Looking for assistance with your job search or resume? Want to find a qualified resume writer or career coach? Whether you’re a job seeker or just need help managing your career, you might be wondering how to find good career professionals such as resume writers, resume writing services, career coaches, career coaching services, etc.
So for those of you looking for help finding good resume or career coaching support, here’s a handy-dandy resource list to hopefully help you come up with a qualified resume writer or coach that fits your particular needs. (FYI: Professional coaching services include executive coach, management coach, career coach, emotional intelligence coach, career transition coach, and interview coach services.)
NOTE: I don’t know each and every person on this list and therefore can’t personally vouch for which resume writer or coach will be the one you want. I would however strongly suggest you contact and interview them directly to decide for yourself the best match for your individual resume writing or coaching need. Ask lots of questions (including experience, how they work with you, refund policy, etc.); see if they really listen; ask for verifiable recommendations; and (for resume writers) ask for sample resumes and sample cover letters. Above all trust your gut.
If it doesn’t feel right…move on.
Before you hire any resume writer or coaching professional…
Before you hire someone, remember to arm yourself with good basic info about basic resumes and job searches. This is a 2-way street – you need to know how to help guide them, no matter how much of a “career expert” they are. You’re looking for someone who meets YOUR needs. If you feel they are leading you in the wrong direction…run don’t walk to another person who really gets you and your needs. Beware of people who pretend to have all kinds of scientific “facts” and then charge you a fortune to give you something that won’t get you anywhere except $2000 poorer! (If you pay more than a few hundred – and some charge even less – you’re probably being overcharged, no matter how much of an expert they claim to be. Then again, a good resume writer puts in time and effort and deserves fair compensation. 
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Not sure what a good resume is? Here are some articles about resumes that might help. And here are some suggestions as well as a few links to resume articles you might find useful. Also check out sample resumes on resume sites that offer examples. Really think about how a person reading your resume will react – and whether it paints a clear and compelling picture of you and your brand while still matching employer needs as closely as possible. Hiring a career professional is a partnership. When you hire someone to help you, you at least need to know enough to make an educated guess as to whether you’re truly getting good quality help!
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Find a Resume Writer or Resume Writing Service
Susan Ireland is the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Resume. Her team provides resume and career coaching services. (Samples and tips on site.)
“Professional resume writers certified by Susan Ireland.”
Contact Susan’s team by clicking here.
Miriam Salpeter – Keppie Careers
Miriam provides resume writing and career coaching. (Samples and tips on site.)
Click here for her resume writing information.
Jennifer Anthony – Executive Resume Service
“I create innovative and compelling executive resumes…”
Phone: 503-395-8877
E-mail: inquiries@execresumeservice.com
To find recommendations for Jennifer, click here.
Angie Jones, CPRW, CEIC – Haute Resume & Career Services LLC
“…award winning, Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC), and an active member of Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Directors International.”
Phone: (866) 695-9318
E-mail: angie@anewresume.com
Location: Serves clients in every region of the U.S., as well as Canada, Germany, Costa Rica, Argentina, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Recommended by Brian Byrne, who hired Angela as a Career Coach; verifiable through LinkedIn.com: “To say I was pleased with Angela’s work would be an understatement…During an interview, one of the VP’s commented specifically that of the hundreds of resumes he reviewed mine was the best by far. I would recommend her to anyone without reservation.” August 22, 2009
Teena Rose – Resume to Referral
“Resume to Referral is a top endorsed resume-writing service, offering an array of social media, personal branding, and writing services to sales, management, and executive clients.”
Phone: (937) 325-2149
E-mail: admin@resumetoreferral.com
Location: Springfield/Dayton, OH
Ellie Vargo, MRW, CCMC – Noteworthy Resume
Phone: 866-965-9362
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Recommended by Barry Hammond: “I attended a seminar Ellie put on and learned a wealth of usable information regarding how to craft the resume to stand out for an employer. She is a Master Resume Writer who comprehends the complex toughness of today’s work environment and how to optimize the resume as a tool to achieve employment.”
Phone: (603) 512-3976.
Location: Southern Maine. Works with clients throughout United States and Canada.
Recommended by Janell. Says she paid $40 and was happy with Mr. Stone’s services.
Donna Shannon – Coyote Visions Consulting
Various resume writing and job search consulting services. Author of Get a Job Without Going Crazy.
Phone: 720-341-8229.
Click here to see recommendations on LinkedIn.
Resume writer, job search coach and job interview coach.
Phone number: 203-866-1606
E-mail: Melanie@redinc.biz
Location: Southwestern Connecticut, but works with clients across the country and internationally including Africa and Beruit.
“Typically when I talk to my clients for job search coaching I give them a new idea or approach within the first 10 minutes of the call that meets their specific challenge.”
Click here to see recommendations on LinkedIn.
Resume Writer and Job Coach. (Resume tips and career advice on site.)
“I will evaluate your resume for F-R-E-E and, if you’d like, write your resume, cover letter, and customize them for you for each employer.”
