Job Hunters: How to Hire Professional Help

August 15, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Career News and Advice

By Candice Choi, AP Personal Finance Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Fred Alm wants a full-time job. So much so that he paid a professional $200 to make his resume sparkle.

“I figured it would be worth it, even just to see what happens,” said Alm, a 52-year-old resident of Troy, N.Y. who teaches business classes part time at a community college.

It’s only been a week since Alm got his new resume, but he thinks the investment will pay off. It now starts with a “personal profile” that brings together his mixed background as a teacher and marketing professional. Then it dives into his key skills so hiring managers can see why he’s right for the job…

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