Why a Healthy Dose of Competition is Good for the Careers of Your Employees

Why a Healthy Dose of Competition is Good for the Careers of Your Employees Most of us can probably agree that coming up against competition brings out a very different side to our personalities. Rivalries for promotions, pitches or new roles can push us to be more productive and to produce stronger work. Experts believe  that being competitive in business drives creativity and helps refine skills like a willingness to push boundaries, solve problems and trust instincts. It’s not just beneficial on an individual basis, either. Competition help us work more closely with one another, releasing chemicals in our brains that deepen the bonds we form. When you’re put into a situation that brings out your competitive side, you’re forced to regard your contemporaries in a new way. To come out on top, you’ll need to assess their skills and effort, then exceed it by becoming a high-performance employee,  which will help you attain your own career goals far faster. Here are a few of the success storiesâ€"and a few of the failuresâ€"to come out of  The Championships, Wimbledon, and how to be more competitive at work by using them to achieve better personal results. Drive interview success Marcus Willis â€" climbed 354 places in a 6-match winning streak From modest beginnings and a rank of 772, 25-year-old British tennis player, Marcus Willis, surprised spectators and players alike when his 6-match winning streak landed him opposite Roger Federer on centre court. Although he didn’t take the top spot, he did move forward 354 places to rank 418th  in the world. Willis’ story is a lesson in self-belief, especially for younger professionals. Although he was far from being a seasoned Wimbledon competitor, Willis pushed through games with more experienced players, allowing his hunger for success and passion for the sport to get him to the final centre court game. This same technique can be used to  drive interview success  and in those first crucial months of a new job. Never give up Serena Williams â€" collected a 7th  Wimbledon win despite critics’ claims of being past her prime If Willis is an inspiration to those just starting out on the career ladder, Williams is a prime example of how competition is equally beneficial for more seasoned professionals. Last year she won her 7th  Wimbledon championship and 22nd  Grand Slam title, despite critics claiming that she was past her prime. Without an abundance of younger talent and pressure from critics influencing her performance, who can say how successful she might have been. It’s also an example of digging deeper to rediscover the passion to achieve future successes in a long-term role, as opposed to recognising when that satisfaction has dwindled and that it may be time to  change job roles. Passion can be a success driver Fred Perry â€" beat his opponent in less than an hour Competition is a powerful tool, especially when you have the same ferocity as British tennis player Fred Perry. In 1936, he defeated his opponent in just 45 minutes. It’s a great example of this kinds of results competition can illicit, and  how passion, challenge and reward can be powerful success drivers. Competitive failures that we can all learn from In Wimbledon, as in the workplace, there are a fair share of failures as well as wins.  Learning from them  is what generates future success. Here are some examples of Wimbledon failures and how they can help you overcome your own career challenges. Quit while you’re ahead Kei Nishikori â€" forced out of the competition due to injury We’ve all been in situations where we know we need to take a break but just can’t bring ourselves to take the time off. World number 9 tennis player, Kei Nishikori, has been forced to drop out of two Wimbledon opportunities after failing to take the time to recover from physical injuries. Nishikori is a reminder that although competition is a motivating force, it’s also wise to remember that if you aren’t on top form, for whatever reason, it can harm your performance rather than enhance it. It’s not all about work Christie Truman â€" Lost a match, gained a friend In 1961, the women’s final was between two British playersâ€"Angela Mortimer and Christine Truman. Although Truman eventually lost to Mortimer, the spirit of competition didn’t ruin her respect for the talent and perseverance of her opponent. The two attend Wimbledon together every year and sit with one another. Being in competition with another colleague doesn’t mean you should be mortal enemies. A mutual enjoyment of the career, task and company should be celebrated and not forgotten, despite the pressurised environment. Competitive pitfalls to watch out for Although it has its benefits, remember to exercise your competitive streak with caution. Here are some examples of unhealthy competition in the workplace. Performance insecurity  â€" It can be incredibly tempting to give in to insecurity when you’re put into competitive environment. Try focusing on what makes your skill set unique and what only you can bring to the table.   Instigating unnecessary conflict  â€" Competition doesn’t mean conflict. Keep things friendly and use the extra pressure to grow as a team, rather than using it as a negative force. Focus on the bigger picture  â€" Using competition to grow your career and reach your goals should ultimately be for the better of the company. Reaching targets, winning contracts and growing revenue are all signs that competition is doing you goodâ€"avoid pettiness and small wins which are rooted in ego. Competition, when balanced with teamwork, can yield incredible benefits to you and your career. Take your cue from these Wimbledon winners and let your competitive side help you shine. About the author:  Phil Sheridan is the managing director for Robert Half International’s UK operations where he is responsible for leading the organisation’s strategy and direction across more than 20 office locations.

