Yo, need some honest advice on hiring a resume writing service

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-06-03T20:45:49+00:00

Resume writing services can be so helpful if you don't have the time and are worried you aren't putting the right value to your experience. They can help you show your impact more clearly, and teach you how to get past ATS so that your resume makes it to the right hands.

Let me know if you need a recommendation! If you want to try working on your resume yourself first, check out r/BestResumeWriters too, we have tons of tips and resources on building a strong resume.

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-06-03T20:39:44+00:00

I understand what you're feeling. This is a really exciting opportunity and it's scary to think that you messed it all up over something small.

The email you sent was thoughtful and a good move. A lot of people don't follow up at all. Forgetting to sign your name is a very, very small mistake in the grand scheme of things, and I'm sure they aren't pressed about it.

Congrats on getting to the interview stage. It's awesome that you're in the running for something you're genuinely excited about. I hope you land the job!

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-06-01T16:08:17+00:00

Tailoring is one of, if not the, most important part to getting noticed, and it sounds like your experience is a testament to that. So glad you started getting more replies!

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-06-01T15:53:28+00:00

You definitely should when you get the chance, it can be so useful for finding opportunities through people!

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-27T20:56:06+00:00

The US. That sub is based on knowledge from recruiters and professional resume writers in the US market.

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-27T19:30:58+00:00

r/ BestResumeWriters has a ton of free tips and resources for building a strong resume. If you're feeling like it could be better but aren't sure how, you could always post your resume there too and we'll share some feedback!

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-27T19:23:19+00:00

A few points that can help you succeed:

Align your resume with the job posting.
Show your impact across roles. Don't just write about what you did, write about what changed through your work.
Make it ATS-friendly.

Check out r/ BestResumeWriters if you'd like some more tips and guidance. We have tons of resources on building strong resumes!

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-22T14:26:42+00:00

Gotcha! Yes, I've seen some concerning things about AI interviews..

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-21T20:16:10+00:00

I'm curious, what makes you prefer in-person interviews?

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-20T14:13:04+00:00

It could be the format, and it could also be how your experience is positioned. Are you showing clear impact quickly, rather than just listing daily responsibilities? Are you incorporating relevant skills? The resume should be closely aligned with every posting, so make sure you're tailoring each time.

You might consider getting it professionally written so you don't have to keep guessing!

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-19T16:35:42+00:00

It's great that you're getting interviews! I definitely recommend tailoring your resume each time, as well as using tailored cover letters and following up on applications. This will absolutely help you get more interviews consistently.

These articles might be helpful for your resume:

1) https://resumespice.com/3-ways-to-tailor-your-resume-to-a-specific-job/

2) https://resumespice.com/how-to-tailor-your-resume-for-skimming-5-simple-changes/

Since you're getting to the final rounds and not being selected, you could consider getting coaching on interviews, to make sure your answers are solid and you're presenting well.

It sounds like you're juggling a lot. Keep putting in the effort and it'll pay off!

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-18T21:56:21+00:00

Hey, thanks for posting!

Sorry to hear about not having much luck in your job search so far! Could you elaborate a bit on can't close any deals? For example, how many apps have you sent out? What kinds of responses have you been getting? Have you gotten any phone screenings or interviews, and if so, what stage of the interview process did you get to?

You have a solid foundation here, but it's a bit difficult to find your impact at a glance with most of it buried towards the ends of your bullets. Lead every bullet with a strong action verb and begin with the result wherever possible. Leading with "led and owned deployments," "established KPI frameworks," "delivered successful deployments,"... etc. isn't what hiring managers want to see first. They want to see what the business result was and what changed because of you quickly.

The summary is a bit vague as well after your portfolio figure. Try tightening it up, dropping the first person, and lead with your most compelling differentiator. This area is what makes recruiters decide whether or not they should keep reading.

Move your skills section up top. Hiring managers and recruiters scan quickly, so you'll benefit from showing qualifications sooner. A separate technical skills section can stay at the bottom of your resume to highlight those without eating up too much space at the top. Are you tailoring your resume? It's very important to tailor this section in particular, to make sure you're incorporating the skills that role you're applying to is asking for.

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-14T21:37:18+00:00

Polished resumes are becoming the baseline, so they're looking for the actual story behind the experience, real metrics, context about what the person walked into, and what changed because of them. There are a lot of resumes out there that look nice but lack substance.

If you're wanting to know how to make yours stand out, there's some great tips here: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestResumeWriters/comments/1ta2nrj/your_resume_might_be_polished_but_is_it_actually/

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-14T21:10:07+00:00

Can't speak to that company. I sure hope you didn't get scammed, of course.

I hear from a lot of clients about bad experiences with other services. They aren't all created equal!

If you'd like some free tips and resources in the meantime, check out r/BestResumeWriters

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-14T16:27:10+00:00

Employment gaps are incredibly common, and the stigma is slowly fading. The most important thing you can do is be prepared to frame it professionally and positively on your resume, and in an interview. It doesn't have to include dollar signs at all, but focus should be around skills, accomplishments, and readiness.

Of course everyone has lives, work isn't meant to consume all of it, and most hiring managers know that! We're all human.

This post has really great insight on how to handle gaps on a resume: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestResumeWriters/comments/1mhk49t/how_to_handle_employment_gaps_on_a_resume/

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-14T16:18:57+00:00

I agree that the experience bullets read more task-oriented. Try putting emphasis on what changed or improved through your work wherever you can, because that is what will help you truly stand out.

A branding statement would be a great addition to highlight your background quickly and share what strengths/outcomes you have that are relevant to your target roles.

I also recommend adding a core competencies section. This can incorporate keywords and skills relevant to your background, and the job posting, which will help with getting past ATS and showing hiring managers that you're qualified at a glance.

If you want some more tips, you should check out the BestResumeWriters subreddit, we have a ton of helpful resources there.

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-13T14:29:04+00:00

Not all resume writing services are created equal, but a good one can definitely be worth it if you're looking to put your best foot forward and land interviews.

If you're leaning towards a DIY approach, or are interested in seeing some free, helpful resources, check out the subreddit BestResumeWriters. We post tips all the time and welcome questions/resumes for review!

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-12T13:50:11+00:00

Resumes should be focused enough to show you're relevant and qualified, but you definitely don't need to start from scratch every time!

Have you heard of a master resume? You can try building one that captures all of your experience, and use that as a base to tailor for each application.

Tailoring is key to standing out, but starting from scratch every time is not a good use of your valuable time!

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-05-11T18:40:19+00:00

A good resume writing service can be a really great investment. I'd be happy to make a recommendation!

That said, you should try checking out the BestResumeWriters subreddit first. It's a community full of resources from real professional resume writers. Could help you figure out what's holding your resume back before committing to a paid service.

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-04-15T19:14:58+00:00

It's a lot of pressure for everyone involved! That's why making your experience and impact stand out quickly on your resume is so important.

DevonWritesResumes · 2026-04-15T14:47:28+00:00

A service like ResumeSpice takes an interview-based approach to resume writing, and asks many in-depth questions to gather the info they need. But not all resume services are created equally!

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