Using a Professional Resume Writer Is it Cheating

Using a Professional Resume Writer â€" Is it Cheating Last week I attended an event on behalf of Feather Communications where I had a booth detailing my resume and cover letter services. As I met with these prospective clients, I told each one of them that I was a Certified Professional Resume Writer and that I had several years’ of experience assisting individuals with creating resumes that really depicted their skills and achievements. Most people just thanked me, took a business card, and moved to the next booth. Then, I had a potential customer that asked me a question about using a professional resume writer. She said, “Isn’t that like cheating?” I guess I never thought about writing a resume for someone as cheating. And, after I thought about it, I really don’t believe that it is “cheating.” I think of it this way: if I had trouble with a leaky faucet or a plumbing problem, I could easily try to do it myself. I could read a book, ask someone for advice, and attempt to fix the problem all on my own. Or, I could research local plumbers, find the one that has the best word-of-mouth advertising and hire the one that fits my needs. Hire a professional. I could also cut my own hair if I wanted to do so. I know how to operate a scissors, blow dryer, comb, and brush. However, I choose to go to a salon that has professionals trained in cutting hair. Why would I do it myself when I know that is not my strength? The money I would save doing it myself is not worth the headache that a do-it-yourself-haircut would give me. So, I choose to hire a professional. Why wouldn’t you do the same thing when you are writing your resume? If it doesn’t happen to be your forte and you know there is someone out there who is trained, competent, and provides an excellent service, why wouldn’t you hire that person? It’s not cheating â€" it’s having the good sense to know the best option means enlisting someone else’s services. Hire a professional.