Are you seeking a better job in Portland but coming up short?
You’re not alone.
Highly qualified professionals like yourself get passed over for jobs every. single. day.
Yes, even jobs that you are well-qualified for.
Hiring managers spend just a few seconds looking at a resume before deciding which pile it goes into.
They can toss it in the trash or put it in the pile to give a second look.
Your resume needs to shine so you get a second look!
We compiled this list of the top PDX resume writers to make that happen.
Portland Resume Service Criteria
Each of the Portland resume services below was reviewed by a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) taking into consideration the following:
Cost: The cost of the service compared to other Portland resume writers.
Turnaround: The speed at which the resume is completed.
Credentials: Overall experience, awards, and certifications.
Resume Design: The design, style, and overall look of the resume.
Customer Service: Guarantees, number of edits, and reviews.
This list was hand-curated to serve all industries, professions, and career levels. While many of the writers on this list are from Portland, these services are virtually available whether you are in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend, Prineville, Albany, Astoria, or any other Oregon city.
Best Resume Services in Portland
Click on any of the Best Portland Resume Writers below to read their comprehensive review:
- Find My Profession
- Pathfinder Writing and Career Services
- JobJenny
- InClarity360
- Resume Horse
- A Portland Career
- Focus Resumes
- Resume Scripter
- Top Resume Pros
- Spark a Career
And now for the detailed reviews...
1. Find My Profession
Find My Profession is much more than a Portland resume writing service. We are a global company whose work has been featured on sites like Forbes, Inc, Zety, Fast Company, and more.
Our elite resume writing team has experience in 85+ industries/professions. This allows us to assign you a professional writer based on your unique background and experience.
We have successfully landed our clients positions at companies like Apple, Amazon, EA, Oracle, GM, Facebook, DoJ, Morgan Stanley, Gap, and 2U just to name a few.
Find My Profession has 200+ 5-star reviews and offers a 60-day interview guarantee. Every resume created is Applicant Tracking System (ATS) compatible and highly customized to meet your specific needs.
Pros: You will work one-on-one with a resume writer in the United States. Find My Profession commits to working with each client until they are 100% satisfied. Don’t worry about having a limited number of edits or a set amount of time with your writer.
Cons: Find My Profession is a virtual company. While we provide services in Portland, we don’t have a physical office for in-person visits. You'll communicate directly with your writer via email and phone calls.
Reviews: 5/5 based on 21 Google reviews, 5/5 based on 7 BBB reviews, 5/5 based on 23 Facebook reviews, 4.9/5 based on 46 Sitejabber reviews, 4.8/5 based on 160 Trustpilot reviews
Turnaround: 3 - 5 business days (can expedite to 2 business days)
Cost: $395 - $995
Contact: (831) 888-0967 or help@findmyprofession.com
Check out some of our 5-star reviews.
2. Pathfinder Writing and Career Services
Pathfinder Writing and Career Services is run by Dawn Rasmussen. She is a nationally recognized resume writer and speaker. Dawn has given speeches for professional groups across the country since 2002. In addition to resume writing, she also offers career coaching to Portland job seekers.
Pros: Pathfinder Writing and Career Services has quite a few 5-star reviews to back them up. Dawn provides top-notch one-on-one service and she writes each resume personally. She is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW).
Cons: The resume service is generally booked up to one week in advance. This could be an issue if you need a resume quickly. Also, there are no sample resumes for you to review on the website.
Reviews: 5/5 based on 8 Yelp reviews, 5/5 based on 10 Facebook reviews, 5/5 based on 1 Google review
Turnaround: ~5 business days
Cost: $270 - $975
Contact: (503) 539-3954 or dawn@pathfindercareers.com
Visit Pathfinder Writing and Career Services
3. JobJenny
JobJenny says it best: “Your career is going to thank you so hard.” She’s right! JobJenny aims to be the service that positions your career for increased success. The company has been in business since 2010 and offers in-person meetings in Portland. Packages are added at the beginning of the month and book quickly.
Pros: The company is founded by professional powerhouse Jenny Foss and supported by senior copywriter Karen Friesen. Both of them are Certified Professional Resume Writers (CPRWs).
Cons: JobJenny often gets booked weeks in advance. This service may not work for you if you need a quick turnaround. Also, the resume package includes only one round of editing.
Reviews: 5/5 based on 8 Yelp reviews, 5/5 based on 2 Facebook reviews
Turnaround: 5 - 8 business days
Cost: $759
Contact: info@jobjenny.com
4. InClarity360
InClarity360 is run by Heather McBride. Based in Portland, Heather has written resumes for individuals in all careers and industries across the nation. She also has extensive experience in hiring as an HR professional for over 20 years. She promises to work with you until you are satisfied with your resume.
Pros: With the resume package, you will get your LinkedIn profile updated by Heather for free. All resumes are written by Heather, a 2x certified HR professional.
Cons: There are no resume samples for you to review on the website. You will need to contact Heather to purchase a service and begin the process.
