{"id":66689,"date":"2022-01-02T07:16:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-02T07:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=66689"},"modified":"2026-01-28T20:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:45:11","slug":"ordinary-resume-writer-get-hired","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/ordinary-resume-writer-get-hired\/","title":{"rendered":"Why An Ordinary Resume Writer Won\u2019t Help You Get Hired In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Twenty-twenty-one was the year that the \u2018ordinary\u2019 resume died. With the Australian economy stressed by COVID-19 and a shortage of roles across technology, finance and mining sectors, a boring, old resume will not provide you with a significant degree of competitive advantage in the job market.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve heard stories of 400+ candidates applying for Business Analyst<\/a> roles at one of the Big Four, and of 200+ EGM-level candidates applying for senior leadership roles with multinationals.<\/p>\n

How can you make yourself more visible amongst all this competition? Should you hire a professional resume writer to give you a helping hand? Well, maybe.<\/p>\n

(I\u2019ve written extensively about choosing the best resume writing service<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Today, I wanted to provide you with some more information that will be particularly helpful in the context of 2026.<\/p>\n

If you feel that your current resume is clumsy and contains no story that adds up to a meaningful career, you have 3 options.<\/p>\n

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1. Write It Yourself.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You will save money, but you will pay a premium in your time. It\u2019s also quite likely that your resume will end up looking like it was written by a 12-year-old.<\/p>\n

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This is not a criticism of you or your writing skills – it\u2019s an observation based on almost 14 years in this business.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

As humans, we\u2019re too close to our own experience and psyche to act as effective storytellers of our career narrative. For best results, we need someone else to do it for us.<\/p>\n

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2. Hire An Ordinary Resume Writer.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An average resume writer<\/a> will create a $300 hole in your wallet and produce a document that is logical, (probably) legible and clear.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get your hopes up too much, however – this resume will also make you look like every other professional out there who has a similar level of seniority and experience.<\/p>\n

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Don’t expect to have a value proposition<\/a>. Don’t expect a career narrative that connects the dots of your career in a way that ‘makes sense’ to recruiters and hiring managers.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

That being said, this is not a terrible option if you have a strong network that you\u2019ll be leaning on – heavily – to get your foot in the door.<\/p>\n

It is also a reasonable option if you\u2019ve had a spectacular AND relatively uncomplicated career.<\/p>\n

By \u2018spectacular\u2019 I mean exactly that – you’ve built your career on being in the top 3% of performers at top 3% of employers. By ‘uncomplicated’ I mean no gaps and no career transitions.<\/p>\n

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3. Hire A Branding Firm.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Is there a gap between what you can do and what your resume says you can do? Consider retaining a branding firm to build a branded resume that sells you at the right level.<\/p>\n

Truth is, to get cut-through in the post-COVID job market, your resume must go beyond simply packaging up and communicating your strengths.<\/p>\n

It must showcase your mandates and demonstrate clear links between your duties and commercial results.<\/p>\n

Moreover, it must tell a compelling story that weaves together your experience, accomplishments, values and personality.<\/p>\n

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In Conclusion.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A resume that communicates your experience at face value is no longer enough. To succeed as a jobseeker, you must think and act in the same way as a commercial brand.<\/p>\n

This means starting with a clear decision about your next career step and then aligning your career marketing documents in that direction.<\/p>\n

It means having a resume that sets you apart in a positive light by showcasing your unique commercial value through a compelling career narrative.<\/p>\n

– Irene<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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