I had been looking for a job for a year after graduating Jr college and found my resume skills for…read moremy career change were just not up to date.I started looking for some help and found Jobstars and Mr. Levin. He was quick to answer my inquiry and also quick to get started. My new resume was amazing for my situation as was my cover letter I had requested. I can't say It got me a job, but I can say it showed me what I was missing and that I decided I am getting the certifications I need and a BA as I wont need experienced and will achieve the income I am making now after the change. I will use the cover letter and resume I received from Mr. Levin as truly believe it is a winner and after a few changes with what I achieve in the next two years, the work he did for me will be money very well spent!!! Thank You Mr. Levin

I found JobStars from researching resume writing services on Yelp. I emailed about 5-6 companies…read morefor quotes (resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile), samples of their styles of writing and design, and if they would be able to tailor them to different job fields. Doug was actually one of the first to email me back. I immediately favored his template and I even showed my girlfriend the three templates (without telling which one I preferred) and she agreed that Doug's was the best. Doug's writing style is professional, easy to read, and the template was very appealing and eye-catching. The next day, I called Doug to ask him a few questions. Based on our conversation, I knew I wanted to choose JobStars. Doug is a genuine guy who really wanted to help me out. He answered all of my questions and offered the best value for the three services I requested so I purchased the package later that night. The following morning, I received a response email with a questionnaire to fill out. After filling out the questionnaire and sending it back, Doug said it would take 4-5 business days for him to write the first draft. Sure enough, I received the first draft in 4 business days. As an added bonus, Doug went out of his way and sent me an alternate resume (I'm pursuing careers in two different fields). I informed him there was an application I wanted to submit that was due at midnight, and within an hour of sending me the first draft, I had an alternate resume as well. As mentioned before, Doug genuinely wanted to help me succeed. Overall, I am very happy with choosing JobStars. My resume looks outstanding and highlights my accomplishments from previous jobs. Most importantly, it created my own brand which is important in job hunting and standing out. I feel much more confident starting my job search and feel like I have an edge over the competition.

Steve helped me write and design my resume. I didn't know where to start since it had many years…read morelooking for a job. He did an excellent job listening to me and offered suggestions and ideas. I am very happy with the end result. I highly recommend Steve and his services. Bob R.

I had considered using resume services in the past, but was hesitant to pull the trigger because…read moreresume writing seems like it should be intuitive, and I've had success in years past. After doing some more research, quality seems to vary across resume writers, and prices are all over the place. I filled out the form on Steve's site for a free evaluation of my current resume. Unlike other sites where you might get an automated response or critique, he actually called me. Our first conversation was pretty funny. Steve gave me some advice that was half actionable. In other words, I understood what he said, but I also realized very quickly that what he was suggesting wasn't something I could easily do myself. Still hesitant, we talked a little more, and we ended the conversation with my taking a weekend to mull it over. I was torn. A new job easily covers the expense and resume writing is something I appreciate now as definitely not intuitive. I went ahead and the whole process took less than a week. The final product left me pretty floored. My interview with Rob was incredibly easy - he listened to stories I have told over drinks, and translated them into bullets that I never would have written but were remarkably accurate and poignant. He asked questions to keep me talking, and after a first pass, we went back and forth once on minor points. My new resume has achieved a 600% increase in number of responses. I have since had to customize it a few times because recruiters were first hooked and needed "a little more of [this]." The real results have tremendously boosted my confidence, and there is no question in my mind that a professionally written resume is worthwhile. Steve is a tremendous resource, and I couldn't be happier to have worked with him and Rob.

Paul is exceptional at what he does and provides a great service. I was working with many…read morerecruiters at the time, but I received the most attention and support from Paul. I appreciated all the calls and updates. Paul was very knowledgable and had a plethora of interview tips. To prepare for each interview, we did walk throughs; he gave me advice on what to expect and how to answer difficult questions. Paul has many excellent resources on his website that he would encourage me to take a look at. He really works to train you how to interview well. He also has great follow though. When he received information from prospective employers or new positions, he let me know immediately. The service he provides makes it feel like he cares about you instead of just filling a position. His assistance was crucial in landing my job. Thanks Paul! Keep up the great work!

Paul Cameron and DriveStaff set the standard for professional career recruiting. Most recruiters…read moreare just ambulance chasers: opportunists slapping any old résumé in front of every potential open position, hoping something sticks so they can get a commission without doing any real work or follow up. But Paul doggedly invests himself in each client, pouring time and resources into knowing his people and the available positions, finding not just a good match, but a true fit. He has a knack for discovering in you qualities you didn't even know were there, and truly coaches you into making the most of them not only for your interview, but for your career once you snag that great job opening. And if you're not right for the position? He won't recommend you apply. Paul Cameron has more respect for your time, less indifference to a company's genuine requirements, and greater value in his own integrity than to send you out on an opening that won't excite both you and the firm looking to hire. When I was living in Florida and looking for work, did he get me that job in the Chicago area I applied for? No. But the training Paul gave me helped me nail down a great opportunity in Seattle. And at almost double my previous salary.

