With today's global marketplace, U.S.-based résumé writers are seeing an influx of orders from non-U.S. résumés. When ordering from a U.S. writer, you need to be clear about how you plan to use the résumé. U.S. résumés can be very different from those of other countries. So if you are going to use the résumé in your home country, the WRITER needs to be familiar with the trends and expectations of your country. Conversely, if you are going to use the résumé in the United States, then YOU need to be familiar with the trends and expectations of U.S. employers.
Many foreign seekers are frustrated with the résumé they receive from U.S. writers simply because they do not realize the differences. For instance, U.S. résumés are succinct marketing tools meant to highlight the main skills and accomplishments of the candidate, whereas European-style curriculum vitae are longer, more exhaustive professional bios that go back in detail over a candidate's work history and include personal information, such as marital status. The difference between the two is profound!
It is very important for non-U.S. residents to have a clear understanding of what they are purchasing. For instance, in the United States, a "CV" is a very different document than a resume. CVs are mostly meant for academics. So when you tell a resume writer that you want a CV, it can be much different from what you actually need in the U.S. marketplace.
As usual, communication is paramount here, as is doing your homework. Know who you are working with, and know what it is that you need. Ask the writer to state clearly how he or she intends to prepare your document, and make sure that you are both on the same page from the beginning.
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