An Expert Review on Resume Writing Samples Sites

It seems that everyone has an opinion on what resume writing samples should look like.  As an employment coach, I am naturally cautious of this rhetoric.  So, I decided to find out for myself by researching various online resume writing samples. Turns out, I have good reason to be cautious.  There are many good sources, and some not so reliable sources of resume writing samples.  

Here are the parameters I based my judgments on:

• Provided resume writing samples for a wide range of jobs and careers;
• Offered important information on format, style, length, etc.;
• Has tutorials available for those who want more information;
• The content is up to date;
• The site offered additional support to complement the resume/cover letter, such as interviewing, etc.;
• The site was easy to navigate through;

Here are a couple of sites that made a positive impression on me:

This site by Alison Doyle is one that I pay strong attention to.  I enjoy the e-mails I get from her and the content is relevant and honest.  She updates her information regularly and has credibility in this niche.

I think all Kristi Daeda does is hammer away at her computer all day because she is always coming up with new content.  Her information is fresh and she is truly interested in helping others.  I enjoy receiving her e-mails as well and being a regular visitor to her site.  Her resume writing samples page offers a wealth of information to help you create the important sales tools.

There are other links that are supposed to take you to resume writing samples but they direct you to sales pages for professional resume writing services.  Just because you are looking for resume writing samples, it does not mean that you need to consider paying for a service to draft your resume for you.  I do recommend that you go over all available resources to help you put your sales tools together.  Some are available for free, while others may require a fee. 

There are a bunch of sites dedicated to resume writing samples, how to create a resume, various resume formats, and other topics related to your primary sales tool.  You know it works if you are getting interest from your intended audience.  In order to garner that interest keep the following in mind;

• Be strategic in your intended audience. 
• Choose the appropriate format for your situation.
• Have a consistent message so that you are clear in your direction 
• Demonstrate how you will add value to your next employment opportunity.