Private Client Experiences & Outcomes

Welcome to The Résumé Studio. I'm Jared Redick, and I help people use the résumé writing process as a tool for personal brand development, career planning, and professional discovery.

I share a lot on this website. From how I work with clients, to trainings and presentations I deliver throughout the year, to coaching and occasional random thoughts on my blog. But one of the best places to start getting to know me is by reviewing what my clients have said after completing their projects.

If you'd rather skip ahead and learn more about possibly working together, jump over to the Writing & Planning page.

The following recommendations were submitted by individual clients.

“You had me at draft one.” — Product Developer & Technology Strategist résumé, Boston, MA

“Last night, I showed my new résumé vs. my old résumé. This was basically their reaction: "Oh my god, this [resume] is 33% shorter and 1,000 times more impactful.” — Fintech Growth Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

“First, the résumé is AWESOME. I’ve used it twice and it completely frames a different conversation. A massive THANK YOU. Second, working with you has made a substantive difference in planning my next level AND it is very enjoyable as well. Such a great combination.” — Chief Revenue Officer candidate résumé and LinkedIn profile, Silicon Valley, CA

“Your work is so very brilliant. My resume stood at the top of 142 others for a [redacted company type] CEO role last year, and most recently to the board of an [XYZ]-listed funds management business I’ll likely join in April. So, thank you Jared. Your work enables me to progress in my career and support my family, and your mentoring kept me sane/mentally moving forward last October during our update sessions. You are a force!” — Investment-industry Managing Director and CEO résumé and LinkedIn profile, New South Wales

“Want to share exciting news with you. I am going to [rideshare company] to be Chief [redacted]. Thank you for all the amazing work with my CV and LinkedIn profile. You are one of the reasons I have gotten here.” — SVP of Wearables Operations, Silicon Valley, CA

“Your way of writing and working is definitely different from other résumé writers. I've had a lot of colleagues say they paid $300 to $500 an hour and got a 15-60 minute conversation and then their résumés simply delivered to them. No depth. Unfortunately, they're really unhappy with them. My experience with you has been completely different, and I keep saying, ‘Let me give you Jared's info and website. Just be prepared! He'll ask you a lot of questions and force you to in new ways.’ The way you made me think has been priceless.” — Big 4 Management Consultant résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

"Remember how I mentioned I was applying to three jobs? This is the first time in my life I've applied to more than one and been offered all three! I have no idea how to turn down the other two. I also want to gut-check that I'm making the right choice." — Program Manager résumé and LinkedIn profile, Seattle, WA > San Francisco, CA

“The number of pings I’ve gotten since we worked together is unbelievable, in part because I’m now working for [Company Name], but also because my story is clear and hits all the right points.” — Vice President, Technology LinkedIn profile update, Stockholm, Sweden; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY

“This is amazing … so great to have you helping me with this because I wouldn’t have figured it out on my own. So much depth in this work, thank you.” — Senior Marketing Director résumé and LinkedIn profile

“You did a great job. Blew everybody away.” — Hiring committee member remarking on a long-time senior operations client’s interview following interview coaching, Tucson, AZ > San Francisco, CA

“I have to say, what you do works. Full stop. You and I worked together in ‘16 and you not only got me in front of people but you had my confidence at an all-time high because I had to answer your damned questions! I was able to carry those over into the interviews. This update is like working with an old friend. You know me. You help people regain their mojo. You reflect back to us who we are. On top of it, because of what you do, and who you work with, you have this holistic view of it all. Something we don’t have on our own.” — Big Pharma Digital Marketing Operations Director back for a résumé and LinkedIn profile update

“Okay, so much to talk to you about! Long and short, I got a board position on a public company board because of my LinkedIn and resume! Now I need a board bio.” — Long-time CMO client via text, San Francisco Bay Area

“This is really impressive how you go through all of this to tell a complete story that focuses on the best parts. If I were doing it on my own, I'd put out a crap work product and be done with it. Who knows what that would yield.” — Vice President, Digital Services résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area

“I’ve enjoyed the whole process so much.” — Senior Program Manager résumé, Seattle, WA

“This is great. It’s actually helping me with my current job.” — SVP, Omnichannel Strategy & Customer Experience résumé and LinkedIn profile, Atlanta, GA

“Even with [target company] set aside, this process helps me think about and look at myself internally. It’s wildly important to me.” — Long-time Global Revenue Development Executive client, résumé and LinkedIn update, San Francisco, CA and Portland, OR

“The examples in your published Job Description Analysis were incredibly helpful. I love looking at data and the color-coding idea, synthesizing the data into patterns, was really helpful.” — Corporate Director, Financial Services, San Francisco, CA

“I just wanted to let you know that [Dream Company] responded already! They were very impressed with my application and want me to read a couple of [well-known thought leader]’s new writings before they interview me next week! Thank you so much for your help. I will let you know how things turn out. You’re amazing!” — Post-doc breaking into industry: Last-minute Résumé Coaching

“Wanted to let you know I’m going back to work and doing exactly what you and I set out to do! I’ll be the CFO for [an institution representing my main target] and I'm super excited. Here’s the irony. The recruiter who once said I’d be hard to place was the one who placed me at this job. I can’t thank you enough for all the great work we did together.” — Financial Services Executive turned CFO résumé and LinkedIn profile

“I appreciated your non-pep-talk approach [during my first] Job Search Partner session. Optimistic realism. I just need to get my butt in gear. — Finance & Operations Manager résumé and LinkedIn profile, Tucson, AZ

“There was a lot to the LinkedIn questionnaire. It asked the right questions after having gone through so much of the résumé writing process.” — Executive Producer, VFX & Virtual Human Development, Los Angeles, CA

“You're not just a résumé writer. I can do that. You do the strategic view of telling my story. I can't do that.” — VP & GM, Product, Marketing & Sales, Discovery Coaching, San Francisco, CA

“It's funny. It seems like every session, we make a breakthrough. I've known we were on the right path but wrestling with how we'd bring the disparate elements together, and I think [this is] a good way to do it.” — Chief Strategy Officer résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area

“I really like how the résumé is taking shape. It advantageously presents the things that will matter to my future. I've always been a Swiss Army knife and some people look at that as a negative. I've always looked at it as a strength, especially with the C-suite role I have in mind for the future.” — Vice President of Product Marketing, San Jose, CA

“I had no idea the work was going to be this involved, but what you've created is obviously not just a resume writing service. It's far deeper and I'm getting a lot out of it. Really productive session today.” — General counsel of a publicly-traded consumer products company,San Francisco, CA

“What we've done so far has been amazing. I've always known there's a *story* in there somewhere! For me there was a reason and purpose for every move, but my résumé has just been a mishmash that doesn’t communicate that. — Capitol Hill policy architect turned nonprofit leader, Washington, D.C.

