The Best Online Resume Solutions for Veterinary Professionals

Successful veterinary professionals know that having a standout Resume (or Curriculum Vitae or CV) is a vital element in securing the very best veterinary jobs.

Your resume is arguably the most crucial tool in your job search because in most cases it creates that all-too-important first impression. A document that is often the first opportunity you have to introduce yourself to a prospective employer.

Each stage of the job search and hiring process leads to the next step, and a top-notch resume is a tool that is going to propel you on to the next stage of the process.

“…the resume helps a person secure a telephone interview. The telephone interview helps that same person secure a face-to-face interview. Then the face-to-face interview brings the person closer to getting an offer of employment…” – Stacy Pursell, founder, and CEO of The VET Recruiter

And if you update your resume every time you do something worthy of including, you will always be ready if a new opportunity comes your way…but we all know that ain’t gonna happen.

So, where do you turn to when it’s time to create or polish up your resume?

Well…we did the hard work for you and researched several sites. Here are three of the best online resume services that we suggest you check out when your veterinary resume (and cover letter) are in need of a makeover.

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) AVMA Career Center

You are looking for a specific niche job, so why not get help with your resume from the people who know the career best?

This is not to say that other resume writing services are not just as qualified in highlighting your talents on paper; however, you may get some advice from the AVMA that other professionals don’t think to give you.

What they offer

If you elect to go through the American Veterinary Medical Association Career Center for help with your resume, the organization:

• partners you with a writer who has experience writing for clients in your field, whom you will work one-on-one with throughout the process.
• You will discuss your next steps, career goals, and strategy with your writer, who will then create a resume (and other documents, if requested) unique to your position.
• Proofreaders will professionally proof your resume (and documents) and send them to you for revisions and finalization.

Pros:

The AVMA knows the veterinary field.  They also offer a wide range of services from undertaking a resume critique (from $30) or help writing a beginning level veterinary resume (from $325) all the way through to assistance with executive level resume and cover letter (from $825).

Some other benefits include the ability to use your AVMA Veterinary Career Center Account to post your resume, apply for jobs, and get job alerts.

Additionally, you can also take advantage of career coaching, reference checking, and the career learning center.

Cons:

The AVMA resume and cover letter writing services may seem a bit pricey, particularly compared to the many other online resume writing services available today.

Many other services offer at least a free resume critique. Granted, they will find many reasons you have to use their services to rewrite your resume.  However, the AVMA does not even offer a free review.

Whether you opt to use a resume writing service or go it on your own, there are also plenty of examples and templates of well laid out veterinary resumes available to download for free (see https://thevetrecruiter.com/sample-resumes/ ).

ZipJob

While ZipJob only came on the scene slightly over two years ago, it has already made its mark as one of the most trusted resume writing services available today.  Since its debut in 2017, it has been featured in Forbes, Cheatsheet, and Readers Digest.

Most companies today use Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software to automatically screen resumes before they ever make it in front of a live person.  Essentially, a computer program scans your resume and extracts data for the hiring managers. ZipJob scans your resume with the same Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) that companies use to ensure higher job match rates.

On average, applicant tracking systems delete 75% of the resumes submitted.
Source: Forbes.com

ZipJob’s resume writers specialize in keyword optimizing resumes, so the ATS software does not accidentally disqualify a skilled candidate.

What they offer

• Professional resume writers who live and work in the United States and Canada.
• Direct communication with your resume writer via phone.
• Unlimited number of revisions until you are satisfied with the final draft.
• Three different packages to choose from, ranging in price from $139 to $299.
• Flexible payment plans.
• A Premium package that includes LinkedIn update, future resume updates, and expedited delivery.

Pros:

ZipJob does guarantee that you will land at least two times more interviews after 60 days.  They are so confident in their writers’ abilities that if you are not landing job interviews, they will assign a senior writer to review your resume for free and they will make any changes and rewrites at no charge.

Cons:

Hard to find any cons but of course their knowledge of the veterinary segment will not be quite as deep as the AVMA.

TopResume

TopResume is consistently reviewed as one of the top resume writing services in the online writing industry today.  With more than 1,000 professional writers from over 65 industries, they will match you with an expert in the veterinary industry who knows how to make your resume stand out.

What they offer

• You have the option to choose from three different packages, ranging in price from $149 to $349.
• All documents are keyword optimized to pass Applicant Tracking Systems.
• The two upper-level packages include a cover letter.
• The highest level package also includes a LinkedIn makeover.
• Once you supply your existing resume, your new draft resume will be available in a week.

Pros:

TopResume delivers a quality product at a reasonable price.  For those seeking an affordable option, this company offers substantial value for your money.

Cons:

You only have one week from receipt of your new resume to make changes or edits to it.  A week is not a lot of time to read through and digest the document.

LinkedIn

Chances are if you are seeking professional opportunities, you are on LinkedIn. Did you know you can download your Linkedin Profile as a resume?

Simply go to your Profile, click on the “More…” button and select “Save to PDF” and voila! A simple up-to-date resume.

You can also export your LinkedIn profile to create a custom resume for free on multiple sites.

Source: https://responsivecv.com/linkedin-resume-builder-online-free/

Click on the above link and try the following three easy steps to convert your profile into a resume.

• Step 1 – Install Chrome Extension

Go to the chrome web store and click on “Add to Chrome” [blue button].

• Step 2 – Import
  Open extension menu by clicking on the extension icon and click on green button.
  Make resume from LinkedIn [ ALT+N ].
• Step 3 – You will be redirected to the LinkedIn login page if you are not already logged in.
  Sign in with your LinkedIn username and password.
  Then again click on Export My LinkedIn Profile [ ALT+N ] from extension menu OR
  Press keyboard shortcut [ ALT+ N ] anywhere on your LinkedIn Profile.Now your profile will be processed and automatically imported to responsive CV.

Canva

If you are feeling a little braver then with Canva’s free resume builder, applying for your dream job is easy and fast. You can choose from hundreds of free, designer-made templates and customize them within a few clicks.

Source: https://www.canva.com/create/resumes/

With Canva’s free resume builder, they’ve taken the heavy lifting out of designing and formatting your resume. Using their flexible templates will save you hours—all you need to do is add your professional experience and customize the existing design as needed.

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Whether you are searching for your first job in the veterinary field or looking to apply to a new opportunity, you can not underestimate the importance of a resume that sets you apart.  It is the tool that showcases your qualifications and strengths and indicates why you are an ideal fit for the position.

The good news is there are affordable, credible, resume writing services available at the click of a mouse, several of which can help you update your resume in a matter of days. Now, get ready for the interview because your great resume will propel you past the first step.

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https://responsivecv.com/linkedin-resume-builder-online-free/

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