FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $50 for the first two hours (which is a real bargain) and then $50 for each hour that follows. Resumes never take less than three hours, so when I meet clients and take their resume, I need a deposit (I will give you a receipt for 3 hours) and I expect to be paid (at that time) for 3 hours work. I start working once I sit down with you at the restaurant because I'm reading and editing your resume, not just having a burger or omelette. If I find that while writing/editing your resume, I must go into the 4th hour, I will call you and let you know. I will phone you for each hour I exceed the three hours. When I meet you with the final product, i.e., your finished resume, in print, which I will give to you, you'll give me the balance of what you owe for my time. Btw, I only accept cash (no checks, no money orders, no paypal). Note: $50 for the first 2 hours is $25/hour which is unheard of in NYC!!
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I read - "What color is Your Parachute is a classic"! I read many books on writing Resumes and interviewing as well. I also served as a Union Representative for Librarians in my area & am still am very friendly with many in my profession so I understand the industry changes & what is expected of professionals in today's changing & challenging world & economy!
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Several friends who know my work history asked me to revise their resumes, and before I knew it, I realized I could do this for money! It was a very natural progression for me! I also wrote a biography for my friend's website for her (not the html), just her biography, and have done writing for several other websites as well.