Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about resume services, the process, pricing, and what to expect before getting started.
1. What makes SJ Career Consulting different from other resume services?
SJ Career Consulting focuses on creating resumes that are tailored to your experience, career goals, and target opportunities. Rather than using generic templates, each resume is thoughtfully structured to communicate your qualifications, accomplishments, and professional value clearly.
2. Are resumes customized to my experience?
Yes. Every resume is developed based on your individual background, goals, and target roles. The goal is to create a document that accurately represents your experience while highlighting the strengths most relevant to the opportunities you are pursuing.
3. Can you help if I'm changing careers?
Yes. Career transitions often require a different approach to presenting your experience. Your resume can be structured to highlight transferable skills, relevant accomplishments, and experiences that support your new career direction.
4. Can you optimize my resume for a specific job posting?
Yes. If you provide a target job description, your resume can be tailored to better align with the role's requirements, relevant skills, and industry terminology while ensuring all information remains accurate and authentic.
5. Are resumes structured with ATS best practices?
Yes. Resumes are created using ATS best practices, including clear formatting, organized sections, and strategic keyword alignment where appropriate. The goal is to make your experience easier for both applicant tracking systems and recruiters to understand.
6. Do you only focus on ATS keywords?
No. While ATS considerations are important, a strong resume also needs to communicate value to the people reviewing it. The goal is to create a resume that is both structured for hiring systems and meaningful to recruiters and hiring managers.
7. What if I don't have a strong resume or don't know where to start?
That's exactly where resume support can help. Your experience, skills, and accomplishments will be reviewed and organized into a clearer, more effective resume that better represents your qualifications.
8. Do you work with recent graduates?
Yes. Recent graduates often have valuable education, projects, internships, volunteer experiences, and transferable skills that may not be fully represented. These experiences can be strategically positioned to support early career opportunities.
9. What if I have employment gaps?
Employment gaps are common and can happen for many reasons. Your resume will focus on presenting your qualifications, skills, and experience clearly while creating a professional career narrative.
10. Will my resume look modern and professional?
Yes. Resumes are designed with clean formatting, strong organization, and professional presentation. The focus is not on unnecessary design elements, but on making your experience easy for employers to understand.
11. How does the process work?
After completing the intake form on the Get Started page and selecting your desired service, the information you provide will be reviewed and used to create a personalized document tailored to your needs and career goals
12. How long does the resume writing process take?
Turnaround times vary depending on the service selected but are typically completed within 5–7 business days after receiving all required information. Rush delivery is available for clients who need their documents completed sooner.
13. How many revisions are included?
Each service includes one revision round for minor edits or adjustments. Additional revisions can be purchased if further changes are needed.
14. What payment methods do you accept?
Debit and credit card payments are securely processed through Wix Checkout. After selecting your service and submitting the required information, you can complete your payment through the available checkout options. Work will begin once payment has been received and the required details have been provided.
15. Is my information confidential?
Yes. Your personal information and career documents are handled confidentially and are only used for the purpose of providing resume and career document services.
16. Do you guarantee interviews or job offers?
No. Hiring decisions depend on many factors outside of a resume, including employer needs, competition, timing, and interview performance. However, a strategically written resume can help ensure your experience is clearly communicated and easier for employers to evaluate.
17. Can I contact you before purchasing?
Absolutely. If you have questions about which service is the right fit or would like more information before getting started, you can contact SJ Career Consulting through the website contact form.