Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make sure that recruiters and employers who specialize in my field see my resume?
Do your homework. The Internet is a fantastic tool for helping jobseekers target jobs within specific industries. Almost every company and recruiting firm has a Website. Go to google.com or try askjeeves.com. You can type in specific company names, or professions to find out about companies that may be interested in someone with your skills. If you are interested in a geographic area, try going to Web sites for a local Chamber of Commerce or go the US Conference of Mayors Web site.

Ultimate Resumes asked a lot of questions about the specific things I accomplished in my last job. Why?
Recruiters and potential employers want to know what makes you outstanding in your field. Describing your accomplishments rather than simply writing your job description is a great way to focus on what you have achieved. It is important to list the scope of your responsibilities, of course, but it is even more important to mention goals that you achieved. For example, if you are a sales person, did you exceed quota on a regular basis? If you are an engineer, do you hold any patents? Are you a recognized subject matter expert? How many people do you manage? These are the kinds of things that reach out and “grab” a recruiter when he or she looks at your resume. That is what a resume should do — grab the reader and “wow” them with your accomplishments!

Should I pay an online service to send my resume to recruiters?
The decision to pay a service to send your resume to recruiters is, of course, your choice. However, we do not recommend it. The Internet is a great tool for researching all aspects of your job search — from industries, to specific companies, to job search Websites such as Monster.com. There is a wealth of free information that job hunters can access. It may not be necessary to pay an intermediary to send out your resume. On the other hand, if there is a service that you trust and you lack the time to do your own homework, it may make sense to seek assistance in getting your resume viewed.

What can you do to help me with my resume that I cannot do myself?
Ultimate Resumes can help you to view your experiences and strengths through a different lens, which will help you to market yourself in the most effective way possible. Sometimes it is difficult to see your own experiences as others do. Consequently, it is easy to underestimate how impressive our accomplishments are. We will help you to see the brilliance in your work and to sell that to potential employers.

Do you offer additional services not listed on your site, such as interview consulting services?
Ultimate Resumes offers this service by request. Sometimes preparing for an interview by thinking through answers to common questions or preparing for tough questions or case interviews is helpful. We are happy to help you to prepare for interviews by helping you to anticipate questions and to formulate answers in advance. We can also assist you in preparing for a case interview, such as those conducted by some of the top consulting firms. Pricing is determined up front, based on the expected amount of time that will be required to prepare you for your interview.

I paid a resume consultation service once and it seemed like all they did was enter my information in a standard computer program and reformat the resume. Why should I pay you to do the same thing? How are you different?
The service provided by Ultimate Resumes is about marketing, not about formatting. Presenting your resume in an easy-to-read format is important, but what is more important is the actual content. We will have one-on-one conversations about your background, rather than relying on an impersonal computer program to act as an intermediary. We can help you to think about your accomplishments and the personal attributes that set you apart from the pack. The point of your resume is to tell the story of your career in an engaging and appealing way. No computer program can do that. We will use our knowledge of recruiting and marketing to help you to present your background in such a way that recruiters can’t wait to talk to you.

$80 to $200 seems like a lot to spend on a resume consultation. Is it really worth the money?
The prices at Ultimate Resumes are competitive with other resumes services. We believe that you are getting a great deal when you work with us, because for roughly the same price you would pay for any other resume editing service, you will get a personal marketing service. We will work with you on a one-on-one basis to create and design a resume that presents your story in the most flattering way possible. At Ultimate Resumes, you can expect the highest quality resume consultation service available.