“One of the things that has been so valuable in this experience is that I have a much better sense of my own worth in the marketplace. It’s been so refreshing … almost liberating … I [don’t think I would have] spent time thinking about my skills and what I’ve accomplished if I were left on my own.” — Fixed Income Investment Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile, Boston, MA

“Thank you so much for your hard work and fabulous results on my résumé and LinkedIn profile. [Since then, I've been] very busy in a good way. Had a great meeting with Korn Ferry and have a phone call tomorrow with a board lead.” — Public Company Board Director résumé and LinkedIn profile, St. Petersburg, FL

“Really grateful for your expertise and the role you've been playing in my professional development!” — Policy ethicist, San Francisco, CA

“Thank you for helping me with my résumé and giving me several thoughtful professional considerations. I am more aware and ensure that I focus on activities that represent / build my professional brand.” — Strategy, Development & Commercialization Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile, Silicon Valley, CA

“I've just finished all of the LinkedIn updates. It's showing my profile's strength at Expert Level! So, we're at the end of the project and I wish to express my gratitude for your ideas, hard work, and professional approach during this project.” — Director, Systems Engineering résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Jose, CA

“It’s fascinating watching you put together the puzzle, and then holy crap! This is my story!.” — Chief Channel Officer résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area, CA

“Best résumé I’ve seen in 30 years of publishing.” — Magazine publisher remarking on a client’s master résumé

“It’s crazy incredible. And they found me on LinkedIn! Once I read the job description, I knew I was perfect for the role. I just need one or two more and my retirement will be set.” — Long-time CMO client who helped take a company public and was approached the join a public company board

“I often think people don’t get a chance to reflect on what it all means, and your tool is incredibly insightful. Until I did it, I didn’t really see any giant themes in my life.” — Long-time Fortune 20 operations director client turned innovation consultant remarking on the Job Description Analysis

“Jared has been a tremendous resource, advisor and collaborator over the years. In each case, I advanced my career and contributed greater value to my company. The investment paid for itself tenfold with promotions and higher salaries. But it's more than the financial rewards. It's also about growing as a professional and colleague.” — Digital Marketing Executive & Marketing Technologist, San Francisco Bay Area

“My husband go accepted at Wharton! He says so many nice things about you … can’t stop talking about you … you’ve probably already heard from some of his friends. He was so worried about transitioning out of [military branch]. The resume was a huge part of making that successful leap.” — Returning client remarks one year after working with her husband

“You had me in the first 30 minutes of Session #1. I’m excited to have you in my corner.” — Global Technology Product Marketer résumé, Seoul, South Korea

“You've been such an important part of this journey this year. Not only tied to what we did last winter around go-to-market, but moving into product strategy and this whole other new [leadership role] at [CompanyName].” — Vice President of Monetization résumé and LinkedIn profile, followed by Continuity Coaching, Seattle, WA

“I've been putting this off for about a year because it has felt insurmountable, especially thinking back through 20 years of work. The JDA is helping me realize how possible this is--sorting everything into the pillars and columns of activities on the JDA has me kind of excited. I'm ready to do this!” — Financial Services Executive, New Client Orientation & Strategy Session

“I'm super excited about the resume! I can't believe it! I've never really had to think much about what I've done, and when I'd be asked about my value, I didn't really have an answer. I have to admit, after the first and second sessions, I was thinking, "I wish I could just give this to Jared and have him do it on his own. But obviously you can't get what I've done through osmosis and I can see why you insisted on working directly with me to be sure you not only got my voice, but that I’m [simultaneously] prepared to start 'representing myself' when the time comes. The end result is stunning.” — Senior Program Manager, Thought Partner & Advisor résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area

“It's succinct, it pulls you in, and the first sentence in paragraph two is amazing. It has Jared Redick written all over it!” — Long-time CMO client remarking on the LinkedIn profile of a colleague she referred, San Francisco Bay Area

“I don't feel understood very often, so it was cool during this session that I finally felt heard and understood, and that we can make something of this story.” — Boutique Founder & CEO, Portland, OR

“I’m just so pleased with how everything has come out. As you know, we’re all waiting for news on the possible acquisition, so I even gave your name and link to a number of colleagues.” — Senior Investment Director résumé and LinkedIn profile, Boston, MA

“This has been a really helpful process. Putting down who I am and what I do is always emotionally hard for me, so it’s helpful to have your guidance.” — Senior Innovation Consultant, Last-minute Résumé Review & Strategy

“When I sent that recruiter my résumé, I felt so good about it. [Working with] you made me feel better about myself, my skills, and my accomplishments. It has really made a difference these last four months because right now there is absolutely nothing happening at work. Zero. Everybody is basically waiting for the ax to fall, but I've been able to go in with a positive attitude and feel good about myself. If this acquisition doesn't go my way, I'm confident that it's going to go my way one way or the other.” — Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager résumé and LinkedIn profile, Boston, MA

“This has been a really good process. [You may recall that] I did a process for personal change. This is more like a process for business and professional change.” — NASA Scientist & New Space Innovator, San Francisco Bay Area résumé and LinkedIn profile

“This is a really clear-cut process and what we’ve created gives me a lot of confidence, thank you. This has been a really good experience for me, watching your decision-making, your edits, and learning more about myself along the way. I also feel much more equipped to interview and about the job search process in general. Thank you.” — Senior Program Director, Mental Health Services Nonprofit résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area

“I’m back for an update. Didn’t want to touch the resume and LinkedIn myself, they’re such a masterpiece. So good. So well done. Just spectacular. LinkedIn is appealing and [recruiters] have been reaching out to me like crazy. You’re so creating and exacting, I couldn’t have appreciated it more.” — Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance & Division CFO, Résumé and LinkedIn Profile

“This has been really seamless. Love how this process went. Thank you for bringing your expertise to my career.” — Senior Brand & Partnerships Marketer résumé and LinkedIn profile, Los Angeles, CA

“This has been such a wonderful experience ... a really nice moment because I'm moving forward at last! That's a really big thing to me, so thanks for being a big part of it.” — Vice President, Worldwide Sales & Operations résumé and LinkedIn profile, New York, NY

“I absolutely love your LinkedIn questionnaire. It's so thoughtful and I can tell you spent 20 years coming up with it.” — Chief of Staff candidate résumé and LinkedIn profile, Washington, D.C.

“You've given me so much more to think about than I expected. Kind of unbelievable how you're positioning the truth to solve the problems I've been having on my own.” — Commercial Real Estate Investment Manager, Last-Minute Resume Review & Coaching, San Francisco Bay Area

“This has been a learning experience ... an internal searching process. You've made me go do the Luke Skywalker thing ... to see the Dark Side and come out on the other side.” — Vice President of Engineering résumé and LinkedIn profile, Raleigh, NC

“I'm still getting hits off my LinkedIn profile. I'm so impressed with how well it works. A recruiter actually called me and said, 'I need someone who can [phrase redacted].' Haha! We weren't sure if that phrase would come up in search but clearly, it was the right decision!” — Senior Program Manager résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Jose, CA

“It's funny highlighting the analytics in these latest jobs on the JDA. There are areas where there's more line-of-sight into where I want to go, yes, but I’m also realizing that I haven't been pulling forward the analytics in my current role!” — Global Go-To-Market Executive remarking on the JDA interpretation process

“I really appreciate this [process]. I can tell by the quality of the work, and how deep you get into it, why the person who referred me [was so earnest] about me working with you.” — Fintech Marketing Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile

“Thanks so much! I made some final edits and have attached it here for your final blessing. Thank you again. Love working with you!” — Long-time nonprofit development client, San Francisco Bay Area

“Thank you, Jared! Our session was a game changer for me. I have always wanted to write and here is a reason for me to get out of my seat and do it! I have a headline and concept, gathering story examples from memory and new experiences as they unfold. Hoping to get some pen to paper time this long weekend. Thank you for the inspiration!” — Vice President, Global Performance Marketing, Continuity Coaching, San Francisco Bay Area

