Many people find resumes difficult to write. This is often because you don’t write them often, and the language and format of a resume may seem unfamiliar. There are also some varying opinions as to what is the “best” way to write a resume. Most people can successfully write a resume, using the tools and resources that Capella has to offer, along with the assistance of a Career Counselors when necessary. For many, that is as simple as reviewing the resume resources or using the resume builder tool. These can help you learn best practices for resume writing and presenting your strongest qualifications in your application. 

If you feel that even with these resources and assistance, your resume is too big a task to take on, there are professional resume writers that will produce a resume for you. If you chose to seek out this service, consider:

• Reviewing samples of their previous work
• Ensuring you understand the price and what you will receive
• Selecting a resume writer who speaks directly with you to understand the work you want to do to gain a full understanding of your accomplishments to highlight on your resume

You want your resume to represent you accurately and effectively, which is most easy to accomplish when you are heavily involved in creating it.