Virtually every serious job candidate has received the following advice from professional career counselors, high school and college guidance professionals, reputable resume writing services, knowledgeable human resources managers, or other experts positioned to offer well-informed resume writing tips: “highlight your accomplishments on your resume!”  But, in articulating your achievements on your resume, remember to make them “SOAR.”

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The selection of a resume writing service represents a significant milestone in a job seeker’s career path.  In light of the fact that employers grant interviews largely, if not solely, due to the content and quality of candidates’ resumes, the choice of a resume writing service must be weighed carefully.  A decision this profound is ultimately anchored in trust:  trust that must be earned.  Given the abundance of resume writing services available via the Internet, applicants must judiciously evaluate the standards determining this trust.

If you have arrived at the decision to have your resume and cover letter prepared by professionals, what criteria must you apply in making your selection from the among the plethora of available services?

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