Reviews: 5/5 based on 39 Google reviews, 5/5 based on 1 Yelp reviews, 5/5 based on 37 Bark reviews, 5/5 based on 1 Facebook review
Turnaround: 3 - 5 business days (can expedite)
Cost: $350 - $550
Contact: (503) 893-5130 or heather@inclarity360.com
5. Resume Horse
Resume Horse scored a spot on our list thanks to their great reputation and unique offerings for Portland professionals. Ursala Garbrecht is a seasoned resume writer and job coach. She works best with professionals who want to be engaged in the process. You also have the option to meet with Ursala in-person.
Pros: You can have just the amount of involvement with the resume process as you want. Ursala can coach you, collaborate with you, or interview you. Ursula uses an interview-style that is thought-provoking, fun, and a start to interview prep.
Cons: The lower-priced packages will require you to be more involved in the resume writing process as these are not "hands-off" services. There are no resume samples for you to review on the website.
Reviews: 5/5 based on 6 Yelp reviews, 5/5 based on 1 Google review
Turnaround: 10 business days
Cost: $444 - $1644
Contact: Contact form available on website
6. A Portland Career
A Portland Career is yet another Portland resume writing service with the chops to support their place on this list of the best. The service is owned by Dan Hahn, who has partnered with Vicki Lind. Vicki has been in the career coaching industry and owned her own resume writing business for 25 years.
Pros: The resume packages are based on the amount of involvement you would like to have with your resume. If you want to do it yourself with a bit of professional help, you can get exactly that.
Cons: You have to contact or schedule a call to get a quote and get started. Also, there are no resume samples displayed on the site. The reviews we found are for Vicki Lind & Associates.
Reviews: 4.6/5 based on 36 Google reviews, 4.5/5 based on 17 Yelp reviews
Turnaround: 3 days (can expedite)
Cost: $300 - $900
Contact: (503) 284-1115 or start@aportlandcareer.com
7. Focus Resumes
Focus Resumes is run by its principal writer, Kate Stocklin. Kate is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW). She is also a published business journalist and essayist with 20+ years of experience in HR. With her inherent passion for resume writing, Kate infuses the right kind of energy into your resume.
Pros: Due to the background in HR, Focus Resumes has inside knowledge of what hiring managers want to see on a resume. Also, the resume writing process is collaborative and personalized.
Cons: The website offers scanty details about the resume packages and the revision process. Also, we couldn’t find any online reviews for this service.
Reviews: Not found
Turnaround: Not found
Cost: $289 - $750
Contact: Contact form available on website
8. Resume Scripter
Resume Scripter was founded by Andrea Gerson in 2011. Since then the company has worked with over 5000 professionals. Andrea found the passion to help others as she experienced first hand how it feels to be stuck in your career. Her expertise has been featured in publications like Business Insider and Forbes.
Pros: The intake questionnaire that they provide is custom made for each client. You can review quite a few before and after resume samples on the website.
Cons: The resume writing process doesn’t include a phone consultation with your writer. Also, you will get only two rounds of revisions for your resume.
Reviews: 5/5 based on 6 Yelp reviews, 5/5 based on 2 Google reviews
Turnaround: Not found
Cost: $250 - $675
Contact: hello@resumescripter.com
9. Top Resume Pros
Top Resume Pros is a strong resume writing service with four offices in Oregon. There’s an in-person office located in the heart of Portland. Top Resume Pros aims to be a reliable and regional powerhouse. They have established themselves as go-to resume writers in the Pacific Northwest.
Pros: Top Resume Pros have a lot of impressive customer reviews on third-party review sites. The resume packages are affordable and can be a good option for entry-level job seekers.
Cons: You will have only have 14 business days and two rounds of unlimited revisions. Also, the resume service doesn’t include any satisfaction or interview guarantees.
Reviews: 4.9/5 based on 60 BBB reviews, 4.6/5 based on 111 Google reviews, 4.5/5 based on 38 Yelp reviews, 4.1/5 based on 14 Facebook reviews
Turnaround: 3 - 7 business days (can expedite to 24 hours)
Cost: $159 - $349
Contact: (503) 433-5526 or resumecounselor@topresumepros.com
10. Spark a Career
Spark a Career scored a spot on our list of the best resume writers in Portland, and it’s well-deserved. Even though they don’t specialize in resume writing exclusively, their career coaching is well-revered. The service has secured a reputation as an all-around career management service.
Pros: Few excellent reviews from past clients point to experienced and personalized service. The owner of the company, Kristin Schuchman, offers a free 30-minute session to assess your needs.
Cons: Their hourly-based fee structure may not be appealing to everyone. Also, the time allotted for each resume is only one to two hours, which seems pretty short.
Reviews: 5/5 based on 10 Google reviews, 4/5 based on 8 Yelp reviews
Turnaround: 2 business days
Cost: $95 - $190
Contact: kristin@sparkbusinesscoaching.com
