Building your new Resume requires effective information gathering and collaboration for an end-product that feels genuine and authentic. The client intake process helps to gather information on important variables like your desired job title and industry. The intake process consists of an introductory questionnaire and a telephone call.

After completion of the intake process, your first drafts are prepared and uploaded into the client portal within 5 business days. You may request 30 days of draft revisions to ensure full satisfaction. Final documents are prepared in both MS Word and PDF along with additional information and resources to make the most of your new Resume.

We pledge to deliver on the following timelines:

• First drafts delivered in 5 business days (after completion of intake process)
• All draft revisions delivered in 3 business days (per each round)

In general, the Resume Writing process typically lasts from 10 to 30 business days (start to finish). This timeline takes into consideration completion of the introductory questionnaire, telephone intake call, first draft development, draft revisions (up to 30 days), and preparation of final proofed copies.

First drafts are normally delivered within five business days. Adding rush service to your order means first drafts are delivered within two business days.

Please bear in mind, these timelines require your participation in completing the client intake process (online introductory questionnaire and telephone consultation).

**Rush timeline applies to your Resume and Cover Letter only. We currently do not do Rush for LinkedIn Optimization.

One of the keys to building an interview-winning Resume is establishing a clearly defined target with respect to your desired industry, occupation, and/or seniority level.

Our 2nd Focus Resume is beneficial when you have multiple divergent targets.

Using appropriate keywords and key phrases (pertaining to each unique focus) is the key to building a document that scores well with applicant tracking systems during the online application process.

Unlimited Revisions allow for edits, revisions, and questions for a period of 30-days after receiving your first drafts.

We do our very best to develop flawless documents on the first try. Your input is helpful in building documents that are properly aligned with your goals. Constructive feedback and helpful comments and questions are welcomed and encouraged.

The process for making revisions typically involves downloading the document in MS Word and using track changes / comments to make markups, then uploading your revised draft into the secure and confidential client portal. Although written revisions tend to be most productive, phone call requests are happily accommodated too.

Unlimited Revisions is for refining and fine tuning the master version of your Resume. If you have multiple targets, please consider adding 2nd Focus Resume to your order for the development of a secondary version.

We aim to provide timely and thorough responses. Please allow up to three business days turnaround time for each set of draft revisions.

Yes, an in-depth phone consultation with Doug Levin is a standard part of the intake process. This discreet and confidential phone call is beneficial to the Resume Writing process for familiarizing with your background and fleshing out your objectives (occupation, industry, and seniority level).

Upon first draft delivery, document revisions are typically handled through written correspondence, although phone calls are happily arranged upon request.

We send your Resume and an accompanying Recruiter Letter to 500+ retained and contingency recruiters at major third-party search firms including Korn Ferry, Boyden, Heidrick & Struggles, Egon Zehnder, and Christian Timbers.

Savvy recruiters are always looking for high quality candidates to place. This service is incredibly convenient for getting your Resume into the email inbox of hundreds of Recruiters with numerous job openings to fill.

How it Works

After gathering information on your job title, industry, and seniority level we develop a Recruiter Letter that accompanies your Resume during send-off. Along with your Resume, this letter is emailed to 500 – 2,000 recruiters at staffing and search firms.

Recipients are chosen based on relevancy as it pertains to your desired industry, occupation, and geographic location. After sendoff, you receive an MS Excel spreadsheet with a list of all the recipients and their contact information.

Resume Distribution is a one-time sendoff. Sending your Resume and Recruiter Letter to 500+ nationwide recruiters is a fast, convenient, and pain-free way to jump-start your job search. Results vary from person to person depending on many factors.

The key to success in today’s modern hiring environment is building a visually-appealing and ATS-friendly Resume. Your document should capture human interest while also satisfying the keyword requirements of applicant tracking systems.

To that end, we maintain a small collection of carefully crafted formats that meet these standards. We select the style that best fits your needs while employing customizations for tailoring your document as needed.

Generally speaking, most private-sector Resumes are one or two-page documents (depending on your experience level) prepared in MS Word.

We offer a matching Cover Letter, Thank You Letter, and References List in the same layout as your new Resume to ensure you’re fully equipped for the job search.

Additionally, the following worksheets, exercises, and guides are free for download within the JobStars USA client portal.

Job Search Guides

• Guide to Applicant Tracking Systems
• Guide to Behavioral Interviewing
• Guide to Cover Letters
• Guide to Facing Unemployment
• Guide to LinkedIn Settings
• Guide to Networking
• Guide to Professional References
• Guide to Quitting Your Job
• Guide to Salary Negotiation
• Guide to Working With Recruiters

Career Discovery Worksheets & Exercises

• Career Discovery Pondering Questions
• Career Values Identification Workbook
• Researching Occupations Exercise

Goal Setting Worksheets & Exercises

• 3 Month Vision Worksheet
• Annual Goal Setting Worksheet
• Rocking Chair Life Visioning Exercise
• SMART Goal Setting Exercise
• Understanding The Why of Your Goals
• Wacky Wild Goal Brainstorming

Interviewing Worksheets & Exercises

• Elevator Pitch
• Interview Cheat Sheet
• Interview Recap Worksheet
• Interview Script

Job Search Worksheets & Exercises

• Company Target List Worksheet
• Job Search Fundamentals Checklist
• Job Search Tracker (excel)
• Monthly Goals Worksheet
• Requesting an Informational Interview

Self Improvement Worksheets & Exercises

• Boost Your Strengths Exercise
• Weakness Zapper

Self Reflection Worksheets & Exercises

• 360 Feedback Exercise
• Find Your Hidden Treasure
• Get Perspective Worksheet
• Job Focus Grid
• Personal SWOT Exercise
• Sample Values List
• Top 10 Cognitive Distortions

Rates vary based on seniority level. This is a fairly good indicator for how time consuming and complex a project typically is. Please select the level that most appropriately describes your experience and career profile.