Resume Writing Process
Building your ATS-friendly and visually appealing Resume requires effective information gathering and collaboration for an end-product that is authentic and on-target. Here’s an overview of the Resume Writing client experience.
The Intake Consultation comes after completing the Introductory Questionnaire. Intake is your opportunity to connect with your Resume Writer for a deeper discussion about your job search goals, challenges, and criteria (industry, salary, seniority, etc).
After completion of the intake process, your first drafts are ready for review within five business days. Unlimited Revisions allow for an ample 30-day window after first draft delivery for as much finetuning as needed to ensure your complete satisfaction with final copies.
For Silver and Gold Package customers, we develop unique content that communicates a clear message and is loaded with keywords to improve your profile. We also analyze your profile and make suggestions to take advantage of all the different sections of your profile.
Unlimited Revisions (30 Days)
Unlimited Revisions offers an ample 30-day window to collaborate with your Resume Writer. This affords as many edits as needed to ensure your complete satisfaction with the final draft.
40+ Resume Formats
We maintain a viewable portfolio of 40+ ATS-friendly Resume formats for customers to choose from. We usually select the best format for each person. But, customers are invited to peruse our collection of Resume formats and pick their favorite.
Want to view our portfolio of Resume formats? Please submit a Contact Us request and ask to see the portfolio.
Resume Writing Services
Bronze (Starting at $495) – Bronze is our signature service for building your new Resume from scratch (line-by-line rewrite) on an ATS-friendly and visually appealing format.
Silver (Starting at $795) – Silver is our signature service for building your new Resume from scratch on an ATS-friendly and visually appealing format and overhauling your LinkedIn profile.
Gold (Starting at $1,095) – Gold is our signature service for building your new ATS-friendly Resume, overhauling your LinkedIn profile, and sending your Resume to 500 to 2,000+ recruiters.
Federal Resume (Starting at $595) – Federal Resume is our signature service for building a USAJOBS-compliant document for applying to jobs with the US federal government.
Resume Refresh (Starting at $195) – Resume Refresh is our budget-friendly option for giving your existing Resume a structural overhaul and visual makeover (without a line-by-line rewrite).
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Resume Writing FAQs
Resume Writing
Building your new Resume requires effective information gathering and collaboration for an authentic end-product. The customer intake process helps to gather information on important variables like your desired job title and industry.
After the intake process, your first drafts are prepared and uploaded within 5 business days. You have an ample 30-day window for finetuning to ensure your full satisfaction with the final copies. Final documents are saved in MS Word and PDF.
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 lasts from 10 to 30 business days (start to finish). This timeline factors-in completion of the intake process, first draft development, draft revisions, and preparation of final proofed copies.
LinkedIn Optimization
LinkedIn Optimization comes after the Resume Writing process.
For your LinkedIn profile, we develop unique content that communicates a clear message and captures attention while improving your profile’s search performance. In addition, we analyze your profile and make suggestions for improvement.
Similar to the Resume Writing process, unlimited revisions allow for refinements and improvements to ensure your complete satisfaction with the new LinkedIn profile content. The end result is a LinkedIn profile that compliments to your new Resume.
Resume Distribution
Resume Distribution is the final step after your Resume and LinkedIn are completed.
Your new Resume and an accompanying Recruiter Letter are emailed to a network of 500+ recipients at staffing and search firms (or PE / VC firms). After sendoff, you receive an MS Excel spreadsheet with a list of all the recipients and their contact information. Please see the Resume Distribution FAQs on this page for more information.
Yes, an in-depth phone consultation 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.
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 welcome.
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 customer portal. Although written revisions tend to be most productive, phone call requests are happily accommodated.
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.
When you have multiple job title targets, sometimes building one ‘master version’ is the optimal approach. Other times, building two separate versions is the way to go.
For instance, imagine you’re applying for Sales jobs as well as Business Development jobs. Since these titles share many similarities, it makes sense to create one ‘master version’ that works for both targets.
Now imagine you’re applying for Project Manager jobs as well as Sales jobs. Since these are not so similar, you’ll benefit from having two versions (one for each focus).
Our 2nd Focus Resume is a discounted service for building another version as needed.
Rush (+$300) significantly expedites the Resume Writing process.
