How to Recruit Talent that Can Scale Your Start-up

How to Recruit Talent that Can Scale Your Start-up There is no denying that there are a number of reasons to work for a tech startup. Tech startups provide the opportunity to work in an exciting, ever-changing, and dynamic environment that you won’t find in other industries. Nonetheless, 90% of tech startups have trouble finding the right talent. A big reason for this is the competition. Major companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple are constantly hiring new tech talent and offering hefty paychecks and major perks. They offer the stability of an established company, as well as the ego-boost of being able to say, “I work at Microsoft.” This doesn’t mean that a tech startup’s only hope is to hire Google’s leftovers. There are several ways tech startups can compete with big companies and find the right people. Here are a few best practices for recruiting tech talent. Be Honest About Your Flaws There’s no point in hiding the fact that working for a tech startup is hard work. There are long hours and new project deadlines always approaching. While you don’t want to scare away any potential candidates, you don’t want to attract someone who may not be cut out for the startup world. Beyond recruiting talent, you want to keep them around. On average, startups fire 25%  of their employees within their first year of work, and this often is because employees were not prepared for the challenges of working for a startup. In interviews with candidates, disclose the anticipated work hours, the fast-paced environment, and the ever-evolving projects. Balance the Bad with the Good Beyond explaining the challenges of working for a startup, share in your job posting and in interviews the unique benefits. This is your opportunity to share your passion and to speak to fellow individuals who are passionate about what they do. Emphasize your company’s culture, how you work as a team, and how you like to have fun after a hard day’s work. In your job posting, explain what makes your startup unique, what you’re trying to accomplish, and how you expect to succeed and grow in the next five years. People want to know that you have a plan for the future â€" and that they’ll have a job a year from now. While you can’t guarantee that your startup will flourish, you can clearly define your goals and why the market needs your product or service. Highlight the benefits of working for a tech startup that employees won’t find at larger companies, such as extensive growth opportunities and the ability to put your creative juices to good use working on innovative projects. Look at More Than the Resume While experience is ideal, don’t judge candidates solely by their resume. Ask about their tech innovations and hobbies outside of work, such as developing an app or designing a website. Look at projects on which they’ve previously worked and ask for their portfolio, depending on the position. Offer Perks Many tech startups can’t compete with the paychecks giant tech companies can offer. While you may not be able to offer a cafeteria, bicycles, and a yoga room, consider providing breakfast on Mondays, the occasional pizza lunch, or summer Fridays. Small incentives like these cost less than a bump in salary and provide an added perk you can tie into your company culture and team morale. Consider Remote Employees If you are searching for talent with a very specific skillset or are having difficulty finding the right person in your local area, expand your search and consider national or international candidates. Offering a flexible schedule and a remote position can help you attract more desirable prospects. While it can be difficult managing international or remote employees, especially if they are in a different time zone or working different hours, implement a company-wide chat system or similar communication method that makes it easy for everyone to collaborate and stay in touch. Implement a Referral Program One of the best ways to find great talent is to turn to the great talent you already have. Offer incentives to employees who refer candidates, and encourage your employees to be on the lookout for individuals who fit your startup’s culture. Connect with Universities A great place to find young creatives who are ready to work hard in technology for less than a six-figure paycheck is universities. Attend career fairs at local universities and colleges, and meet with schools’ career centers to discuss opportunities for recruiting new graduates or hiring interns. Don’t wait until the end of the school year, as that is when other companies will also be recruiting. Start looking for prospective employees at the beginning of spring semester. Search Beyond Job Boards Get creative in your hunt for the right candidate. Search beyond LinkedIn and try alternative networking methods, such as searching on sites like Meetup. Attend a tech or networking group and search for potential candidates. Continuously Recruit Once you’ve filled the position, continue to network and look for talent. You never know when you may need to fill a position or add additional staff as your startup grows. Tech startups face many challenges when hiring staff. However, by tweaking your job posting, searching for candidates beyond job boards, and offering unique experiences or perks, you can compete with the tech giants and recruit talented individuals who share your vision.

