Manager Tools Resume Review Service

Help I tried buying this for the UK

Help

I tried buying this for the UK - seems like

1. UK postcodes are not accepted and I must enter an American state...

2. you are not using Paypal for the CV resume service - unusual given that the annual membership can be purchased via paypal

Thanks
Anandha

Sorry, false alarm, i was able to get

Sorry, false alarm, i was able to get it to work.. (user error), thanks, Anandha

A podcast from a few weeks ago on

A podcast from a few weeks ago on resumes explicitly stated that it was foolish to pay for a resume review service. How is offering this service on your website consistent with that prior statement?

JJobrien- We actually said you

JJobrien-

We actually said you shouldn't pay someone to create your resume for you. We don't do that. Our podcast on how to create a resume is free, and we provide a detailed sample that thousands have followed.

Resume creation services cost hundreds of dollars, and don't know your background well enough to create a resume - they're just "writing" it.

Ours is fifty bucks.

Please feel free to not use our service.

Mark

Do any of the users of the service have

Do any of the users of the service have some feedback for the rest of us?

Happy with the results?

Andrew

Check this thread:

Check this thread:

http://www.manager-tools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3107

John

I have submitted my request for resume

I have submitted my request for resume review. Sorry, it took while to use this service.

The US state name appears even when We chose India as country as well as accepting for only 5 digit zip code.(We have 6 digits)

Karthik
Bangalore.

Thanks, Karthik. I'll look into

Thanks, Karthik. I'll look into that.

Best Regards,
Mike

BLUF: Great value add.

BLUF: Great value add. Satisfied.

I have received the reviewed resume from Wendii this morning. Her observations and value adds are very significant. She had gone through my resume in detail and has comments on spacing, content as well as fully explaining why aspects of what needs to be done to improve the resume. Not only that, she had also suggested how to rephrase some of the achievements, responsibility to have less of distractions. I had included some personal details which are a must in this part of the world which wont be required if and when applying for international positions. (Wendii herself as commented that the review is done with more of US/UK scope, but the format can become common across the world)

Of course I had already tailored most of my content as indicated my Mike and Mark in their podcast (One page, less white space)so the changes wont be sweeping. It is more of trimming down and rephrasing. But if you have not done that, and had sent a 2 or 3 page resume,it will be a mind blowing experience when you receive comments.
Overall, worth spending the 50$.
Karthik
Bangalore.

For anyone considering this service, I

For anyone considering this service, I can highly recommend it! It's worth well over the $50 that you pay for it.

Don't expect them to do all the work for you, it is a review of your current resume. They teach you to how to fish, not give them too you - which is much more effective for your own ongoing development of your resume and "living document".

I recommend people listen carefully and follow these pod-casts before submitting their resumes:
- Your Resume Stinks!
- Resume review 2008
- Accomplishments - Connecting Resumes and Interviews
(you will get more out of the service if you've followed their teachings from these casts)

I also submitted my resume for a free re-review, having made the suggested alterations. The received a reply was within just a few days and was also quite detailed.

5 stars guys.

Got the

Got the job!

smarcuse: Well

smarcuse: Well done!

John

smarcuse, Awesome ... wonderful to

smarcuse,

Awesome ... wonderful to hear. Congrats!

Mike

I would like to see some more reviews

I would like to see some more reviews of the service. Did I miss something? As users posted they paid $50, but it shows $100?

Rudy

Simon

Guys,

long time listener, quite a fan of the series!

I'm contemplating the resume review service, but am unclear about something: Do you provide comments based on content, or only format VS. your proposed format?

Because I can say with confidence that my resume follows your guidelines down to the T. and I don't need to pay 100$ to be told that formatting is in accordance with your guidelines, but I would like comments on content and perhaps formulation.

Is this what the resume review service entails?

Thanks,

Simon

I'm Sorry

Simon,

I'm sorry for the delay, I missed your question till a fellow member pointed it out.

To answer you, we absolutely give you guidance on the content and formulation - down to punctuation and word choice if it seems appropriate. If you want to give us more information about the roles you are applying for the guidance can be tailored to that.

If there's nothing wrong with your resume at all, we'll happily have your money refunded so there is no risk for you. :-)

Wendii

3 similar resumes?

Hello,

I have 3 version of resume that are somewhat similar but  different:

1) my own version

2) career coach written

3) combination of own and career coach written

It's interesting that it seems like I have more response in the past when I was using my own version.  It may be because that the economy is bad and that it has nothing to do with resume but rather increased employer expecations.

Would it be possible to send all 3 versions to you and you may pick one to review which you think is best our of the 3?  Or would I need to purchase 3x the service?

Thanks!

Yes, and No

Hi Pinkcupcakez

If you send me your resumes and tell me which one you like best, I'll use that one for the review, and take a very quick look at the others to see if there's anything I think you should move over.

You don't have to pay 3 times :-)

Wendii

Thanks!

 Thanks so much!

I would do that tonight!

Isn't Wendii great?

And she works for us.

LUCKY!

A nice way to start  a Friday afternoon...and to know that it's Friday night where Wendii is, and she's still helping.

Life is good.

Question

My resume is currently at 3 pages, and I know I need to reduce it.

I have listened to your podcast. However, I would like some help, and advice on what to condense, and how to reword so that the message is really strong.

From your resume service description, I may not be a good candidate. Can you let me know if you could help with this or if not, can you recommend an executive resume service that is worthwhile using, as a Google search reveals too many unknowns.

Hi Pslade

We can absolutely help you with condensing and rewording. And we offer a satisfaction guarantee, so you have nothing to loose :-)

If you want to pm me to ask more specific questions, feel free.

