Writing a great resume can mean the difference between a minimum wage job and one that pays twice that much.  It's all up to how you write and what you write.  After this article, you will be able to get assist someone to get that great job! 

The first thing that you have to figure out is just why does the client want the job and how can the client fulfill the need of the employer.  The objective should be to further their career, assist the employer with sales, and show others how the product can help the customer.

What makes the client the most qualified candidate?  They have to be qualified either in education or experience.  Take an inventory of their experiences and education and pick out the things that will enhance the position that they are applying for.

What is the company looking for?  The client will have to fit the mold of the employee that they are looking for.  If it's sales, then do some research on what makes the ultimate salesmen?  What are some of the techniques that the client possess for closing a sale?  The client must be aggressive here!  "I am the best candidate for this position related to my sales conversation rates, strong closing tecnhiques, and my dedication to quality customer service."

Resumes of today generally follow this outline:

Name, Address, Phone number & email address Centered on the page. 

Your object and why you are the best for the job.

Job history, starting with current or last job held

Education and Military history.

Any hobbies, special courses or special interests that you have.

Notation that names of business and personal references will be furnished on request.

When a customer calls or emails you, explain what your services will include and your qualifications.  "We are professional resume authors who will take your experiences and education to find you the right job.  Within five days after obtaining all of your information, we will present to you ten copies your resume and a cover letter on high quality paper for only $100."

You now have a client, and an meeting to interview him for background information in order to put together a resume that can result in a employment for him.  Be sure you're primed with a "interviewer's questionnaire," to direct you in the questions to ask.

The interview should be relaxed, with the client doing most of the conversing.  However, you should be in charge of the interview and take notes as the client gives you the information you need.  Be self-assured, but cordial.  Sustain your self-assurance and ask leading questions that draw out complete, revealing responses.  Take your time, and "pay attention" to what the client isn't telling you as well as what he is telling you.  With a bit of practice, you'll be able to find out all there is to know about your client in twenty minutes or less.

Look ahead to the day when you have employees.  Enlarge your interviewing techniques to a state of utmost effectiveness for your business, and then record three or four interviews for use in orienting your employees.  You should also reproduce a number of models of finished resumes and put them into an orientation manual for study by new employees.

After the interview, you need to interpret your notes and type the information into a resume.  This should be easy because you have gathered the details in sequence with your resume format.  Knowledge with format writing style makes the task of putting every-thing into finished form quite simple.  These also can be found with some word processing programs.

After you have the resume printed, call the client in to read it over and approve it.  In almost every case, he'll be very positively impressed and ready to go with anything you suggest.  The secret is in the excellence of your work, a computer with a quality printer, spell check and produce error-free copy.

Remember too that the image you project is the credibility rating you'll carry with your customers.  Shabby surroundings, a disorganized office and a less than professional appearance will doom you to failure.  Be impressive!  Keep your eyes open, and move into an office among professional people as soon as you can.

Finally, put some real planning into starting your business; get it well established and running smoothly; then hire other people to do the work.  The object of a business of your own is not steady employment for you, but financial security and independence - to achieve and enjoy the fruits of your labor.  Plan your business, nurture its growth and then hire other people to do the work while you guide, supervise and make bank deposits.

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