College Graduates Entering the Work World Need to Be Taken Under Wing – Not Taken to the Cleaners

June 29, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Education News
The standard is that if a career professional truly wants to get a leg up on the competition, the equivalent of one week’s pay should be invested to have a certified professional review skills and experience, and then craft an effective resume package that will guarantee that next move up the corporate ladder. So, what happens to the promising graduate that just spent the last 6 or 7 years in school pursuing a dream, and doesn’t have a weeks pay to spend on the perfect resume? Enter GradResumes.com who truly stands behind their company slogan, "Our Focus Is Your Future".

The average cost to have an entry or graduate level resume package written by an industry certified resume writer is $236. These are services provided by reputable companies that are experts in their fields. A typical student earns $7 an hour and works an average of 13 hours a week part time. A professional resume service equates to more than 3 weeks pay for the average student. GradResumes.com is offering students a complete resume package for just $84.00. The affordability is based on the company's desire to help brand new graduates, who finished school in 2006 and are having trouble launching their post graduate careers.

GradResumes.com has completed 1000’s of resumes for graduates and students. Not having work history on an entry level resume does not have to be a detriment. Analyzing transferable skills, academic achievements, community involvement and internships; the company uses its proprietary Graduate 'Steps System' to clearly demonstrate the long term value a graduate can offer employers – and assist clients to quickly and easily find the right job.

The owner of GradResumes.com, Tracey Drake: “I believe in the importance of educating new graduates regarding the importance of launching a career, and the value of their education and transferable skills to potential employers. We are excited to make professional resume writing services more accessible financially to even more graduates and students by offering a affordable services on all graduate packages.”

GradResumes.com graduate resume writing service is one of the most inexpensive specialty services available online and packages offered are extremely comprehensive: Every client resume package delivered includes a resume in 3 formats, a customized cover letter, a customized follow up letter and a web published html version so employers can find applicants online. The company does not stop at providing just a resume package. Each client also receives a free 50 page eBook, researched and written by the Company, which extensively covers all aspects of a job search from what to wear and how to prepare for a telephone interview; to practicing responses to tough interview questions and researching a potential employer.

For additional information about resume writing for students and graduates, visit www.GradResumes.com.

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