5 Driving Tips to be a Thought-Leader

5 Driving Tips to be a Thought-Leader Personal branding  is quickly becoming a household term. The current global economy combined with the huge role social media plays in our daily lives demands that each one of us considers how we can stand out amongst all others who offer similar skills, talents, and backgrounds.    Of course our credentials still have value as they are the table-stakes that anyone must have for a specific job or position. However, it is our character, our personal brand, that ultimately gets us recognized. One of the ways we demonstrate our personal brand is through thought-leadership. Our resume might tout our expertise but in the day of Web 2.0 people are looking online for how we communicate our expertise, knowledge, and brand message. Being a Driver not Just a Passenger So how do you use your personal brand to drive discussions and build a reputation as a thought-leader? Here are 5 driving tips to get you started on the road to being recognized for your unique expertise. Tip 1: Be a Personal Publisher William Arruda identified personal publishing as one of the key personal branding trends in 2012.  Blogs and online portals are enabling any one of us to be published and extend our personal brands. Other ways to be a personal publisher to drive your thought-leadership is to write a white paper or manifesto to state your position on a topic. Or, search for opportunities to be a guest blogger on blogs related to your area of expertise. Blog owners are always looking for great content. Appearing in a blog owned by a top influencer in your field is surely a way to get recognized. A good resource for this is  My Blog Guest  where blog owners post daily requests for guest bloggers. Tip 2: Be Active on Twitter Twitter is probably the best platform to drive your thought-leadership. After all, it is a form of micro-blogging and your expertise is available for the whole  twitter-sphere  to see. Always keep in mind that your role as a thought-leader here must follow the 80/20 rule. Spend more of your time sharing the thought-leadership of others and the remaining time contributing your ideas. Keep your tweets consistently and constantly related to the area you want to gain your reputation as a leader. Tip 3: Comment, comment, comment Commenting on other blogs or in LinkedIn groups within your area of influence is a great way to drive forward your thought-leadership. Your comments will show up on Google searches of your name, and the blog owner and others will begin to recognize your input. Just remember to upload a head-shot to  Gravatar  so your image consistently appears next to all the comments you make. Tip 4: Use video as a tool Video is fast becoming the best way for you to be seen as a thought-leader. Simply put, video is the most complete form of communication to build your reputation. Your ideas are supported by visual imagery and your actual presence, which creates immediate trust, authenticity and credibility. Remember, your videos do not need to be professionally produced. Most smart phones now have HD quality video, and current apps such as Mobli, Tout, and videoBIOtv enable you to record a thought-leadership clip and immediately share it in your Twitter feed or Facebook page. Tip 5: Be a Resource for Media Journalists and reporters are always looking for resources for their articles. By signing up with  HARO (Help a Reporter Out)  you will receive daily emails with requests from major media outlets for expertise in a wide variety of areas. Once you find a request that matches your thought-leadership you can contact the reporter to express your interest and hopefully your idea will be picked up. HARO does take commitment and while it may take time before your story is selected, you are likely to be featured in a high profile publication. Another great resource is  The Reporter Connection. You Cannot be a Thought-Leader if Others Dont Follow I read the above quote in a  Forbes article by Shel Israel  and to me it really sums up the most important condition of being a thought-leader. The key here, however, is to  ensure that those who do follow are truly engaged  with the thought-leadership you provide. Do not get caught up in  the numbers game. It is not important how many followers you have on Twitter, how many people liked a post on Facebook, or what number Klout gives you for your influence. Move  away from measuring how many and focus on WHY your page, post, tweet, etc. is popular. Was it a question you asked that prompted a lot of comments? Did a video you post result in a high number of re-tweets? Did a thought-leader in your sphere of influence mention your post in their blog or tweet? All of these are authentic indicators of your thought-leadership. Related: Top 3 Ways To Become an Expert in Your Industry.

