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FAQ

• Why choose The Job Sauce?
  The Job Sauce’s Resume-LinkedIn Upgrade™ package delivers a results-driven, SEO optimized resume. Our resumes perform well during the ATS check and they’re designed in a way that humans love to read them! We will write your resume in a way that has recruiters and hiring managers quickly recognize you as an expert in your professional field, and ultimately, want to hire you!
• What does the Resume Upgrade Package include?
  One 20-minute call with your assigned resume writer A keyword analysis report against (2) job descriptions One upgraded resume with up to 3 rounds of edits LinkedIn profile feedback Cover letter template is available upon request A career consultation call This is not a career coaching call. Given the job search often requires far more than an exceptional resume and LinkedIn profile, we find that it makes a difference for clients to explore whether our career coaching program is a fit for you. This is your opportunity to do so.
• How much does the Resume Upgrade Package cost?
  The Resume Upgrade package ranges from $247-$297, depending on the market. There are no discounts. This is a flat rate and there are no payment plans. Customers purchase online on our website. We do not take credit card information over the phone for this package.
• How do I get matched with a resume writer?
  The customer’s assigned resume writer is selected via an algorithm based on: Matching the customer’s industry with writers who have been successful working with this kind of professional Organizational level (entry-level, manager, director, executive) Who is available next Our writers are all professionals and have gone through an extensive vetting and training process to make sure they deliver what we promise. Additionally, The Job Sauce methodology is designed in such a way where no matter who the client is, any of our writers will be able to take care of them.
• What happens on the 20-minute call?
  This call is intended for the customer to meet their writer and have a sense of who they will be working with. If there is anything unclear about the information the customer provided in their questionnaire, this is an opportunity for the writer to get those questions answered. This call is not intended for the writer to walk through the entire resume with the customer. Again, our methodology is designed in such a way where this is not necessary. Additionally, if there are any questions the customer has this is an opportunity for the customer to get those questions answered.
• How does my writer upgrade my resume?
  The Job Sauce uses an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) check software to identify where and how the resume is not already optimized. This will act as a roadmap in the work the writer will be doing with the customer. The resume writer will use Google Docs to ask the client about the information that is in their current resume so we can ensure it is “results driven,” as well as targeted to the roles the customer is intending to apply for. “Results driven” means highlighting the client’s accomplishments in their role. The package includes 1 - 3 rounds of edits. Please remember to be thorough, concise, and prompt during the revision rounds. Remember, our writers are paid a set amount per completed resume so we have to be mindful of their time as well. Our goal is to “get it right” on the first round of edits.
• How does my writer upgrade my LinkedIn Profile?
  During the work on upgrading the resume specifically, most of the heavy lifting will have gotten done here. Therefore by the time we get to LinkedIn, it is pretty straightforward and the resume will already include SEO optimized bullets that will support the customer’s profile starting to appear in recruiter searches. The feedback addresses the LinkedIn profile page’s photograph, headline, summary and experience section, which make up the vast majority of what is most impactful in a LinkedIn profile. The writer will not be rewriting everything newly for LinkedIn. That is not how this portion of the package is designed and it is unnecessary given the feedback will already be SEO-optimized for relevant searches a recruiter would perform when search for a candidate like the client. The writer also will not be going into the customer’s account to make these changes for them. This is against LinkedIn policy and against privacy laws.
• What if I need more than one resume?
  The resume package only includes one resume. You should discuss with your resume writer whether an additional resume is necessary. If you are requesting an additional resume, you will need to pay $150 per additional resume. Your writer will support you with this process.
• Do you provide cover letters?
  Cover letter template is available upon request. We do not include this in the package because they are rarely requested these days. However, when requested, they need to be very customized. We provide you with a template that includes guidelines on how to customize it.
• Can I see samples of past resumes TJS has done?
  No. We do not have permission from past clients to share their information with the general public and this would be a violation of privacy laws. Also, our templates are part of our secret sauce.
• Can I request who does my upgrade specifically?
  It always depends. If the person worked with a writer previously and is asking for a specific writer, we will almost always be able to accommodate them. But it is good to check in first to make sure that this is the case (writer could be on vacation for example).
• What if I don’t get a job with the resume I get from TJS? Can I get a refund or the resume rewritten?
  No refunds. No rewrites. The Job Sauce delivers an ATS and SEO optimized, results-driven resume that will increase the chances of being invited to interview by 30 - 40 %. However… 80% of the jobs that are actually available are not posted to the general public. This means that the general population is all applying for the 20% that is publicly accessible - thus creating a highly concentrated applicant pool- and those posted jobs aren’t always open. Some companies post jobs they’ve already filled because of HR policies or the intent to build a pipeline for the future. It is incredibly important that customers leverage and expand their professional networks to get introductions, referrals, etc. The resume cannot accomplish everything on its own. In our career coaching program, we coach clients on all the actions they need to be taking outside of online applicants to land more interviews and increase the odds they’ll get hired.
• What kind(s) of resume design styles do you use?
  We use an executive style resume that most customers have probably seen in the past. Customers are welcome to transfer the resume content into a different style after the upgrade. And there are some things they should know: This particular style has and continues to perform the best of all resume styles out there. We have tested this and continue to test regularly. The more design-forward resumes that although look beautiful and were most likely designed in Adobe Illustrator actually can work against you because: Are difficult for hiring managers to read and navigate Have tables and formatting that ATS check algorithms cannot read, registering the customer as a lesser match for the job they apply to
• What happens on the Career Consultation Call?
  80% of the jobs that are actually available are not posted to the general public. This means that the general population is all applying for the 20% that is publicly accessible - thus creating a highly concentrated applicant pool- and those posted jobs aren’t always open. Some companies post jobs they’ve already filled because of HR policies or the intent to build a pipeline for the future. The career consultation call coach will help uncover areas of the career search process where you may need additional coaching. Areas include: clarity around what role pursuing, networking, securing referrals, interview coaching, salary negotiation, leadership success.