Résumé Writing & Career Strategy for the AI-Driven Job Market
Making recruiters and hiring managers swipe right since 2008.
I help professionals build and market their full career story, from résumés and LinkedIn profiles to cover letters, interview coaching, salary negotiation, and leadership coaching.
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Résumé Writing
Get an ATS-ready résumé that sounds like you and shows the results you’ve delivered.
LinkedIn Optimization
Recruiters search for someone like you every day. Make sure your profile earns the click.
Career Coaching
Search strategy, interview prep, salary conversations, and practical direction for the market we’re in now.
Cover Letters
A role-specific letter that gives them a reason to keep reading.
Portfolio Website
A personal portfolio site that showcases your work and story beyond the résumé.
Recruiter Distribution
Your résumé sent to 1,000 to 2,000 recruiters from a 42,000-person network.
Students & Early Career
Early-career branding for new grads who have more to say than they realize.
Returning Client Support
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The Playground
Try the tools, see how I think, and get value before you commit to anything.
Talent Development
For teams and organizations when the problem is the system, not the people in it.
Outplacement Services
Real 1:1 coaching for departing employees, priced for SMBs.
What clients have to say.
Real feedback from clients who wanted more interviews, better offers, and a stronger way to present their work.
From overlooked to top offer.
We repositioned her story, highlighted her impact, and helped her move into a role with a major compensation increase.
Working with Don was wonderful. He was easy to talk to and really helped me think through my work experiences, focusing on outcomes. He then crafted my resume to include metrics and detail that shows real impact, not just job responsibilities. I do feel that this resume helped me get more interviews and when the stories for your interviews are already baked into your resume, you have more confidence going in. I was able to land a job with a significant bump in salary and I give the credit to Don for helping me put together such an impressive resume and LinkedIn profile. I'd recommend area Talent to anyone looking for guidance during the job search process. You also get access to a wide array of additional resources on how to narrow your job search, prep for interviews, negotiate salary and more.
Don is excellent at what he does. I received several interview requests and two job offers within a month of submitting the resume and cover letter drafted by Don. 10/10 and worth every penny.
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Downloadable Guides
ATS tips, LinkedIn playbooks, and company-specific tip sheets.
Career Blog
Practical guidance on résumés, LinkedIn, and job search written by a CPRW.
As Seen in Forbes
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Who’s behind the work, and why clients trust the process.
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Most projects complete within 7–10 business days depending on scope and availability.
Yes. Formatting matters, but the bigger issue is whether the content is clear, targeted, and relevant.
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My clients average a 30% increase in total compensation. Let’s talk about what that could look like for you.
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