What can I say other than John completely hit it out of the park for me and some! I am around 40…read moreand am a mid-senior level professional and since the pandemic I had deviated from the corporate sector a little and hired John to get to the next level of my career. More specially, my resume needed work as I was getting little to no response on LinkedIn. In all fairness, I have never really had to use a resume as I have always gotten jobs through my relationships. However, this needed to change to meet new market demands. I have also found writing them to be extremely difficult, somewhat artificial, and just gross. But John has a unique gift! After our one-on-one call in which we connected, John to my surprise and delight was able to not only come away with what I had done, where I currently am in my career and what I am looking to do but to also understand what all that meant together in its entirety. I have often struggled and I consider myself a pretty good communicator & writer with my resume. The balance of getting it all in, being specific but also general enough to make you the most marketable you can be for various roles. There is a fine line for anyone to express this but for John to so eloquently and dare I say almost effortlessly write me the best resume I have had! While it's all true and honest it made me feel good to read what I had done! I would hire me! John is a class act, a hard worker as I know he spent a lot of effort on making my resume shine like it did. I have not even spoken about the LinkedIn updating he did on my behalf and the cover letter. If his resume writing ability is an A+ then his linked in profile writing and enhancement and cover letter writing are A+ squared. I will always recommend John and Five Star Resume to all my friends and colleagues who need this service. I cannot believe that I found him after interviewing 3 people from proposals I received on LinkedIn. What a gift and I trust a relationship in which we will help each other for years to come.

John was incredibly professional and helped me identify the career path I wanted to continue on and…read moreposition my resume to obtain a position on that path. A few months later and I have attained my dream job. Thanks John.

BRS is over achieving!…read more Get the resume and the cover letter. Money well spent. Reputation I was recommended by a friend who holds a high position at FB, who was recommended by his friend who holds a high ranking position at Google. Customer Service After submitting a short questionnaire I was contacted via email immediately by Annabel who answered all of my questions in a timely manner. Resume Writing I worked with David who was open, gracious and a great listener. He has worked in many facets of talent management so he knows what to highlight, how to write it and what approach to take. Despite having achieved quite a bit, I was unsure how to translate the value I bring on a resume in a way that connects with hiring managers. I spoke with David for 1 hour. He asked great questions. He heard me and CRAFTED a beautiful resume and cover letter. 24 hours after updating my LinkedIn I received an email from a recruiter. Im the most prepared and empowered for my job search than I ever have been.

This review is a few years late. Why? Because I was busy juggling life..I was also pretty pissed…read moreoff for trusting BRS who ended up scamming me. So this review might be late, but I do feel that my experience can be a cautionary tale to those who are seeking help during a time of desperation. I reached out to Dana in Sept 2019. She made me feel like this would be a great investment. I filled out their questionnaire for the resume + cover letter + LinkedIn package, and paid $750ish. I asked to not be matched with Allison (no real reason, just a gut feeling.) Against my wishes, I was matched with Allison. I decided to give her a shot. (Big mistake! Always trust your gut!) We scheduled a call, she basically talked out of her ass by talking herself up, being vague, and saying things we already know about the computer systems sorting through our resumes. I gave her ALLLL of my information and she said she would send me the first draft within a week. A week later, no resume. No response to emails or phone calls. Two weeks later, I finally get my first draft with spelling errors AND information errors. In her email, she claimed she sent it a week prior and doesn't know why I didn't receive it. I told her all the corrections she needed to make. She said she would have it back to me in a week. A few weeks later, I finally got it back. It came back with just as many, but different errors. I ended up moving forward to the cover letter, and making my own corrections to my resume on my own because I was getting annoyed with her lack of proofreading, time management, and communication. I had the same issues with the cover letter and decided I was done. After 2 months of this, I did NOT want to continue to a LinkedIn update with her, even though I paid for it. She never reached back out to finish the job. She just disappeared. I was so pissed off by this experience, I just wanted to wash my hands clean from this and accept that I wasted $750+ on this. I decided to finally share this now because I'm back to looking for a new job and fixing up my resume, etc. and I hope my experience helps you invest in yourself, and turn to Google/YouTube searches instead of getting screwed over like I did.

Ed provided a great resume that was very impactful in my job search…read more Besides his unsurpassed writing and editing skills, Ed has a caring and friendly customer service manners. He also pays attention to fine details that makes the resume all the more effective. I highly recommend this company for all your resume needs.

