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A Strong Resume is an Investment into Your Future
What is the
Return
on Investment (ROI)
of a Top-Notch Resume?
The investment for resume development is usually recouped within days in the new position -- and a shorter job search can save you tens of thousands of dollars. (See column at the right.)
Average Fee
Ranges for
Resume Development
(Bronze Resume Package)
Entry Level
From $300–$375
Am I Entry Level?
Administrative
& Skilled Trades
From $300–$450
Am I Administrative / Skilled
Trades?
Professional &
First-Level Management
From $450–$525
Am I a Professional?
Mid-Level
Management
From $525–$750
Am I a Mid Level Manager?
Technical &
Engineering
From $600–$900
Am I Technical?
Executive-Level Management
From $750–$1200
Am I an Executive?
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or International Resume
From $525–$900
Federal Resumes
From $525–$900
Resume Updates (Existing Clients Only)
Please note that the above represents averages only. Your fee will determined by your career field, number of years of experience, responsibility level of the position, and the complexity of your background. We will give you a firm, written quote before beginning your project. Cover letters and other services are extra.
Resume Development Fees Include:
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An in-depth telephone consultation with our CPRW.
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A Skills Inventory Profile for your field.
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Resume composition and design by our CPRW.
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An electronic resume (Microsoft Word or PDF).
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Permanent storage of your resume in our system.
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Our Job Search Guide, Marketing Yourself.
You may chose from among four resume packages, some of which include cover letters and other services. Once we have determined the base price for your resume we will calculate the cost of the packages and provide you with a quote for all options.
All files are delivered electronically. Laser prints on good resume paper may be ordered for an additional fee.
Is a professional resume worth the investment?
Read what our clients have to say.
We accept all major credit cards:
For a free critique of your existing resume, click below:
Or call for a free evaluation and quote.
The Lettersmith Resume Service
Deborah L. Schuster, CPRW
Phone Toll Free: 1-800-586-3335
Phone (in Southeast Michigan): 248-828-1699
Fax: 810-592-8431
Snail Mail:
55 E. Long Lake Rd., # 484, Troy, MI 48085
Located in the Detroit area of Southeast Michigan.
Serving Clients Nationwide in the U.S. and Canada.
Code of Ethics:
The Lettersmith is a member in good standing of the Professional Association of Resume Writers, and we serve our clients according to the PARW Code of Business Ethics. We continually strive to provide the highest level of customer service, and we promise to protect your confidentiality and the privacy of your personal information.
© 2004-2008 Deborah L. Schuster, The Lettersmith. All Rights Reserved
Calculate Your Resume ROI
How long does it take for a resume to pay for itself?
If You Are Unemployed...
How much income are you losing every day that you are unemployed?
Divide your annual salary by 52 weeks, and divide that by 5 days per week.
Example: Client A
$65,000 per year ÷ 52 = $1250/week ÷ 5 days = $250 per day in lost wages
This client paid $375 for her resume. Her resume will pay for itself, even if shortens her job search by just TWO DAYS.
If You Are
Employed,
And Want to Move Up...
Example: Client B
Client B was an IT Manager making $95,000. He wanted to increase his salary by 10-15%. A recruiter contacted him about a position in the $100K+ range. He was well-qualified, but the competition was tough. He invested in a top-notch resume, aced the interview, and was hired at $110,000 (a 15% increase).
This client paid $575 for his resume. How long did it take for the resume to pay for itself?
The $15,000
raise
÷ 52 =
$288 per week in increased salary
This candidate's resume paid for itself within TWO WEEKS in the new position.
Did we mention that resume preparation fees are usually tax deductible? :-)