5 Things to Look for in a Resume Writer. Job searches can be intimidating and the first part of the job search process is fine tuning your resume to get noticed by potential employers. However, this can be a difficult task for many people for a myriad of reasons. Some people have trouble writing about themselves and truly conveying their value or worth on their resumes, cover letters or LinkedIn accounts. Other people don’t understand that their is a science behind resume writing including making the document ATS compliant to include the best/most key words possible for the position you are seeking. There are several reasons to hire a professional resume writer that we will examine.