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Women Bullying Other Women Not New

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Women Bullying Other Women Not New Was I the only one NOT shocked by the YouTube video of several girls beating another girl and videotaping the incident?Of course, it was horrible. Of course, we should all condemn it. Of course, the girls who assaulted the other girl should be punished.But women who gasp in horror and express their disbelief that females would be capable of such acts aren't being honest. Because the truth is, girls do beat up other girls, and it's not just a recent phenomenon. (Although the number of videos on YouTube showing such acts is.)When I was in high school (and that was quite a long time ago), I was caught in the middle of girl-on-girl violence. I was with some friends who were attacked by some other girls they had a long-running fued with. I will never, as long as I live, forget the sickening thud of my friend's head being slammed into a marble wall by another girl. I managed to escape unharmed, and my friends survived as well.Now let's fast forward to late last year, when I interviewed som e experts about a study that showed in the workplace, women are much more likely to be bullied by -- you guessed it -- other women. Did it surprise me? Not really. I've been a woman in the workplace for a long time, and I've seen how women often treat other women.Sure, we like to say we're collaborative, and some of us are. We like to say we communicate better, and sometimes we do. Still, the ugly truth remains. As my podcast partner Diane Danielson has said, women do throw other women under the bus. We say ugly things about one another, we don't support one another, and we don't reach back and help women who are trying to gain a toe-hold in the competitive business world.So the question is this: WHY do we continue to bully one another? Isn't the world tough enough, isn't the workplace tough enough, without adding our own abuse to the mix? del.icio.us

Careers in Beauty Training for Your Chosen Career Path

Careers in Beauty Training for Your Chosen Career Path The allure of the hair and beauty industry continues to impact on young girls everywhere and there’s no wonder â€" when you think of the beauty industry, glossy campaigns or catwalk hairstyles spring to mind. However,  working in hair and beauty isn’t always as glamorous as it appears and there’s a lot of hard work and training involved if you want to climb the ladder. There are many different routes you could take in the hair and cosmetic industry and here are a few career paths to consider: Professional Salon Hairdresser   Becoming a salon hairdresser requires hands-on training so further qualifications are not usually required. The best way to learn the tricks of the trade is to start at the bottom as an assistant and be trained by a qualified hairdresser. You can also apply for hairdresser training courses in your town, state or region.   Hair Stylist   Hairdressing and hair styling are two very different things. Whilst a hairdresser can create cuts and take care of split ends, a hair stylist has a more creative take and focuses on hair design. Hair stylists can take many different paths; they can also work in a salon environment or they can go into niche industries such as becoming a wedding hair stylist or working on fashion photoshoots and at catwalk shows such as New York Fashion Week. Training is essential to this job; you can find a variety of different hair styling courses online.   Makeup Artist   A makeup artist can work across many industries including wedding, catwalk fashion and media shoots, to television and even the movies. To become a successful makeup artist, it’s important to choose your industry and then work on building your portfolio for that niche. If you want to do wedding makeup, get plenty of hands-on experience and network with people in the industry so you can build up your contacts for future job opportunities. If you are interested in working for the big screen, get experience by using websites such to apply for low/no paid jobs. Once you have a decent portfolio, you can start thinking about how to charge.   Salon Beautician   Being a beautician or cosmetic therapist is a very rewarding job role as you will be spending every day making a customer look and feel good about themselves. Unlike a makeup artist, you won’t have the pressures of media and TV, and you will be working directly with the end customer so you get to see the finished result â€" and there really is no greater feeling than the direct interaction with a happy client.   Wedding Hair Makeup The wedding industry is worth $40 billion every single year in the US alone. With around 2.5 million weddings each year in the United States, the hair and beauty opportunities are extremely lucrative for trainees looking to enter into this industry. Some makeup artists combine their skills with hair styling so that they can provide a full service for brides. This is a very appealing and competitive offer as it saves the bride money and helps to create continuity for the entire bridal look.