“I really appreciate your perspective because I'm a frog in the water and don't know how others see me. I'm excited about working with someone like you because I need some 'truthiness' about where I can land because I'm not getting the interviews I want. Am I overshooting? Undershooting? Curious.” — Chief Strategy Officer, Résumé Strategy & Hierarchy Session, Denver, CO

“You polished and styled my résumé and LinkedIn page in 2016. The rebuilt résumé and profile certainly made a positive impact on me and gave me more self-confidence!” — Research Scientist & Business Development Lead résumé and LinkedIn profile

“The [workbook] forced me to think differently through many of my career moments. Some were significant and I’d completely forgotten them.” — CTO turned Fin-tech Product Architect résumé and LinkedIn profile

“The LinkedIn Questionnaire is a good exercise.” — Head of Patent Protection (Attorney) résumé and LinkedIn profile

“Now that I'm a director, every woman within a stone's throw has said, 'Do you have advice for me?' I always say, 'Call Jared.'” — Long-time product management client, Seattle, WA

“I appreciate how you think. I've worked with executive coaches before, but this is totally different and I like that it's pushing me toward an actual output” — Director of Business Development, résumé and LinkedIn profile, Washington, D.C.

“I love your questions [during our sessions]. It's really wonderful that I'm doing this at my computer where I can pull things up while you're working on something else. Great use of time.” — Director of Corporate Relations résumé and LinkedIn profile, University of [State Name redacted].

“I don't mind going into overtime for a few hours. This is almost therapeutic and making me rethink things I've held onto for a long time, so my talking through these decisions is preparing me for what I say to others about my career. Thank you.” — Senior municipal internet access leader, résumé and LinkedIn profile

“I'm so lucky to have worked with you! I tell people not only do you do an amazing job, but you're also so fun! To be clear, I didn't understand when you originally said my one-pager didn't communicate my value. But your questions really challenged me to stick with it, dig in, and identify my value. And yes, I was frustrated at times, but the end result? I'm surprised as hell to see what I've done in my career! (Also, what you do is really hard work.)” — VP, Business Development, Marketing & Sales résumé and LinkedIn profile

“I had several successful start-up interview rounds, and believe my résumé was the reason I received many fast responses after applying for positions. I was told in one interview that my résumé was by far the best they had ever seen.” — Senior Payments / FinTech Risk Management Professional résumé and LinkedIn profile

“I greatly appreciate all of this. I've learned a lot from you over the hours we've spent and I'll miss working together. This has been an enlightening experience.” — Biomedical Engineer résumé and LinkedIn profile

Email headline: "You do know what you're doing.” Email body: "Wanted to report that I received another inquiry about a job, and this time it was a hiring company rather than a recruiter. Consequently, it's official that you are good!" — Controller / FINOP résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

“This is a hard but enlightening process." — Senior Intellectual Property Attorney résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Jose, CA

“You planted a seed in our last conversation. I like the idea of working backwards to find the right fit for me. 'Maybe I don't like this or that,' etc. In the past, I didn't really think about whether I wanted to do something. I just applied and let the chips fall." — Partner & Head of Global Strategy, Discovery Coaching / Career Exploration, Portland, OR

“I’m now in a position to be picky, thanks in small part to the fact that my job is a little more tolerable now and thanks in large part to you! Really appreciate all your work—still amazed at how you shaped it.” — Senior nonprofit association marketer résumé and LinkedIn profile, Washington, D.C.

“Great session last Thursday. Very helpful and a valuable outside perspective. I have my marching orders!" — Long-time nonprofit executive client, New York, NY

“I've been watching your YouTube video on résumé writing and I'm addicted! Had to book some personalized help." — Early career client, Last-minute Resume Review & Coaching, San Francisco Bay Area

“I'm seeing where, yes, we're identifying and mapping 'the hill, two hills over' into the C-suite, but also where shifting the narrative that exists already positions me in a way I hadn't considered." — Head of Strategy & Business Operations remarking on Jared Redick’s Job Description Analysis tool

“What we’ve done so far has been amazing. I’ve always said there’s a story in there somewhere." — Policy consultant turned nonprofit leader, résumé and LinkedIn profile, Washington, D.C.

“I think of your sparkle every day! You're amazing at transforming people's career stories. You changed my life and outlook for the better. I've had a BOOM of interviews, [with] my LinkedIn profile [getting] in the hundreds of views per week from really large brands. I'm now in final rounds with [Fortune 100 Company] (for what is truly a dream job that appears WRITTEN out of my resume—and the hiring manager agreed it's like magic) and several other large tech companies. It's a bit of a "pinch me" feeling, because both the interviews themselves and the positive outcomes in them are coming of my authentic self: my personality, what I care about, and how I think. I can't thank you enough for shooing me onto this path where I believe it's all possible and have the toolkit to get there.” — Head of Talent résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

“It's been a super wonderful experience. Such a self-discovery process and I'm so thankful that you kept pushing me to reflect. Also, the recruiter I recently interviewed with at [Fortune 50 Company] said he was certain they would fine a place for me with such a "bomb" résumé. That's the first time in my fifteen years that any recruiter has said something like that!” — Enterprise Program Manager & Technical Partner résumé and LinkedIn profile, Seattle, WA

"I'm halfway through the résumé. I'm going to say it ... you are AMAZING at what you do." [Later about the executive bio.] "Wow. Again, you've floored me. Great tone and rhythm. You made my life path look sensible." — EVP & General Counsel résumé and LinkedIn profile, Washington, D.C.

"This was a brutal, but brilliant process. The workbook really forces you to go deep, examine your experience and self-perception, and then what that means to your future. It also, frankly, meant that once I committed, I had to finish. I've meant to do this [self-reflection] for the past five to seven years, but could never get it done on my own."— Global Policy Strategist & Corporate Affairs Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile, Washington, D.C.

“This is a truly a fantastic experience. We're getting awesome output, and yes, there will be this thing that people have in their hands when we're done, but on top of it all it's [been] a really neat journey and I'm so glad to be working with you.” — Global Revenue Development Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile

“This has done far more for me than just writing my résumé. Our work developing my story has helped me tremendously. I would have previously just fallen on my sword in an interview, but you've challenged my self-perception and made me think in new ways.” — Chief Strategy Officer, Cyber Security & Defense Company, résumé and LinkedIn profile, Washington, D.C.

