How Resume Target Helped Khoi Gain the Confidence to Land His Dream Job

Near the end of 2023, Khoi aimed to transition from his part-time administrative role to a full-time position in the same capacity. However, like many, he harbored concerns about his resume writing skills and how to effectively showcase his experience, especially for a specific role.

“Resume writing is one of those skills that I never really solidified in myself,” Khoi admitted.

Fortunately, a coworker recommended Resume Target based on her own positive experience with our professional writing services. Intrigued, Khoi decided to explore our services for himself. 

Khoi completed our Career Quiz to identify the package that best suited his needs, added it to his cart, and completed his order online. Immediately after, he received an email inviting him to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced resume writers. He was encouraged to provide any job postings he was interested in. 

What separates Resume Target from other professional resume writing services is our 1-on-1 interview process. All our writers are industry experts with professional writing backgrounds, skilled at crafting resumes that truly showcase your unique experience and skills. 

The hour-long interview between Khoi and one of our in-house writers proved invaluable. It allowed the writer to pinpoint pertinent details about Khoi’s experience and notable skills. This process ensures that Khoi's resume effectively highlights attributes sought after by employers in his industry and desired position. 

“The questions the writer asked me were insightful. If I were left to my own devices, I don't think I would have been able to articulate my experiences as effectively,” Khoi shared.

During the interview, Khoi and his writer discussed his key responsibilities, acquired skills, and relevant keywords from the job posting to ensure optimal alignment.

Given Khoi's background in administration, the Writer was aware of certain skills and responsibilities relevant to the industry that they needed to address. Tasks such as document management and database organization, providing excellent customer service, ensuring strong written and verbal communications, and managing multiple projects simultaneously were all crucial aspects discussed during the interview.

The significance of the interview lay in the Writer's ability to collaborate with Khoi to contextualize these soft, general skills within the specifics of his role and experiences. As a result, the Writer was able to address all the points outlined in the job posting while still tailoring the resume content to Khoi's unique background.

“They took my real-life experiences and presented them in a way that was tailored to the job. It gave me the confidence to speak about my experiences,” Khoi remarked. 

The real magic unfolds after the interview. Armed with a deep understanding of Khoi’s goals and past work experience, the writer sets out to craft a compelling resume tailored to his aspirations.

Khoi's primary objective was to secure a full-time position within his current company. To achieve this, the writer chose to spotlight Khoi’s most recent experience with the company. However, this posed a challenge as Khoi had only been in his current position for a couple of months.

With this in mind, the Writer also focused on two other positions Khoi currently held within the University was currently employed by. This approach allowed them to highlight his experience for the full-time administrative position at the University and highlight his cumulative knowledge of the University.

“It was a great-looking resume! I never would’ve imagined my job experience looking that professional, ever,” Khoi exclaimed.

Three business days after Khoi’s initial interview with one of our talented writers, he received the first draft of his resume and was ecstatic with the results. 

He took some time to review the document, comparing it to the job posting before sending some notes back to the Writer with questions and comments regarding the content and layout.

The Writer promptly addressed all his questions, working together to finalize his resume.

After collaborating with Resume Target, Khoi felt confident as he approached his job application. He and the Writer had teamed up to refine his experience, tailor it to the specific job requirements, and elevate the document's overall appearance.

Khoi emphasized that he now felt assured in his ability to discuss his experiences, attributing this confidence to both reviewing the resume and reflecting on the questions posed during the interview. He found that the interview process prompted him to consider aspects he hadn’t previously thought about or attempted to answer on his own.

Ultimately, armed with this newfound confidence and experience, Khoi excelled in his interviews and successfully secured the role.

“Every interview is bound to make you a bit nervous, but I found a lot of that apprehension was alleviated because I had this mental framework to work with, which I gained after collaborating with Resume Target,” Khoi reflected.

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