Why do I need a certified resume writer?
Earning a certification shows a commitment to your craft, but acronyms can get confusing. I’m proud of all three of my certifications, but one in particular is worth pointing out. I am a Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW), an elite designation held by less than 30 career professionals worldwide. The testing process for the CMRW is only open to career professionals who have previously earned another approved resume writing credential and involves a portfolio of work reviewed by a committee of my peers for mastery of writing talent and industry knowledge. To make an analogy to martial arts, just as the black belt is a symbol of excellence and expertise in a martial art, the CMRW credential is the symbol of excellence and expertise in resume writing. If you have the opportunity, hire the equivalent of a black belt in resume writing.
What are your credentials?
All career documents are written by Laurie Berenson who is a Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC). The CMRW and CEIC credentials are granted by Career Directors International, and the CPRW credential is granted by the Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches. All credentials can be verified on the respective association’s website. You should put your trust in verified, credentialed career professionals.
Laurie also graduated cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double concentration in accounting and finance.
Why should I hire you?
Deciding to have your career documents professionally developed is a smart investment in your career.
As a Master-level resume writer, my skill is promoting you. I’ve been writing career documents for nearly 15 years. It’s my job to stay on top of the current job search trends. I deliver custom documents with strategic branding, compelling content, and cutting-edge formatting. I love telling your story, quantifying your work, and showcasing your results.
Your resume is the cornerstone of your job search. Quality, attention, and branding are important and cannot realistically be delivered at prices that sound too good to be true. (Select your writer carefully and thoughtfully. Basing the decision on price alone becomes costly when it leads to an inferior product.)
Quality also does not come quickly. I will never promise a 48-hour turnaround. As such, I partner best with clients who are not under tight time constraints, but rather who are proactively preparing for a job search.
Who will write my resume?
You will have my personal attention throughout the entire project. When considering a professional resume writer, confirm who will be writing your resume. I personally work with each of my clients. Your project will never be subcontracted out or assigned to a junior team member.
How do we get started?
Set up a complimentary 20-minute “Job Search Breakthrough” session to talk about your goals and what’s been getting in your way. You’ll get one great idea for your resume and discover if we’re a good fit to work together. Email me now to schedule.
What is your turnaround time?
Please note I generally run 2-3 weeks out on projects, but I can get you started on the ‘homework’ portion of the project as soon as you sign on. Once I start drafting your project, the New Client Agreement lists a two-week time frame for edits as a general parameter. 10-14 days tends to be an average start-to-finish time frame for projects, exclusive of any initial delay from a pipeline of existing projects.
What is your process?
For your convenience, I work with clients through phone, fax, and email.
After an initial conversation to ensure we’re a good fit to work together, I will send you a copy of my New Client Agreement for your review and approval. Once I have received your signed agreement and a 50% deposit towards the total package price, I’ll send you my Resume Development Questions, the answers to which are extremely valuable to me during the writing process. As I review your career history, I will also email you follow-up questions and discuss selected points in further detail during our scheduled phone consultation.
A draft will be forwarded to you by an agreed upon date for your review. The stated package price includes up to two rounds of revisions. Once I’ve received a signed Authorization to Finalize document to complete your file, final electronic copies will be emailed to you in three file formats: a Microsoft Word .doc document, PDF, and a text file for uploading to online databases.
I invoice clients through PayPal (you need not have a PayPal account to pay by credit card) or personal check if payment is made in full. The balance of payment is always required before the draft documents are emailed to you.
Will I have to fill out a questionnaire?
Some writers and coaches approach a project by asking you to fill out a lengthy questionnaire, much of which can already be found on your existing resume. I don’t waste your time or mine. I send you customized follow-up questions based on your existing career documents and ask you to answer a one-page list of thought-provoking Resume Development Questions that become the basis of your interview preparation work. Clients share that answering these questions is an excellent exercise and an effective use of time.
Do you specialize in a particular industry?
