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Michael W.

Norcross, Georgia

$20/hr
4.9
14 jobs

I'm here to SAVE you Money and Land you INTERVIEWS! Most résumés are too vague, poorly structured, or invisible to ATS systems. That means qualified professionals get overlooked before a human ever sees their application. I rewrite résumés that actually sell your value — clear positioning, and formatted templates designed to pass ATS filters and catch a recruiter’s attention in seconds. No fluff. Just sharp, strategic résumé writing built to compete in today’s hiring market. Expect: • Fast turnaround • Interview Call Backs • Save Money! Whether you’re targeting a promotion, pivoting careers, or trying to break through a stalled job search, I position your experience so employers see your value immediately. Let’s turn your applications into interviews. Send me a message and ask me how I can do this for you.

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Haley S.

Loris, South Carolina

$35/hr
5.0
3,603 jobs

Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) | ATS Resume Specialist | LinkedIn Profile Writer | 1,100+ 5-Star Reviews I help job seekers at every career level, from students and recent graduates to C-suite executives, stand out with ATS-optimized resumes, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, and executive career documents that showcase their value and get results. With 4,000+ clients served and 1,100+ five-star reviews on Upwork, I've helped professionals across healthcare, technology, finance, sales, engineering, logistics, and more position themselves for their next opportunity. But what matters most to me is understanding your story. I take the time to learn your goals, accomplishments, and career path before I write a single word, no cookie-cutter templates, no generic content. Every document is personalized, strategically written, and designed to highlight what makes you unique. I believe great career documents should do more than look good; they should clearly communicate your value, reflect your goals, and help you stand out in today's competitive job market. Whether you're changing careers, pursuing a promotion, transitioning from the military, or aiming for an executive role. Let me know what I can do for YOU. Here is a quick breakdown of industries I've written for across all levels, including entry-level, management, director-level, and C-suite executives: Healthcare, General Business, Primary & Higher Education, Pharmaceuticals, Information Technology, Business Analysis, Transportation, Sales Leadership, Digital Marketing, Logistics, Engineering, and more. Resume Writing | Military to Civilian Transition | Technical Resume | Executive Resume | Cover Letter Writing | LinkedIn Profile Development | Curriculum Vitae | Biographies | Content Writing | Resume Reviews | Executive Resumes | Cover Letters | Business Profiles | Career Change

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  • Resume Development
  • Proofreading
  • LinkedIn Development
  • Resume Screening
  • CV/Resume Translation
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • CV
  • Job Search Strategy
  • LinkedIn Profile
  • Company LinkedIn Profile
  • LinkedIn Profile Headline & Summary
  • LinkedIn Profile Optimization
  • Cover Letter
  • Career Coaching
  • Career Vision Definition
Colin S.