Wendii

Resumesguaranteed.com

Resumesguaranteed.com sucks......Don't waste your money! (www.resumesguaranteed.com)

price

Interesting prodcast. I would like to use this service, not sure on the price as some users are talking about $50 and also on prodcast, but here I see $100. What is the price?

Hi London!

Hi London,

it's now $100 - the $50 was the introductory price.

HTH

Wendii

Will This Help me in the following situation?

Hello.  I have chosen to do a combination resume, which mixes the skills / functional and chronological resume in order to highlight those skills and experience of mine relevant to the job I am applying for and also because 1) I don't have much experience, and 2) the kind job I am applying for is not related to the one, the only one, I held, with the exception of the customer service role.

When I submit the resume, will there be a section where I can give a brief explanation of the kind of job I am applying for and any other additional / relevant information?

And finally, will any coupons or discounts be coming along any time soon?

Thank you.

Help in Addressing Resume Gaps

Hello,

As a part of the resume review service, can you help me set up my resume properly so there are no gaps in my history?  

I did a semester of graduate school and then worked at a non-profit for three months before starting my "first professional" job.  I'm not sure how to show this on my resume and would love Manager Tool's guidance.

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Leah

Hi Leah

We can't make gaps disappear :-) Resumes have to be truthful and accurate and that means that if there are gaps, they will be obvious. That said, a couple of false starts before you start your professional life will be forgiven by all by the most harsh of hiring managers.

Of course, we can certainly help you present your experience in the best way possible.

Feel free to send me a personal message or email me if you have more questions.

Wendii

It's brilliant

All

I used the service recently and more than happy with the process and the results I've got. I thought I'd done a good job from listening to the podcasts and the premium content, however the difference following the review is a step change.

Highly recommended. Worth $100 of anyone's money.

Glenn

Cover letter service also?

Have you thought of offering the same for a cover letter or letter of intent?

I need help!

Getting Ready for MT To Help

Hello MT Team,

I am getting ready to ask your help in condensing and updating my resume. I wanted to make sure that if I currently have my resume on three sheets (yes with very fee blank spaces) that you will be able to assist in shrinking it into the preferred one sheet.

Please let me know and I look forward to working the MT Team.  

Thanks,

Hi Mukenaby

Hi!

Absolutely. The review will tell you exactly what you need to do to get it to one page. We'll keep helping you till it's there.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Wendii

Entry Level Resume

 I am graduating with BS in Engineering management in May of this year. I have acquired a lot of experience from my previous internships and my current position. I am know looking for a full time position with companies that come to my school to recruit, but my resume is not getting me any interview despite my qualifications. So I need some serious help with my resume. Will you guys be able to help me out? Thanks   

Highly impressed by the podcasts

Hi,

I have been a regular listener of both Manager Tools and Career Tools for a while now. I personally feel, it has been great help and inspiration for me. Last year I was on a job hunt but the response was so poor that I finally gave up and decided to stick to the job.

After going through your 'Your Resume Stinks' podcast, I realized that indeed my current resume stink. I pulled my courage and have created a new one based on the advice. But the memories of last search still haunts and not sure if just my changes will make any difference.  Have some doubt how your service will work out for me as sometimes I fell it is my current experience that is a big hurdle in getting any other good job.

Thanks. 

Fantastic!

I just used the resume review services and I have to say it is great! I thought that my resume was very good, particularly after listening to the podcasts. I have got, instead, many good suggestions to make it very professional.

If you are looking for a job, I would suggest to use the service without thinking. You will surely get back the cost by the rise in money you get in the new position!

Thank you to all the MT team. Keep it up!

Max

Resume Review Needed

Hi,

Just reading a few posts, I'm confident that I want a professional review of my resume. However, I can't find the link for the $50 resume review. Can you direct me to where I can find that?

Thank you.

Hi SangMaster

You can find details of the Resume Review here: http://www.manager-tools.com/resume-review. However, it's no longer available at $50. If you'd like a cost-effective solution, explore the Resume Workbook. Details of that are here: http://www.manager-tools.com/resume-workbook.

Wendii

Added value to justify the price increase?

What else is added to the resume review service now that it is $400.00 rather than $100.00?

Thanks,

Todd

Prices don't work like that

As consumers have bemoaned from time immemorial, prices go up even when there is nothing new added. Prices go up in response to increases in the demand curve. I read the $300 price increase as an indication that the US economy is terrible and many, many people are demanding resume help.

I'm glad to know business is good for Wendii and Manager-Tools. I don't begrudge them their success. My own resume is much better than it was before I listened to (most of) their resume advice.

I suspect the recent roll-out of the Resume worksheet service at $50 is to help those people who can't afford the $400 deluxe makeover service. I think that demonstrates that these guys do indeed have their hearts in the right place.

Yikes! (but brava and bravo!)

 I was expecting to pull the trigger on the $50 Resume Review without thinking, but the current price motivated me to opt for the Worksheet, instead.

That said, I cannot say enough praise for the M-T podcast and the value they have brought to the management community, and I am delighted that the commercial success of the resume services supports their new price.

Resume Review

I've just finished listening to the podcast "Resume Update 2008" where the review service was launched and the cost was only $50.  I was all set to go after moving my resume into the new (for me) one page format but when I saw the $400 price I was a little suprised. 

On a related note, I'm in Australia and I am concerned that if I apply for a job with a one page resume it might seem like I haven't put any time and effort into it.  Is this different because of cultural norms, or are the majority of resumes in other countries normally > 1 page?  Are the one page resumes widely accepted and expected in America?

Thanks

Megan