Article · November 14, 2025

Should I Use AI Or Hire A Professional Resume Writer?

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Why hire a professional executive resume writer?

Austin Kiplinger, publisher of Kiplinger Magazine: "Look at your career as your primary investment. Keep your earning power at its highest level. The money you spend doing this will return more to you than all other investments you are likely to make."

Kiplinger believed that focusing on your professional development to maximize earning power through continuous learning and career advancement is imperative. His perspective viewed career growth as a long-term, high-return investment, much like a traditional financial one, and emphasized that the money and effort spent on it — resume updates, skill-building — yields the greatest returns.

Your career should be a primary investment

  • Focus on earning power: the core idea is to maintain your highest possible earning potential over time.
  • Continuous investment: this requires ongoing investment in yourself, whether through education, training, or other career-advancing activities.
  • Long-term return: the return on this investment will ultimately be greater than other investments you are likely to make.
Comparison of resume writing cost against the cost of unemployment

Professional presentation: the image your professionally written resume portrays can mean the difference between one opportunity and another. Our executive resume writers are experts at creating high-impact resumes that have resulted in many of our clients doubling and even tripling their salary as a direct result of their new resume.

Documenting your investment: your resume and LinkedIn profile are critical tools for documenting the investment in your career and should be kept updated to reflect your experience, skills and accomplishments.

Strategic career decisions: a well-maintained resume allows you to capitalize on opportunities as they arise, helping you land a new job faster and with higher pay.

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