We’re on the Move

1st Rate Resumes is closed until late September while we relocate our business to Arizona. Once we’re up and running again, a new phone number will be listed and this message will be gone. Meanwhile, we are booking appointments and chatting with our clients...

Be Careful When it Comes to HR

So you’re having problems with your boss? Are you headed right to Human Resources to complain or threaten a lawsuit? Before you do, know this — HR ain’t your friend. Oh they may act like they are, but in truth, the HR department exists to keep the...

Remembering Forrest Glenn Spencer

This entry is hitting me hard as I write it, as 1st Rate Resumes lost a long time friend, colleague, and writing partner last week. Many of our clients will remember Forrest Glenn Spencer, our humble researcher who dug up information on everything from occupations,...