Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Resume Tuning
Why not just have a friend proofread it?
I’m worried that I’ll have a “cookie cutter” resume.
Do I have to spend time on the phone with you?
Resume Posting
Where will TunaRez post my resume?
Job Search/Interview Coaching
General Questions
We've seen real results with our 1-2-3 GetHired Methodology. So it's easy to guarantee it. The guarantee is simple: If you don't obtain an interview within 60 days of implementing 1-2-3 GetHired, your personal career coach will work with you to review every aspect of your presentation package and job search to determine alternate strategies. Whatever it takes, we'll work for you. For free. At TunaRez, your success is our success. <top>
Simply call 1-866-TUNAREZ (we're here 9:00am - 5pm Central Time, Monday - Friday) and we'll set up a convenient appointment with a Resume Coach. Your Resume Coach will give honest feedback on your current resume and help you determine which of TunaRez' services are right for you. You provide a credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover) and we'll start right away working on every service you've ordered. <top>
Resume Tuning
Think of it this way. Webster's Dictionary says:
"tun.ing" -verb: Adjusting.for.the.Maximum.Response
Our resume tuning approach has evolved over 10 years of presenting resumes to hiring managers. We've seen what works, what doesn't and listened to hiring managers' needs and concerns. Our approach focuses on two components:
1) organization - hiring managers need to quickly spot the talented candidate. No digging for the critical information
2) wordsmithing . -. a finely honed presentation: it's not just what you say ... it's how you say it. The language should flow, inspire confidence, articulate achievements. Simply listing skills and responsibilities has no marketing punch - you need to include real deliverables to get noticed.
Today's hiring managers want to see candidates that will make them look good. Building that level of confidence starts with the resume. <top>
Why
not just have a friend proofread it?
For proofreading ok, assuming your friend understands that it's UNIX not Unix and that it's Linux not Linus. Oh, and that they can also hone in on the key points of the professional summary or the techniques for increasing your hit-ratio on database searches. Friends are great for moral support, but do you want to entrust your professional presentation for your next job on this hit-or-miss option? TunaRez knows IT resumes and how to get the most from them -- delivering consistent, rapid results for our clients. <top>
I’m worried that I’ll have a “cookie cutter” resume.
Let's face it, there are only a handful of standard resume formats. The critical question: what is the content and approach within that format that grabs the reader, does not waste their time, creates a individual distinction that produces rapid results? Just as critical: is it prepared by someone who understands IT and knows how to hit the mark with IT hiring managers? TunaRez receives feedback everyday that tells us our original, knowledgeable approach does just that. <top>
Do I have to spend time on the phone with you?
In a word, NO. Most of our communication is handled easily by email, unless you choose to talk directly with an editor (our "One-on-One" Service) or Customer Care. Our process is direct and streamlined: we work entirely with your current resume; if any key components are missing, you simply provide the info by email. We then deliver a completely integrated and polished resume, which is ready to send out immediately (any necessary revisions are free). But if you ever want to talk to us, we're here at 1-800-TUNAREZ and sometimes we do crave outside contact. <top>
How long will it take to get my resume back?
Depending on volume, we can usually deliver resumes to you in about 3 business days after receipt of any additional information needed from you.. Rush options are available. Of course, there's an additional charge for this express service but it may be worth it if a job opportunity is waiting. We do understand how anxious you are to get your completed resume and are dedicated to meeting your deadline. You can always check in with Customer Care to review status or to let us know if a job opening has appeared and you need rush assistance. <top>
How do the free resume evals work?
It's pretty simple. Click on our Free Resume Eval link and set up an appointment to speak with an experienced IT Resume Coach. We'll give you an honest review of how your resume stacks up. And we talk to IT hiring managers all the time, so our focus is based on current knowledge of today's IT market and what it really takes to get the job. <top>
Resume Posting
Where will TunaRez post my resume?
TunaRez can post your resume to nearly 90 job boards and career web sites. You determine which categories are best for you. Click here for the list of sites. <top>
How long will it take for my resume to be posted?
It usually takes about 72 hours for your resume and career information to be posted to the selected sites. Some sites post to 3rd party web sites but we can't control how quickly that's accomplished. <top>
How will I know that my information has been posted?
We'll send you a confirmation report that includes all you need to know to access your account on each web site. We'll create your account with exactly the log on information you provided us. Additionally, some sites will send you independent confirmations that your resume and information have been posted. <top>
Job Search/Interview Coaching
It couldn't be easier. Just a few simple steps.-
Schedule a Session. Call Tollfree 1-866-289-6994 to set up a session.
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Send Us a Simple Profile & Resume. When we email your confirmation, we'll ask you to answer a few basic profile questions. (It will only take a few minutes but saves valuable session time by getting some of the basics out of the way). Send us your completed profile AND your current resume if we don't already have it on file.
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Enjoy the Session. Your coach will call you at the session time and the phone number you provided. Your FastForward program will be tuned just for you based on your profile and specific needs. The coach will review the basic agenda with you, get to know you and focus on those areas that will most benefit you. Remember, you can ask any questions you need to get the most value from your session.
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Get Going on Your Game Plan. Throughout your coaching session, you and your coach will be targeting the strategies and activities that will best work for you. This will be detailed in a personalized Game Plan emailed to you following your session (so you can focus on getting the most from your session, instead of writing furiously to record everything). <top>
Usually about an hour.. <top>
Do I have to pay for the long distance phone call?
Not to worry, we'll call you. But don't trust your precious session to a cell phone. And make sure that portable phone is all charged up. <top>
"These coaches really know their stuff." - Mary D -- Wheaton, Illinois -"Since my session I have interviewed for 3 new positions and received offers for all 3. I'm sure the discussions with my Coach concerning interview questions helped me achieve this success!" - George B - Longmeadow, Massachusetts
TunaRez coaches are seasoned IT recruiters, IT services salespeople and specialists within the IT community. Getting IT people hired is their core competency. They've been working with people like you as potential employees, contractors and consultants for more than 10 years. On the employer side, they've helped IT hiring managers and HR staff interview, hire and place thousands of IT staff. They've seen firsthand what today's employer wants and how IT professionals can leverage their strengths and minimize any weaknesses. They bring a real world advantage to the IT jobseeker that "generalist" career coaches (or your best friend) just can't give you. <top>