Cutting expenses is essential when you’re out of work. I know. I’ve been there.

But, some things, like having a sharp interviewing outfit, are essential too.

You probably wouldn’t pull out a suit you wore 10+-years-ago. You probably wouldn’t forgo a manicure. You certainly wouldn’t cut your own hair to save money either.

But, many people feel it’s perfectly OK to write their own resumes.

After all, they’re on a budget and a resume crafted by a pro isn’t cheap.

So why not pull out that old resume, the one that worked just fine 5-years-ago, and just add on their most recent employment? After all the company names, dates of employment, and responsibilities are there.

Unfortunately, many people don’t understand that everything, including resumes, has changed.

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Competition for jobs, the jobs that everyone wants, is fierce. You already know that. You also know having a solid resume is the best way to get the attention of recruiters and potential employers.

So you’ve decided to invest in a professionally-written resume.

But, with hundreds of resume writers out there how do you know which one to hire?

There are several ways to find out about a resume writer’s qualifications and to see if he or she is a good fit for you.

1 Get Referrals

Talk to your friends and family. Ask them who they’ve worked with, whether or not they were happy with the results. Find out what they liked and didn’t like about the resume writer they hired. Even if you don’t get a recommendation, you may find out who to avoid.

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