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This is in an economy where jobs here are TIGHT! (I have also sent out
solicitation letters advertising my copywriting and awaiting responses!)
Im looking outside my window from home watching the snow fall on
the lawns and Im working from home!!!!!!
Thanks, AWAI You folks helped make it happen. I dont miss my old
job at ALL!
John K., Lexington Park, MD
Ive been extremely surprised at how easy and fun setting up a resume
business has been. I placed one ad and Ive gotten more calls than I
ever expected to get.
Sharon O., Oakland, CA
I purchased the program about a month ago. I got my first client thru
word of mouth. He is a photographer. It was great! I was a bit skeptical
about how to build the resume, but it was really easy. The client loved
it! I did not even have to do a cover letter for him; he got a job almost
immediately. He had been struggling for months, but when he took his
new and improved resume to a job fair, he got three appointments for
interviews.
Janice L., Houston, TX
another client on board who needed two resumes (one each for separate
markets), plus cover letters and other add-ons to go with them. Its true
theres a huge need out there for people needing quality resumes.
Vicky H., Denton, TX
The program was thorough, but it was easy to learn. It gave me the
info and resources I needed to be writing resumes professionally within
one week. I used the powerful ads and immediately started bringing in
clients. One ad brought in an average of 4 clients a week for over a year
three months past the time the ad ran out!
This is a low-overhead business so I make good profits. It really is a
business-in-box and I had everything I needed to get. The program
makes writing a resume whip-quick! It helps me get resumes cranked out
at least 50% faster. Ive recommended it to a couple of friends who are
thinking of starting a home business.
Kammy T., Laurel, MT
Although were focusing on creating a business writing resumes, there are several
other related products you will be able to market and produce for your clients.
Many clients will come to you for a new resume, but there will always be a few who
just want a simple update or retyping of their old resume. (Charge them less for this,
since its less work for you.)
Of course, your main business will be consulting and designing new resumes.
Its this added value that lets you charge the higher fees. You will be providing a
professional service designed to highlight your clients talents and achievements in
the best possible way, giving them the best chance at getting the job they want.
But a resume is not the only document a person needs to get a job. Each resume
that is sent out by mail or email also needs a cover letter. Your client should also
have a reference sheet to take to an interview. And after each successful interview,
your client needs to send the interviewer a follow-up letter.
All of these materials should also be as professional looking as possible, as well as
have a consistent look and style.
Your client may also need a resume that can be scanned into an employers applicant
tracking software or can be transmitted electronically. And he or she may want help
looking for potential employers and mounting a successful job search campaign.
Each additional document or service you can offer your clients means more money
for you. Ideally, you want to sell your clients a complete job search package, including
every product and service needed to get them the job they want. Its actually quite easy
to sell packages such as this for two important reasons:
1. People dont like looking for a new job. Theyd much rather have someone else
do the work for them. While they cant avoid going to interviews themselves,
there are many other aspects of a job search they would gladly turn over to a
professional.
2. If a client is happy with the first product you sell him (such as a resume), he is
much more willing to buy other products and services from you. This is whats
known as a back-end sale.
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supporting that claim. And it must not contain any excess or irrelevant information
that distracts from that claim.
Some of the techniques you will use to create a resume that gets your client
interviewed include using
White space to focus the readers attention
Bullets to help the reader zero in on your clients most outstanding
achievements
Specific numbers and details that add credibility to your clients
accomplishments
Action words and phrases that make your client sound like a doer and an
achiever
The more you make your client look like someone who can achieve results for her
employer, the more interviews she will get and the more referrals you will get!
looking for, should appear at the top (or at least in the top 1/3) of the page. The skills
summary quickly tells the employer whether the resume is worth reading.
Remember also that the use of online submission has greatly increased in the 21st
century. Many in fact, most major employers now only accept resumes through
their online job submission services their recruiting function is virtually paperless!
