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Resume Writing Challenge: Enter to Win

Attention professional and amateur resume writers...

It's been a full year; it's officially time to update my resume.

Despite writing this blog and staying ahead of the curve on online career resources, I realize that I've hit a wall. It's time for fresh eyes to come in and give my resume a tweak - or an overhaul.

Over the years, we've received many e-mails asking if hiring someone to re-write your resume is worth the money. Here's the answer: I have no idea, but I'm about to find out.

Welcome to the Jobacle Resume Challenge. The mission, should you accept to choose it, is simple. Take my current resume and rework it as you see fit. Make your changes and the results will be featured on Jobacle.com. A winner will be chosen by our panel of Jobacle writers. We'll explain the process of working with a resume writer to our readers and provide your link and contact information - even if you don't win.

The winner will receive bragging rights, an approved Jobacle icon to place on their Web site, a three-month banner on Jobacle.com announcing your superior resume writing skills and a $100 donation to the charity of your choice.

Interested? Fill out this form to get started. There's no set criteria. Our writers and readers will know an amazing resume when they see it. (But we are suckers for creativity).

Challenge runs until September 15, 2008. Resume will be provided after you indicate you are interested. Good luck!

Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 08:35AM by Registered CommenterAndrew G.R. in , | Comments4 Comments

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Reader Comments (4)

Great idea! I've been thinking about hiring someone but have not been sure if it is worth the money. I look forward to seeing how your resume turns out and if I should hire the same person. I might even take a crack at it just for fun!
August 12, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJessie P.
I once made the mistake of paying $250 to have my resume written by a "friend" who was also a writer. Unfortunately the experience did not work out for me. Part of the problem was that I was not clear with what my job responsibilities were for each position. I think success is largely contingent on communication between the resume owner and the resume writer. No one knows what you do better than you. It's your job to convey that information.
August 12, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMike
I filled out the form to enter.
August 12, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMary Ann Murphy
Novel idea, Andrew. I enjoyed your recent coverage of Razume and have found the free service to be of some help. Though nothing can compare with a National Resume Writers' Association professional,it sure makes for a good start.
August 12, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJoe Banks

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