“I can't overstate how lucky I am to have someone to figure this out with....” — Senior Digital Marketer, Continuity Coaching, San Francisco Bay Area

“This has been so helpful and wonderfully transformative. Increasingly, I have more authority around my career and the direction I should take.” — Head of Global Corporate Operations, Discovery Coaching using the JDA, San Francisco, CA

“Very eye-opening to see what people are looking for ... how some job descriptions are more decisive than others ... how the exercise shows possible gaps in my skill set. I had no idea people put in this kind of effort, but the value is huge.” — Global Brand Manager, Job Description Analysis Interpretation, New York, NY

“It has been a real pleasure working with you and I intend to continue the relationship. You have a gift and your energy inspires me. Thank you for everything have done!” — Senior Director, PMO résumé and LinkedIn profile

“This is a wonderful process. It's showing me that there are really good paths forward from today, and giving me the confidence to say yes, go there.” — Head of strategy candidate, résumé and LinkedIn profile

“I’ve been wondering, 'Man, I can't wait to see how he's gonna bring all of this together.' Now that it's coming together, I can say ... your process is quite impressive.” — Chief Channel Officer, résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area

“This session was really helpful and I like where we're going. Sure, it'll be great to have my LinkedIn and resume together, but to me the benefit to all this is that it's forcing me to come up with what people will be asking me in interviews.” — Law firm partner going in-house, résumé and LinkedIn profile

“It has been a such a great journey! I appreciate all your hard work. I hear horror stories from colleagues where they just had their résumés thrown together by someone after a short questionnaire and an hour or two of interviews. Going in-depth with you has been so enjoyable, and I've already shared and recommended you to everyone. I always say, ‘He's so worth it! Even if you just do a 30- or 60-minute session to get an idea of how he works, you'll find out quickly that there's a lot to discover about yourself and you'll want to hire him.’ I also just enjoyed working with you as a person. You asked a lot of tough questions but somehow made it fun, easy, and interesting to do!” — Senior Organizational Development & Transformation Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile

“Going through this process has forced me to answer so many questions. It's been amazing to see the story come together in a way I would have never considered. I'm actually seeing myself differently. Not only will I be hyper-prepared for interviews, I’ll also have a broader and deeper story to tell. More than I ever could have anticipated. This is an incredible process.” — Marketing Communications Director résumé and LinkedIn profile, Seattle, WA

"Having dinner with friends last night, they said, ‘Why are you working with a résumé writer?’ I told them that every time I sit down to do it, I feel like I really don’t have any skills. I just show up and do my job, and I can sometimes be funny. The truth is I have a lot of skills. I just hadn't really taken the time to understand and articulate them. You’ve helped me realize my worth." — Live Action & VFX Producer résumé and LinkedIn profile, Los Angeles, CA

"[Multinational technology company] found me via LinkedIn and said these very words: ‘You are the purple squirrel we’ve been looking for! We have this unposted role and it was like reading your résumé. We hadn’t found anyone like that.’ Their hiring lead worked in people operations for eight years and he loved my résumé. He said everyone else loved it, too. As for LInkedIn, I’m getting found by a lot of different types of companies. People are scanning visually and I can tell the algorithms are working because I’m being approached by some unusual companies, but companies that should find me. The JDA really laid the foundation for all of that keyword work. Thank you!”  — Human Resources Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile, Silicon Valley, CA

"It was a wonderful experience! Thank you for making it so easy for me. You are a delightful person [and] I thoroughly enjoyed working with you! I’ll miss our regular sessions, but I’ll be back for Continuity Coaching.” — Technical Business Partner résumé and LinkedIn profile, Redmond, WA

"I was impressed by your depth of information and advice about LinkedIn. Gave me a lot to think about in terms of protecting myself, while making myself visible to recruiters for passive search.” — Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity résumé and LinkedIn profile, New York, NY

"There SO MUCH to do with this LinkedIn page! But I like it so much!” — Experiential Entertainment Producer & Marketer résumé and LinkedIn profile, Los Angeles, CA

“I'm liking the exploration. I don't want to be stuck. I'm also open to you saying, 'You haven't mentioned this role,' if any ideas come to mind. I also like the idea of packaging of my skills away from my experience so I can focus the story.” — Senior Director, Multinational Services résumé and LinkedIn profile, Raleigh-Durham, NC

"We're going to work together for a long time but I'm definitely sensitive now to any job description I ever write! [Laughter] You're making the world a better place! F*** it if I want a job description that I wrote to show up in one of Jared's JDAs where people will go deep and realize how badly it was written!” — Head of Global Revenue Development, New York, NY

"Interesting doing what I've been doing as long as I've been doing it. You get stuck in your ways. Funny when you brought up [new] job titles. I didn't even know several of them existed. I read through the chief marketing technologist and chief commercialization officer roles, and yeah, those are the jobs I do but I just thought they were part of being the CEO of a company of this size.” — Serial Founder and CEO exploring a new career direction via Discovery Coaching, Los Angeles, CA

“I’m excited about this process. So many questions I’ve had for years are starting to be answered and we’re just 45 minutes into the project!” — Technical Partner & Customer Advocate résumé and LinkedIn profile, Seattle, WA

“I feel blessed in my [new] role here at [Institution Name]. Every day is interesting and challenging and it allows me to do exactly what I wanted to do — put all of my years of experience to work for the greater good. [Also], thanks for everything you did for me during a very tumultuous time. The listening and kindness were even more valuable than the actual work we did together. I needed it more than you know (or maybe you did).” — General Counsel résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area

“I landed my DREAM job! All of the work we did together helped me refocus my career and regain my confidence after rough treatment in my last job. It was awesome to submit my resume with confidence. Working together gave me the clarity on my “story,” which was critical because I had no time to prep for my interviews because they came so quickly. Thank you, again, for all of your help. I could not have done it without you! — Director of Product Development & Merchandising résumé and LinkedIn profile

“When we first started this process, I was highly uncomfortable because the structure was so different than what I'm used to seeing. But the more we refined the document and I saw the story coming to life, the happier I became. It's like you're the Great and Powerful Oz behind the curtain.” — Senior Investment Director résumé and LinkedIn profile, Boston, MA

"The résumé is getting a lot of play. Six companies so far. Walked away from all of them. Been getting great feedback, and am now on the radar of Korn Ferry, Spencer Stuart, and Heidrick." — Chief Financial Officer résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

"It’s like watching Picasso paint every time we work together. I just sit back and watch the screen in amazement. I’m serious. Short of a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, you’re the best writer I can think of." — Long-time Controller client, San Francisco Bay Area, CA

"I’ve been consulting at [Leading Media Research Company] for six years now. Thank you for your help all those years ago because the résumé definitely helped me get an interview! — Managing Consultant, Project Management & Business Transformation résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

"I talked to my executive coach yesterday and was singing your praises. It’s been life changing to have the pragmatic stuff of this whole emotional change handled by a pro like you. (With your sparkled added on, too!)" — Senior People & Talent Leader résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

"There’s so much to do with LinkedIn, I had no idea. But I love it so much! My LinkedIn Summary ‘brags’ without being braggy. How is that possible?" — Executive Producer, Feature & Independent Films, Series, and Location-based Experiential Entertainment résumé and LinkedIn profile, Los Angeles, CA

"This is all good and I can see why it takes 10 hours. I'm thinking about my background in all sorts of new ways." — Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

"Every time I look at my résumé it makes me feel so good. I say, ‘Wow, who is that person’?" — Director of Web Content, San Francisco, CA

“Thanks again for all your wise and diligent counsel. I don’t know how you manage to make this work fun, but I always enjoy our work together." — Senior Vice President, Finance, résumé and LinkedIn update, San Francisco Bay Area, CA

"You’re the pied piper of having people really look at what they've done! I’ve loved this work! My husband has been on me for years, saying I undersell myself. He read it last night and said this résumé is the first time he’s seen all of the things, in one place, that he knows I’ve accomplished. I told him, ‘It’s all Jared!’ If not for you, I would have long-ago given up and just stayed in place." — Executive Producer, Visual Effects résumé and LinkedIn profile, Los Angeles, CA

