What are everyone's thoughts on resume services/coaching? I am a leader/exec that was laid off (first time) and have spent over 15 years in various roles such SVP Operations, Senior Director Product, VP Solutions, etc. at different companies.

I am struggling with putting my experience/qualifications on paper...

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When I was looking for a new job at the beginning of the year, I got LinkedIn premium and then I found a handful of resume rewriting services and got some quotes and went with an executive level service. They did a great job tweaking my resume for c suite level roles and I was able to land a c suite role and I think the resume rewrite really helped.

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I can only rave about my resume and cover letter coach, Heidi Giusto. Her company name is Career Path Writing Solutions. She charges $175/hour, and she’s worth every penny. I’ve paid her to help me with several cover letters and a couple of resumes, then used her feedback to craft additional letters and resumes, which brings the cost down. I’ve worked with others over the years, and nobody else comes close.

Tell her I sent you.

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Highly recommend. I think as a blanket statement it’s useful to hire out for any area where you get stuck, the only caveat being fit.

Hire someone that gets the results you want and to me is a values match, aligned fit. Good luck!

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