area|Talent — Résumé Writing & Career Coaching

Expert Résumé Writing & Career Services

Forbes Recognized · CPRW · CDCS · CIC · CPBS · Former Fortune 100 Recruiter

Making recruiters
and hiring managers
swipe right since 2008

I'm a career ghostwriter. You tell me what you've done and where you want to go — I write the résumé, LinkedIn profile, and career narrative that sounds like the best version of you. Expert writing, optimization, and coaching for professionals ready to land their next role and earn what they're worth.

24×
Average ROI
Clients average a 24× return on investment
90%
Interview Rate
Land interviews within 2 weeks
75%
Offer Conversion
3 out of 4 clients accept a new role
30%
Salary Increase
Average lift in total compensation
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Apple
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Google
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Meta
Adobe
Warner Bros.
OpenAI
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TikTok
Hermès
Tesla
JPMorgan
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LinkedIn
Apple
Amazon
Google
Netflix
Disney
Deloitte
Meta
Adobe
Warner Bros.
OpenAI
Nvidia
TikTok
Hermès
Tesla
JPMorgan
Spotify
Perplexity
Services

Everything you need
to land the role

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Most Requested · First of Service

Write the résumé that
gets you in the room.

Custom, targeted résumés that pass screens and persuade humans. ATS-ready in Word, PDF, and graphic formats — written by a CPRW with Fortune 100 recruiting experience on both sides of the desk.

What you get
  • Results-first bullets that make impact obvious — not duties, not responsibilities.
  • ATS-friendly structure that still reads clean to humans.
  • Aligned to your next role, not just your last one.
  • Collaborative edits until it's ready to ship.
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Let's talk about
your next role.
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Visibility · Recruiter Search

Be found before
you even apply.

Headline, About, Experience, Skills, and settings — all tuned so recruiters find you first. Your LinkedIn should work while you sleep.

What we optimize
  • Headline written for search visibility and human click-through.
  • About section in your voice — not a template or a bio.
  • Experience bullets that complement your résumé, not repeat it.
  • Settings configured so recruiters can actually find you.
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Let's talk about
your next role.
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Strategy · 1:1 + Group Sessions

The job search
is a skill. Learn it.

Job search strategy, interview prep, salary negotiation, and career coaching for all levels. Live, practical sessions with takeaways you can use the same day.

What we cover
  • Interview prep that goes beyond "tell me about yourself."
  • Job search strategy built for today's market, not 2015.
  • Salary negotiation — know your number and how to get it.
  • Offer evaluation and career path guidance.
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Let's talk about
your next role.
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Writing · Role-Specific

Short. Targeted.
Impossible to ignore.

Concise, tailored letters aligned to the posting and your personal brand. No fluff, no templates — written to the specific role, reinforcing your value without repeating the résumé.

What makes it work
  • Written to the specific role — not a fill-in-the-blank form.
  • Reinforces your value without repeating the résumé word for word.
  • Short, punchy, easy for a recruiter to skim in 10 seconds.
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your next role.
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Early Career · Students + New Grads

Your career starts
here. Seriously.

Résumé and LinkedIn built for internships and entry-level roles. Early-career branding done right — without breaking the bank. Led by Robin Jarvis, MBA, CPRW.

Built for early career
  • Résumé built around internships, projects, coursework, and leadership.
  • LinkedIn optimized for campus recruiting and early-career search.
  • Priced accessibly — because you're just getting started.
Book with Robin Jarvis
Free Launch Pad
Consultation.
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Distribution · Included in Pro

Get in front of
real recruiters — fast.

Targeted email distribution to 600–2,000+ recruiters from a network of 42,000+. Individually addressed, sent from your email — recruiter outreach at the speed of light.

How it works
  • Sent from your email — replies come directly to you.
  • Personally addressed — reads like a one-to-one note, not a blast.
  • 1,000–2,000 recruiters selected from 42,000+ by industry and level.
  • Included in the Pro package. Not sold standalone.
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your next role.
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Packages

For every phase of
your job search

Foundation
Get started
Core materials and early interview confidence.
Word/PDF résuméLinkedIn DIY updateCover letter template1 interview session
$749
A $973 value
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Core Most Popular
Active search
Full brand, stronger visibility, more coaching.
Everything in FoundationGraphic résuméLinkedIn update service2 coaching sessions20 AI headshots
$1,199
A $1,577 value
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Pro
Full partnership
12-month support from first draft to offer.
Everything in CoreBespoke cover letterRésumé distributionUnlimited 12-mo support40 AI headshots
$1,999
A $3,737 value
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Testimonials

What clients
have to say

"Working with Don was a game changer. Interviews multiplied, LinkedIn blew up so much I had to turn off Open to Work, and I landed the exact role we prepped for."

Project Manager (FAANG) — San Francisco Bay Area

"In one week I moved into Senior GenAI Solutions Architect. Since then I've joined global security orgs and was invited to an innovation leadership doctorate at NYU."

AI Expert — Texas

"Six years in and Don still nails it — fast turnarounds, on-point narrative, and interviews that compliment the résumé. I refer him constantly."

AI Business Development — Los Angeles

"Two tailored résumés, a strong cover letter, and a LinkedIn that got attention — 17 interviews and 7 job offers. If I could give 7 stars, I would."

Entertainment Executive — Los Angeles

"As an executive coach, I send my clients to Don. He positions them for ATS and humans, and his network and strategy deliver results."

HR Executive — Minneapolis

"White-glove, thoughtful, and fast. Don turned my experience into a story I'm proud of and ready to take to market."

UX Designer — San Diego
Who We Help

Why people reach
out to work with us

01

"I've applied to dozens of roles and haven't heard back."

You're qualified. You've done the work. But your résumé isn't getting traction.

02

"I can't turn my experience into compelling bullet points."

Years of impressive work, but no narrative that shows real impact.

03

"My career path doesn't fit into a neat box."

You've pivoted, worn many hats, and need a coherent story recruiters understand.

04

"I've been at the same company for a long time."

You haven't needed a résumé in years — and the rules have completely changed.

05

"I'm transitioning industries, roles, or seniority levels."

Military to civilian. IC to leader. You need help translating your experience.

06

"I keep getting interviews… but not offers."

The positioning isn't doing the final work of setting you apart.

07

"I'm exhausted and just need help."

You want clarity and momentum, not another DIY project.

"Sound familiar? Let's transform your story into something they can't ignore."

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Custom AI trained on 10+ years of winning résumé language. Bullet points, summaries, and more. Lifetime access — $29.

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FAQ

Quick
answers

How fast is the process?+

Most projects complete within 7–10 business days depending on scope and availability.

Are your résumés ATS-friendly?+

Yes — and as a former Fortune 100 recruiter, I'll give you the unfiltered version: ATS gets far more credit than it deserves. Formatting matters, keywords matter, but the résumé that wins is the one that clearly communicates value to the person reading it.

Do you offer payment plans?+

Yes — 0% short-term financing (Klarna) and other options available at checkout.

Can I see examples of your work?+

Of course! You can check out before-and-after résumés on the website. Book a consultation to see industry-specific examples.

How many revisions do I get?+

Unlimited revisions are available during the writing process before you accept a project.

Not sure where to start?

Let's figure it out together.

Book a free 15-minute consult. I'll listen, assess, and tell you exactly what you need — no pressure, no pitch.

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