"Back for an update! I learned from [our first round of work together] that the best time to do this work is when you don’t need it, so let’s update my story!" — SVP FP&A, Operational Finance & Corporate Development résumé, executive bio, and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area, CA

[The JDA] definitely helped me identify patterns related to what the market is looking for and how I measure up. In addition, the exercise inspired a healthy amount of introspection and had me researching my past to better understand where I am headed. I applied your advice from our coaching calls and from what I learned from the JDA to my resume and LinkedIn profile. I'm interested to hear what you think. — Fortune 50 Biotech, Senior [Redacted] résumé and LinkedIn profile, Atlanta, GA

New Client Orientation + Custom Résumé Strategy

“This week I landed six interviews out of six submissions. Thanks for such a great document.” — Senior Development Professional résumé, New York, NY

“I just accepted a new role to head up product management again. The sessions we did were tremendously helpful to better articulate my accomplishments and my 'superpowers'. As a result I gain much more clarity on what to do next. Thanks for all your work! Look forward to reengaging in the future when it’s time for a refresh.” — Global Product Advisor & Partner résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area, CA

“This has been an eye-opening journey. [Our work together] has revealed that there was no other way to get this story pinned down than to go deep in the way we did, interrogate all these areas where I have acquired seemingly esoteric expertise, and stitch the disparate points together into a cohesive narrative. You have been an excellent companion and storyteller on this journey. Thank you!” — Enterprise Technology Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile, Silicon Valley/San Francisco, CA

“Attached, please find my [completed] Job Description Analysis for discussion. Terrific exercise. Starting the exercise was overwhelming, but by the end, I could clearly see the simple logic. I've made some notes for our call to share what I discovered. Also, I've realized after completing the exercise that the exploration of different position summaries are [really] variations or extensions of my current [role].” — Policy Consultant résumé and LinkedIn profile, Washington, D.C.

“I have another analogy for you. The middle option of your services (Career Planner/Changer Program) is like doing a remodel, but the kind of remodel in which you go down to the studs. The first option (Rapid-fire Résumé Package) is like remodeling a few rooms, maybe just a bathroom or two. The last (Career Explorer Program) is like building the house from scratch!” — Chief Marketing Officer résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

“I’m excited! I really feel like my narrative came together in a way that’s more me. I didn’t realize how much this process would help me feel more confident in my professional trajectory (and less angry, in mourning, and all the other things that come along with the Ph.D.) The perception among us [Ph.D.s] is that to be competitive in the private sector, or elsewhere, we have to give up our identity. After this experience, I don’t feel like I’ve done that and I appreciate it. I also like that we’ve not only identified but presented the value my academic experience brings to my corporate life, while not alienating my academic peers.” — Researcher, Communications Strategist & Issue Advocate résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA and Washington, D.C.

“I just wanted to share the exciting news that I have been offered a role as (drumroll please) Director of XYZ at [NASDAQ-traded company]. This is a very exciting role as it combines my strongest skill set. I don't think before working with you I would have been able to clearly articulate what my key strengths are, so you get a lot of credit for this unique position. Thanks for all you did for me. Beyond just getting the resume done, working with you helped pull me out of a deep dark hole and restored my faith in my professional experience. — Brand Strategist, Global Artistry résumé and LinkedIn profile, New York, NY

“I’m plugging away on the workbook, doing the double- and triple-check of my answers. There are several hard questions; the sort that I [either] haven’t answered or have actively avoided answering. Questions that have me carefully reflecting on how I got to where I am today, decision points along the way, etc. Thank you. — Business Development Executive & Research Scientist résumé and LinkedIn profile

“I'm so unbelievably glad I hired you. I thought I wanted ... I guess ... a scribe? Instead, you've challenged my beliefs and assumptions at every turn. I wouldn't have learned half of what you've taught me through your process." — Machine Learning Engineer & Business Partner résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Jose, CA

“I enjoyed my LinkedIn profile and résumé. Couple of people responded saying back, ‘good résumé.’" — Machine Learning Engineer résumé and LinkedIn profile, Silicon Valley, CA

“Our discussions and the exercises have been so helpful. I’m thinking in new ways about the value I bring to programs and projects. Sure, I lead people, process, and technology, but what how is the work adding value? Your questions have forced me to think about what matters: the ‘So What?’ Our work is also helping me realize that I don’t want to ‘do everything’ just because I can. Knowing my personal brand … knowing my real value … will help me be pickier going forward. Thinking through all of this, and going through these steps, reinforces how glad I am that I signed up to do this work with you.” — Senior Director, Business Process Management résumé and LinkedIn profile

“I'm finding that this process is giving me a lot of structure around ideas that have been swimming in my head ... it's making seemingly random ideas concrete and giving me a lot of confidence about [what I've done to date].” — Senior Researcher, Diversity & Inclusion résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

“I’m learning a lot. Not only about this process, but about myself. [Your] process is helping me recognize my bigger picture impact to my institution, not just my day-to-day tasks. Also, your LinkedIn [training] materials are really well-written and I like the way they’re assembled. They matched some of my own thinking, while satisfying a lot of my other concerns around LinkedIn.” — Senior Biomedical Engineer & Researcher résumé and LinkedIn profile, Los Angeles, CA

"I just want to say thank you. You’re amazing at what you do, and I’ve enjoyed the last hour. Amazing how much ground we covered, even just over the phone. You have a great way of connecting and making me feel uplifted." — Senior Talent Development Leader résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

"Jared, you’re really good at what you do. I’m going to refer a good friend and pay for his first hour. He needs this, too." — CEO, Entertainment Industry Business résumé, executive bio, and LinkedIn profile, Hollywood, CA

“Thanks a ton, Jared! I love the output and thought your process was very special.” — Enterprise Software Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile, Silicon Valley

“[My résumé] is more like marketing collateral than a life recap.” — Senior Merchandising Executive résumé résumé and LinkedIn profile, Marin, CA

“I know we're not done yet, but you've really challenged me these past seven weeks. Not only on the things that obviously needed attention, but also on recognizing strengths that I've either discounted or not fully appreciated.” — Sales Operations Strategy Director résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

“[Your LinkedIn Questionnaire] took me in a whole new direction. More interpersonal, fewer nuts and bolts than we’ve been working on in the résumé. I don’t know if I expected to be writing those things, even though you said it would be very “soul-searchy.”  — HR Business Partner résumé and LinkedIn profile, Marin, CA

“As always, this is all very valuable! I'm absorbed by the way you work with ideas, especially your [reasoning around key decisions]. I'm going to copy your ideas into my forms library/custom ideas doc. I've started applying for jobs and [am] finding the process so easy with your library. I'm fortunate to have you working on memorializing my [story].” — Vice President, Human Resources résumé and LinkedIn profile, Cupertino, CA

“I’d love to grab a popcorn and just sit inside your brain and watch how you think.” — Chief Experience Officer résumé and LinkedIn profile, Los Angeles, CA

"I realize how lucky and blessed I was to have found you at a time when I was completely lost and feeling horribly about my career prospects and self-worth. You always made me feel important and our screen-sharing time together gave me hope. I am now three months into the new job and living a life that I love in the greatest city in the world!" — Director, Global Communications résumé and LinkedIn profile, New York, NY

“Thank you again for our work together on my résumé and LinkedIn profile. That work was invaluable to me in terms of preparing me for the job search, not to mention getting me in the door to interview. When I joined [NewCompanyName], I found it fairly straightforward to update my [LinkedIn Summary] to defocus on [OldCompanyName] (since I'm no longer there) and to bring forward my new role. I put a placeholder description for my new role and [ reach out to do some] polishing in a few months after I have a firm handle on what I will be doing.” — Senior Director, Strategy & Operations résumé and LinkedIn profile, Silicon Valley, CA

“Every few years when I come back for an update, I’m stunned at how you can translate my gobbledygook into professional language. It’s such a pleasure to work with you.” — Senior Physical Materials Engineer résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area, CA

“Before I talked to [referring colleague] and learned about you, my materials looked like a kindergartner had written them. I looked around, and I guess anyone can technically make a résumé look better, and for a lot less, but I needed much more than that. I needed a thought partner who would challenge me; act as my peer. I needed their intellect, not just their typing and formatting skills.”

