Read the website before contacting us

About one quarter of people who email or call me, haven’t read the website first. Recruiters make a similar complaint. Applicants don’t read the job description.

It’s a truth well acknowledged by most recruiters that due to their dodgy ethics, I have very little time for them. But having written that, we share one common complaint: prospective clients who waste our time.

That’s a terrible thing to write, Malcolm. That’s aaawwwful.

I know they haven’t read the Republic Resumes website because they ask me question after question, which is answered in detail, on the site.

Such as, ‘how much does a resume cost?’ Beats me. On the front page there’s a link in bright green, which says FEES.

If you hit that, it states that a standard resume will cost between $150-$300. Executive or senior management resumes will cost more.

If you email me your resume, I’ll give you an exact quote but if you don’t have around $150.00 or more, you’re wasting your time and mine.

If you’re a student or unemployed, send me an email or give me a ring.

If you need a resume quickly, then on the front page of the website you’ll see a link in bright red, which says FAST TRACK.

You’ll pay $75.00 more above the exact quote. The reason is, we don’t bump existing clients and we will have to work longer hours.

Here’s the thing – and it pains me to write it. People who don’t do research first when hiring a professional writer or applying for a job, don’t make the cut.

I’m also aware of the absurdity of blogging a story such as this, which won’t be read by the people it’s aimed at.

Put your best foot forward

Malcolm builds expert resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles, which unleash an unbeatable business case to promote you as a ‘must have’ asset to an employer.