A Real Success Story

Discover firsthand the transformative power of professional resume services with a real-life success story. In this blog article, we share the journey of a client who leveraged Becoming American Resume to navigate the complexities of the job market and land their dream job. Dive into their experience and gain insights into how tailored resume services can make all the difference in your job search journey.

This is Mehmet from Nasilgreencardaldim.com. The article in there is in Turkish but we are happy to share this fascinating story fully translated. Enjoy!

Transforming My Job Search Journey with Becoming American Resume

Navigating the job market anywhere is a challenge, especially if you don't have a wide network. Your resume becomes your primary tool to stand out. Like many, I realized that my resume wasn't quite tailored for the American job market. No matter how many times I revised it on my own, my applications just weren't turning into interviews. That's when I decided I couldn't afford to waste any more time and invested in professional help. I'm not saying you should do the same, but looking back, I wish I had converted my CV into a proper resume much sooner. Let me share my story with you so you can quickly evaluate your own situation.

Recognizing the Need for Change

Accepting the necessity of updating my resume required facing numerous rejections. Despite several self-revisions, admitting that I wasn't getting it right was tough. Like everyone else, I had doubts about spending money on a professional service with so many online templates and guides readily available. I thought to myself, "I've done everything myself so far, how hard could it be?" However, days turned into weeks, and despair started creeping in. The countless applications I had submitted, the resume revisions I had made, all seemed futile, and it was time to consider alternatives.

Researching Professional Resume Services

I had no idea how to research and choose the right professional resume service. The Americans I spoke to either had been working at the same place for decades or had access to free services at their universities, so they couldn't help me much. As someone who loves reading reviews, exploring websites, and understanding processes, the abundance of choices was overwhelming at first, but eventually, I narrowed it down to two companies and made my decision.

Why I Chose Becoming American Resume

My decision to choose Becoming American Resume was based on three main factors:

1) The founders themselves were immigrants, so they were much more likely to understand my situation.

2) They offered one-on-one consultations with the writers, allowing the writer to understand my career goals, experiences, and achievements. We discussed the jobs I was targeting, industry-specific keywords, and my specific requirements.

3) Price. Unlike some other services, they didn't charge an arm and a leg.

Personalizing the Resume

During the consultation, the resume writer gathered a lot of information about me and started working on it. They emailed me twice more to ask questions, and I provided them with additional details. Honestly, it was a bit nerve-wracking because having someone you don't know try to sell you to yourself for a fee is not an everyday experience. They had to emphasize my strengths and ensure that my resume was both ATS-friendly and visually appealing. They also had to use relevant industry jargon and keywords to make my resume stand out, things I couldn't do on my own because otherwise, no one was calling me for interviews.

Review and Edits

Thankfully, the waiting didn't last long. They sent me a draft of my updated resume within two days. I reviewed it thoroughly, expecting to find something to fix, but honestly, I couldn't. This new resume seemed to represent me in the best way possible. I thanked them and got right back to work.

Result: It Works!

I'm writing this a few weeks later, and my revamped resume has truly made a difference. Despite being concise, it must have showcased my qualifications well because companies started responding to my applications soon after. Whereas before, it seemed like my old resume was going straight to the trash. Now, at least someone is calling, and I'm having phone conversations with HR. Let's see when I land a job...

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Best regards!

*Update

My professionally updated resume showed its impact almost immediately. Phone interviews followed one after another. Of course, not all of them went perfectly, but each one was a practice, an experience.

In the end, one of the companies I interviewed with offered me a job, and I'm starting there next month. I regret the time I lost on this journey, but it's all part of life. Ups and downs. But what we did in Tr wasn't resume, and deciding to get professional support was one of the best decisions I made.