Where Should You Start with Employer Branding

Where Should You Start with Employer Branding Its becoming more and more common within recruitment, but not many recruiters know where to start when it comes to employer branding. Many  recruiters still believe employer branding lies within  the marketing space, and dont feel it suits their natural ability. So here are 10 answers from experienced employer brand professionals  to help you get to grips with employer branding. Sarang Brahme With the employees of your organisation and understanding what existing perception they have. Employer branding is merely a reflection of the way employees think and talk about their experiences in the company. As an HR manager or marketer, you need to start by tapping into employee sentiments, and then identify channels and build a plan to amplify the impact through an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) journey. Sarang Brahme, Global Social Recruiting   Talent Brand Manager, Capgemini Jaclyn Campbell It all starts with asking employees what they really think about your company. Speaking to the source will help you understand both the pros and cons of your workplace, which is critical, before promoting it externally. Jaclyn Campbell, Employer Brand Consultant, Optus Jennifer Johnston Ten years ago, employer branding was all about slick careers sites and a clever culture videos. Today, these things are table stakes. These are still important, but they are becoming less and less impactful. The hard truth is that people don’t want to hear your whitewashed version of life at your company anymore, when they can get the straight story directly from the people who know what it’s like to work for you best â€" your employees. Today, the top thing you need to be focused on is employee advocacy in the form of social shares and fair reviews. Jennifer Johnston, Senior Director of Global Employer Branding, Salesforce Carmen Collins Which comes first, the chicken or the egg?  I think you first have to take an honest look at your company culture. Do you want to market an experience that isn’t what happens on an employee’s first day? That employee value proposition needs buy in from the actual employees, and then from there, you can start to talk about the things in your culture that match what candidates are looking for. Carmen Collins, Social Media Talent Brand Lead, Cisco Estela Vazquez Perez Data. Brand platform. Customization. I work in a global matrix organization so local and global application is most desired. Start with a great foundation of data but move quickly to what matters most for the niche and your leadership team. I like to find common ground where everyone can understand, build trust from there and in parallel create a global employer brand platform. What is your biggest need? As examples, I am currently working on employer branding for different purposes including engagement in Luxemburg, activation for recruitment in Malaysia, positioning in USA, and sustaining our employer status in Canada. Estela Vazquez Perez,  Global Employment Brand Director, Royal Bank of Canada Ton Rodenburg Employer branding should start with engaging its team of leaders. Because the only way to build a great company is by attracting, inspiring and developing signature brand people. So it should be the main focus of any CEO to drive every activity towards building such a place. It’s from their leadership, vision and strategies that, hopefully, strong ideas arise about who we are, why we are there, how to bring meaning to stakeholders and society, which values drive behaviors, the distinction in competition and what the company will look like in 5 years. If there’s no ambition or vision at the top this will be felt structurally throughout the whole organization and employer branding wouldn’t reach past simple job posts, testimonial stuff and some fancy videos. Ton Rodenburg, Employer Branding Strategy Director, ARA M/V Human Resource Communications Audra Knight A throughout assessment of your brand (internally as well as externally) is essential before starting any brand project. Cultures can change rather quickly and you don’t want old messaging that does not resonate anymore. Research should include employee surveys, examination of all online review sites, and social media mentions. There are many consultants that can step in to help if you don’t have the resources. Once you’ve done your research, you can begin to craft an EVP for future messaging. Audra Knight, Recruitment Operations Manager, Tenable Hannah Fleishman The best way to start with employer branding is by defining your company’s culture. Because before you can create any webpages, write any blog posts, or do any social media, you need to understand the messaging behind that content. So, where do you start? By talking to your employees. Ask them what they love about working at your company, how they would describe your culture in one sentence, or the reason they joined your company in the first place. Then find the patterns in their responses. Those themes will be the foundation of your employee value proposition, and the ingredients in your employer branding efforts. Hannah Fleishman, Inbound Recruiting Manager, HubSpot Shaunda Zilich I would start employer branding finding out what outcomes are desired. Many people have different ideas of what is meant by employer branding and what outcomes are expected or the definition of a successful employer brand. Be sure to understand from leadership and stakeholders what is understood as the scope. Second step would be to define what actually the scope/actions should be and then figure out how to get leadership understanding this as well. After that is planned then you look at the resources you have and you fit to desired outcomes. Shaunda Zilich, Global Employment Brand Leader, GE Jörgen Sundberg Start with finding out what your employer brand equity is today, how it got there and why. Establishing a baseline is essential to show any kind of trajectory of the brand over time. But dont just stop at understanding what the equity is, really dig into the good, bad and ugly bits to create an action plan. Only once youre actively fixing candidate, employee and alumni experience will you be able to see the real results. Not marketing, not advertising, not another app actually making real changes that improves the experience. If you provide your people with this, you should see employees telling the employer brand story in an organic an authentic fashion. Jörgen Sundberg, Employer Brand Consultant CEO, Link Humans