E-mail: markdyson@competitiveresumes.net
Location: Chicago, Illinois and available by phone. Site also has online chat.
Karen Siwak – Resume Confidential
Basic Professional Package: $290 (other packages available)
E-mail: info@resumeconfidential.ca
Phone: 1-888-818-0079
Location: Toronto, CA
Louise Fletcher – Blue Sky Resumes
“Specializes in resumes for creative professionals (design, media, entertainment, marketing etc.)”
Phone: 914-595-1905
E-mail: info@bluesykyresumes.com
Job hunting support services and career consulting
E-mail: back2work@live.com
Phone: 612.812.8253
Recommended by MicJohnson
Jerome Imhoff – The Resume Shop Ink
Resume Writing Service and Job Counseling services.
Recommended by Natalia: “I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jerome on my resume and interview coaching sessions. I recommend him to every job seeker I know! During a recent interview I was floored with the change of dynamics when I utilized Jerome’s advice on answering and asking questions.
Mary DeLuca CPRW, CRSFS – Preferred Resume Group
“Certified Professional Resume Writer as well as the first ever to receive the credential of Certified Resume Specialist in Financial Services from CDI.“
Phone: 516-708-9498
E-mail: spfdresume@optonline.net
Cheryl Palmer, M.Ed., CECC, CPRW – Call to Career
Resume writer and executive career coach.
To view recommendations, click here for her LinkedIn profile.
Resume/Cover Letter preparation
Phone: (601) 613-5060
E-mail: john@ghostwriter-editorial.com
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Recommended by Dan Cooper on LinkedIn.
Lisa Mauri Thomas - Change Your Job…Change Your Life
“Clear information and feedback for a strategic resume and job search approach, without paying dearly for it.”
Phone number: 952.452.4522
E-mail: lisa@changeyourjob.us
Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (Midwest and U.S./nationwide)
“Resume and Job Search Development Tools; Entry Level to C-Level Executives; Technical and Skilled. Free resume critiques and price quotes.“
Phone: 985-516-9322
E-mail: ceoresume@aol.com
Location: Louisiana
Karen Palevsky, M.A. – Professional Resumes Plus
“…resume, CV and cover letter writing, job search strategizing, counseling and support. Karen manages a private practice with a diverse client base encompassing professionals, managers and executives in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. “
E-mail: kpalevsky@proresumesplus.com
Phone: 212-387-8223
Location: New York City
Candy Schulman – Right Your Resume
“For the past twenty years I have been writing hand-crafted resumes, cover letters, and bios.”
E-mail: ckswriter@aol.com
Location: New York City, near NYU
Recommendations on request. Profile on LinkedIn.
Janelle Kilson – FairyJobMother
Resume writing and professional development specializing in “providing job-seeker services to consumers in need of professional help without paying exorbitant prices.”
Phone: 302-983-5223
E-mail: info@fairyjobmother.org
Location: Metro Philadelphia area
“Comprehensive Career Coaching, Counseling, Resume Writing, Linkedin Specialist and Social Media Trainer. You Can’t stand Out if You Don’t Know What You Stand For.”
Phone: 203- 613 1049
E-mail: donna@careerfolk.com
Locations: New York City & Stamford, CT. Also “virtually with clients globally, using Advanced Web Technology, or the good ol’ Telephone.”
Recommendations: Extensive list available @ www.Linkedin.com/in/Donnasweidan and http://www.careerfolk.com/what-clients-say/
Find a Career Coach or Career Coaching Service
Roberta Rosen – Career Counselor and certified career coach who has “15 years in Fortune 500 management in addition to 7 years of experience in nonprofit management.“
Contact: via Susan Ireland’s website.
Miriam Salpeter – Keppie Careers
Resume writing and career coaching.
Click here for coaching information.
Donna Shannon – Coyote Visions Consulting
Various resume writing and job search consulting services. Author of Get a Job Without Going Crazy.
Phone: 720-341-8229.
Click here to see recommendations on LinkedIn.
Resume writer, job search coach and job interview coach.
“Typically when I talk to my clients for job search coaching I give them a new idea or approach within the first 10 minutes of the call that meets their specific challenge.”
Phone number: 203-866-1606
E-mail: Melanie@redinc.biz
Location: Southwestern Connecticut, but works with clients across the country and internationally including Africa and Beruit.
Click here to see recommendations on LinkedIn.
Job hunting support services and career consulting
E-mail: back2work@live.com
Phone: 612.812.8253
Recommended by MicJohnson
Jerome Imhoff – The Resume Shop Ink
Resume Writing Service and Job Counseling services.
Recommended by Natalia: “I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jerome on my resume and interview coaching sessions. I recommend him to every job seeker I know! During a recent interview I was floored with the change of dynamics when I utilized Jerome’s advice on answering and asking questions.
Rosalind Joffe M. Ed. – CICoach
Specializes in chronic illness career coaching.
