t dislike professional resume writing, I do not believe it delivers the same results as their marketing materials. I wrote a bit about the resume 5 Reasons Your Project Management Career isn’t Moving (and What to Do About It!). I believe there are some basic guidelines that can be followed to improve your resume. However, a perfect resume is not the only thing that will land you a job or an interview. What I believe is important, I discuss in PM Career Coaching. Buyer beware Referrals from your friends can help you make a decision. However, confirmation bias is also a possibility. It is a fact that humans tend to remember the hits and forget the misses, especially when we feel satisfied with a conclusion. It’s possible that someone who spent a lot of money to update their resume is now blaming callbacks for that. That’s because the money would have been a waste and that’s not at all comfortable. It’s just a fact that people can:

- August 19, 2022 - Janice
  • You will receive 10 applications and 3 callbacks for a 1-month period.
  • A company can professionally rewrite your resume.
  • You will receive 10 applications and 3 callbacks for a 1-month period.
  • Tell your friends about how the resume writing service has boosted your callbacks.

    • Recency Effect We tend to give more weight to recent events than past events, in addition to confirmation bias. This is known as the recency effect. Your friend could dismiss or forget the callbacks from step 1. They probably didn’t panout if they are still looking. If the new one-month period is occurring right now, your friend could have just received these calls and are hopeful about their chances. Even though the activity is the same as last month, it has a positive spin. It was great to see the follow-up on that same comment. He probably knew I was going to be harping about networking! “I should clarify that I am working on my network, but as you know, that takes time and my current job doesn’t offer much in terms of a projected environment or growth opportunity. I want to move on sooner than later. This is why I have refocused my attention on my resume. I don’t necessarily distrust resume-writing services, as I’ve stated. We could all benefit from a little skepticism in both our professional and personal lives in order to make the best decisions. I would love to hear your thoughts on the topic, in agreement or disagreement, in the comments section below.