New York Post Quoted Keller Executive Search’s Julia Yurchak on Why You Should Use a Professional Resume Service

In an article in which the New York Post reviewed some of the best resume services online, the popular publication turned to Keller Executive Search’s Julia Yurchak, a seasoned recruitment consultant, for an authoritative voice in the field. Julia provided consistent commentary throughout, with key insights into the field of recruitment and the modern competitive hiring market.

This article, written by Victoria McDonnell, looks to do two things. First, it makes a logical argument for the use of paid online resume services, citing the importance of a resume being “the thing that gets you in the door” and stressing that in a crowded market it is critical that your resume stands out. The most effective way to do that is by using a professional resume-building resource. Second, Victoria’s article serves as a buyer’s guide, with a detailed review of nine services, picked for being the best in categories such as budget, ATS optimization, career consulting, and one-on-one collaboration.

Key Insights from Keller 

As an expert in her field, Julia provides advice in regard to building a competitive resume. For example: 

1. The first “reader” of a resume is automated: In a labor market that is increasingly reliant on technology, most employers use AI and applicant tracking systems (ATS) to screen out unfit candidates. Yurchak highlights that for an average corporate position, these systems will reject about 75% of applicants. It is critical that prospective candidates optimize their resumes in an ATS-friendly way to avoid being automatically filtered out.

2. Quantifiable results make a real impact: As a professional recruiter who has reviewed many resumes in the past, Julia makes a point of addressing candidates’ tendency to simply list their duties in past roles and forget to include measurable results like cost savings or project completion rates. Julia emphasizes that even if two people hold the same position, the candidate who provides better quantifiable results is more likely to stand out. 

3. Recency and relevance over completeness: Julia Yurchak offers real guidance in this article, advising candidates to include only their last 10 to 15 years of work experience. Beyond that, she urges them to judge past roles against the job they are targeting and resist adding to the resume for the sake of completeness. Generally, decision-makers care about a candidate’s background only to the extent that it is relevant to the role they are looking to fill. 

The New York Post

The New York Post is America’s oldest daily newspaper, founded in 1801. Since 1976 it has been owned by Murdoch’s News Corp and ranks as the third-largest newspaper by circulation in the United States. The New York Post is known for its gripping front-page headlines and conservative editorial nature. The publication has also effectively adapted to the times and today operates well beyond print media, with several popular websites under its brand, including NYPost.com, PageSix.com, and Decider.com. 

Who We Are: Keller Executive Search

Keller Executive Search is a leading international recruitment firm with years of experience providing professional executive search. We rely on our deeply experienced recruiters and extensive talent networks like NPAWorldWide to provide clients with exceptional talent. 

At Keller Executive Search, our ultimate goal is not only to provide clients with a short list of top candidates but to forge a lasting, beneficial partnership. In order to achieve this, our talent recruitment experts provide a full range of tailored services to help make the recruitment process as simple as possible. From extensive and confidential international searches to psychometric and behavioral testing, reference checks, and advisory services, we assist clients with all their pressing needs. Our comprehensive approach has made us a globally recognized name in recruitment, and our consistently impressive track record reflects our ability to match clients with exceptional candidates. 

Julia Yurchak: Senior Recruitment Consultant at Keller Executive Search

Julia is one of our talented consultants who help strengthen Keller Executive’s reach through her extensive experience in several major industries including financial services, private equity, and IT and Telecommunications. She consistently delivers outstanding results and provides clients with compliance and operational management expertise.