Sheri:

I just received the final draft of my cover letter reflecting the changes I wanted. The cover letter is very factual yet captures the essence of what I was trying to get across to potential employers. As you know our company was recently closed as part of the internet "melt down" and so a timely response was needed and you certainly came through for me.

You and Peter went above and beyond what I had expected when I retained the company's services. Thanks again for your interest, responsiveness and feedback every step of the way.

Steve

Laura,

I must say that I am very satisfied with the work you have performed on my resume and with the expedient manner in which you completed it. I am now off on my search for what might be out there in the job market. I will let you know how things go and what type of reaction I get from the resume.

Thanks again,

Warren P.

Jane,

You have been on my list of things to do ever since school got out... and, yes, my road is paved with good intentions. What do we tell you? About six days after Tom's resume was posted on the Internet, Raytheon called with a comfortable offer for him as an electrical engineer... He has taken it. However, the calls and contacts continue. Your company's ability to canvas is mind boggling!! What is still feeling good is the handful (at least six at a time) of recruiters who are seriously recruiting Tom. He has explained that at this point he must have an offer that is too good to refuse and they still look. Was the investment worth it? You bet! If you ever need a letter of reference, Tom will submit same.

Thanks!
Kathy Simonis

Aloha Jane,

Just a quick note to share with you the outcome of my career search. I have been offered five positions of employment since last speaking to you. I am sure you like to get feedback about placement results on behalf of your clients. I was offered and have accepted the position of Executive Vice President with a development/construction firm in the Atlanta, Georgia area. My resume attracted the attention of the Owner and CEO who arranged a visit and interview on the mainland. Though my career experience and the strength of the interview were the deciding factors that resulted in my being hired over the other 18 prospects, the owner stated my resume stood out above all the rest. I thought you might like this information, along with my thanks for your efforts.

Best wishes,
Bruce Gleissner

Mr. Newfield,

I wanted to extend my thanks to you and your writer David Haas for completing my resume so quickly. Mr. Haas did an excellent job and I will certainly contact you again when it becomes necessary to update my resume again.

Thank you,
Michael Poulin

Donna:

I have had a chance to go over the draft and I must say I am impressed. The overall appearance of the format is very appealing to the eye and easy to read. I love the opening, it is precise and to the point. Thanks for doing a great job, I am very impressed.

David Vaclav

To let you know, you have one happy customer here! Job done on time and in excellent fashion. In fact, the entire experience working with Kelley was outstanding. She is tremendous to work with - a very quick read who clearly knows her business...and has a sense of humor. Bravo! Now, tell me about add'l services - cover letter, etc.

Regards,
Tom Nolan

Overall, I think that the resume you generated is very professional looking and impressive. I was shocked at how well it looked. I've never seen anything as good as this and I've reviewed a number of resumes. Most of my comments and questions are more because I'm no expert and want some insight as to why something was done rather than making a true correction. However, there were a couple of dates that need to be changed. I've outlined the resume comments and questions below and believe that I've identified the area within the resume so that you can find it. I've also highlighted corresponding areas within the resume. General Comments:

1. The format is excellent. You are absolutely correct in that it is easy to read, and a quick synopsis jumps off the page with key words that the prospective employer is looking for. I think it's quick and to the point while showcasing what needs to be conveyed in the first impression.

2. Concerning the military history - I agree with your comments below. I like this format and will only include page three of the resume when appropriate to the job / company to which I am applying. I think this provides some flexibility. However, what do you think of a short paragraph on page 2 just letting the prospective employer know that there was 7 years of military history before the 10 years with LZB?

3. After seeing what you can do in comparison to what I've done in the past, I certainly do want you to write up a cover letter. On the cover letter page and in your last email you ask about the type of search that I'm conducting. Hmmmm. I've been checking select company web pages for job postings, I've used a few placement agencies, and utilize 6FiguresJob.Com for my primary internet search. I'm not sure if there are different cover letters based on how I search for a position or not. Generally, when I find an opening that interests me, I have either 1) sent an e-mail that acts as a cover letter and attached a resume or 2) mailed a cover letter enclosing a resume. I'm definitely not interested in doing the mass mailing or emailing method. I guess the "fill-in-the-blank" type of cover letter is what I'm looking for. Please give me an idea of what to fill in where, possibly by providing a draft / dummy letter. Can you also give me some ideas as what to pull from an ad and re-write it to fit the cover letter. So I guess that I know I want you to do a cover letter for me, but I'm not sure that I've been of any assistance in writing it.

Best Regards,
Chuck

Laura did a great job - didnt recognize my abilities and I would have hired me!!! We are progressing to the next stage and having the firm manage my campaign.

Ann Enc