Career Lessons You Can Learn From 10-Year-Olds

Career Lessons You Can Learn From 10-Year-Olds Remember when you were little and thought that being an adult would be the most fun ever? Remember when you discovered that the ability to choose your own bedtime wasn’t so great when it came alongside your inability to choose not to pay bills? Time for a role reversal: rediscovering your inner child could be your ticket to workplace success. Here’s how to ensure you’re always top of the class:  Put Your Hand Up  You know those kids at school who always had their hand up in the air the second a teacher asked a question? Maybe you were one of them. If so, congratulations â€" children who regularly raise their hands achieve more highly than their skulking peers. While waving maniacally at your boss from your desk isn’t quite the look to go for, speaking up in the workplace brings similar benefits. Whenever you’re working on a collaborative project or find yourself in a company meeting make sure your voice is heard. Volunteer to give reports from your department, and always comment when asked for feedback and suggestions. You’ll come across as engaged and enthusiastic about your job â€" a big plus in the eyes of managers! Remember that when it comes to bonuses and promotions, half the battle is about visibility. Speak up around managers and they’ll remember you.  Say Please and Thank You  Manners cost nothing, our mothers always told us, but they can pay dividends in the workplace. Are you a manager? Over two-thirds of employees say they’d show strong loyalty to a boss who regularly thanked them for the work they do. Asking for something nicely, and personalising your appreciation when someone goes above and beyond in their job makes them feel valued, and when people feel valued they work much harder. Even those of us still dreaming of the day we have an assistant to dump our boring admin on can gain from learning the power of our PQs. Psychology studies have shown that showing gratitude makes people feel more positively towards you, and makes them more likely help you out. Pretty nifty for the next time you need a colleague to cover some of your workload or help you unjam the printer for the thousandth time!  Be The Teacher’s Pet I know, I know nobody wants to be a brown-nose. But consider this your daily dose of reality you could have the most determinedly fair-minded boss in the entire world, and they are still more likely to promote or hire someone they like. They, like all of us, can’t help it because our brains are all stubbornly hardwired to be biased by the “halo effect”, where our overall impression of a person strongly influences our opinion of their abilities. But before you dash down to Tescos to stock up on Granny Smiths, remember that cultivating a good relationship with your boss does not mean agreeing with every last statement they utter (“You had lasagne for dinner? That’s like the absolute best food choice ever!”) or being sickeningly sycophantic. Instead, focus on projecting a positive, proactive attitude for every task they ask you to do. If you have a genuine interest in common with them then play it up, and make a point of asking them for advice. People love to feel knowledgeable and important, and you may even get a genuinely useful insight. Just get your timing right â€" they won’t appreciate it if you approach them when they’re flustered or busy. Think About What You Want To Be When You Grow Up Chances are, long gone are the days when you dreamt of being an astronaut, a ballerina or a dinosaur. Yet adults still have career goals, and asking ourselves where we want to be one year, five years, or even fifty years from now is a great way to ensure we’re heading down the right path. If you’re not currently in the industry or role you want to be in, consider what it is that’s preventing you from achieving what you want. Whether it’s a skill gap or a lack of experience that’s holding you back, break it down into smaller and smaller steps until you come up with something that is achievable now. So if you’d love to work with computers but don’t know how to code, start by looking up evening classes or MOOCs which fit your lifestyle and budget. By starting from the basics and building up, even the most daunting tasks can suddenly become manageable.  Just Try Your Best  The financial crisis. Falling wages. Workplace politics. An average of 85 applications for every job. For many of us, climbing the greasy pole seems more challenging than ever, and the pressure to consistently over-perform is overwhelming. It is time we told our employees what we tell our children: nobody is the best at everything, and if you try your hardest then that is good enough. If you’re struggling with a task or feel overwhelmed by the amount of work you’re taking on, then admit it! Ask for help from colleagues, ask your boss to reassign some of your workload, ask clients which deadlines should be prioritised and which ones could be pushed back. This may seem like a one-way ticket to unemployment, but any decent manager will appreciate your honesty. Working crazy amounts of overtime or completing a task incorrectly because you don’t understand it fully is not good for you or your company. Overworked employees are more stressed, less creative and have lower morale… all of which sends their productivity through the floor. And any project completed badly will have to be redone, costing the company in time and money. Jobs, like school, can be boring and hard work. Follow the rules, however, and getting that promotion will seem like child’s play. Beth Leslie writes graduate careers advice for Inspiring Interns, a recruitment agency specialising in matching candidates to their dream internship. Check them out if you’re looking to hire an intern or interested in graduate jobs London. Image credits Main   Choices     Thank You