No. While I have a developed a niche working with clients in sales, marketing, and business development, I have and will continue to work with clients across a variety of industries. Past projects have spanned the fields of accounting, finance, investments, customer service, logistics, supply chain management, quality control, nursing, and operations (to name a few) as well as recent college graduates, military-to-civilian conversions, and parents returning to work.
Do you offer a guarantee?
I guarantee your complete satisfaction working with me. With much of my business conducted on a referral basis, it’s important to me that you’re happy with your final documents.
I cannot promise interviews or job offers as I can only control how the documents are created, not how they are used. For this reason, be wary of any writer who does promise interviews.
I’d love to work with you, but I can’t afford your packages.
Consider what your current career situation is costing you, be it time, stress, or potential salary, and decide how committed you are to making a change for the better.
If your current career situation is impacting your life, and you are committed to making a change, I’d like to help to help you get what you need. PayPal’s Buy Now, Pay Later service might be an option, or consider contacting me for a custom resume-only quote as an alternative to a full package. Also keep in mind my fees are paid in two equal payments: a 50% retainer to begin a project and the final 50% when the drafts are ready to be released.
How long have you been in business?
I launched Sterling Career Concepts, LLC in January 2004.
Do you have set business hours?
Because I do not maintain a storefront location, my hours vary. This is to your benefit. My flexibility allows me to provide top quality service. I often return calls during evenings and weekends and strive to return all calls within 24 hours. I reply to emails promptly, nearly always the same day. Clients have always found me to be responsive.
How long should a resume be?
Talk about urban myths…
Simply put, there are no hard-fast rules about resume length. Most of the resumes I write are two pages. For someone graduating from college, with just a few years of experience or a simple background, one page may be enough. On the flip side, on rare occasions, I have written three pages for senior executives. Do not let anyone tell you all resumes have to be one page. The purpose of a resume is to market your strengths and value to a future employer. At a certain point in most people’s careers, it’s hard to contain that to one page.
Why do I need a certified resume writer?
Earning a certification shows a commitment to your craft, but acronyms can get confusing. I’m proud of all three of my certifications, but one in particular is worth pointing out. I am a Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW), an elite designation held by less than 30 career professionals worldwide. The testing process for the CMRW is only open to career professionals who have previously earned another approved resume writing credential and involves a portfolio of work reviewed by a committee of my peers for mastery of writing talent and industry knowledge. To make an analogy to martial arts, just as the black belt is a symbol of excellence and expertise in a martial art, the CMRW credential is the symbol of excellence and expertise in resume writing. If you have the opportunity, hire the equivalent of a black belt in resume writing.
What are your credentials?
All career documents are written by Laurie Berenson who is a Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC). The CMRW and CEIC credentials are granted by Career Directors International, and the CPRW credential is granted by the Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches. All credentials can be verified on the respective association’s website. You should put your trust in verified, credentialed career professionals.
Laurie also graduated cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double concentration in accounting and finance.
Why should I hire you?
Deciding to have your career documents professionally developed is a smart investment in your career.
As a Master-level resume writer, my skill is promoting you. I’ve been writing career documents for nearly 15 years. It’s my job to stay on top of the current job search trends. I deliver custom documents with strategic branding, compelling content, and cutting-edge formatting. I love telling your story, quantifying your work, and showcasing your results.
Your resume is the cornerstone of your job search. Quality, attention, and branding are important and cannot realistically be delivered at prices that sound too good to be true. (Select your writer carefully and thoughtfully. Basing the decision on price alone becomes costly when it leads to an inferior product.)
Quality also does not come quickly. I will never promise a 48-hour turnaround. As such, I partner best with clients who are not under tight time constraints, but rather who are proactively preparing for a job search.
Who will write my resume?
You will have my personal attention throughout the entire project. When considering a professional resume writer, confirm who will be writing your resume. I personally work with each of my clients. Your project will never be subcontracted out or assigned to a junior team member.