I received a recommendation for Rosalind (lost recommender’s name – I’m sorry) that says ” she is a career expert whose specialty is working with individuals dealing with chronic illness issues….and if you search around her site and her blog you may find some articles/blog posts addressing how to handle these conversations during and/or following the job interview.”
To contact Rosalind, click here.
George Altman – Intentional Communication Partners
Executive and management coaching services. Also emotional intelligence coach.
E-mail: georgecoach@gmail.com
Phone: 858.350.5550
Location: San Diego, CA; tele-coaching anywhere.
Executive/Management Coaching and Career Coaching.
E-Mail: enrique@bejarconsulting.com
Location: New York, NY
Executive and management coach. Specializes in career transition coaching.
Location: Great Britain. Has clients in other countries, including the United States.
E-mail: Can be found on his blog Work/Life Fusion. Only takes a few clients at a time.
Career and interview coaching. (Info found on Blue Sky Resumes site.)
Contact: Via this form on Barbara’s website.
Phone: 212-579-7230 or toll-free at 866-333-1800.
Cheryl Palmer, M.Ed., CECC, CPRW – Call to Career
Executive career coach and resume writer.
To view recommendations, click here for her LinkedIn profile.
Stacey Jerrold – Jerrold HR Solutions
Career counseling and coaching.
E-mail: stacey@jerroldhrsolutions.com
Phone: (212) 688-9392
Recommended by Joanne Lockman on LinkedIn
Transformational coach. “Goal Imagery® coaching”
“Her use of the subconscious power of emotions and imagination will inspire you to pursue your passions.”
Location: New York City
Phone: (917)371-9713 and (718) 449-0036
E-mail: drlead@drlead.com
Christina Murphy – CM Recruiting
Recruiter, career coach and job search consultant.
Phone: 415-308-5748
Email: christina@cm-recruiting.com
Recommended by Ken Roberts on LinkedIn.
Karen Palevsky, M.A. – Professional Resumes Plus
“Career Counselor with particular expertise in career assessment and advisement, resume, CV and cover letter writing, job search strategizing, counseling and support. Karen manages a private practice with a diverse client base encompassing professionals, managers and executives in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. “
E-mail: kpalevsky@proresumesplus.com
Phone: 212-387-8223
Location: New York City
“Comprehensive Career Coaching, Counseling, Resume Writing, Linkedin Specialist and Social Media Trainer. You Can’t stand Out if You Don’t Know What You Stand For.”
Phone: 203- 613 1049
E-mail: donna@careerfolk.com
Locations: New York City & Stamford, CT. Also “virtually with clients globally, using Advanced Web Technology, or the good ol’ Telephone.”
Recommendations: Extensive list available @ www.Linkedin.com/in/Donnasweidan and http://www.careerfolk.com/what-clients-say/
Thank you for listing me on your website. My book “Get a Job Without Going Crazy” is now available on Amazon.com too. Please let me know if you’d like any more information about my services – Thanks!
Thanks Donna. I added it to your listing and even made it available in my Cafe Store.
~ Ronnie Ann
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you would like me to add you or someone you recommend to the list, PLEASE provide the info in this general format:
Thanks!
~ Ronnie Ann
Thank you for adding me! I appreciate it.
Hi Ronnie Ann (again),
I forgot to mention that you can use any of my articles that I post here: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jennifer_Anthony
If you like them, of course.
Thanks Jennifer. I will be sure to visit – and credit you of course if I refer to your resume and cover letter articles. Much appreciated!
~ Ronnie Ann
Hi Ronnie Ann,
You’ve provided some excellent advice but you might recommend that job seekers ask to see samples of the writers work before hiring them.
There is no reason that samples cannot be provided for review. Most legitimate writers will provide a sample resume in a different industry. If the writer refuses to provide a sample afraid using the excuse that their work will be stolen the job seeker should run the other way and consider another writer.
Also, I’d appreciate it if you’d consider adding me to your list of resume writers. You’ll learn more about my qualifications and find samples of my work on my website.
Thanks,
Angie Jones, CPRW, CEIC
Thanks Angie! Really nice advice. Have proudly added your information (thank you for submitting that) to our professional resources list!
~Ronnie Ann
One of the most important things a resume writer must do is interview the client carefully to find out what his objectives/goals are and make sure that his resume meets that. It gives resume writers a bad name when the client’s needs are not met.
Skills and experience go hand in hand in a resume. It is important for someone who wants to transfer his skills to make sure that the resume writer understands what field he is going into. The resume writer must match those skills and experience and showcase them in a way that will be attractive to the potential employer. To do less is a disservice to the client.
As a recruiter, I found that often when I did a search the wrong keywords were used so you had applicants that were not qualified in any way, shape, or form.
To add insult to injury, this man was charged an exorbitant rate for a resume that did not do the job.
Celia is also a contributor to the Examiner blogs. If you want to read some of her articles, click here.
~ Ronnie Ann
Thanks for dropping by Celia! And thanks for the great tips. As to your last point…coincidentally, I just wrote about that:
Are You Getting Screwed By Your Professional Resume Writer?
~ Ronnie Ann