Burnout The link between online work and mental health - Debut

Burnout The link between online work and mental health - Debut This article was written by external contributor, Beth Mahoney. Beth is a freelance journalist who focuses on careers, business and health and wellness. She’s the owner of digital marketing company, Fuzzy Bear Media, and a beauty, lifestyle and business blogger. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Around half a million people in the UK suffer from stress that is work-related, with many mental health problems sneaking up without warning. One is a state of exhaustion known as ‘burnout’ and it’s becoming a serious issue some are even calling it an epidemic. But what exactly is it, and why is it more relevant today than ever before? First used in the 1970s by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger, the term was used to describe the impact of stress from ‘helping’ professions doctors and nurses who sacrificed their wellness and self-care by putting others first would often end up like this. Exhausted, unproductive, and unable to cope. Today, its recognised as a state that can affect anyone and everyone. In the digital age, it can impact those with an online presence more than anyone else.   The concern is that being online whether it be for professional use or simply seeing what other people are up to means that there’s an inability to switch off outside of work. This can lead to stress, anxiety, depression and even affect your physical health through a lack of sleep. There’s a common misconception that the current workforce Millennials and Gen Z are lazy and lack a sense of work ethic. However, a new study from Ferratum has found that Millennials work far harder and are exceedingly more passionate about their career than previous generations. Unfortunately, it’s this strong work ethic and desire to consistently achieve more that is causing burnout. It particularly occurs in those who cultivate a  personal brand online, those who work on social media for a living (such as content creators or business owners) and remote workers who spend most of their time behind a computer screen.   As a virtual business owner and a blogger who earns a full-time income from my personal brand, I have experienced burnout from being constantly online. Im continually checking on my brand, never having a break.   The main risk factor for burnout is an overwhelming workload, which may seem irrelevant as Millennials are often seen as being ‘work-shy’. But according to Ferratum’s research, the Millennial generation are highly likely to have multiple roles, with 18% of Millennials having two jobs compared to just nine percent of Gen X.   In addition, freelance work and portfolio careers are becoming more popular within todays cohort of graduates: Gen Z. These types of careers absolutely require an online presence, which could be potentially problematic for anyone looking to detox.   In a traditional sense, burnout has numerous causes: job structure, lifestyle, and personality characteristics. This suggests that it’s a combination of certain factors both environmental and genetic that may increase a person’s likelihood of developing it. It especially occurs in anyone who is prone to perfectionism.   Sometimes, I sit there, knowing I have so much work to do, and yet I just can’t seem to actually complete the tasks on my to-do list because I am concerned that every aspect must be perfect. I feel overwhelmed and anxious. This is an extremely common experience for Millennials, particularly those of us who spend large amounts of time online. It’s also worth noting that for Millennials, wage stagnation mean that this generation are working for less than any other previous generations. Therefore, the hard work isnt even necessarily rewarded with fitting financial merit, making it seem redundant.     