Frequently Asked Questions

Find My Profession is a premier career services provider that is passionate about helping job seekers find their dream careers.

We offer two primary services to help job seekers achieve this goal:

1. Reverse Recruiting: Managed Job Search & More

We understand that job searching can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Our fully managed job search services are tailored to simplify your life. Your dedicated Reverse Recruiter will work closely with you to identify job opportunities that match your skills and preferences, apply to jobs on your behalf, and network on LinkedIn to land interviews for you. Additionally, our Client Strategists are available to assist with interview preparation and provide salary negotiation advice, ensuring that you are well-equipped to secure your dream job.

2. Resume, LinkedIn, Cover Letter & More

We take pride in our team of certified resume writers located in the United States. We only hire elite writers who are committed to providing the highest quality service in the industry. Our resume writers have extensive experience in over 85 different career types, and we match you with a writer based on their relevant experience. We offer resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, professional bios, networking resumes, and federal resumes (including ECQs).

At Find My Profession, we understand and have expertise in the entire job search process. This doesn’t start and end with resume writing. While many companies simply offer resume writing services, we are involved with each and every part of the job search process for our reverse recruiting clients. This means that we have to stand behind each service we provide to get our clients results.

We only hire team members that share our passion and commitment to our clients and to excellence. All of our resume writers are vetted in a process more rigorous than some certification programs. All of our reverse recruiters come from backgrounds related to the job search process so they know what it takes to get hired. The certifications and awards earned by our team are listed below and include Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Certified Interview Coach (CIC), and Certified Salary Negotiation Specialist (CSNS).

Our Customer Success team is committed to providing the best possible service and is unmatched in the industry. We are available Monday through Friday to answer any questions you may have. Additionally, we offer a 60-day interview guarantee on all of our resume writing packages to ensure your satisfaction with our services.

In addition to our commitment to providing top-tier services, we are proud to have received over 800 5-star reviews and have been nominated by more than 10 third-party organizations for “Best Resume Writing Service”. Our work has been featured on well-known sites like Forbes, Inc., Times, Fast Company, Zety, Motherly, CNET, Oracle, and hundreds of other print and digital publications.

We would be honored to work with you and help make your dream job a reality!

Where do we begin?!?

Our team of career experts holds various certifications such as Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW), Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW), Certified Interview Coach (CIC), Certified Salary Negotiation Specialist (CSNS), Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master in Business Administration (MBA), and more.

Find My Profession is a member of the Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches (PARW/CC).

Find My Profession is the Best Resume Writing Service for Executives according to CNET.

Find My Profession was rated the Best Resume Writing Service of 2022 by FederalResumeGuide.

Find My Profession was rated a Best Resume Writing Service of 2022 by PlainFinances.

Find My Profession was rated a Best Denver Resume Writing Service by ResumeSpice.

Find My Profession was rated Best Professional Resume Writing Service by TheJub.

Find My Profession was rated The Best Resume Writing Service of 2022 by YES – Your Edge for Success.

Find My Profession was rated Best Executive Resume Writer by EduReviewer.

Find My Profession was rated Best Federal and Government Resume Writer by EduReviewer.

Find My Profession was rated Best Resume Writing Service for IT Professionals by EduReviewer.

Find My Profession was rated Best Legal Resume Writing Service by EduReviewer.

Find My Profession was rated Best Military Resume Writing Service by EduReviewer.

Find My Profession was rated Best Executive Resume Writer by EduReviewer.

Find My Profession was rated Best Nursing Resume Writing Service by EduReviewer.

Find My Profession was rated Top Professional CV Writer by EduReviewer.

We also have more than 800+ 5-star reviews from customers who feel the same!

While we are headquartered in the United States, we proudly serve clients across the globe. We have assisted job seekers in more than 25 countries including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, UAE, United Kingdom, and more.

You may be wondering what reverse recruiting is exactly. Reverse recruiting was born when Mike Podesto, our Founder & CEO, saw a need for support during his own job search years ago. The job search process can be tedious, frustrating, and time-consuming. We hire plumbers to fix our pipes, why can’t we hire someone to take care of our job searches?

