Resume Editing and Proofreading Services

Excellent written and verbal skills in communication are essential in job applications. Recruiters prefer candidates who can effectively express themselves and the resume is an essential element used by employers to judge the candidate’s communication skills and fitness for the position. Errors and inconsistencies in a resume may create a negative overall impression or lead to loss of the employment opportunity. We offer resume editing and proofreading services that guarantee job seekers of the best resume that makes them stand out to get their desired job out of many applicants.

The business world today has become extremely competitive. Scholars are graduating every year and entering the job market. Approximately 250 applications are received for an average corporate job opening. In addition, 85.6% of job seekers get zero to two offers for interviews for every 1-10 applications submitted. The research further showed that, even after qualifying for the interview, 51% of the candidates are likely to get the job after having three interviews.

These statistics, along with other factors such as workforce diversification and technological advancement that has replaced human labor in some sectors, prove the intensity of competition for the available opportunities. In order to be noticed and considered for an interview, job seekers must stand out and express their credentials and qualifications effectively to fit in the competitive job market.

The resume is one of the most determinants of whether one is hired for a position or not. The candidate should give their all in developing, writing, editing, and proofreading to ensure the document is flawless and of high quality to create a positive first impression and increase their chances of acceptance by recruiters.

Our team is comprised of subject matter experts in resume writing, cover letters, cv, editing and proofreading of all professional documents. Our editors review, edit and proofread resumes to make them error-free and high quality, hence, increasing the applicant's chances of landing a good job. This article contains information on the factors we consider when editing and proofreading a resume.

Benefits of Using Our Resume Editing Services

Employers and recruiters receive a lot of resumes as shown in the above statistics whenever they post a vacancy. In order to be noticed, it is imperative to give time and effort in editing and proofreading one’s resume to ensure it presents them as the perfect match for the job opportunity. The following are some of the reasons for editing and proofreading a resume before submitting it for a job application.

• A flawless resume acts as an advertising and marketing tool for the candidate. If drafted and perfectly presented without errors, the resume can attract many recruiters’ interest in hiring and associating with the candidate, hence, helpful in achieving career goals.
• Editing and proofreading a well-written resume can help in securing a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager or committee.
• Resume proofreading and editing give a chance to make amends for the mistakes that may have been made while writing the first draft to ensure the candidate submits an excellent resume that creates a positive impression with recruiters.
• Editing and proofreading enable applicants to present their personalities effectively, through which the recruiter can know and understand the candidate as a person.
• It ensures all grammar errors and spelling mistakes are corrected before the resume reaches the target audience to avoid creating a negative impression that may end up costing the applicant’s opportunity to secure the job.
• Resume proofreading and editing services ensure the right order and organization of information that may translate to the implication of being an organized candidate.
• A perfect resume leaves no room for errors and earns the applicant respect in the corporate world.
• Details that are irrelevant to the position applied for are eliminated through editing and proofreading.
• We have the best support team of expert editors for candidates to improve the comprehensibility and readability of the resume.
• The perfect length of the document is achievable after effective and objective editing and proofreading.

Generally, our resume editing and proofreading services help in improving quality to increase the candidate’s chances of being scheduled for an interview. Because it is a reflection of one’s personality, the document should be thoroughly edited and proofread so that it does not convey the wrong impression because of errors or inconsistencies.

The Factors We Consider in Our Resume Proofreading and Editing Services

The following are some of the factors we consider when editing and proofreading a resume for the best results. These factors are helpful in self-editing as well as for professional resume editors.

1. The dream job requirements

Reading the job description is the first thing to do in order to understand the requirements before commencing the resume proofreading and editing services. Once our expert editors understand the job listing or the company mission and vision, they are able to assess whether the resume is organized to contain features that the employer or hiring team may be interested in. There are high chances of being called for an interview if the target reader is impressed with the information given in the resume. We, therefore, customize the resume to align with the job requirements in order to get positive feedback from the company.

2. The objective statement

General or vague statements should be avoided in the resume’s objective statement because they may create an implication that, the candidate does not know what the recruiter wants. If the applicant is not sure of the quality of their objective statement, they should consider hiring a person to edit and proofread the resume to ensure it gives the recruiting team only specific information focused on the job requirements, telling them what they want to hear.

3. The Structure

The structure of a resume may change or be updated over time. In order to achieve effectiveness and efficiency in editing and proofreading, our professional resume editors are always updated on the structural changes that may affect how the document is perceived or read. However, a typical resume structure should not lack the following fundamental sections:

• Profile Section

The profile section is made up of a few lines below the contact details that describes the applicant’s objectives and strengths. The personality traits may also appear in this section while ensuring relation to the requirements and preferred traits for a typical candidate to fill the position.

• Skills

This section comprises the specific technical and soft skills that are relevant in the position. To know what skills are relevant, one should review the job description, the core values, mission, and vision of that particular organization. A survey conducted by LinkedIn shows a high preference for soft skills. According to the survey, 92% of the interviewed hiring managers and Human Resource (HR) professionals' focus is now on soft skills, with 80% of them saying that soft skills are more important in helping the business to grow. In addition, 89% of the professionals attributed a lack of soft skills to the let-down that results from bad hires. Therefore, it is necessary to give importance to the relevant soft skills to get a competitive advantage and increase one's chances of thriving in the current competitive corporate world.