UPDATE 6 MONTHS LATER: “The résumé and LinkedIn profile have been a home run! I've gotten all sorts of inquiries from them.” 

UPDATE 13 MONTHS LATER: "Wanted to say thanks for your advice, encouragement, and help on the résumé. This past week, I was elected to sit on the board of [$4B+ market cap company]. I'm certain that my [materials] had an impact on my selection! I also got appointed for another year as professor at [confidential] university. I know you put all of your passion and brains into everything you do, but your assistance on my [materials were] immeasurable and got results! — Managing Director, Industry Analyst & Board Director résumé and LinkedIn profile, New York, NY

“All I can say is WOW! You're amazing! Thank you so much. I agree with all your edits and at first review I have no changes. I will read it a few more times—and out loud as you recommend—but I have no doubt that if I have any changes they'll be minor because I'm going to have to dig deep to find them. You can't imagine the confidence and good feeling I have reading this. Don't ever let anyone say you charge too much; your work is worth every penny and more!” 

UPDATE: "You have no idea how much confidence you have given me by helping me put together these documents. The most amazing part is how much fun you made it. I looked forward to all our sessions." — Chief Information Security Officer résumé and LinkedIn profile, New York, NY

"I got the job!!! They called me a couple hours after my thank you notes. Thank you for everything!" — Global Director of Brand Management, Tier 1 Digital Retailer résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

“Thanks for your help on this. It’s been an enlightening process already. Just what I’d hoped in terms of figuring out my complicated story, and at a time when I feel like I’ve done everything and nothing at all.” — Durable Medical Device Scientist résumé and LinkedIn profile

"I'm 4 interviews in with Accenture and a random Google recruiter did a phone screen with me last week. I think I owe you a testimonial because having an optimized Linkedin profile, I have had so many recruiters reach out to me that I haven't slogged through the [job] ads hardly at all. It has made the search a lot less painful." — Senior Consultant & Business Analyst résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

“This has been a real pleasure working with you. I really appreciate all the input you provided me. If I can act as a reference, please do not hesitate as I will give you 5 out of 5 stars.” — Engineering, Development & Manufacturing Operations Director résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Jose, CA

“The work you did for [Wife's Name] was just incredible and I've been waiting for my turn. From the résumé to LinkedIn, to the process she went through to get there, it was just phenomenal.” — Retired Military to Executive MBA Candidate résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Mateo, CA

“The résumé you created was extremely innovative, and it was amazing to see how you encapsulated my experience in such appropriate terms. You caused me to think in new ways about my experience, and I now understand the résumé writing process on a deeper level.” — Ph.D. candidate résumé and LinkedIn profile, Los Angeles, CA

New Client Orientation + Custom Résumé Strategy

"Just wanted to let you know ... I've accepted a position in the Boston area, including a full relo package! NO DOUBT your efforts and guidance helped my résumé get noticed. I was contacted for an interview as a result of an application submitted via the company website, NOT through a recruiter or connection working there. Pretty cool, right? It's a really good opportunity and I'm very excited. Enjoy the rest of your year and the holidays, and know that you helped make all of this happen for me and my family." — Enterprise IT Operations & Service Lead résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

"This process has actually been quite enlightening."  — Corporate Development and M&A Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area

"I was thinking about you yesterday as I found a dream position at [Company Name Redacted]. The résumé we developed as my primary résumé fits the role perfectly, and I want to thank you for the time you spent getting to know me and my aspirations. It's a recruited position and the recruiter is already responding to me warmly. Will let you know where this heads." — Medical Device Scientist résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area

“I’ve already been contacted several times this week. Both times the caller said 'quite impressive' in regard to the résumé.” — Manufacturing Director résumé, Portland, OR

“I got a job doing everything I wanted! Everything from grant writing to events, and I’m loving it. Thank you for all of your excellence advice and guidance. It made all the difference.” — Senior Nonprofit Development Professional résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

“I’m going to New York tomorrow to seal the deal. It’s huge! It’s a direct hit down the résumé you wrote for me and that piece of paper really did its job. Got me a meeting with the UK-based CEO who gave me the thumbs up. Thank you for getting me focused and able to quantify and easily communicate my qualifications” — Chief Business Officer résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

New Client Orientation + Custom Résumé Strategy

“What an excellent résumé! Seriously, it's elegantly packed with so much great information!” — Editor résumé, San Francisco, CA

"It's been several months since we finished the process of redoing my résumé and I have three offers on the table. I'm having a hard time deciding which to choose after narrowing it down to two. Any chance I could get your opinion on the two [additional] companies / roles? I'm trying to make the decision based on which job will get me closer to my short- and long-term career goals." — Head of Customer Communication & Engagement résumé and LinkedIn profile, Seattle, WA

"Your job description analysis is one of the most powerful, step-by-step tools I've ever seen for transforming the way you think about yourself and your skills. I found that breaking down the skills required for my "reach" or "dream job" pretty empowering and it really guided the way I framed my past experiences and the language I used. Before, tailoring seemed like a hopeless waste of time because how could I guess what employers wanted? Now I have a clear guide to help me as I apply for different jobs, which is amazing! Now that I've done it twice, I really see the value in using it for every job application.

The one-on-one work is just phenomenal. You so clearly understand the genre of the résumé and I really felt like you were working to collaborate with me in ways that were sensitive to the experiences I've had, while still guiding me toward language that would be legible to employers (who wouldn't be so sensitive!). You managed the conventions of the genre without letting me get tripped up on them while drawing out the best descriptions of my skills and experiences. 