A reverse recruiter is someone who assists a job seeker in performing a job search, applying to jobs, and finding interviews. Reverse recruiting flips traditional recruiting on its head and focuses on the job seeker finding a job, not a company filling a position.

At Find My Profession, we take pride in being the first and only company to offer a fully managed job search service of its kind. We are not aware of any other company in the world that provides such an in-depth service. Our team is dedicated to managing every aspect of your job search, from hand-picking job opportunities and customizing your resume to applying and networking on your behalf. This means we don’t provide you with theories on how to conduct a successful job search, we do it for you. We never outsource your job search tasks – your Reverse Recruiter is with you every step of the way.

Our Reverse Recruiting package is $2,499 per 4-week period. The Reverse Recruiting + Client Strategy package is $3,999 per 4-week period. There are no long-term commitments and each of the services can be renewed as many times as you’d like. The average length of a job search is approximately 3 months.

Our reverse recruiting services are broken down into two unique offerings.

1. Reverse Recruiting

Reverse Recruiting is our flagship service that started back in 2015. With this service, your Reverse Recruiter manages your entire job search from finding suitable job opportunities, applying to jobs you approve, networking on your behalf with key decision-makers and for the “hidden job market”, all with the goal of securing interviews for you. This service is ideal for busy professionals who may not have the time or expertise to conduct a job search on their own.

2. Reverse Recruiting + Client Strategy

Reverse Recruiting + Client Strategy includes everything in Reverse Recruiting with some additional benefits. As a Reverse Recruiting + Client Strategy client, you are assigned a second professional, known as a Client Strategist, to assist with managing your job search. Client Strategists are Certified Interview Coaches (CIC) and Certified Salary Negotiation Specialists (CSNS) who are available to assist you with pre-interview docs, interview training, and salary negotiation for each interview and job offer you receive. You will also receive an expedited start date of approximately 4 weeks instead of our typical wait time of about 8 weeks. This package is the most comprehensive package we offer and is ideal for anyone serious about taking their career and compensation to the next level.

It is impossible to offer a guarantee of interviews or employment with our Reverse Recruiting services. Each job search is entirely unique, and factors outside of our control can influence the duration and success of a job search.

However, we are proud to say that we have an extremely high success rate as evidenced by our 800+ 5-star reviews. About 90% of our clients receive a job offer after using the service for 3 months. We can guarantee that your Reverse Recruiter and Client Strategist are fully committed to your job search and making it a success. Their top priority is to secure interviews for you and help you ace them.

We currently have a waitlist to begin Reverse Recruiting services. Our estimated wait times of 4 and 8 weeks are based on previous data and are subject to change. The length of our waitlist varies depending on whether our current clients renew their services every 4 weeks. As a result, we cannot provide an exact launch date for your services until the week they begin. Nonetheless, we will provide you with weekly updates on your waitlist position so you can better understand when your service will start.

Although you prepay for your Reverse Recruiting services, your time on the waitlist is not considered part of your paid services. If you need to cancel your services before your launch date, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide you with a refund.

Although we cannot guarantee that you will secure a job within a specific timeframe, most job searches we manage typically take about 3 months. We have had clients who have received job offers in as little as 2 weeks, while others took as long as 6 months. It’s essential to note that external factors such as location flexibility, salary expectations, and interview skills can significantly impact the amount of time it takes to land a job. While we cannot control these factors, we are committed to providing you with the best possible service to help you achieve your career goals.

Our team of Reverse Recruiters comes from backgrounds in HR, recruitment, resume writing, and more. We hire passionate individuals with experience in talent acquisition who are often looking for a change from the traditional approach of filling positions for companies. Instead, our Reverse Recruiters have a deep desire to work directly with job seekers to help them land their dream jobs. If you purchase our Reverse Recruiting + Client Strategy package, you will work with a Client Strategist who is a Certified Interview Coach (CIC) and Certified Salary Negotiation Specialist (CSNS).

We take pride in offering a service with a personal touch, so you will have plenty of opportunities to speak with your Reverse Recruiter throughout the duration of your service. You will have a video call with your Reverse Recruiter just before your launch date to ensure they have a full understanding of your job search. You can also reach your Reverse Recruiter via live chat messaging anytime during business hours, and you will have the option to schedule weekly strategy calls.