One year ago I was on the hunt for the perfect resume writer---…read more Enter Ed at Resume Professors It is quite apparent that Ed is personally invested in his clients. This was shown to me through his level of responsiveness, collaboration and attention to detail. The quality of work was really tremendous and I highly recommend Resume Professors to those looking to take their resume to the next level!

I worked with Cat Ho through mbaMission, and she genuinely shaped how I thought about my…read moreapplication, not just the essays themselves, but the whole strategy and how I was presenting myself. From the start, she was easy to talk to in a way that mattered. I didn't feel like I had to show up with everything figured out. She gave me room to think out loud, but she also kept things organized and was always flexible around scheduling, which honestly saved me more than once during a hectic few months. The thing that surprised me most was how much she was able to pull out of my own background. Experiences I'd written off as ordinary, she'd push back on, asking questions until something real surfaced. That's how themes like curiosity and cross-cultural perspective ended up at the center of my story, rather than just footnotes. It's genuinely hard to see that stuff in yourself, and she had a knack for it. She was patient throughout the whole process, never making me feel rushed, but she also didn't sugarcoat things. If something wasn't landing, she'd say so, and then immediately tell me why and what to try instead. That combination of honesty and direction was exactly what I needed. Her turnaround times were fast, which kept things moving during a stretch where deadlines were tight. And the feedback never felt generic; it was always specific to what I was actually trying to say. By the end, Cat felt less like an editor and more like a thought partner. She helped me see my own story more clearly, and that made the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Cat Ho at mbaMission was an exceptional, empathetic, and knowledgeable MBA admissions consultant…read morewho guided me through every step of the application process. From the start, Cat was enthusiastic to understand my personal and professional story. From the intro call up until the last essay, I felt at ease sharing about my upbringing and motivations as if I was catching up with a childhood friend. This comfort helped me express an authentic version of myself through my essays that I was proud to submit. My test scores and GPA would not be considered a standout profile by the numbers, however, she had faith in my story and patiently supported me through countless rounds of deliberations on which schools to apply to when I didn't get the test scores I wanted. Before working with Cat, I spoke with several MBA consultants who were skeptical of my post-MBA goal of moving to Asia. In contrast, Cat was both encouraging and realistic. She supported my aspirations while helping me develop clear contingency plans, allowing me to pursue ambitious goals with confidence and a practical path forward. Cat always provided honest and constructive feedback on my essays. She pushed me to articulate my desire in my essays and interviews about why I needed an MBA, especially the granular details about why my goals and the experience offered at the school were a perfect fit. During our resume reviews, Cat was meticulous with the structure and each word in my resume. It was easily the best resume I've ever had. Cat was punctual throughout the entire application process. She always provided her feedback in a timely manner and made it a priority scheduling the mock interviews. With Cat's expertise and guidance, I was accepted into the University of Michigan's Ross MBA program with $60K in merit scholarships. I was so ecstatic to be accepted that the scholarship money came as a big surprise. I fully believe that Cat is the reason I had such a positive result with Ross. I am extremely grateful for Cat's guidance, and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking to achieve their dream of enrolling in an MBA program.

I could not have asked for a better partner in my job search. I sent out my first resume on March…read more5th and April 7th will be my first day on the new job. Today, April 4th, I am withdrawing my candidacy from 7 companies in which I am actively interviewing. Don and his team are extremely knowledgeable about the job market and trends! They are also great interviewers and resume writers! I was able to quickly engage hiring managers and recruiter by leveraging their offerings into my job search strategy. I would highly recommend this firm to any executive who is serious about seeking new opportunities. Their services gets results! Procurement & Supply Chain Executive

You get the big schpiel from Don Goodman when you inquire that their service is rated #1 and lots…read moreof promises. While I ended up with a good resume and half-way decent cover letter, it was like pulling teeth to get it. There are a zillion resume-writers out there and obviously, control of the product diminishes with the increase of staff. Although I made it clear to Don that I wanted a senior person, I got someone who did not listen, did not communicate and in the end, constructed my resume her way. I hated it. I had to bust chops to get something I liked. Same with the cover letter. She basically copied the letter I provided her. Don is good and knows what he is doing, But good luck trying to get him to be personally involved. Well, he did get personally involved with my job because I yelled loud enough. But who wants to go through that? I recently contacted him to help a friend but only if he would be personally involved. No response. I'm now looking for a smaller company with better quality control and someone who cares about my business for my friend.