I showed my résumé to my committee chair the next day and she was incredibly impressed with the work we had done and the way you had transformed my CV. It opened up the opportunity to talk about alt-ac jobs, which I'd never done before. The résumé made her see me, my goals, and my skills in a totally different way. I mean, wow!"— University of California Ph.D. candidate, CV to résumé conversion

"I sent my résumé to someone this week and holy cow the response was amazing! Not only was the content and what I have accomplished impressive, but the presentation of said content made it easy to digest and understand. Bravo!!" — Senior Global Consumer Marketer / Digital Media résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area

"THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I have so appreciated our time and am thrilled with the outcome. Beyond the documents, this was a great time for me to focus on my career story, accomplishments and next steps."— Chief Business Officer résumé and LinkedIn profile, Digital Media, San Francisco Bay Area

"I showed my husband your latest draft versus the résumé I created on my own in my pre-Jared days. We were laughing at how far apart they were and what a great investment it [has been] to work with you."  — Managing Director résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

New Client Orientation + Custom Résumé Strategy

"Seriously. The difference between working with [other services] and The Résumé Studio is [comparable to] the difference between the mass production of tract homes and the commissioning of the custom home of my dreams." — Market Development & Product Management Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area

"I can't believe how much I've learned about myself and my long-term goals; not to mention what I don't want to do. This process has equipped me in ways I never expected."— Director of Enterprise Sales Operations, Strategy & Insights résumé and LinkedIn profile, Silicon Valley 

"Thanks for taking your machete to go through my career!"— Director of Connected City Initiatives, résumé and LinkedIn profile

"Thank you for your support during the process. It was productive and fun to work with you." — Business Development Executive résumé, Aviation, Warsaw, Poland

"Just wanted you to know, I accepted an awesome position as an assistant development director at [Organization Name] yesterday. I believe the work we did on my résumé opened the door for me to get an interview and enabled me to put my best foot forward. I'm very thankful and will recommend your services to my friends and colleagues ."  — Development Professional résumé, San Francisco Bay Area

"Thank you again for the work you did on my résumé, etc. I ended up having a very successful interview schedule over the past several months. I came close to landing a major role at Accenture and am now on their list of eligible managing directors. In the meantime, I have landed a CMO role with a tech start-up, which I am very excited about. Thank you again for your considerable efforts." —  Digital Marketing & Product Development expert, Chief Marketing Officer résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

Texted from 37,000 feet: "I'm on a flight from LGA to SFO and facing 11 meetings today. CEO on down." — Global Business & Technology Management Executive résumé and LinkedIn profile, New York, NY

"I love the way you think!" — Managing Director, Marketing Technology résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco, CA

"I wanted to let you know that on Friday I got an offer from McKinsey! I really appreciate your help with my résumé, and I look forward to meeting you in person at the [Name Redacted] conference in November." — UCLA Ph.D. candidate CV to résumé conversion

"My new résumé was the golden ticket I needed to make a quantum leap ... telling my disparate story in a way that makes sense." — Healthcare Foundation Consultant to Hospital Network Administration résumé and LinkedIn profile, San Francisco Bay Area

New Client Orientation + Custom Résumé Strategy

"Thank you, Jared. You really captured all that I was looking for in my résumé!" — Retail Executive résumé, San Francisco, CA

"I started sending out my new résumé two weeks ago and already have several offers. Thanks!" — Registered Nurse résumé, Newark, NJ

"Wow! I’m amazed at the change. It looks fantastic!" — Law / Finance Writer résumé, New York, NY

"I keep meaning to email you. My résumé did the trick. I received a job offer from the first company I interviewed with. In fact, with my interview with the CFO, he said that I had a very impressive résumé!" — Regional Technology Manager résumé, Burbank, CA

"I submitted my new résumé one hour ago and already got my first call. Unbelievable." — Nonprofit Executive résumé, San Francisco, CA

"Every place I sent one to called me to schedule an interview." — Arts Administrator résumé, New York, NY

"I’ve had an interview already – and I have one more on Friday!" — Web Designer / Consultant résumé, Dallas, TX

"Thanks for all your help! The résumé gets amazing response!" — Marketing Director résumé, New York, NY

"You made me look great!" — Filmmaker résumé, Boston, MA

"Awesome – my new résumé did the trick!" — Technology Sales résumé, San Francisco, CA

"Thank you for all your help with my résumé. I made the move from LA to Phoenix. I got a great job. And I know my résumé was the tool that got me in the door. Thanks for your time and energy." — Scientist résumé, Phoenix, AZ

New Client Orientation + Custom Résumé Strategy

"It’s amazing how much you’ve crammed into such a small space." — Banking / Finance Consultant résumé, Oakland, CA

"I like that I can customize the top section of my new résumé. It’s made a big difference." — Actress / Singer résumé, Baton Rouge, LA

"It worked! I was having trouble breaking into management. My new résumé not only got me the interview I needed, but gave me the belief I needed to take the next step. Thanks." — Technology, Human Resources résumé, San Jose, CA

"WOW! Really like what you have done. No way could I have created it. You are truly an artist." — Publicist, Copywriter résumé, Boston, MA

The following recommendations were submitted via LinkedIn.

“Jared is much more than a résumé writer. To go through Jared's résumé writing process is to experience career coaching, a greater understanding of self, and the art of developing your own brand all at once." — Janet C. hired Jared as a Writer/Editor
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

“There's a hodgepodge of résumé writing services out there. Just about any time a search is performed for one, users will undoubtedly see ads for '$49.99 résumés in 24 hours' or 'cover letters in 12 hours or less or your next cocktail is on us!' With Jared, there's no need for false promises or flashy gimmicks.” — Tim F., PMP, hired Jared as a Writer/Editor
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

“Jared has a varied background that adds to his ability to serve many industries with his writing services. He is easy to work with and communicates with a personal touch, meeting regularly in person if necessary to get a real sense of how to represent all sides of ‘you’ in his presentation.” — Jena D. hired Jared as a Writer/Editor
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, On Time

“I hired Jared to give my résumé a long-overdue tune-up (actually more like a total overall!). He was very easy to work with and had some excellent ideas on how to better position myself in the marketplace. I was extremely happy with the results and would recommend him highly to anyone in the market for a professional looking résumé." — Eric G., CFP hired Jared as a Writer/Editor
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative

New Client Orientation + Custom Résumé Strategy

“I’d hired Jared as a result of a class I’d taken, that Jared taught on résumé writing, at Compass Point in San Francisco. I have since hired Jared twice, to refine my résumé as my professional experience has grown. My résumé reflected my strengths as they developed in the profession of nonprofit development, from mom who volunteered a lot, to graduate student, to experienced professional. Jared worked closely and respectfully with me to keep the jargon and exaggerations out of my résumé. His eye is sharp for shining light on a client’s strengths, his writing is excellent, terse, and his price has been fair. He even helped me to make my first connection in the profession. That was a gift. I give Jared the highest recommendation." — Sandra N. hired Jared as a Writer/Editor, and hired Jared more than once
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value

“Working with Jared on my career-change résumé was a truly collaborative effort that was filled with creative energy. Jared takes the time to get to know the person (who is after all the subject of the piece) and never rushed the process. He created a low stress, high energy aura to the work, making it more 'fun' than 'work'. He is a very strong writer, communicator and trainer. I would highly recommend Jared to anyone who is in need of a résumé writer." Leigh L. hired Jared as a Writer/Editor
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity

“Jared has assisted me several times in updating my résumé. I’ve enjoyed his consultative style - he asked lots of questions, provided working drafts and engaged me in drawing out the experiences I’ve had that are appropriate for a professional résumé. If you are prepared, to make a time investment with Jared on seriously working on your résumé through an iterative process, then your time and money will be very well spent." — Beau D. hired Jared as a Writer/Editor, and hired Jared more than once
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

“Jared’s work is exceptional. Whether you want to polish up your existing résumé or get help repositioning yourself - Jared will make you look like gold." — Jared F. hired Jared as a Writer/Editor
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

“I hired Jared to help me produce a résumé that would capture my diverse skills and experience. The result was that I sent the résumé to one prospective employer, got the interview, and secured 10% more than my desired salary. I now make over 100% more in salary than when I hired Jared two years ago." — Gary P. hired Jared as a Business Consultant
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value

The following anonymized quotes were curated from post-project Survey Monkey-enabled evaluations. 