How to be lost with panache

How to be lost with panache So, I am lost. But I need to be useful more than I need to confess feeling lost. So, here I am, telling you what Im doing to get through this, because I think you and I have an agreement that youll put up with me being lost and not posting very often, as long as Im useful. 1. Find beauty in the process of being lost. So here it is: New York Magazine. I love it so much. Some people turn to alcohol when they are lost. I wish I could use that. Or drugs. I wish I thought it would work. But nothing works better for me than words. I will read anything. Heres an article I read in The Atlantic that calmed me down when the farmer had a fit that I left the bottle calf out in the hay field for three hours. But New York Magazine is the best at taking my breath away, every time. Jennifer Senior is so good that I save every issue with her story on the cover. (Heres one: All Joy and No Fun: Why Parents Hate Parenting.) Also, the ads in the back of the magazine for things that cure ailments like sagging labia help me to keep perspective on problems coming in the pipeline. But the thing right now that is saving my life is an article by Jerry Saltz. He is their art columnist, and last week he wrote a roundup about his favorite paintings in New York. (Click that link for a great slideshow.) I wish I could reprint the whole thing here. I have memorized it. There are photos of nineteen paintings, and the captions he writes are phenomenal. For this Malevich painting Saltzs caption includes, the Cubo-Futurist masterpiece depicts gleaming robot peasants in curved metallic shards. Who has been more poetic about Malevich? Ever? When you are lost is when you need art most. Art is the process of showing what lost looks like: on a blog or a painting or even a caption for a painting. Here is what Saltz says about this Hartley painting: I am so overwhelmed by the wounded otherness in Harleys art that I cant write about it or him. He defeats me. This is the work that I would most want to live with. New York Magazine is my roadmap for being lost. No one writing in New York Magazine moved from NYC to a farm. No one in New York Magazine writes about the struggle to get their son to be brave enough to put his hand under the hen to collect the eggs. But the topic of the magazine is being lost, and finding beauty in being lost, and thank goodness someone is making me feel like I am going to be fine, one day. 2. Focus on transition points. Do a little each day. I have been reading a lot about how its hard to identify women with Aspergers syndrome because they are so much better than men at mimicking social norms. Women are more likely to ask for help from friends, and women are much more likely to stand at the side of a room and try to figure out whats going on than men are. (Men will either give up and walk away or do something fast and inappropriate.) But one of the telltale signs of women with Asperger Syndrome (thats me) is an inability to switch tasks (technical term: set-shifting). We are not talking about that problem that Lifehacker addresses every week how to switch tasks effectively and how to stop procrastinating. I am talking about being three hours late, routinely, because the brain is literally stuck. For some people with Asperger Syndrome, this looks like obsessing about trains. For some people it looks like not being able to stop eating. For me its not being able to shift focus from the project Im on. I spent three years doing nothing but building Brazen Careerist. Hundred-hour weeks. Forgetting to sleep or change clothes for days at a time. Then I spent three months moving to the farm. Redecorating. Becoming friends with my designer, Maria Killiam (I love her), becoming friends with antique dealers (what year was this made? is my new favorite game), and hanging out with the electrician until I could get him to graze the very edge of the code. It was hard to go back to my blog. It was hard to shift. Almost impossible. I cant stop thinking about the house even though the house does not require full-time thinking any more. So I am focusing on making a change. I am listing what a shift in focus would look like. 1. Adding a new feature to my blog each week. 2. Changing my schedule to make specific time for blogging. 3. Shifting to writing more for other outlets. So Im linking to the stuff Im writing at BNET. I used to write at Yahoo finance and I learned so much from that gig. About headlines (study their home page), and finance advertising (I got fired for that), and writing for audiences who dont know me (so many people telling me Im an idiot that Yahoo removed the comments). I think Im going to learn a lot at BNET because the editorial team is so cool. Heres how I know: I told them I wanted my blog there to be called Free Beer. They laughed. I said, No. Really. I told them that the title of a blog only matters the first time you see it listed somewhere. After that the title is irrelevantyou go to a blog because of a good recommendation, not because of a good name. So my blog there is called Free Beer. And Ill be posting on this blog when theres a new post on Free Beer. And, look, Im accomplishing numbers one and three from my list right here. Yea. The important thing, I think , is that Im being honest about what is change and what is not. Its so easy to stay in one spot, and for someone with Aspergers its even easier. I write down, each day, what I did to change. That helps me see if Im really doing it. 3. Risk standing out and being weird. There are degrees of change. At some point, change is so small that its irrelevant and it will never be enough to get you unlost. I am never totally sure when Im doing this. It reminds me of times I have told my therapist I think Im getting nowhere and she reminds me of all the hard work Ive done. I always worry that Im getting nowhere because, as a career advisor, Im besieged by people who are no making any real change in their life and they are flummoxed over why nothing changes, and Im scared to be like them. So I have a role model. I always have had role models. At one point it was Heidi Miller. I was young, and there were very few high-profile women in business. Later, my role model was Madonna, when I was not young, and she seemed always young. Now, I have a new role model: Tavi Gevinson. She is a fourteen-year-old blogger. She writes the blog The Style Rookie. What I love about her is that she is totally herself. She writes about Rodartes fall collection and starting high school in the same breath. She writes about fashion in a way that opens my eyes and she writes about high school in a way that reminds me how vulnerable we all are. Even the fourteen-year-old ingenue who is the darling of the fashion media after only 18 months of writing. Here is a photo of Tavi: She wears what she wants to. She comes up with her own ideas about what works and what doesnt. And she lets her real self show through. This is what we have to do to get unlost. She was a dork in school, probably too smart for fitting in, and had too much time on her hands. This is how we find ourselves so many times in life. Maybe not the too much time, but the other stuff. The not fitting in, not knowing what to do next, the not knowing how to be our true selves. We should all throw caution to the wind like were Tavi. She jumped in, tried something, gave herself permission to fail colossally, which also made space to succeed colossally.

