Maybe because we’re still at the beginning of a new year, or maybe because we’re on the edge of a recession, resume writing has become an even hotter topic lately.  On the heels of the great response on last week’s Razume post, I thought I’d share some information about a new free resume help service  my friend Louise Fletcher has just launched.

Louise is the president of Blue Sky Resumes, co-founder of the popular Career Hub blog, and author of the book, The Complete Guide to Resume Writing.  Her approach to resume writing is based on her 15 years in corporate HR and learning what works in the real world. The essential point is that you must think of your resume as a marketing document and draft it accordingly.  Similar to advice I’ve given in the past, Louise says that a critical mistake candidates make is thinking that the resume is about them, not about the employer.  Job seekers are so concerned about their needs, and their experience, and making sure they explain everything they've done, and they don't stop to think about what the employer is looking for.

Louise’s short and easy to digest 7-part online course can help you overcome this hurdle, and provides the same sound guidance that you’d receive paying a fee to your local resume writing service.  Here’s a quick overview of the contents:

·         The #1 problem with 95% of resumes and how you can avoid it

·         How to show employers exactly why they should hire you!

·         Boost the response rate to your resume by 50% or more with a simple shift in focus

·         The secret ingredient that the best professional resume writers use to spice up their clients' resumes

·         How to use basic design principles to make an impression in that all-important first 20 seconds.

·         How to evaluate your resume to ensure it's the absolute best it can be.

·         How to use these resume writing techniques to ace your interviews

So if you’re looking for resume assistance, check out the course and then post your resume on Razume for feedback!