A Reader Rebuts the Value of Professional Résumé Critiques

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To the Editor:

I read with interest letters from professional résumé writers about a recent column that they disagreed with.

My own experience with “résumé writers” tells me that professionals will say anything to solicit business. I spent $600 on one résumé by a professional that resulted in zero interviews in my job search. I had an hour “consultation” about my résumé and job search with another. In this case, the so-called professional had me talk about the résumé and search for a half an hour. In both cases, the professionals were “certified.” Another $100 wasted. Her minimal suggestions on the résumé also resulted in zero interviews. And I am still looking.

I do believe there are reputable individuals within this industry. Unfortunately, there are too many cases such as mine that leads me, and I’m sure others, to agree with the columnist.

Nancy A. Alexa
Boston

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