DID YOU KNOW…? The most important document in your career is your résumé!

 A résumé is a tool that employers use to find out about:
    * Your work experience and skills
    * Your work habits
    * How you communicate
    * Your attention to detail
    * Your timeliness
    * How you represent yourself
    * Your employment history

 But did you know that you can make your résumé a tool as well?
    * Attract attention to yourself
    * Tell an employer why they should hire you
    * Link your experience and skills to an employer’s needs
    * Make your strengths and what you bring to the table stand out
    * Give you an edge over the competition

All services below include up to two rounds of edits and a Microsoft Word and PDF version each of final résumé via email (and printed, if desired). Most turnaround times are between 24-48 hours.

RÉSUMÉ INVESTMENT SCHEDULE:

Student résumé                                           $100 for one page; additional pages $50
This document positions new workforce client entering their professional career by leveraging previous entry-level skills and experience while highlighting industry-specific positions.

Professional résumé                                      $145 for up to two pages
Geared to professionals who are seeking to retarget their skill sets.  Refines the résumé to provide a more competitive edge in the job marketplace.  Special emphasis on focusing this document on the expertise and special abilities that you bring to the table.

Senior management résumé                           $245 for up to two pages
Specifically tailored for senior positions (directors, senior managers) who need to effectively highlight their managerial abilities and accomplishments.  Special emphasis is placed on spotlighting key skills that can be leveraged for executive positions for career advancement.

Technical résumé (geared to your skills)          $250 for up to two pages
For those individuals with technical backgrounds. Includes a detailed presentation of specific skills which are important to demonstrate expertise and knowledge.

Curricula Vitae (CV)                                       $350 for up to three pages
International-style and academia/scientific presentation of professional credentials that is a synopsis of educational and academic background. This document also features honors, affiliations, research or teaching experience, special publications, presentations, awards, and other details relevant to career history. CV are also produced to meet uniform international formatting standards. 

Executive résumé for senior professionals       $500-600 for up to three pages
Senior and upper-level management résumés require greater attention in order to highlight executive value propositions to prospective employers.  Clients are provided with a detailed and comprehensive consultation focusing your résumé document on Executive, Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or Chief Executive Officer positions.  Includes keyword-specific targeting, positioning statements and executive-quality documents reflective of your senior management experience.

Executive biography                                       $200
Professional summary of senior management background for use in presentations, as well as short written statements specifically meant for print publications.

Cover letter                                                    $130
Professionally-written cover letter with specific keywords integrated to demonstrate experience and skill, using client background as the solution to the employer's staffing problem.  Complements the résumé and provides prospective employers with an insight to your unique assets. Cover letters are oftentimes the one opportunity to 'hook' a prospective employer's attention, and can have almost equal weight as a résumé.

WE ACCEPT CASH, CHECKS AND CREDIT CARDS

Call me at 503-539-3954 or email: dawn@pathfindercareers.com and let's get started!

Got a new graduate in the family, or want to a special gift for that hard-to-shop-for person in your life? How about a new résumé? Gift certificates are also available - just ask me! 

Special note to prospective clients:
Beware of résumé writers offering interview guarantees based off of their work; any ethical and professional writer will tell you that there is no “Golden Rule” to résumé writing and there is no guarantee for success – a successful job search includes a polished, professional résumé, targeted job search and making as many networking contacts as possible!