Professional Resume Writing
The Arnold Group’s (TAG) Resume Services
As with most infrequent tasks, writing a resume can be frustrating for the novice. Writing a resume can be a daunting task as it can be difficult to objectively communicate your professional experience without either minimizing your accomplishments or overstating your importance. As a general rule, most people are uncomfortable “selling” themselves on paper and thus cannot write a compelling resume.
An excellent resume and cover letter are essential tools for creating a professional first impression with hiring managers. They often determine whether or not you’ll be invited to interview for the job.
At The Arnold Group, we have been reading, writing and editing resumes for over 25 years. We have read, written and edited literally thousands of resumes. Our experience and expertise enables us to portray your skills, talents and abilities in the most effective method to attract an interviewer’s attention, thus leading to more job interviews.
Remember your resume is nothing more than your marketing brochure designed to secure a job interview, not the job. How effective is your current resume?
Standard Resume Critiquing Service
A resume should be a well thought out, detailed summary highlighting the most significant accomplishments and responsibilities of your career. TAG offers suggestions on content, layout, and design. Cover letter critiquing is also available to TAG customers utilizing either of TAG’s Resume Critiquing Services at no additional cost.
Priority Resume Critiquing Service
(Next Business Day)
Resume must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CST and will be completed within one (1) business day of submission.
Resume Writing Service
TAG’s resume writers work with customers to build an effective resume tailored to their specific job search. TAG customers will be asked to complete TAG’s comprehensive resume planning worksheet regarding current and previous employment experience, responsibilities, accomplishments, education, affiliations and service.
- Bronze: Up to one year of experience
- Silver: One to three years of experience
- Gold: Four to 10 years of experience
- Platinum: 10+ years of experience
TAG customers receive resume draft(s) via e-mail to review and ensure content accuracy. Upon approval of the final draft, TAG will provide customers with 25 professional laser prints of their traditional resume, plus a scannable and e-mail (ASCII text) version of their resume.
Unconditional Guarantee: TAG’s resumes will generate interviews or we will write a new resume and provide a coaching session at no additional cost to you.
Complementary Services
Overall presentation is essential when seeking new employment opportunities. Enhance your marketability with the right tools for your job search campaign. TAG offers professionally written cover letters, references, salary history, thank you letters, and action letters to complement your resume.
Professional Cover Letter
The cover letter is the first opportunity to make a lasting impression on potential employers. TAG’s resume writers will develop a cover letter, which will help you stand apart from the crowd.
References
Potential employers require professional references. Your list of references should be more than a list of names. TAG will include specific accomplishments from previous employers along with your reference names, relationships and contact information. Offer your references confidently with a professionally written reference page.
Salary History Summary
TAG’s professionally written salary history summary couples your compensation with accomplishments, validating your professional worth to potential employers.
Thank You Letter
Follow up every job search activity (interview, meeting, etc.) with a tailored letter. Intended to serve as a reminder and reiterate your key qualifications, this letter says more than just “thank you,” and can make a difference in how potential employer’s view and remember your candidacy.
Action Letter
Initiate action after a meeting or interview. Follow up with a company/recruiter when a time lag occurs. Control the next step in your career search process with this professionally written action letter.
Complementary Services Package
Customers receive a discount when you purchase all five complementary resume services – cover letters, references, salary history, thank you letter, and action letter.
TAG Resume Services Pricing
Resume Critiquing
- Standard (Up to 5 Business Days) $35
- Priority (Next Business Day) $75
Resume Writing
- Bronze (0 –1 yr. exp.) $125
- Silver (1 – 3 yrs. exp.) $175
- Gold (4 – 10 yrs. exp.) $225
- Platinum (10+ yrs. exp.) $275
Complementary Services
- Professional Cover Letter $35
- References $15
- Salary History Summary $15
- Thank You Letter $35
- Action Letter $25
Complementary Services Package
All Five Complementary Services $100
Please allow up to five business days for standard resume critiques, writing, and complementary services to be completed. Deadline begins upon receipt of all required information and acceptance of payment.
- Please fill out the order form and fax it with your resume to 316.262.8790, Attn: Career Services. TAG’s resume writers will contact you within 24 hours of receiving your resume.
- All fees are payable in U.S. dollars by credit card only and are due at time of resume submission. Payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Customers are responsible for priority or overnight shipping and handling costs.