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Resumes in Chicago, IL

Having spent some time recruiting and assisting folks in Chicago IL, HireMaker resume service developed a familiarity and affection for the area.  In other words, we've decided to spend a little extra time and attention on Chicago with our resumes.

To clarify, though, although HireMaker has chosen to mention some cities as "most well known" to us for our resume service, we can definitely help you, no matter where you live. The first step is sending in your resume and letting us take a look at it through our resume assessment and One Free Tip program.

Other focus cities:

Here are the other cities that HireMaker resumes focuses on.  We'll definitely still help you with a great resume no matter where you are, though.

  • Tampa, FL - HireMaker's home town.  HireMaker's founder lives and has worked in Recruiting and Human Resources in Tampa for many years.
  • Dallas, TX - A former home of HireMaker's founder, where he spent time in the Oil and Gas industry and in the Defense industry.
  • Houston, TX - Based on the Oil and Gas expertise, and having recruited extensively for Houston area firms, HireMaker continues to focus on Houston, TX.
  • Washington DC and surrounding areas - Also a focus, based on HireMaker's experience in the defense industry.
  • Chicago IL - HireMaker has worked with several Chicago candidates and companies.
  • Orlando, FL - So close to home, and a market that HireMaker is familiar with.
  • Jacksonville, FL - Also close to home, and a familiar market.
  • South Florida - What can we say.  We know and like Florida.

HireMaker Resume Service Job-getting tip number 91:

Customize everything for yourself and your personality: Interpret all advice you read, including this advice in your own way. Keep in mind, lots of the advice you read (especially HireMaker's) is good and sound advice, but it doesn't mean you're not allowed to think about it, reflect on it, and customize it to fit yourself.

True story: the "Last word repeater": One of the strangest moments in my recruiting live (this is HireMaker's principal talking) was the "Last Word Repeater".  No, this isn't a Seinfeld episode, it's a true story:

  • Me: "Hi, thanks for coming to see us today."
  • LWR (An actual job candidate I met once): (Smiling) "Today"
  • Me: "While you're here today, we'll spend this time talking a bit about the position, and your background."
  • LWR: "Background"
  • Me: "Our company has been in business since 1978"
  • LWR: "1978"
  • Me: "It was founded by 6 partners who worked together at XYZ Corporation"
  • LWR: "XYZ Corporation."

Ok, you get the point: Here's a person who probably read an article on "Active Listening", that says now and then, to paraphrase what the person just said, to show that you're listening.  Except this person took some advice that was basically good advice, and totally over-used and mis-used it.

So to repeat: Whenever you see a piece of advice, think about it.  Analyze it.  Keep in mind that if it's from a good source, there's probably a lot of merit to it, but still, in the end, you have to decide how to implement it and how far to take the advice.  You're a smart person, so use that good judgment!