How to Spot a Future Leader Among Your Employees

How to Spot a Future Leader Among Your Employees What image of a leader comes to your mind first?Typically, you may regard a leader as someone who can command responsibility, inspire action, or guide a community toward a vision and create opportunities for that vision to become a reality. Indeed, an organization’s success People are still divided on whether leaders are born or made, but whatever your belief, you might agree that leaders possess common traits characteristic of one. If you’re a business owner or an HR executive, having that mental picture of what leaders are made of makes it easy for you to spot the most promising candidate among your employees.Who Are the Leader Materials in an Organization?evalOrganizations need to ensure that they have a way of identifying leaders to uphold a culture of excellence within the business from one generation to the next.Here are some qualities that may indicate that someone could be a leader in the making:1. AccountabilityThe best leaders are not afraid to make decisions and do not waste any time in doing so. They are quick to make up their mind on how to approach a situation or problem. Some of the decisions they make may be calculated, while others have a risk factor to them. Either way, potential leaders are those who take full responsibility for the consequences of their actions.2. FocusedSomeone who is focused will endure whatever it takes to accomplish a goal or task. The end result is always the main consideration for this type of leader, but not forgetting all the other important aspects that a particular project involves.When potential leaders are given an assignment, they make a deliberate plan and effort to complete it according to their standards. Having a focused mindset gives future leaders enough insights into the business so that when their time comes to assume leadership, the ability to getting things done will become almost instinctive.3. EngagedevalSpotting an employee who is deeply interested in your organization’s objectives is a good s ign of engagement, which ultimately defines the commitment of that employee to your company.A proactive attitude at work is the first concrete sign that you have found a leader in the making. This employee does not seem to get tired performing his/her daily duties and shows a very high level of energy helping the organization achieve positive results in every area possible.4. Ability to delegateIt’s important for leaders to know the capabilities of people around them. This trait is crucial especially for a project management professional or manager.evalBeing in such capacity means the person should have utmost knowledge in what processes are being handled by various teams to delegate tasks effectively. The key to delegating tasks is knowing just how much a person, unit, or department can do on their own, and what form of assistance they will be needing otherwise.Often, leaders have a trusted aide who knows every bit of detail that the boss would expect from staff, but you should n ot expect the aide to go beyond being a follower and stepping up to be a full-fledged leader. What you should be looking out for among possible leader candidates instead is the drive and genuine passion to put their leadership skills into action.5. ConfidentYou would want your managers to serve as the pillars of strength of your organization. Leaders should have enough flexibility not to crack under pressure. They may not welcome the prospect of things going awry, but they brush it off with their confident outlook.Leaders are well aware that their subordinates look up to them not only for direction but also for inspiration. In tough times, you will see that leaders are the last to give up and the first to rally their team to keep moving forward. Indeed, the ability to rise from adversities is a symbol of exceptional leadership.Spotted a Leader Yet?Employers who see leadership potential in their employees would do well to nurture it as soon as they see it. Putting together a mentorin g program says a lot about an organization’s desire for their employees to grow with them professionally.Employee training is another way of building pertinent skills such as those offered by Six Sigma certification or PMP certification courses for businesses in a transactional or production setting.At the end of the day, finding potential leaders in your organization can only happen if you make it an essential aspect of your HR initiatives. Otherwise, you may find that lack of leadership personas can impact business performance, market competitiveness, and employee morale.The key objective is to ensure that there’s continuity in discovering potential leaders and giving them the opportunity to more deeply explore that role.

