Resume Editing
Are you not sure if your resume makes you stand out? Could you use an extra pair of eyes on it to make sure everything makes sense and shows your best qualities? I have been helping applicants with resumes since 2008. I can take vague bullet points and turn them into illustrative ones that will show potential employers your value.
How I Can Help:
With resumes, it's all about taking the experience you have and showing it in a way that makes an employer say, "man, I need to hire this person."
Take this bullet point for example: "Event organization, coordination, international, large scale." It vaguely shows that the applicant has some skills organizing events but it doesn't show what kind of events, for how many people, and what the person can do. Can the application handle the marketing materials? Can they organize an event for 500 people? Now take a look at this same bullet point, edited:
Take this bullet point for example: "Event organization, coordination, international, large scale." It vaguely shows that the applicant has some skills organizing events but it doesn't show what kind of events, for how many people, and what the person can do. Can the application handle the marketing materials? Can they organize an event for 500 people? Now take a look at this same bullet point, edited:
- Organized over 50 international and local events, ranging from round table discussions to product showcases. Booked venues, transportation, and event staff; tracked costs and sales for each event, keeping all costs within an annual $3.5 million event budget.
The new bullet point paints a clear, detailed picture, showing that the applicant can handle complex tasks and manage large budgets. When I work on resumes, I apply the same kind of attention to a person’s entire resume, scrutinizing every bullet point and tweaking them until they are the best they can be.
Resume Review
This package is best for clients who want to save money and do some of the work themselves. Think of it as an assessment and critique.
I will check and correct your current resume for typos, grammatical errors, and misspellings. I will provide feedback on the effectiveness of your resume, including thoughts on sections that work and sections that could use some work, as well as suggestions on ways to rephrase some of your bullet points. I may provide some sample bullet points or resources for you so that you can perfect your document yourself.
After our time together, expect to spend some time implementing the edits we've discussed.
Pick from two options:
1. Live consultation via Zoom, Webex, or FaceTime,
2. Email consultation with edits marked directly in your document using the Track Changes option (Word or Google Docs only. Editing in Pages is not available at this time).
Can't decide which is better? Bundle both options and get the best of both worlds. Have your document edited and then hop on a call and we'll discuss the edits as well as next steps.
I will check and correct your current resume for typos, grammatical errors, and misspellings. I will provide feedback on the effectiveness of your resume, including thoughts on sections that work and sections that could use some work, as well as suggestions on ways to rephrase some of your bullet points. I may provide some sample bullet points or resources for you so that you can perfect your document yourself.
After our time together, expect to spend some time implementing the edits we've discussed.
Pick from two options:
1. Live consultation via Zoom, Webex, or FaceTime,
2. Email consultation with edits marked directly in your document using the Track Changes option (Word or Google Docs only. Editing in Pages is not available at this time).
Can't decide which is better? Bundle both options and get the best of both worlds. Have your document edited and then hop on a call and we'll discuss the edits as well as next steps.
Resume Packages
Resume Creation Services
Not available at this time. Please send me an email if you would like a referral to another editor.
Cover Letters Matter, Too!
Cover letters can help you stand out as an applicant. A superstar cover letter shows a hiring manager exactly why you are the best fit for a job. An editor can help you make sure your cover letter is sending the message you want it to and arm you with the information you need to create the best possible cover letter you can.
You can book a cover letter consultation here. During this consultation, completed via email, I will review your cover letter for tone, clarity, and overall message. I will provide you with detailed feedback on what I think works in your cover letter and what could use some additional work. If you're stuck on how to get your cover letter down to a page, I can help you decide which parts are necessary and which can be cut or reduced, and how. As you work through your draft to get it to its final stage, I can help you think through how to phrase things in the best way possible. When you're done writing, I will review the final document for grammatical errors, typos, and spelling.
What Clients Say
Melissa did such a great job! She asked the right questions, did her research, and built me the perfect resume to transition into a new career path. I've got my dream job now and can't thank her enough. – Dan, on resume work completed in 2019
Working with Melissa was a wonderful experience. The turnaround on her editorial work was always on time—and often earlier than expected—without any sacrifice in quality. The amount of effort she puts into everything is obvious and quite refreshing. She went above and beyond my expectations. I will be working with her again in the future. – Joe, on resume work completed in September 2019
Disclaimer: All edits take 5-7 business days unless otherwise specified. Resume creation is not available at this time. The quoted rates are for clients who already have a basic resume created and need help with wording changes or what to include.