How do we get started?
Set up a complimentary 20-minute “Job Search Breakthrough” session to talk about your goals and what’s been getting in your way. You’ll get one great idea for your resume and discover if we’re a good fit to work together. Email me now to schedule.
What is your turnaround time?
Please note I generally run 2-3 weeks out on projects, but I can get you started on the ‘homework’ portion of the project as soon as you sign on. Once I start drafting your project, the New Client Agreement lists a two-week time frame for edits as a general parameter. 10-14 days tends to be an average start-to-finish time frame for projects, exclusive of any initial delay from a pipeline of existing projects.
What is your process?
For your convenience, I work with clients through phone, fax, and email.
After an initial conversation to ensure we’re a good fit to work together, I will send you a copy of my New Client Agreement for your review and approval. Once I have received your signed agreement and a 50% deposit towards the total package price, I’ll send you my Resume Development Questions, the answers to which are extremely valuable to me during the writing process. As I review your career history, I will also email you follow-up questions and discuss selected points in further detail during our scheduled phone consultation.
A draft will be forwarded to you by an agreed upon date for your review. The stated package price includes up to two rounds of revisions. Once I’ve received a signed Authorization to Finalize document to complete your file, final electronic copies will be emailed to you in three file formats: a Microsoft Word .doc document, PDF, and a text file for uploading to online databases.
I invoice clients through PayPal (you need not have a PayPal account to pay by credit card) or personal check if payment is made in full. The balance of payment is always required before the draft documents are emailed to you.
Will I have to fill out a questionnaire?
Some writers and coaches approach a project by asking you to fill out a lengthy questionnaire, much of which can already be found on your existing resume. I don’t waste your time or mine. I send you customized follow-up questions based on your existing career documents and ask you to answer a one-page list of thought-provoking Resume Development Questions that become the basis of your interview preparation work. Clients share that answering these questions is an excellent exercise and an effective use of time.
Do you specialize in a particular industry?
No. While I have a developed a niche working with clients in sales, marketing, and business development, I have and will continue to work with clients across a variety of industries. Past projects have spanned the fields of accounting, finance, investments, customer service, logistics, supply chain management, quality control, nursing, and operations (to name a few) as well as recent college graduates, military-to-civilian conversions, and parents returning to work.
Do you offer a guarantee?
I guarantee your complete satisfaction working with me. With much of my business conducted on a referral basis, it’s important to me that you’re happy with your final documents.
I cannot promise interviews or job offers as I can only control how the documents are created, not how they are used. For this reason, be wary of any writer who does promise interviews.
I’d love to work with you, but I can’t afford your packages.
Consider what your current career situation is costing you, be it time, stress, or potential salary, and decide how committed you are to making a change for the better.
If your current career situation is impacting your life, and you are committed to making a change, I’d like to help to help you get what you need. PayPal’s Buy Now, Pay Later service might be an option, or consider contacting me for a custom resume-only quote as an alternative to a full package. Also keep in mind my fees are paid in two equal payments: a 50% retainer to begin a project and the final 50% when the drafts are ready to be released.
How long have you been in business?
I launched Sterling Career Concepts, LLC in January 2004.
Do you have set business hours?
Because I do not maintain a storefront location, my hours vary. This is to your benefit. My flexibility allows me to provide top quality service. I often return calls during evenings and weekends and strive to return all calls within 24 hours. I reply to emails promptly, nearly always the same day. Clients have always found me to be responsive.
How long should a resume be?
Talk about urban myths…
Simply put, there are no hard-fast rules about resume length. Most of the resumes I write are two pages. For someone graduating from college, with just a few years of experience or a simple background, one page may be enough. On the flip side, on rare occasions, I have written three pages for senior executives. Do not let anyone tell you all resumes have to be one page. The purpose of a resume is to market your strengths and value to a future employer. At a certain point in most people’s careers, it’s hard to contain that to one page.