We are the first generation to be worse off than our parents, and therefore it can become a vicious cycle of working harder, experiencing burnout, taking a step back, only to then be branded as ‘lazy’ and ‘entitled’ as a result. Becky Slack, Managing Director of Slack Communications, found that this was a struggle for her when she started working remotely from home. In an interview, she stated:  â€œOne of the challenges with home working is being able to switch off at the end of the day and to actually finish work. “I once had a big project to complete and I found that I was starting work at 6am and not finishing until 10pm, which I did for about three months straight with barely even an evening free, never mind a weekend off. There was no one there to tell me to stop!” Since then, Becky has incorporated more of a structure, sticking to her diary and leaving the office behind after the working day is done. But her story is extremely common among other young people in similar professions. The concern is that using technology to go online can become physically and mentally exhausting. In fact, research from Unit for Health Promotion Research, University of Southern Denmark  has shown that excessive use of the internet is a crucial factor in burnout. Social comparison  also contributes to burnout, something  thats becoming more common among online workers. Studies have suggested that engaging in this competition and comparison can lead to symptoms of depression in young adults. Instagram especially portrays peoples lives as staged fantasies that may make other people feel inferior.   Lucy Mitchell, a Freelance Sound Editor, found that this was one of her biggest struggles. She felt that although social media helped her to professionally, it also comes with its down sides. “it has done wonders for my career, but also puts a lot of pressure on me and I constantly compare myself to other freelancers.” Ive experienced the same feelings of pressure when attempting to compete with other remote workers. I’ve found myself spending hours online attempting to perfect my social media strategy, becoming increasingly stressed and exhausted by the social competition online, finally getting to the point where I felt like I had nothing left to give. They say that Millennials are the ‘burnout generation’, and it’s easy to see why; high aspirations, a constant workload and never taking time out all contribute to this title. Even on the weekends and while on holiday, Im always subconsciously thinking about my online presence. Im never able to totally switch off and relax and Im constantly monitoring, which is stressful. Like many remote workers, my personal brand is my everything. Without it, I wouldnt be where I am today. However, there’s no hiding the fact that online personal branding is damaging to my wellbeing. Of course, there are steps that can be taken to stop the correlation between having an online presence and being unable to switch off. Constantly being online has a significant impact on day-to-day life, which is why knowing how to limit its impact is crucial. It’s normal to need time to unwind and recharge your batteries, which is something that you can’t do if you are constantly plugged in. You need to take time out for yourself, or your mental health will suffer as a result. I find that when I fail to regularly take a break from social media (and the internet in general),  my anxiety worsens. However, if I set aside an entire weekend or a couple of days to detox and let the stresses and strains of constantly working float away, I feel much better for it. The next week I am far more proactive, less anxious, and far happier. Sometimes, your job can make you feel like doing this is impossible. Freelance Entertainment Journalist Katy Brent feels that there’s a lot of pressure within the journalism industry to be the first to report on breaking news, which means a lot of time spent on social media channels. However, when shes outside of work, she leaves the online world behind. She states,  â€œI’m actually getting better at turning social media off when I’m not working. My top tip is to remove the apps from my phone when I’m off duty.” I also recommend being strict with yourself when it comes to the time you spend online. Download a screen time app that monitors the time spent on your phone and gives you an update each day on your progress. Limit your time on social media where possible. Try scheduling posts in bulk and avoid getting into an endless loop of scrolling.   Being mindful of how social media and the internet can be detrimental to your well-being. Its important for yourself, your mental health and ultimately your career. The internet is an incredible tool; it has changed every aspect of modern life. But we need to recognise when its helpful, and when its damaging.   Download Debut  and  connect with us on  Facebook,  Twitter  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