• Work History

This section should be written in a brief and precise manner to demonstrate the name of the company, job title for the position(s) held, location, and length of service in the various companies. Any relevant voluntary tasks performed should also be added to the work history. Alongside each position held should be evidence of what was accomplished. Quantifying the achievements in percentages or using quantitative metrics makes it easier for the recruiter to evaluate the applicant’s capabilities and the ability to deliver results.

• Academic History

In this section, the editor checks whether the applicant has included the academic levels attained, workshops, training, or any other relevant courses taken. The start and end dates should be included with utmost accuracy, otherwise, contradiction may be viewed as an intellectual forgery that can automatically disqualify the applicant.

4. Errors in Spelling

Spelling mistakes have the potential to ruin the applicant’s reputation before the recruiter. The best resume editing and proofreading service ensure every word is read and evaluated for correctness in spelling. Spell checkers may be used to check for any spelling errors although one should not entirely depend on the software.

5. Punctuation errors

Punctuation marks can change the meaning of a word or sentence if wrongly placed. Our expert editors ensure that a period is placed at the end of every complete sentence. Commas, question marks, colons, and semicolons, and all relevant punctuation marks should be used appropriately and with consistency to avoid leaving sentences open for misinterpretation.

6. Grammar and Typographical Issues

Before sending a resume to a potential employer, it is necessary to scrutinize it for typos and grammatical accuracy. We offer resume proofreading services founded on or excellent knowledge of the English language, writing rules, and conventions, ensuring that no flaw appears on the document after the proofreading and editing service. Verb tenses, date formats, and capitalization for proper nouns must remain consistent within sections of the resume.

7. Keywords and usage

Each industry has unique terminology. The choice of words in the resume should be appropriate for the field and type of position being applied for. A single resume should not be used for multiple applications because it means misplacement or use of inappropriate terminology. Our resume editing services aid in customizing the document to fit into the context of each position applied. While customizing the terminology, the expert editor has to be alert of the commonly confused words to ensure none is used in place of another.

8. Dates and contact information

Contact information is fundamental in facilitating communication between the employer and the candidate in case one qualifies to be contacted for an interview. It is possible to miss a chance even after submitting the best resume because of lacking professional communication channels. The phone numbers and email addresses provided must be correct, current, and operational. The dates indicated in the working history should be correct, consistently formatted, and arranged in the correct order to avoid misunderstanding or miscommunication between the recruiting team and the prospective employee.

9. The Design

The design of a resume matters in creating the overall impression. The document should not be overcrowded with words. An easy-to-read conservative font is appropriate for a typical resume presentation. Through resume editing services, we ensure that features of emphasis such as capitalization, bolded or italicized text are not being overused, with all contact information placed at the top of the page.

10. General Formatting Issues

The format of the resume must be suitable for the industry to which the candidate is applying and the background of their academics and professional experiences. After resume writing, our professional resume editors scan the document for consistency in spacing, margins, indents alignment, and appropriate page breaks. The font choice is also important because it influences the document’s readability. The size of the font must be appropriate for a professional document; not too large to fill up space with a few pieces of information or too small to affect the readability.

11. Missing Information

It is possible to miss or forget some information during resume writing for a job application. Editing and proofreading services review the document to ensure it contains all the relevant information such as dates for work and academic histories, titles for the previous jobs, company name and location, and any other relevant details related to the position of interest.

12. Tone

The nature of the voice used in writing a resume can tell a lot about the applicant. The recruiting team may judge how the candidate relates with other people, feels about working for others, and the general attitude through listening to the tone of the voice in the resume. Our team of editing and proofreading specialists can help in evaluating the tone to establish whether it is appropriate for a resume and the possible impression it may create about the applicant.

13. Irrelevant personal information

Some personal details that do not matter in the quality of a resume such as marital status, health status, or social security numbers may not be necessary. One should ensure the only information provided is that which aligns to the requirements of the position being applied for and has the potential to influence the type of feedback expected from reviewers.

14. Honesty and integrity in writing

All information provided in a cv, cover letter, or the resume must be true, accurate, and personal. The applicant should not be tempted to lie in order to secure an interview because dishonesty may not get them the job and may cause more trouble. Some interview questions tend to be based on the information written on the resume. Therefore, if the applicant had lied in order to be called for an interview, the recruiters may become skeptical in case the candidate cannot explain what is on their resume. It is fundamental to remain true and honest in both written and oral communication because no employer would like to hire a dishonest employee.

Resume editing and proofreading services act like a sieve through which a resume passes to have all the unnecessary details, errors, inconsistencies, flaws fixed. Our editing service enhances the quality of the resume to ensure it represents a prospective employee perfectly before the recruiters and convinces them that he/she is the best fit for the position. Even after rounds of self-editing, the resume may still contain some flaws because of the difficulty in noticing own mistakes. Seeking editing and proofreading help is recommended to get feedback that is objectively aimed at improving the quality of the resume.

The decision to hire a person to edit and proofread a resume is rewarding. However, one should only seek the service from a credible provider with a proven track record and experience. Our resume editing and proofreading service are provided by expert editors who have the skills, knowledge, experience, and all that it takes to write, edit, proofread, and help in customizing all the elements of a resume to fit in a specific position.

We give suggestions, recommendations, and valuable comments aimed at improving the document and making it the best version that yields positive results after being reviewed by the recruiter. Our services are available through our website, where clients can log in, get an instant quote at an affordable price, and rest assured of the best resume before the application deadline.