Social Recruiting Is Staying Strong

Social Recruiting Is Staying Strong Social recruiting, using social networks to source and hire talent, isnt new and it isnt going away. To understand what recruiters and human resources professionals are doing to find people for openings, you just need to look at the newest Jobvite study. Who Was Surveyed Jobvite surveyed 1,855 recruiting and human resource professionals in August of 2014. This is the 7th year the study has been conducted. They chose a cross section of professionals from various industries, both customers and non-customers of the Jobvite social recruiting software. Use of Social Networks Growing(oops) From 78% in 2008 to 93% in 2014, thats the percent of recruiters/HR professionals using social networks to source talent. In a few short years, this has grown 15%! The oops is the fact that last year (2013) 94% said they were using social networks to recruit. Not a big slip, but I had to throw that in there. Click here to see the full INFOGRAPHIC What Are Recruiters Looking For? Recruiters were asked what they were looking for when checking out candidates on two of the more popular social networks (LinkedIn and Facebook) . Heres what they evaluated: Professional experience Length of professional tenure Industry-related posts Mutual connections Specific hard skills Cultural fit Examples of written or design work Social Recruiting Is Growing Because It Works! 73% of recruiters surveyed said they have hired candidates found through social networks. Of the 73%, this is where they hired from: LinkedIn          79% Facebook          26% Twitter               14% Candidate blog   7% Return on Investment The reason social recruiting isnt going away is because it is effective! The data speaks for itself!  For recruiters who hired using social recruiting, they reported the following improvements: Quality of candidates 44% Quantity of candidates 44% Time-to-hire 34% Employee referrals 30% Worried About Your Online Presence? Dont worry, evaluate it and fix it!    Google yourself and make sure everything that shows up in page one search results is positive. Carefully review your status updates and social profiles to see what is viewable publically. It is never safe to assume that anything you share is private or amongst your friends only. Trust me on this. Never post anything to social media that you would embarrassed by! Spelling and grammar are important! Dont overlook that small detail. 55% of recruiters have reconsidered a candidate based on these negative findings.  Ready, Set, Get Social! Yes, youre convinced this is important. Go spiff up your LinkedIn profile. More importantly, USE LinkedIn. Is Your LinkedIn Profile Awesome?  (includes a 20 point checklist of things to do to improve your profile) 10 LinkedIn Status Updates for Job Seekers and more! All image credit to Jobvite

Tips on Hiring a Resume Writer

Tips on Hiring a Resume WriterLooking for the best resume writing services? You do not have to go out of your way to do this. All you need is a computer, a good resume writer and some patience. If you want to hire the services of a professional resume writer, here are some tips on how to get the best services for the best price.Resume writing services are available online and offline, but sometimes it is hard to know where to look for good companies. That is why it is important to know what you should look for in a resume writing service. Here are a few things to look for when you are considering getting a resume writer:Make sure that the resume writer you are hiring is certified by a professional organization. This means they have at least 2 years of experience as a professional. Some of the organizations that issue these certifications are: American School of Professional Writing, The Association of Professional Resume Writers, and The National Association of Professional Resume Wr iters. You can also look into the BBB if you do not see any such certification.Another important thing to look for in resume writing services is the experience and background of the writer. This is because some of them may be looking for new or inexperienced writers. It is best to avoid resume writers who do not have good experience and have a bad attitude. You can also search for reviewers who can give you their comments about the writers you are going to hire.It is also best to find the writer who is able to offer a low rate. There are many freelance writers out there who are willing to do just about anything for money. If you find a great writer with a low rate, you can afford to hire more writers, as well as charge less. Be careful to check the writer's credentials and do not forget to get references for previous work.Do not forget to compare prices and quality of the resume writing services available to you before you settle on one. Price is a very important aspect to consider while looking for the best resume writer. The writer should also be able to write well, but he/she should not overcharge you. One way to ensure that you do not overpay is to find several different services and then pick the one that can offer the best service for the lowest price.Another important thing to consider in choosing a resume writer is the format of the resume. Do not hire a writer who does not understand how to write a resume. Make sure you take notes on the process of creating the resume. This will help you in selecting the right resume writer. Also, it is important to ask for samples of their work as well.These tips will help you get the best resume writing services so that you can create your own resume. By taking care of the above mentioned tips, you will have an easier time in choosing the best resume writer for your needs. And after all, there is no better feeling than writing your own resume.