Under the normal timeline, your first draft is ready in five business days (draft revisions in three business days). Rush (60% faster!) delivers your first draft in two business days (draft revisions in one business day).
Please bear in mind these timelines require your participation in completing the client intake process (online introductory questionnaire and telephone consultation).
*Rush applies to only the Resume and Cover Letter aspect of this service.
We maintain a collection of 40+ ATS-friendly formats for professionals of all experience levels. We typically select the best format for each project, but you are also invited to peruse the formats and pick your favorite.
Every project comes out a little differently. We aim to build ATS-friendly and visually appealing Resumes that are compatible with technology systems (ATS) while also capturing the attention of human beings.
Resume Packages include a matching Thank You Letter and References List as well as an optional Cover Letter to ensure you’re fully equipped for the job search. Likewise, access our entire library of exercises, guides, and worksheets which are free for you to download within the customer portal.
Job Search Guides
- Guide to Applicant Tracking Systems
- Guide to Behavioral Interviewing
- Guide to Comparing Job Offers
- Guide to Cover Letters
- Guide to Customizing Your Resume
- Guide to Explaining Why You Left A Job (During an Interview)
- Guide to Facing Unemployment
- Guide to the Hidden Job Market
- Guide to Job Search After Age 50
- Guide to Job Search Letters (Letters of Acceptance, Refusal, and Resignation)
- Guide to Knowing When It’s Time For A Career Change
- Guide to Networking
- Guide to Professional References
- Guide to Quitting Your Job
- Guide to Salary Negotiation
- Guide to Salary Transparency
- Guide to What to Do After the Interview
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
LinkedIn™ Optimization is our signature service for overhauling your LinkedIn profile.
We develop unique content that communicates a clear message and is loaded with keywords to improve your profile’s visibility. We also analyze your profile and make suggestions. The end result is an enhanced LinkedIn profile that builds your image, compliments your Resume, and puts your best foot forward.
We develop content and make recommendations for all sections of your LinkedIn profile including:
- About
- Awards
- Certifications
- Courses
- Education
- Featured Media
- Groups
- Headline
- Languages
- Open to Opportunities
- Organizations
- Patents
- Photo Selection
- Projects
- Publications
- Recommendations
- Skills & Endorsements
- Volunteerism
- Work History
We send your Resume and accompanying Recruiter Letter to 500 to 2,000+ recipients at staffing and search firms across the country. Sending your Resume to recruiters is a fast, convenient, and pain-free way to jump start your job search.
For example, we’ll send your Resume to recruiters at well-known national search firms like Korn Ferry, Heidrick & Struggles, and Christian & Timbers as well as smaller firms (based on your industry, occupation, and experience level).
Making contacts in the recruiting world is extremely valuable for job seekers. Of course, doing that on your own can be time-consuming and difficult. This service puts you in touch with 500 to 2,000+ recruiters with one click of a button.
Where applicable, we also possess the ability to send your documents to PE / VC firms (instead of staffing firms). This option is best for C-Suite leaders as well as entrepreneurial-minded professionals targeting roles in the startup ecosystem.
First, we develop a Recruiter Letter that accompanies your Resume during send-off. This letter is intended to communicate your qualifications, share the context of your situation, and capture interest from recruiters.
Next, your Resume and Recruiter Letter are emailed to approximately 500 to 2,000+ individual recipients at staffing and search firms across the country (or PE / VC firms) based on relevancy as it pertains to your industry, occupation, and experience level.
Finally, after sendoff you receive an MS Excel spreadsheet with a list of all the recipients and their contact information. This allows you to conduct follow-up with recruiters to capture their attention and take an interest in your situation.
After your documents are distributed, those parties interested in learning more about you will reach out directly. This outreach is usually a telephone call or email correspondence to make contact and setup time for discussion.
Resume Distribution is a one-time sendoff. Results vary from person to person depending on many factors. Please see the FAQs on the Resume Distribution page for more information.
Yes. This package makes a great gift for loved ones and friends.
Simply place your order here on the website and include the name and email address of your gift recipient into the ‘order notes’ at checkout.
Resume Packages range from $495 to $1,650 (depending on multiple factors). Please visit your desired product page to see exact pricing.
The price you see is the price you pay; no sales tax or hidden fees.
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.
