Custom Designed Résumés
You can’t catch the attention of the prospective buyer without a well designed, visually appealing marketing brochure. Unlike the “employment obituary” format and content of so many résumés, a custom-designed résumé is a targeted marketing brochure that communicates your unique brand and tells the prospective reader “this is who I am, this is what I do and here are examples of what I can do for you!”.
When you contract with ekm Inspirations to design your résumé, you will receive the following:
Comprehensive career assessment interview (in person or on the phone) to extract the key information pertaining to your employment and education history, skills, and accomplishments- Strategic planning to determine what to include, what to leave out, and how to present the content in a way that catches the reader and draws him in
- Your résumé written by a Nationally Certified Résumé Writer (NCRW) who understands marketing concepts and knows what employers want.
- Industry specific “key words” incorporated throughout the content to match your skills and accomplishments to targeted job descriptions
- An electronic copy in ASCII/Plain Text format for posting online
- Matching letterhead to compliment your mailed correspondence
- Customized reference list that complements your resume design
- Expert advice on how to use your marketing tools to net the best results
Because individuals have unique needs and requirements, there is no “set fee” for having me design your résumé. The complexity of your work history; the need to address possible employment barriers; your desire to make a career change, and other factors impact on the amount of time that goes into creating a document.
As a frame of reference, the fee structure for the basic résumé package ranges from $375 for most entry level and hourly positions to $650 or more for managers and federal job seekers. Call or email me for a free assessment of your needs and/or critique of your current résumé and I will quote you an appropriate fee.
Professional Marketing Letters (Cover Letters)
Written correspondence is an essential piece of the job search process. Every résumé you mail needs a cover letter; every personal contact requires a follow-up thank-you; every networking referral requires a letter of introduction. Form letters and “To Whom it May Concern …” will be certain to turn away a prospective employer. ekm Inspirations can compose just the right document to meet your needs. I will:
- Research the company to write the letter with the employer’s needs in mind – not yours!
- Identify the appropriate contact name to be certain your letter reaches the correct hands.
- Incorporate key words from the job description so the employer will see you as the best candidate for the job.
- Create the letter in a format that matches your resume and presents a comprehensive marketing image.
Marketing letter fees vary in price from $95 to $150 each.
Just a short drive from Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC, you can schedule an office appointment with ekm Inspirations or take advantage of telephone and email "Virtual" consulting services.
