Should I pay for a resume writer?

With so many do-it-yourself resume sites and low-cost services available, a common question is “why should I spend money to have my resume done?”

Frankly, the difference in quality between creating your own resume and having a professional do it is the same difference in quality you get when you create your own ad and that you achieve when you have a professional ad or marketing company develop a campaign for you.

Similarly, it’s the same difference in quality that you get when you write and self-publish a book, film, or CD versus the quality you get when you have a professional publishing house or studio produce it.

So, yes, you should pay for a resume writer. 

Your resume is your personal marketing document; considering its influence upon your job search results, it is a vitally important piece of paper. Therefore, having it professionally done is a highly worthwhile investment. One way to understand the value of paying for a professional resume writer is to view it in terms of return on investment (ROI).

You will get a ROI. 

Let’s say you are currently in a high entry-level job and would like to break into a management position, so you decide to have a CPRW revamp your resume. If you have Kelley Resumes & Wordsmithing do the work, the resume--plus a cover letter--will cost you $550. Very conservatively, when you get your first management job, let’s say it translates to a $20,000 raise, or an extra $400 a week based on a 50-week work year (allowing two weeks for vacation). Based on this, you can see that your return on investment in professional resume services is worth it. 

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