Résumé writing for Los Angeles professionals.
Human-led résumé writing, LinkedIn optimization, and career coaching from a former Fortune 50 recruiter based in West Hollywood.
Career support that goes beyond a résumé.
Choose a single service or a package that supports more of your search. Every project starts with your goals and the work you want next.
Professional résumé writing
A focused résumé built around the work you want next, with strong positioning, measurable results, and ATS-friendly structure.
Executive résumé writing
Leadership-focused writing for directors, vice presidents, and C-suite candidates. We bring scope, influence, and business results forward.
LinkedIn optimization
A stronger headline, About section, experience, skills, and profile settings so recruiters can find and understand your value.
Career and interview coaching
Practical support for job-search decisions, interview stories, salary conversations, and the questions that tend to come next.
Cover letters and career documents
Human-written cover letters, reference pages, thank-you letters, and other documents that support a complete search.
Résumé distribution
Targeted outreach to recruiters aligned with your function and industry, available on its own or through the Pro package.
Built for the way Los Angeles hires.
Los Angeles is not one job market. Entertainment, technology, healthcare, finance, agencies, and public-sector employers all look for different signals. Your résumé should make the right ones easy to see.
I help LA professionals turn broad or complex experience into a focused story. The goal is simple: help recruiters and hiring managers quickly understand what you do, what changed because of your work, and where you fit next.
Experience across the work that drives Los Angeles.
Industry language matters, but good writing still needs to sound human. We use the terms recruiters search for without turning your résumé into a wall of keywords.
Entertainment & media
Production, studio operations, streaming, creative development, marketing, communications, and business roles.
Technology & startups
Product, engineering, design, data, operations, sales, and leadership roles across LA’s growing tech market.
Healthcare & biotech
Clinical operations, administration, research, medical technology, and leadership roles.
Finance & professional services
Banking, accounting, consulting, legal, real estate, and corporate services.
Creative & agency
Brand, advertising, content, design, public relations, and digital strategy.
Public sector & nonprofit
Government, education, foundations, community organizations, and mission-driven leadership.
A focused process, from first call to final draft.
Free consultation
We talk about your goals, timeline, and the service that fits.
Discovery
You share your résumé and target roles, then we meet for a 60-minute consultation.
Writing
Your first draft is usually ready within 24 to 48 business hours after intake.
Revisions
We work together until the documents feel accurate, strong, and ready to use.
Clear options for different stages of your search.
Start with a résumé or choose a package with LinkedIn, coaching, headshots, and added support. Payment plans are available.
Résumé
Professional résumé writing in editable Word and final PDF formats.
View résumé service →Foundation
Résumé, LinkedIn content, cover letter template, coaching, headshots, and resources.
View package →Core
Expanded résumé and LinkedIn support, two coaching sessions, and more brand tools.
View package →Pro
Distribution, bespoke documents, and 12 months of ongoing career support.
View Pro →Professional writing with a personal process.
“Don turned a long and complicated career into a résumé that finally made sense. It sounded like me, only much stronger.”
Senior leader · Career transition
“The process was thoughtful, fast, and much more personal than I expected from a remote service.”
Product professional · West Coast
“I left the consultation knowing exactly how to talk about my value, not just what to put on the page.”
Executive client · United States
Straight answers about working with a Los Angeles résumé writer.
Why work with a Los Angeles résumé writer?+
A writer who knows the Los Angeles market can help you account for the different expectations across entertainment, technology, healthcare, finance, agencies, and public-sector employers. The work is still built around your target role, not broad local buzzwords.
How much does résumé writing cost in Los Angeles?+
Résumé-only service starts at $299. Foundation is $749, Core is $1,299, and Pro is $2,499. The larger packages add LinkedIn support, coaching, headshots, distribution, and longer-term support.
Are your résumés ATS-friendly?+
Yes. Each résumé uses clean structure, relevant keywords, and readable formatting. It is built to work with applicant tracking systems and still read naturally for a recruiter or hiring manager.
How long does the process take?+
The first draft is usually ready within 24 to 48 business hours after your consultation and completed intake. Most projects wrap within 7 to 10 business days, depending on the service and revision schedule.
Can you also update my LinkedIn profile?+
Yes. LinkedIn optimization is available on its own and in packages. We can write the content for you to add, or update the profile with you depending on the service you choose.
Do you work with clients outside West Hollywood?+
Yes. I work with clients across Greater Los Angeles, including Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Culver City, Burbank, Pasadena, and Long Beach. The full process is remote.
Based in West Hollywood. Serving all of Greater LA.
area|Talent is based in West Hollywood and works with clients throughout Los Angeles County. Meetings, intake, writing, and revisions are handled remotely, so you can work with me from anywhere in the region.
Los Angeles career services
Human-led résumé writing, LinkedIn optimization, and career coaching from a former Fortune 50 recruiter based in West Hollywood.
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Book a free consultation to talk through your goals, timeline, and the kind of support that makes sense.
Founded in 2008 by former Fortune 50 recruiter and Certified Professional Résumé Writer Don Pippin. Human-led résumé writing, LinkedIn optimization, and career strategy for clients around the world.