Resume writing questionnaire template
This six-step resume writing questionnaire asks the client’s employment status, the level of job they want, their industry, the deadline and their current resume, followed by the contact details. Clone it into your Growform account and add your packages.
What the form asks, step by step
A resume writer needs to know where the client is, where they want to go and how soon. The form also collects the existing resume as a file, so the first draft can start from it.
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Step 1: “What’s your current employment status?”
Employed, unemployed, self-employed or student changes how the career story is told.
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Step 2: “What level of job are you applying for?”
Entry level through executive decides the length, tone and price of the resume.
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Step 3: “Which industry do you work in or are targeting?”
Tech, finance, healthcare and education each have their own keywords and conventions.
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Step 4: “When do you need your new resume by?”
Rush orders can be priced separately from clients who have no deadline.
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Step 5: Current resume
A file upload brings in the current resume before the first conversation.
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Step 6: “How shall we contact you?”
Name, email and phone come last.
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After submitting
The thank-you message can be rewritten to confirm the file arrived and say when the writer will be in touch.
Who it’s for
Independent resume writers, career services firms and outplacement providers use this template as the order or inquiry form on their website. It works as a resume intake form for the first contact, collecting the context and the old resume in one submission. That means the consultation can focus on achievements rather than on basic questions about the client’s background.
Why this structure converts
- Career questions are quick taps, which suits a job seeker who is already tired of filling in applications.
- The upload step lets the client hand over their current resume without a separate email.
- Asking for the deadline lets you offer an express package to the people who need it.
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Make it yours
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Add a LinkedIn profile field
Many clients want their LinkedIn profile updated at the same time. A website field for the profile address makes that an easy upsell.
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Rename “Others” in industries
The industry list ends with “Others”. Change it to “Other” and add the sectors you specialize in, such as law or government.
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Match packages to job level
Use the job-level answer to show the right package and price on the thank-you screen.
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Frequently asked questions
What goes into a resume questionnaire?
At the first stage it covers the client’s current situation, target level, industry and deadline, plus their existing resume. Detailed questions about achievements and responsibilities come in a longer resume questionnaire after the order.
Can clients upload their current resume?
Yes. Step five is a file upload, and the document arrives attached to the submission.
Can I take payment in the same flow?
You can redirect clients to your checkout page after they submit, so the order and the payment happen one after the other.
What happens next?
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Step 1: Clone this form template
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