Review of... Resume Writing from Monster.com
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Monster--a familiar name in the employment field, to be sure. But how are they at writing
resumes? Actually, quite good. They're prompt, they're professional. Most importantly, their posted
resume samples are quite well written; a reflection of partnering with the online division of
Career Services Group, Inc. BTW: that's the company that pioneered online career services in 1996,
and has 30+ years experience in the industry.
We like that they're extremely selective when it comes to choosing talent. All writers must
first possess a college degree (4-year or graduate) and have an expertise in given field, before
undertaking an extensive resume writing training and certification process. Those few who actually
complete the stringent company requirements become Staff Writers, Editors and Resume
Consultants.
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Monster.com
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Entry Level / Mid Level /
Executive
$179.95 $199.95 $349.95
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The Writing Process:
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Navigate to Résumé Writing from Monster and pick the category that best fits:
student or recent grad, mid-career professional, executive, or military-to-civilian
conversion.
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Place your order, upload an existing resume (if you have one), and complete their
questionnaire. |
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You'll then be assigned a writer who most closely matches the expertise needed for your
profession. Communications with your writer can take one of two paths: electronic messaging or an
in-depth interview over the phone. The latter, you'll need to request, and we strongly advise that
you go with that option.
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You'll get a draft in 2-3 business days. Request any necessary changes or corrections, and
receive your finalized resume in the distribution format of your choice (i.e. Microsoft Word),
unless you've purchased their Comprehensive package that includes the resume in all three
distribution formats (Presentation, Keyword ASCII, and Social Media Ready/Scannable).
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Here's What We Liked:
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Expert writers = very professional end result. The writers clearly know what
they're doing, and they deliver the kind of solid writing and excellent layout and design that
would keep any resume competitive in the marketplace. It helps that every writer is backed up by an
editorial staff and resume consultants, ensuring that only the best possible resume goes out the
door. |
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Three distribution formats available. That is, with the purchase of their
Comprehensive Services. At least then you won't then have to worry about converting your resume
from one format to another as needs arises. |
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Satisfaction guaranteed. They guarantee you'll be 100% satisfied, or they will re-write
your resume at no additional charge.
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Attentive customer service. A Resume Consultant is always available between the hours of
9:00 am and 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. We emailed the company with a few questions, and
received a prompt response. And it was intelligent and thorough.
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24-hour (business day) rush option available. |
Here's What We Didn't Like:
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A small nit to pick: If a telephone interview is important to you (and it's important
to us), you'll need to let the company know. They will happily schedule an interview with your
writer, but it won't happen if you don't initiate it. |
Monster.com Resume Writing - Review Summary:
The resume writing and presentation quality from Monster is undeniable. Pricing is reasonable
given the level of service. And we appreciate the extras like free lifetime storage, a free trial
version of their interview coaching software, and 24-hour rush option. We're quite comfortable
placing Monster in the "highly recommended" category for resume writing services.
As a sidebar, signing up for a free Monster account not only affords access to their many
additional services, but allows you to search their massive database of available jobs. This is
something you're going to want to do--sooner or later. Make it sooner.
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