What did you learn about yourself that you didn't know before beginning your project?

It's challenging to succinctly quantify a job like mine [since] it's about numbers and the people reviewing my résumé aren't experts in my field.

Up to this point in my career, I've just worked, with little attention to what kind of value I could bring to an organization. Working with you helped me identify that I had a knack for building successful sales teams. More importantly, I had a talent for rebuilding teams that were in trouble.

Three things:
1. I needed to work on developing relationships with industry professionals.
2. I needed to join professional groups for career development, mentoring, networking, etc.
3. I needed to read industry publications.

I needed more definition around what career path I was going to pursue.

That I had a much more impressive story to tell about myself than I thought. That I didn't have to apologize or explain that it all fits together and makes sense.

I've learned several important things working with Jared, both as executive résumé writer and career coach. When he and I first started working together, I didn't have a clear idea about marketing myself professionally using the modern tools available. Jared immediately showed me how to wisely use social media tools like LinkedIn. He emphasized nurturing one's network, which was a hard thing for me to grasp but which I've started to embrace. Thirdly, I learned about the importance of joining groups and professional clubs.

Everything! Résumé writing guidelines, i.e. formal versus casual, first-person versus third-person, etc. LinkedIn, isn't just a cut and paste from your résumé. It's an active marketing tool that can be used for many things like promoting business, networking, and employment. I learned that I have unique skills that I wasn't considering when putting together my initial résumé. I'm a procrastinator who needs to have clear deadlines.

I learned that I have a tendency to underestimate my skills.

That I have a lot of skills that I hadn't really thought about until I actually started putting it down on paper.

I learned about the qualities I have that would be important to a company. Perhaps more importantly, we developed a career path going forward instead of a quick, one-time profile. I learned about engaging in the process.

I'd never really created an aggregate picture of my career successes. This process encouraged me to think deeply across my experiences and roles to form a complete picture of my career trajectory. The subsequent sum of all the accomplishments yielded an impressive profile that I wouldn't have been able to create on my own. Additionally, I spent a lot of time thinking about what I did NOT want to do in the future, which is arguably more important than the inverse.

“What three things did you enjoy during the process?”

1. The 1:1 meetings and consultations.
2. The iterative process.
3. _________________.

1. Comprehensive questionnaire
2. One-on-one time on the phone getting to know who I am. I could tell you were sincere and took pride in your work based on our conversation.
3. What I enjoyed most was your coaching me through how to best utilize my new résumé and cover letter (making edits, etc.).

1. Jared's coaching and mentoring.
2. Jared's knowledge and positive personality.
3. Looking forward to seeing Jared's transformation of my own writing into something that looked and sounded highly professional.

1. The questionnaire (or at least the outcome of the questionnaire)
2. The conversations over the phone for both my career coaching as well as the résumé project.
3. The re-working of each version of the résumé and going back if necessary to get something right.

1. Jared
2. Jared
3. Jared
     Oh, that's three of the same thing

1. The hard work of introspection
2. The stringing my career out and seeing how the timeline of it was sort of magical
3. Jared

I have really enjoyed the partnership with Jared as professional soundboard. He is great to work with and very knowledgeable about the latest trends in career development and job getting. Also Jared shows a high degree of professionalism in his work, which is appreciated. He is someone you can trust.

1. You offered to meet with me in person; English is my second language and you were willing to work with me at your office.
2. Understanding the process of personalizing a résumé. You helped to strategize the feel of what I wanted to convey. That is one of the most amazing aspects of your skills.
3. Efficiency of time. This taught me a lot about how to use my time when looking for employment.

Guidance and expertise.

1. Forcing myself to look at thing from a lot of different angles.
2. Having someone else to format and put things together.
3. Having the support during a painful process.

1. Enjoy may not be the right word, but I appreciated the hard work (soul searching) needed.
2. Speaking with Jared and being able to look at something from a different POV.
3. Learning about LinkedIn.

1. Rigorous, linear process
2. Creative, collaborative brainstorming
3. Depth of thinking required

What kind of feedback did you receive from others (friends, recruiters, colleagues) about your résumé?

I get good feedback on both my LinkedIn profile and my website. They help to bring me business. And my writing/coaching for people leads to many referrals and repeat business.

All thought it was great. Excellent feedback.

I've received nothing but good feedback. I've also received a high percentage of call backs when I've decided to search for new opportunities.

Most people were impressed and thought that my résumé looked very professional. A few thought my résumé looked very professional and also noticed all the numbers and percentages that were included. 

Very well done (professional looking, well written, appropriate formatting).

Mostly excellent résumé. Some surprised that I was spending money on a pro, since I've helped just about everyone with their résumés.

My résumé was well-received by friends and colleagues. Most were impressed by its substance and appearance on the page. One recruiter contact gave some very honest, constructive feedback on the first version which led to Jared and me reworking it.

Many different people responded to my updated LinkedIn profile. My headhunter mentioned my current résumé looked fantastic.

So far everyone has loved it: some of the adjectives used. "beautiful", "brilliant", "really tells a story.

Extremely positive responses on the LinkedIn profile. Very professional.

I only reached out for feedback after the "final" draft of the résumé was delivered. The feedback was largely positive, but yielded some potential holes in the storyline and/or questions that others (e.g. recruiters, hiring managers, etc.) might raise. After that, Jared was willing to make a few small tweaks and continue content development to ensure that I was ultimately happy with the final, final document.

Most people don't forget their experience with The Résumé Studio's questionnaire. What was your experience like with my questionnaire, both in completing it, and in later shaking loose and / or using the data we extracted.

To be honest I wasn't too excited about filling out a questionnaire. However, it was a great exercise. It helped me pull out things about myself that I tend to take for granted or under value.

I thought the questionnaire was very overwhelming at first, and wasn't sure what all the questions meant, but after asking Jared, I was able to identify the questions that were related to my industry and level of experience.

The questionnaire was painful at times but provided a necessary foundation for the job ahead. Not only were the questions on the questionnaire germane to the overall process but were broad enough in scope to bring other peripheral questions to mind as the process continued that helped develop the résumé or myself.

It was hard. VERY time consuming. But the fact that I had invested so much more than I was planning to spend made me stick with it. That is key. The investment in one's self. Shaking loose is a good term here: I kept notes during the questionnaire portion and have referred back to them several times to jog my memory again. From that exercise, I made a master grid of clients, brands, etc., to which I've referred at least a dozen times.

I remember enjoying the questionnaire process. It was the first time I'd had to do something like it. It was a lot of work but this part of the process was invaluable, overall, and really helped me to dig deeper into my background, which in turn helped us to produce solid drafts. Some areas of the questionnaire were a bit hard to answer, took time, and didn't end up figuring into the actual draft.

The process was revealing as to what I was trying to convey as a possible employee. I was lucky to have met with you to go through the questionnaire. We worked on it together and it made it much easier.

Extensive but detailed. It brought out my "true self."

I found it a little arduous but was glad to have gone through the process once it was done.

It was a difficult process requiring one to engage not just with their work history (dates) but detailed experiences that would benefit a potential company.

I liked it. I travel a lot and had many cross-country flights that I could devote to the questionnaire. There were a few areas that felt redundant at the time, but ultimately were asking similar questions in different ways and therefore elicited different responses which proved useful in the end.