Resume FAQ

Why do I even need a resume?

In today’s competitive job market, every job seeker needs a compelling marketing tool that sets him/her apart from the competition. Your resume is a critical part of your job search or admission to a higher institute of learning. Without it, your credentials and experience will most likely not be considered.

Why should I hire a professional resume writer to develop my resume?

If you have already attempted this yourself, and are browsing this web site, you have part of the answer…it isn’t easy!

Here are some reasons to consider hiring a professional:

We are specifically trained in writing career documents and know what hiring managers and admission directors are looking for.

We are skilled at reviewing your background, skill sets and achievements objectively and know the questions to ask to create the best document possible for you.

We keep current on industry trends and continuously build upon our professional training so that we can best serve our clients.

Why should I consider A Step Ahead Resume for the creation of my resume and/or letters?

Not only for the reasons cited above, but because each document is crafted to reflect your unique set of skills, abilities and experience. Each resume is individually tailored to fit the position you seek – we don’t use templates or resume writing software programs to create your career documents. If an effective resume was that simple, many of our clients would not seek our professional services.

What are text resumes and how do I use them?

Text resume, also known as ASCII files, are used solely for electronic use. The use of these is becoming more popular since text files cannot contain viruses and can be read by any software program, thus eliminating compatibility issues. This type of resume is used as an attachment to an email, copied and pasted into an email or online job form, depending on the employer's preference.

What is the difference between a CV and a resume?

A CV, also known as a curriculum vitae is used primarily by those in the scientific, medical and academic fields who typically have degrees such as a Ph.D. or M.D. It is a credentials-based document that can run up to 30 pages with content that includes extensive educational training, hospital appointments, teaching, research, patents, publications and presentations.

A resume is used far more widely by professionals and executives in business fields where achievements are important and summarized job responsibilities can show a potential employer the value of the contributions a candidate can make.

Contact us for assistance if you can’t decide which version would work best for you.

I’ve always heard that one-page resume works best, no matter what the length of my experience, is this correct?

No, ask any qualified professional resume writer. Typically for new graduates or entry-level candidates this is an accepted length. For all others, the rule of thumb is the relevance of the contents. For example, C-level executives often have resumes that run longer than two-pages. A professional with 10 -15 years typically has a resume that is two-pages in length. The exception to this rule is resumes used for admission to graduate schools – in many instances, the requirement is one-page only.

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