If you choose a Reverse Recruiting package that includes Client Strategy, you will have a video call with your Client Strategist prior to your launch date. Your Client Strategist will also be available for you to schedule sessions for interview preparation and salary negotiation.

Starting in 2022, we began allowing Reverse Recruiting clients to use their existing resumes. We provide a free review of your resume before starting the process to determine if it can be improved. Your resume and LinkedIn profile are the primary tools used in your job search, and having high-quality documents is crucial to your success.

While we do allow the use of existing resumes, we strongly recommend using our resume writing services before engaging with our Reverse Recruiting services. Having your resume written by our team ensures that it is ATS-compatible, visually appealing, includes engaging and focused content, and makes it easier for your Reverse Recruiter to make any necessary edits or alterations throughout the job search process. 

Immediately after signing up on the website, you will receive an email that includes a Welcome Packet with instructions for the next steps and helpful tips. You will be prompted to complete a profile that your Reverse Recruiter will use to complete job applications. For best results, your resume and LinkedIn profile should be updated and ready to go before onboarding with your Reverse Recruiter. 

If you purchased resume writing services with your reverse recruiting services, you will receive two emails, one with instructions for the resume writing process and one with instructions for reverse recruiting. To avoid delays, please follow the instructions in each email.

Our resume writing process is fairly straightforward.

Here’s what you can expect when signing up for our resume writing services:

1. Purchase the appropriate resume package and add-on services.
2. You will immediately receive an email requesting you send over your current resume (if you have one) and any supporting documents that you have.
3. We will review your resume within 1 business day to assign you the most qualified writer.
4. Your writer will reach out to request more information and schedule a phone consultation at your convenience.
5. Once you have completed your phone consultation, the 3-5 business day (2 business days for priority service) turnaround time begins.
6. When you receive your first draft, you may schedule another phone consultation with your writer to discuss edits.
7. We will work with you on any edits/revisions until you are 100% satisfied.
8. You’ll receive your final resume in both Word and PDF formats.
9. If you purchased additional documents, you will receive those within 2 business days of finalizing your resume.

ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System. An applicant tracking system is a software application that enables the electronic handling of recruitment and hiring needs. An ATS can be implemented or accessed online at enterprise- or small-business levels, depending on the needs of the organization.

All our resumes are ATS compatible in order to give you the best chance of getting in front of the hiring manager. To be ATS compatible, our resume writers are mindful not to use excessive designs/graphics or other formats that are difficult for an ATS to read.

With over 100 years of combined experience in resume writing, our team is well-equipped to write for any industry or profession. Before assigning a resume writer, our Director of Resume Services carefully reviews each client’s background in detail. Based on this information, we can match you with a writer with the most experience in your specific line of work. While we are well-known for our expertise in working with executive, C-suite, and federal government professionals, we are experts in all career levels in over 85 industries and professions.

Our pricing for resume writing services is based on the complexity of the project. We offer services for different levels of experience, including entry-level (0-2 years of experience), professional (3+ years of experience), executive (director, VP), and C-level (CEO, COO, CXO). We also offer federal resume writing services (GS-7 to SES).

Entry: $395

Professional: $595

Executive: $795

C-level: $995

Federal: $695+

For more details on prices and additional documents, please visit our resume writing page.

This is not a problem at all! We are happy to prepare multiple versions of your resume. Whether you are looking for a CV and a resume, a federal and civilian resume, or just two resumes for different target positions, we can help. Usually, second and third resumes are heavily discounted since we’ve already done a lot of the prep work creating your first resume. Please contact our Customer Success team to receive a personalized quote.

The resume writing process will take roughly 2 weeks from start to finish.

Here’s what you can expect when signing up for our resume writing services:

1. Purchase the appropriate resume package and add-on services.
2. You will immediately receive an email requesting you send over your current resume (if you have one) and any supporting documents that you have.
3. We will review your resume within 1 business day to assign you the most qualified writer.
4. Your writer will reach out to schedule a phone consultation at your convenience.
5. Once you have completed your phone consultation, the 3-5 business day (2 business days for priority service) turnaround time begins.
6. When you have received your first draft, you may schedule another phone consultation with your writer.
7. We will work with you on any edits/revisions until you are 100% satisfied.
8. You’ll receive your final resume in both Word and PDF formats.
9. If you purchased additional documents, you will receive those within 2 business days of finalizing your resume.