Spelling and Grammar Prove Your Professionalism

Spelling and Grammar Prove Your Professionalism Ask recruiters and HR professionals what their greatest resume/cover letter pet peeve is and the answer will certainly include spelling and grammar errors. You only have one chance to make a first impression. Your written communication (email, cover letter and resume) is your chance to stand out for the right reasons! Ill admit, when I get ready to hit the publish button for my blog posts, I usually do not hit the spell check button first (Shhh. Horrible, I know!) As a result, Ive been called out on some very basic errors that shouldnt have slipped through. In the eye of the reader, these silly oversights discredit my professionalism. But when you are writing emails or cover letters, you cant afford to have any typos or mistakes. Spelling and Grammar Errors To Avoid Spelling Mistakes I know you are in a hurry to submit your information. But haste makes waste! Take the extra couple of minutes to double-check your work. Make sure you have the persons name spelled correctly and their company name. Check to be sure you are using the right job title and company name, especially if you are cutting and pasting information into your cover letter. Thats a sure way to get your information tossed into the recycle bin. Commonly Misspelled Words Some misspelled words are not necessarily caught by spell check because the misspelling is also a legitimate word. Double-check your work for these common and avoidable misspellings. Manager (not manger) Assess (not asses) Led (not lead) Maintenance (not maintenence) License (not lisence) Liaison (not liason) Lose (not loose) Common Grammar Mistakes Grammar is equally important. In fact, Kyle Wiens writes in a Harvard Business Review blog post: Applicants who dont think writing is important are likely to think lots of other (important) things also arent important. Take your time and review your work for these commonly confused words. Your vs. Youre Your shows possession, such as your salary requirements. Youre is a contraction of you are, as in youre excited to learn more about the position. Than vs. Then Than is used to compare different things. For example, The results of the campaign were five times greater than previous marketing initiatives. The word then has several different meanings such as at a point in time. Used correctly, it might look like this: The project continued, then, due to changes in client requirements, ended immediately. Theyre vs. Their vs. There Theyre is a contraction of they are, their indicates possession and there specifies a location. Here are examples of how to use each properly: Theyre ready to embark on a new adventure. Their trip was canceled due to poor weather. When they arrived in New York, they were the only ones there. Its vs. Its Its is a contraction for the two words it is. When you use its you show possession of an inanimate object or gender-neutral noun: Its unusual to see such an amazing opportunity. The company lost its key customer and my job was eliminated. Commonly Mispronounced Words So you say you have strong communication skills but are you mispronouncing any of these words? Prove you are a skilled communicator. Even if your written materials are flawless, poor verbal communication is a big turn off. Note the r in these words February and library each have an r after the b and are pronounced Feb-roo-err-ee (not Febuary) and li-brer-ee (not libary) Jewelry is pronounced joo â€" wel â€" ree not joo â€"ler â€"ee. Oriented Incorrect pronunciation: or â€" ee â€" en â€" tated Correct pronunciation: or â€" ee â€" ented Supposedly Incorrect: su â€" po â€" sa â€" blee Correct: su â€" po â€" sid â€" lee Justin Brown identifies these commonly heard mistakes in a post for Primer Magazine: For all intents and purposes Incorrect pronunciation: for all intensive purposes Correct pronunciation: for all intents and purposes Utmost Incorrect pronunciation: up â€" most Correct pronunciation: utt â€" most Often Incorrect pronunciation: off â€" ten Correct pronunciation: off â€" en Nuclear Incorrect pronunciation: nuke â€" you â€" lerr Correct pronunciation: new â€" clee â€" err Proofreading Tips It is difficult to proofread your own work. The best solution is to have someone else review it for you, however, this isnt always possible. Here are some tips from the Grammar Girl website to help you when editing your own work: Give yourself some time. Dont edit your work immediately. You want to review it through a fresh set of eyes. Read your work backward. Begin reading your last sentence and move forward toward the beginning of the document. This should help prevent your brain from skipping words it thinks are there. Read your work out loud. When you read your work out loud, you are more likely to read each word and this can help catch missing words and even punctuation. Proofread a printed version of your work. People often find errors on the printed copy that they overlooked on the computer screen. When you change the way something looks and where you are physically located, it often provides a fresh perspective. Have you tried using  Grammarly? I use it all the time! It checks emails in real-time and social media updates too.

Resume Writing Services in New York City

Resume Writing Services in New York CityPeople are constantly on the lookout for the best resume writing services in New York City. This city, also known as the cultural epicenter of the United States, is a place where it is easy to meet people and get jobs. Of course, you need to have an impressive resume that will help you get hired quickly.You can get your foot in the door in this city in a very short time. There are many potential employers who will be glad to have someone who has been in the field long enough to be familiar with the issues, rules, and regulations of the workplace. Additionally, they would like to know that you have been trained properly in how to present yourself. In this city, there are many people who can fill in for your job.However, there are some who will be willing to pay more to get this information. In this case, getting the services of the best resume writing services in New York City is the way to go. These professionals will be able to provide you wit h a professional resume that will get you noticed and hired on immediately.You can get the ball rolling in the right direction by learning how to write a resume in general. Resumes should include a list of qualifications, accomplishments, and skills. One important thing to note about these requirements is that they are for your own benefit. By listing them, you will be providing yourself with the opportunity to get a hold of a job immediately.When you are ready to get started on your resume, make sure that you know what your strengths and weaknesses are. You should then write down everything you can think of that is related to your job. Look at your skills, experiences, and education, as well as anything else you have learned throughout your career. This is the most important step to writing a resume, because it will help you understand what information is relevant and what is not.After you have written everything down, take a few minutes to look it over carefully with the potential employer. The goal is to ensure that you do not leave out any important details that could lead the employer to hire you. It will be helpful if you send the information over by e-mail or fax. Send it by hand to prevent your computer from being tampered with.If you really want to impress, don't shoot yourself in the foot by not leaving out any vital information. Just be sure to submit the same things each time. Keep an accurate record of all of your letters of recommendation, every time.Lastly, don't hesitate to pay for the services of a professional writer. Most of the best resume writing services in New York City are independent companies, which means they can offer you their services for free. Why settle for a generic and poorly constructed resume when you can get the results you want, right now?