I shelled out 3k so you don't have to…read more.. I haven't needed a resume nor been on a job interview for almost 10 years, and I was making a career change. I did need help, and for some reason I thought the more money I spent, the better assistance I would get. Not the case! First off, Resume Strategists charged me 3,000.00 for a resume, cover letter and linked in profile because they said I was "mid career". The resume process took about a month. The way they worded some of my accomplishments definitely sounded better than what I had originally. However, the overall result was that I sounded like the most lowest common denominator Office clone. I sent out about 20 of their version and got ZERO response. I then went over my resume and noticed that I had a history of collaborating with different teams to accomplish projects. I bumped up my summary and added some more details and got ONE response. Resume Strategists FAILED to quantify or qualify any of my accomplishments (I did that and they didn't even ask for numbers) and they FAILED to see a pattern of cross-functional team collaboration and highlight that in the summary. Some of the resume revisions I could tell hardly any thought went into them at all. The linked profile? what a joke, just a regurgitation of your resume. The cover letter - they give you one final version. Frankly, the cover letter sucked. It was, again, my resume regurgitated. And the "career counseling" - is the most average, basic info that is easily found by doing an internet search. They do not have any inside knowledge or cutting edge information. And in the final meeting, we barely got into the interview questions because we went over on time. Which they promptly stopped at the allotted time because they had someone else to price gouge waiting. You don't work with Alyssa, who is touted on their website. I never even met her. And they have very nice full floor office in midtown Manhattan. Now I know why the price is so high! Gotta meet that overhead for the swank office. Knowing all I know now, this is how I would approach writing my resume. Having an objective person or more than one person look at it is valuable. So I would go to Craigslist where there are tons of people offering resume-writing for around $50 and hire 4 of them that stood out to me. When I had the four versions, I would sit down, google search for relevant key words and create my own resume using the material I already had. Summary: Resume Strategists is NOTHING SPECIAL and NOT WORTH 3,000.00!

Capitalize on your assets!…read more We all have assets and accomplishments to feature and with Alyssa's help you'll get to the core of it. The time she spent working with me and talking through my career path, I not only ended up with terrific materials, but I was able to see my own value from a different perspective. With her experience, she transformed what had been a jumble of experiences into a well-articulated resume and cover letter. The experience has been a very positive one, as it has helped me further prepare for interviews. This gives me a greater confidence in my abilities and how I speak about myself. I am in the midst of relocating to the East Coast and there is no room for error in hitting my goal; this was not the time for a DIY effort. And frankly, DIY efforts have only netted mediocre results. At this point, with Alyssa's help, I have noticed an increase in traffic to my LinkedIn profile from searches and I have received very positive feedback about my updated materials (cover letter and resume).

Jeff really helped me out with my interviews to my dream job. Using his interview prep and…read moresubsequent sessions, he helped me with questions and mock interviews. I'd recommend him to anyone who is looking for interview prep or any of their career change needs.

Let me begin by saying, I came Into this process with great doubt, fear and the thought that…read morenothing would help. This was quickly changed by Jeff's professionalism. His systematic approach allowed me to find my areas of strength and hone in on them. This process narrowed my search tremendously. This was extremely helpful, because I was suffering from a case of paralysis by analysis. So for those, like me, who feel bogged down by the career/job search, rest assured that Jeff's process works. - Trust The Process

The online resources can be helpful, but I wasn't at all impressed with the webinars or one-on-one…read morecoaching. Every PowerPoint presentation in the five webinars I attended contained typos and/or formatting errors. Each webinar was advertised to be an hour, but the first 15 minutes of each was more of an ad for the company. There are also typos on several of the resources posted in the website. My assigned one-on-one coach talked more about herself rather than getting info from me. She admitted that she did not look at the assignments that she assigned and that I completed and emailed to her prior to our calls. The final straw for me was when she missed a call and never contacted me to apologize or to reschedule. I'm continuing to use some of the online resources but I would not recommend this service.

GetFive was a great source for career development. I was struggling after being let go by my…read moreprevious company and they were their to get me back on my feet. I have used a variety of different tools to help gain insight in contract negotiations & interview scenarios to gain the extra edge. After two months I landed my ideal job and it's all thanks to GetFive.