They just don't follow up with people. The people in charge are so bad at their jobs that they…read moredon't understand that we're not dependent on them as much as THEY are dependent on the goodwill and personal endorsements of the people they manage and recruit. Nothing but dead air lately from The Smart Dept. I worked a job for them a while back and they did NOT have my back when the situation fell apart. They privately told me they were on my side and understood what my issues were with the client, but they did nothing to earn the money they robbed from me. This is a garbage company. Even something as basic as the lack of a search option on their website that would allow an applicant to search for local jobs, jobs in their field, or remote work has not been made available to applicants, which shows how out of touch and dumb this "smart" department really is. EDIT: Weeks have gone by without so much as an email telling me they've received any of my applications. They're on my block list now. I suspect the positive reviews here have come from employees of Smart Dept itself, or other plants and familiars.

Working with the Smartdept has been great. To begin with, they stay in touch. Often, creative…read morestaffing agencies forget about you or don't respond at all. Even though Smartdept is a small agency, I'd rate them as one of the better creative staffing agencies in the Seattle area. I'm registered with at least six of them. I regularly get work from only three and Smartdept is one of them. If you're looking for freelance work, give them a call. It can't hurt.

Working with Wilma at Life Working was one of the best investments I made in my career. As I was…read moretransitioning into a new industry, her guidance, encouragement, and genuine belief in my potential gave me the confidence to move forward. I also had the pleasure of additionally working with Jeanne, who created an outstanding resume and LinkedIn profile that truly showcased my strengths. Thanks to their support, I landed a new job. I'm incredibly grateful and highly recommend the Life Working team.

The Life Working team has been so valuable to me. I have an MBA from a great school, so I was…read morehesitant to pay for these services. After all, wasn't I taught all this stuff at my program? Well, yes, but not nearly as well as these professionals who have been in the business for much longer. They rewrote my resume in a way I never could have (I tried). But the most helpful part of the package was the interview prep session. I couldn't believe how well Wilma captured my experience and gave me the words to use that fit the role perfectly, without exaggerating. This service is worth the money. It will help you land a good job. You pay peanuts, you get monkeys. You invest in yourself, and you reap the rewards.

Excellent and friendly staff!…read more I'm not much into writing reviews but I had to write a review for this company because i was extremely impressed! I just got laid off and i went here to fill out an application. I was shocked that they found me a job in less that two days. I am basically doing the same thing making slightly more money than i was making at my previous job! I will highly recommend this company to anyone seeking immediate employment. You will not be disappointed. A million thanks to the Innovated staff!

They never responded back to my inquiry for assistance at all. Not sure in this economy how humane…read morethat is.

Update: turns out this place is just a full on scam. Any "positive" reviews you see are most likely…read morebots or purchased. I've been "working" with City Staffing for months and no one, not a single person, has even looked at my resume. They are happy to take your information, your social security number. They'll even throw in a fake interview. But you won't get help finding a job. And messaging any of the "employees" will just garner a vague response at best and an offensive one on average. Shame on these people! The job market is the worst it has ever been, scams are at an all-time high. And these people are preying on people just trying to find work. The people running this place are the lowest kind of scum by taking advantage of the unemployed. Absolutely disgusting.

I really don't enjoy writing negative reviews, but every once in awhile, they have actually turned…read moreout to be beneficial. I'm updating my review based on the personal note I received from one of the staff at Frank's after reading my comments. Elyse took the time (which I consider a display of people actually caring) to contact me back. She was concerned, her tone genuine and she was interested in taking steps with me to remedy my negative experience. People have their off days. Perhaps the person answering my call that day was having one too. I never know who's going to read my reviews once I hit post and it spirals off into the internet atmosphere. Thank you to Elyse for taking the actual time which so many of us don't do these days to write a personal note and to care enough to remedy the negative situation. Very cool!

I had my resume on Ziprecruiter for some time. I was not really actively looking for work. David,…read morefrom Peloton, found my resume and emailed me to see if I was interested in an admin position that he felt strongly I would be a good fit for. I clicked on the I'm Interested link and before I knew it my phone was ringing. It was David on the phone he was so, pleasant and easy to talk to on the phone. Within the hour he got back to me with an interview invitation. I interviewed the following day and I am happy to say that I will be starting my new job in two weeks! It is job recruiters like David that know how to spot talent and make things happen! Thank you David!