I don’t accept last-minute or “rush” resumes. Neither do many other reputable, experienced resume writers.
Your career and my reputation both matter too much to gamble on speed over substance.
And yet, every so often, someone calls and says:
“Yeah... I know I should’ve called you three weeks ago, but I need it tomorrow.”
We’re all human. Life gets busy, time slips away — it happens. But a high-quality, strategic resume isn’t something you can pull together in five minutes. The good ones take time, thought, and collaboration — the kind of effort that positions you to actually get the job, not just meet a deadline.
Quality Takes Time
A proper resume isn’t a list of tasks. It’s a focused career document that clearly shows:
- Skills and strengths
- Achievements and impact
- Career progression and value
Getting there requires conversation, research, and thoughtful drafting.
I need to understand your goals, your wins, your preferences, and the roles you’re targeting. That can’t be done well in a day or two.
The Process That Works
Here’s what a professional, thorough approach includes:
- Discovery: Your goals, strengths, wins, and what you want next.
- Research: Industry, target roles, and the language employers use.
- Drafting & Revisions: Multiple passes to sharpen content and structure.
- Polish: Clear formatting, clean language, and zero errors.
This collaborative process is what positions you to stand out.
ATS First, Humans Next
Your resume must pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) before a human ever sees it. That means:
- Clean, scannable formatting
- Targeted keywords and phrases
- Logical headings and bullet structure
- Results-driven language
If it never makes it through ATS, it won’t be read. If it does, hiring managers still need to quickly see your value without digging.
Personalization Wins
Generic, one-size-fits-all resumes don’t perform. The content needs to reflect your strengths and speak directly to the roles you want. That’s why I ask detailed questions and tailor summaries, bullets, and achievements to your target.
Be Proactive, Not Reactive
Keep a current, professionally prepared resume ready. Opportunities come up fast — networking calls, referrals, a surprise opening. Being prepared keeps you from scrambling and looking disorganized.
What You Can Do Today (If You’re in a Time Crunch)
Even if I won’t do a rush job, you can still take smart steps now:
- Gather facts: Roles, dates, metrics, wins, projects, promotions.
- Collect postings: Save 2–3 target job descriptions.
- List impact: “Increased X by Y%,” “Reduced time/cost by…,” “Led…/Built…/Launched…”
- Keep it clean: Simple layout, clear headings, consistent bullets.
Then book time early. We’ll build a document that moves the needle and represents you and your accomplishments clearly and concisely.
Quality Cannot Be Rushed
You can’t rush a high-quality resume. The right process — discovery, research, drafting, and polish — is what gets you interviews. If you want a document you’re proud to share and confident to submit, plan ahead and do it right.
If you’re ready to start (or want to get on the calendar), contact me.