Wrightsville, Pennsylvania

$45/hr
5.0
161 jobs

You're not looking for a template. You're looking for someone who understands what your career has actually been about, then translates that into materials that command attention from recruiters, hiring managers, and decision-makers who see hundreds of resumes a week. That's where I come in. I've been writing resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles professionally since 2017. My work spans executives stepping into board and advisory roles, senior leaders pursuing internal promotions, mid-career professionals navigating industry pivots, and graduates entering competitive fields. I've built career materials for clients across healthcare, technology, finance, hospitality, nonprofit, government, marketing, operations, HR, and clinical fields, including professionals tied to organizations like Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Lancaster General Health, UPMC, EY, and venture-backed startups. What clients consistently tell me: the writing reads like them, only sharper. The strategy is built around where they're going, not just where they've been. And the final product looks like something they're proud to send. WHAT YOU GET WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER Every resume engagement comes in two tiers, depending on how you want to show up: 🎯 Standard Edition: An ATS-optimized Word and PDF resume engineered to parse cleanly through applicant tracking systems while still reading as a strategic narrative. Built for application volume, recruiter outreach, and corporate hiring pipelines. 🎯 Signature Edition: A design-forward resume built in Canva, crafted for executives, consultants, and professionals who need their materials to make an impression in board rooms, networking introductions, speaking engagements, and high-touch interview processes. This is the version you hand to a hiring partner or post on your professional site. Most clients invest in both. They use the Standard Edition for online applications and recruiter submissions, then deploy the Signature Edition for warm introductions and executive conversations. FULL-SERVICE CAREER PARTNERSHIP Resumes are the starting point. Most of my clients work with me across the full career branding ecosystem: ➼ Resume writing and strategic positioning ➼ Cover letters tailored to specific roles, industries, and decision-makers ➼ LinkedIn profile rewrites, including headline strategy, About sections, experience translation, and visual brand assets ➼ LinkedIn implementation guides and launch content for executives ➼ Reverse recruiting and job search strategy support ➼ Interview preparation, including STAR-method coaching and presentation development ➼ Career consulting for transitions, promotions, and pivots ➼ Executive bios, board profiles, and consulting one-pagers If you're building toward something specific, a promotion, a pivot, a board seat, an exit from corporate into consulting, we'll architect the materials together as a system, not as one-off documents. 📝 Why Clients Choose To Work With Me 📝 A few things tend to come up in feedback: ✮ I write strategically, not generically. Every resume is built around the specific roles, industries, and decision-makers you're targeting. We don't pad with buzzwords or recycle templates. ✮ I bring practitioner perspective. Outside of Upwork, I work in career services, which means I see the hiring side of the equation regularly. I know what pulls a recruiter in and what gets a resume passed over in three seconds. ✮ I communicate clearly and move quickly. Most projects are completed within five to seven business days, with milestone check-ins and revision rounds built in. You'll always know where things stand. ✮ I treat your career like it matters. Because it does. The professionals I work with have spent decades building expertise. My job is to make sure the materials representing that expertise actually do it justice. Who I Work Best With ✔ Executives and senior leaders preparing for board, advisory, or C-suite transitions ✔ Mid-career professionals targeting promotions, pivots, or strategic moves ✔ Specialists in technical, clinical, or regulated fields who need credibility translated for broader audiences ✔ Founders and consultants building executive presence on LinkedIn and beyond ✔ Professionals returning to the workforce after a break or career inflection point If your target role is at the director level or above, or if your situation is genuinely complex (multi-industry background, equity transitions, return after a gap, international moves), I'm a strong fit. 📍 Let's Talk 📍 Send me a message with a few details about where you are, where you're headed, and what's making the search feel harder than it should. I'll respond with a clear recommendation on which deliverables fit your situation, an honest timeline, and a flat-rate quote. No upsells. No template factories. Just strategic career materials built to move you forward. Colin Suber Professional Resume Writer & Career Consultant

  • Resume Writing
  • Business Writing
  • Cover Letter Writing
  • Resume Design
  • Resume Development
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  • Logo Design
  • Content Creation
  • Photo Editing
  • Photography
  • Graphic Design
  • Writing
  • Business
Brian H.

Sunnyvale, California

$40/hr
5.0
494 jobs

Many people now hire resume writers, so even a professionally written resume usually looks average. I have helped thousands of people secure interviews in the most crowded job markets, and I'm especially qualified to make your resume stand out: 1. I have written resumes for people from C-level executives to new graduates. As a seasoned resume writer, I'm an expert in this field’s current practices. 2. I have also been a recruiter, so I know how hiring managers select a resume from hundreds of others, and I understand the full hiring process. 3. I’m up to date with applicant-tracking software (ATS) systems. More than 90% of resumes sent for a typical opening won’t be seen by human eyes because ATS systems first screen them. They require effective use of keywords and certain types of formatting. There are more than 200 ATS systems and they change quickly. 4. I have been a voracious reader for 30 years (with a 10,000-volume home library). Reading intensively on a daily basis has made me a more astute critic than writers who read less are--I can notice more of a resume's shortcomings. I can also see more nuances in a resume's language and understand how they will affect the hiring manager's impressions. 5. I have traveled extensively in China, Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. I studied and wrote about their cultures in 2 books and over 200 articles. Extra creativity and the ability to look at people and their resumes in novel ways, with a larger range of ideas, make a big difference now that resume writing has become more competitive. I will be able to see all of your strengths in more ways than other resume writers will, and my versatility as a writer will allow me to give them more impact. I'll be happy to give your resume a free critique and tell you what I can do to improve it. This is the best way to test a resume writer because it allows you to see his ability to evaluate a resume and think of ways to distinguish you. It also enables you to see his knowledge of the job market, which has recently undergone several profound changes. I have also learned how to craft resumes in ways that can influence the interview in your favor, and I can provide interview coaching. I also write cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, webpages, personal bios, and articles. As a resume writer and an explorer of world cultures, I focus on discovering the richness in people, and I've found that each person is unique and infinitely deep. I love to find more wonders in people and societies and write about them. I look forward to giving you a great new resume and many ideas about taking the next step in your career.

