Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you provide?

• Resume Development

• Resume Update

• Executive Branding

• LinkedIn Profiles

• LinkedIn Branding

• Professional Bios

• Cover Letters

• Salary Negotiations Support

• Website Content Development

How long will it take to get my resume or LinkedIn profile updated?

My typical turnaround time is 5-7 business days. I don’t do cookie-cutter resumes or LinkedIn profiles. Each project I take on is tailored specifically to you, your target position, and your industry. Rush services are available on a case-by-case basis.

What is involved in your services?

My resume service typically begins with a review of your current resume (when available) and 3-4 positions of interest (links from online job search sites such as Indeed, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor). Having examples of targeted positions allows me to consider the full scope of the skills required within your desired area of interest. With this information, I am able to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. My resume cost scale typically varies depending the length of your career, your professional level, your target position, and if there are any challenges, such as a career gap or a career change. My pricing is competitive, usually less than 1% of your target annual salary. I can assure that you that my services are an investment in your future earning potential and quality of life.

Should you wish to engage my services, I begin with an Intake Onboarding stage which consists of some carefully crafted questions developed over my career. This stage can be time-consuming but critical to ensuring an individualized and effective resume. My clients find my process valuable giving them groundwork for the interview stage. After the Intake stage is completed, I get to work, researching your target roles, companies, skills etc. The result is a relevant, personally branded, and professional presentation of your skills and career to-date targeted to your career of interest.

How many drafts or edits can I make?

When you engage my services, you will receive two drafts, in a completely editable format so you can include any comments or changes you wish. I will also provide tips for proofreading and reviewing your document and ample opportunity to discuss any changes before final approval.

How involved will I be in the process?

A resume document and LinkedIn profile are very powerful tools and can greatly impact your salary potential and in turn your quality of life. You are a key part of the process. There will be a lot of questions, self-reflection, even document gathering on your end. I cannot produce a career-building product without your commitment. I take your career and mine very seriously.

Do you have reviews?

Absolutely! Most of my work comes from client referrals, which speaks volumes about my work. You can read my client feedback on my testimonials page.

What is your payment process?

Once you accept my estimate of services, you will receive an invoice for payment of services. Due to the nature of the work and often initial drafts being approved as complete payment is required upfront. We accept PayPal, Square, Venmo, and personal checks*.

*work will not commence until payment has cleared

How do I get started?

Let’s find a time to chat about your career and how I can help. My initial consultants are complimentary!

Why hire a nationally certified professional resume writer?

To earn the coveted Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW) credential, resume writers must complete a rigorous process that demonstrates an exceptional level of commitment, knowledge, and expertise in resume strategy, business writing, grammar and punctuation, proofreading, and electronic resume preparation.

As an NCRW, I am skilled at translating and emphasizing the aspects of your work experience, work ethic, professional training, and education that are most pertinent to the career direction you wish to take. 

If you have asked yourself questions like “Do I include my volunteer work?”, “How many years of work experience should I include?”, “How do I convey I was promoted twice within a short time span?” You see the challenges involved in creating such a life-impacting document or profile. You understand that you can and will benefit from the professional services of a resume writer.

Or maybe you are in a state of avoidance.  It can be a painful process, self-evaluation; reviewing your career to-date, your qualifications, your skills, and most importantly your accomplishments.  Let’s consider the many professionals we hire to assist us in our daily lives; these may include electricians, landscapers, plumbers. Why? Because we appreciate that we cannot be an expert in everything and we want the job done right or maybe it is more simple; we just don't have the luxury of time. It certainly seems to be a rare commodity these days. A resume that does not conclusively present your accomplishments and sell your skills, is just a list of professional tasks/responsibilities. Like technology resumes too have changed, they are now marketing documents. A resume that is not defining your value is stalling your career advancement and is ultimately, costing you income.

Doesn’t it make sense to hire a professional who can skillfully study your career to-date and transform it from a list of duties to a succinct description of your accomplishments, rich with keywords? Think about the potential returns on your investment:

• Career advancement

• Salary increase

• Improved benefits

• Career/Life balance

What can i expect to receive by working with a professional resume writer?

• A clear effective document that meets the needs of potential employers.

• Visually appealing yet professional format.

• Keywords strategically and competently embedded.

• “Power” words – Yes, they are a thing!

• Your own personal brand, that sells your ROI.

• A presentation of your accomplishments, not just your job duties. Your impact on the bottom line.

• Concise, detailed, and impactful content – not word soup ( this is how one of my clients described his resume before using my services. After seeing his completely reworked resume, he concisely described the results with a “Wow!” ).