Frequently Asked Questions

“Why should I choose to work with you over a large résumé company?”

Of course, there are hundreds of résumé companies and résumé writers from you to choose from! What makes me different from all those other companies and résumé writers is that you are working with me one-on-one; not a bot, an assistant, or another résumé writer hired by me. I won’t ask you to “Add to Cart” when selecting a service like all the other résumé websites do. To me, adding your needs to a “cart” eliminates the connection between you, the client and myself, the writer. It turns an intimate process into a transaction. With me you will know you are working with me.  When you decide you want to work with me, you can pick up the phone, send a message, or email me directly. It won’t be a bot, or an assistant who responds.  It will be a real live human…ME! 

Besides that, I have been writing winning résumés for over ten years. I know the importance of building a bond, or connection between the candidate and the employer, and I use that understanding to draw in employers on an emotional and psychological level through writing.

I write résumés that won’t make you look like “just another candidate” who is simply looking for “any job” using a copy-paste cookie cutter résumé, because employers see right through candidates who utilize this approach. Rather, I will make you stand out and look smart, unique and abreast to the industry trends, demands and expectations of the job you want and its related field.

“I really want to work with you. How do I start?”

Great! All you have to do is click on a “Make it Happen” button and you will directed to my email address. Email me your résumé, along with a message that tells a little bit about yourself, and what job/career you desire, and we will discuss the process and transaction from there! My email is resumesbyzahra@gmail.com .

“How long does it take to write a professional résumé and cover letter?”

Between the research, back and forth communication between myself and the client, and revising and editing, writing a professional résumé and cover letter takes anywhere between five to fifteen hours. Between getting to know you, doing the research, and the drafting process, it takes about 7-10 business days for me to send you your final product.

“I need a rushed résumé! Can you help me?” 

Yes! If you need a rushed service, Zahra can help you for an additional $150 dollars on top of the service rate, as it would require readjusting the time prioritized towards other clients and personal events.

“What am I exactly paying for?”

Quality, effective résumé drafting is a skill that requires hours of research, writing related strategy, and time. Most people have the misconception that writing a résumé is an easy, quick, one hour job, when it is quite the opposite. A well written résumé and cover letter package requires anywhere from five to fifteen hours, depending on the amount of experience, the amount of revisions and edits, the back and forth communication between the writer and the client, and the research required in relation to your prior job(s) and your future career goals.

“Is hiring résumé writer a smart financial choice when I am looking for a job? I can probably write my own résumé or have a friend do it!”

Think of the amount you may spend on other long-term investments, such as a tech device, cosmetic product, home appliance, car check-up or replacement, etc. Regardless of the size of the item, or the time required to complete the procedure, you pay the required price because you know it has a value and is a long-term investment. The same goes for your résumé or any other self-branding document or tool. Someone is taking the time out of their day and life to help you advance in your career - and that is no easy job!

As for doing it yourself, or having a friend do it, the results more than likely will not be the same. In fact, everyone I know that asked a friend to revise their résumé, ended up needed help again. If your friend does not write résumés on a consistent basis, he or she may not know the current trends in résumé writing, industry or field-specific key words, or the overall requirements of effective résumé writing that will get your résumé passed the applicant tracking system. Résumé writing isn’t just about copying and pasting job descriptions from a job engine’s website. It’s an art that requires years of practice and extensive knowledge.

Don’t think of your résumé as a piece of paper with a bunch of descriptions. Rather, think of it as the key to an endless amount of channels, connections, and overall means to rise in your career and gain a higher level of financial freedom.

Your perception and value of your own accomplishments and highlights determines how far you will get in your own career. Your value and future is worth investing in a powerful résumé. So…Make it Happen!

“I can’t afford to pay the price all at once, or even the broken down payments. Are there other options?”

Sure! You have options. If you cannot make the payments listed on the service pages, we can work out a contractual agreement where we work out an individualized payment plan that works best for you. However, the requirement is that you must provide a deposit before I begin the service.

“How do you take payments?”

All transactions are completed through PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, or Zelle.