  • Resume Writing
  • Business Writing
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  • Creative Writing
  • English
  • English Tutoring
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Job Description Writing
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Kyla D.

Boulder, Colorado

$250/hr
5.0
603 jobs

★ "𝗜 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀! 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨!" - 𝗟𝗲𝗻. 𝗖. ★ Writing resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles is my "crossword puzzle." I do it every day, and I love it! Success messages from clients are a bonus prize. Will the next one be from you? My calling is to provide expert resume content, coach people on job interviewing, and support career growth. I can quickly pinpoint problems with your resume, LinkedIn, job interview answers, and search strategy to help you optimize your efforts and land a job you'll love. WHY ME: ✔️ I have a Master's in Human Resources, a Bachelor's in Marketing, and certifications in career coaching. ✔️ I have spent the last decade helping top executives, their teenagers, and everyone in between. ✔️ I'm well-versed in technology, healthcare, finance, education, federal, hospitality, construction, sales, marketing, professional services, and beyond. ✔️ My 5-star rating assures you that I CARE about your success. 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲! Job hunting can be so stressful; I'm at my best when shouldering a little of the burden for you, even when that means answering your texts at 7 pm to help you decide which job to take. ;) EXPERTISE: ★Resumes & Cover Letters ★LinkedIn Profiles (Content, Cover Images, Optimization Advice - also for Small Businesses) ★Writing Projects (LOI, Essays, Blog Posts, Speeches, Presentations, etc.) ★Job Interview Coaching TESTIMONIALS: ►“I started a position at my dream company on Monday! I am so thankful for the help and services you provided me. It truly made the difference. Thanks for all that you do!” Matt H., IT Order Manager ►“I was not receiving ANY responses using my previously 'professionally created' resume, but as soon as I began posting the resume you wrote me, I immediately started receiving offers. In fact, I received an employment offer within 4 days for more than what I was expecting!” Carrie H., Executive Administrator ►“I got an offer today! Thank you for your help. This is the fastest turnaround time I think I've ever had between jobs. You're the best!” –Dave F., Mechanical Engineer ►“You showed up at pivotal moments on my journey with the tools and advice I needed, which is no small thing. I look forward to keeping in touch as I start this new chapter.” Elyse D., Sales Development Representative ►“I NAILED IT! Thank you so much for your counseling and tips! It helped build my confidence and articulate my strengths and value in a way I hadn’t considered before.” Cindy F., Director, Talent Acquisition ►“Thank you for the final version. All looks good to me. I truly appreciate you jumping and providing me with a quality resume. Thanks again.” Eric P., CRO 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽? Message me, and I'll respond with a proposal within 24 hours (usually faster).

  • Resume Writing
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Dana W.

Raleigh, North Carolina

$56/hr
4.9
816 jobs

When a hiring manager or recruiter opens your LinkedIn profile, you have a few seconds to read as the obvious person for the role. I rebuild profiles so those seconds work in your favor. I am a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and the Principal Resume Writer at Raleigh Resume, where I lead client work from intake through delivery. Many of my clients' projects are one-time LinkedIn profile rebuilds: a sharper headline, an About section that sounds like a person, and experience entries a recruiter keyword search can actually find. I also write resumes and cover letters, coach clients through a search, and handle quick profile refreshes when a role or a title changes. Before I change a word of formatting, we settle who you are for and why you are the strong choice. I'll define scope up front, and you'll work with me directly from intake through delivery, no junior writers and no outsourced production. Raleigh Resume has served 1,000+ clients since 2023, from mid-career specialists to senior executives and founders. That is the bench behind every project I take on here. Send the job details or invite me to your project, and we will scope it together before you commit to anything.

  • Resume Writing
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