Don't Do it Yourself

"Anyone who tries to represent themself in court, has a fool for a lawyer" -unknown

The same holds true for people who use a self written resume, to land an interview. There is too much emotion tied to a resume we create for ourselves. There is no objectivity. It becomes the world according to our own personal view. Even having other people look at it, after writing the resume, still positions us in a certain corner.

I recommend doing whatever it takes to spend the money to have a professional layout your resume. You may have to write the 1st draft, to give the professional resume writer a starting point. That's OK. Then allow them to turn what you wrote into a marketing proposal.

Your resume is a marketing tool, as every Savvy Intrapreneur knows. If formatted properly, your resume can be a powerful tool to get your message across as:

- A Business card
- Having a solidly packaged skill set
- Memorable commercial
- Better positioned candidate who stands out from the pile of resumes
- "In your face" call me right now for an interview
- "I'm the best person for the job out of anyone you have interviewed or will interview"
- Providing a professional marketing image

If money is tight, work out a deal for a payment plan with a seasoned professional. Resume writers are a good resource. Career Coaches who provide a full package that includes writing your resume, is even better.

For goodness sake, do not try to market your skills with a self written resume. If you have been looking for a job for more then 3 months, using a resume you wrote, then I rest my case.


The purpose of a resume is to obtain an INTERVIEW, not a job. Landing a job is up to you during the interview.