Spent over $1,000 on resume editing services and still no interviews. Sometimes I wish I had a consultant help me write my resume instead of these services. Spending so much money.

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This is amongst the wildest things I’ve ever heard.

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What?!? Why would you ever use those? Just crowdsource on here for opinions.

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Shittt I'll edit it for you for $20

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What are you writing that is costing you 1k?

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try networking.

Submitting a resume hasn't worked for me in over 20 years.

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Also, this

How are you applying for jobs? Are you applying online? That’s the hardest way and least likely to produce interviews. I would recommend networking, getting referrals or working with recruiters to start.

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Man I’ll review it for free! Don’t waste your money

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The firms charging $1,000 should tell you that it’s a waste of money at your career level (mine as well - I’m not talking down). I have good friends who are global directors and VPs/Presidents at massive companies, and they are the ones who benefit from those kinds of services. Us lowly consultants just need to bounce things off of peers.

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How have you spent that much already?

Have you tried something like jobscan to help you get through ATS systems?

I had a case coach and he spent a session on my resume. So I get paying some but 1k is a lot. Also part of the reason for me hiring him was he gave me access to his network. Dm if you want his info but seems like you already spent a lot

Try reading “The Two Hour Job Search” for tips on the job search. https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Job-Search-Technology-Faster/dp/1607741709

I disagree with that statement, resumes can easily do the trick

Improve your LinkedIn, change little things frequently (every couple of days even if it is adding a word and removing it two days later) and pay for premium rather than spending tons on resume services.

Why on earth would you do that.

Check out Ask A Manager. Great site for advice on resumes, cover letters and interviews.

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