The first draft of your resume will be delivered 3-5 business days after your phone consultation with your resume writer. If you ordered priority service you can expect your resume to be delivered within 2 business days of your phone consultation with your writer.

If you ordered additional services such as a LinkedIn profile, cover letter, or professional bio, you can expect to receive these documents within 2 business days of approving your final resume. It’s essential for us to have final approval on your resume before we begin working on additional documents.

We are proud to work with the most elite certified resume writers in the industry. Unlike most resume companies, we don’t use ghostwriters and we never outsource our work. You can read about each and every one of our resume writers directly on our website. Collectively, our team has over 100 years of experience writing resumes and has received more than a dozen resume writing certifications and awards. Our resume writers have earned various certifications, including Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW), and Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW).

After signing up and being assigned a writer, you’ll have direct communication with your assigned resume writer. You’ll receive their email address and phone number. Each resume package includes an initial one-on-one phone consultation with your resume writer. We also offer a phone consultation once we’ve sent over your draft to answer any questions you might have. We are proud to have some of the most accessible and responsive resume writers in the industry.

We are proud to offer a 60-Day Interview Guarantee with all our resume writing services. If you don’t receive noticeably more interviews after using our resume writing service, we’ll rewrite your resume one time at no additional charge. To initiate the rewrite process, simply send us a message or give us a call, and we will get started on your revised resume.

Immediately after signing up, you’ll receive an email prompting you to send us your existing resume, as well as any additional supporting documents that can help your resume writer. Additional documents include previous job descriptions, letters of recommendation, awards/certifications that are not on your resume, etc. We’ll also ask you to fill out a short questionnaire providing more information about yourself that is crucial to your resume development. While most clients have an existing resume for us to improve upon, we are well-equipped to work with anyone with or without a resume. You will receive an email from your resume writer to schedule your introductory call with them within one business day of us receiving your resume and supporting information.

Outplacement is an employer-sponsored benefit typically offered in a severance package to assist terminated or laid-off employees in finding new job opportunities. 

At Find My Profession, our Outplacement Services focus on hands-on support needed for re-employment, such as resume and cover letter writing and reverse recruiting (navigating job boards, completing applications, networking, interviewing, and negotiating salaries).

While outplacement services do add to the cost of a severance package, employers often offer them because they can help improve the company’s reputation and brand. Additionally, outplacement services can alleviate risks associated with layoffs and terminations by providing displaced employees with the support they need to transition to new job opportunities.

No, outplacement services are not just for large companies. At Find My Profession, we provide outplacement services for companies of all sizes. Our packages are carefully crafted and tailored to meet the needs of your organization, whether you have 100 employees or 100,000 employees. We believe that every company should have access to the support they need to assist their displaced employees in finding new job opportunities.

Our onboarding process is customized to meet each employee’s specific needs and is also determined by the package purchased by their prior employer. Onboarding turnaround time is typically 2 business days or less.

We work with employees at all levels, ranging from hourly workers to C-suite executives. During the onboarding process, we categorize each employee type and pair them with a seasoned resume writer and/or reverse recruiter who has the experience needed to meet their specific needs. Regardless of the position or industry, we have a team that is equipped to assist your employees in finding their next career opportunity.

Getting started is easy! Simply purchase the services you are interested in on our website. You will immediately receive an email with the subject line, “Get Started” and instructions for your next steps. We look forward to working with you!

At Find My Profession, we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible experience. We offer a 100% refund anytime prior to beginning our services. For resume writing, our services begin once you have spoken with your assigned resume writer. For Reverse Recruiting, our services begin on your launch date, which is the first Friday working with your Reverse Recruiter. We stand behind our services and are confident that you will be satisfied with the results.

Yes! We take our clients’ privacy very seriously. Your information will never be sold to third parties with the intent of marketing their services to you.

If you still have questions, live help is available Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) excluding major holidays.

Email: help@findmyprofession.com