About Careers by Design:
We are an inspired team of Career Professionals (Resume Writers and Transformational Career Coaches) who work independently and as part of a team of like-minded people. We help and support each other, as we help our clients and ourselves to have More Happy Mondays.
Over the years, we’ve helped thousands of people. We just celebrated our 17th birthday and are growing steadily.
About our ideal Resume Writer:
You are a motivated, self-starting writing professional based in Canada. Your work stands out and you continually strive to be a leader in the field. You are aware of current industry trends and seek out personal and professional development to stay at the top of your game.
You have the self management and time management skills to manage your work projects with ease.
Relationships are important to you. You show respect, care and compassion in your interactions with colleagues and clients.
You enjoy the benefits of working from your own home office and are a team player who values opportunities to be part of a team of heart-centered professionals. Attending company events is a priority and a valued part of your professional life.
Helping clients define their Personal Brand and boost their chances of career success excites you. You enjoy helping others feel more confident by bringing out their strengths and articulating their accomplishments in resumes, cover letters and Linked in profiles.
You have experience writing resumes for senior professionals/executives, mid-career & starting out professionals.
If you’re nodding your head in agreement, apply to join our team of like-minded, heart-centred career professionals at Careers by Design. We’re one of the fastest growing career services companies in Canada and we are on a mission to bring more heart to the job search process!
More about the Role:
This position is for a full-time or part-time contractor who is able to maintain a 3 business day turnaround, from time of consultation, on first draft materials sent to clients. Compensation is provided per package completed.
A day in the life of our resume writer:
The writer will be client-facing and involved in all client interaction.
Sales:
The writer will talk with leads who are interested in using our services and be confident and skillful in selling the resume service to those that are a good fit. Please note: these will be very interested people who are already aware of the pricing.
Service Delivery:
The writer will meet with clients who have purchased services via Zoom (from his/her home office) to collect information for the resume and any other materials.
The writer will use the information + client’s existing resume to create documents that will secure interviews. The writer will follow Careers by Design’s guidelines and accomplishments-based resume framework.
The writer will provide all documents to the client within 3 business days. The writer will be available to respond to requests for edits and revisions from the client until the final documents are complete and signed-off by the client.
The writer will maintain record of client work in CRM software.
Main responsibilities:
- Conduct highly professional and motivating intake interviews over Zoom video-conferencing. All client-facing work is done remotely from your own (home) office.
- Conduct phone chats to advise leads of our services and why they should choose us
- Work with our clients to help them better articulate their strengths and talents into finely crafted marketing materials that turn heads and win interviews.
- Use and adhere to our Careers by Design accomplishments-based resume framework and model.
- Provide edits and revisions of documents.
- Maintain quick turn-around times, as per agreed upon deadlines with management.
- Maintain record-keeping of client work in CRM.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong educational background supporting superior writing skills.
- Exceptionally talented at asking key questions & drawing out accomplishments from an interview setting.
- High attention to detail.
- Knowledge of various industries.
- Understanding of how to write resumes and marketing materials for individuals pursuing a career transition.
- Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and how to write resumes that pass through.
- Adept at customer service.
- Ability to work with clients with empathy and understanding.
- Ability to create resumes and marketing materials with a highly polished design and look.
- Proficiency in Word, InDesign and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to work in a virtual team environment with quick access to updates via email.
Experience:
- Have written a minimum of 100 resumes and are committed to a high level of proficiency
- Experience in recruiting, HR or career counselling an asset.
Compensation:
- based on qualifications and experience
- we pay above industry standard
Thank you for your interest in working with us.