Many of your clients will want to submit their resumes to an online job search service,
such as www.monster.com or www.careerbuilder.com. All of these online resume
submission services work the same way through keywords. It is vital that the
keywords are found in the top one-third of the page.
Master Secret #2: The Objective-Tailored Resume
Let me ask you a couple of questions: Do you think you should include every
job your client has ever held? If your client has three different degrees, should you
always list them on his resume? Should you always mention all of your clients
accomplishments?
The answer: No, no and no!
Your job is to tailor your clients entire resume to support his specific objective.
And there is absolutely no reason to include information that doesnt do this. In
fact, youll come across many situations where you can make a client much more
marketable by omitting certain details from his resume. (Remember: The resume is a
strategic marketing piece, not a tell-all autobiography.)
Master Secret #3: Power-Packed Action Words
Heres where you get to put on the gloves and POW! Knock out a prospective
employer with the power of language. This is what we call up-selling a client.
Secret: It is vital to use measurable outcomes in your clients resumes otherwise you
are running the risk of merely typing a job description, rather than highlighting your
clients contributions to their past employers!
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Spell Check
The last thing to do before printing and/or saving the resume is run an automated
spell check from your word processor. I also recommend printing a draft and reading
through the hard copy. Some typos have a way of showing up easier in print.
When printing the resume, use high-quality paper in a conservative shade. The most
effective colors are white, ivory, or light stone gray. Dont use paper with flecks in it since
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its harder to scan or photocopy. No other colors should be used. Make sure to have
matching envelopes large enough that the resume can be mailed flat never folded.
You should always save a clients resume, and keep it on disk for at least a year, in
case he or she wants additional copies or updates made. If a resume is more than a year
old, drop a note to the client reminding him or her that its time to update it. You can
gain repeat business by charging a fee for updates (charge less than the price of a brand
new resume, since there is less work involved and it encourages the client to keep
coming back to you).
Since this is the first time youve written a resume, it may have taken you a little
more time than average to complete it. Youll get faster with practice. Also, the better
you get at interviewing clients, the faster the resume writing process will go.
You should invest in commercially available software to produce resumes for your
clients. Some of the major packages have samples and resume templates built right
into the program, and some will even provide additional templates on the Web. It
really comes down to a matter of choice!
their resumes. They did their part for society, plus got great practice in writing oftenchallenging resumes and picked up some great testimonials along the way from their
clients and the staff of the centers!
To Your Success!
Alright, weve given you the basic blueprint for how to do this business. Its simply
a matter of knowing what the resume does and making sure the writing does its job.
However, if youve decided you want more guidance to really commit to success
with this simple business, we offer even more help.
So for you, Im proud to present The Pro Resume Writer Program the remarkable work-from-your-home business that will be all those things for you and more
guaranteed.
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Plus, if youre not 100% satisfied with the program or if the resume business
just isnt your cup of tea simply let them know, and AWAI will refund every
penny of your purchase price.
Cant get much fairer than that!
The important thing to remember is youre getting more than a business for your
money
Youre getting more than a very real opportunity to make over $60,000 part-time,
working at your own pace while helping hundreds of people achieve life-long dreams
for less than the cost of a few good dinners at a decent restaurant
Youre getting a business that has the very real potential to grow into a milliondollar business and all the tools and information you need to make it happen for
what youd pay for your morning coffee over the course of a year
Youre getting a good, honest business with a product that most everyone, at some
point of their lives, needs and wants a product that can help them achieve their
dreams and life goals!
So I urge you act now!
There will never be a better opportunity to have the kind of part-time income
youve always dreamed about. There are thousands of people in your area who need a
resume to get their first job to get a better job to make more money or to get
that dream job.
You can help them succeed and help yourself to big profits along the way.
Order The Pro Resume Writer Program today!
To enroll right now, simply call Barb, Pat or Debbie toll-free at 866-879-2924, or
visit AWAI online at http://www.myresumebiz.com/resumecareer/.
To your success!
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