What types of clients do you work with?
How does the resume writing process work?
Can I stop by your office?
Which resume formats will I receive?
How long will it take to create my new resume?
What forms of payment do you accept?
What is your refund policy?
Are any discounts available?
What types of clients do you work with?
Career Karma Resume Writing Services is based in New Jersey, but works remotely with clients across the U.S. and Canada.
We craft interview-winning resumes for job seekers at all levels, including executive resumes and new graduate resumes.
Partnering with clients in all industries, including sales, advertising & marketing, IT, accounting, television/film, banking & finance, administrative management, and logistics, we’ll work one-on-one with you to create a modern, eye-catching resume that reflects your personal brand, value, and industry.
We also specialize in working with individuals employed in helping professions where accomplishments can be more challenging to quantify. These fields include nursing, veterinary medicine, counseling, social work, education, animal welfare, nonprofit management, human resources, and public service.
In addition to resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profile writing, we coach clients on interview skills and job search strategies.
The job search process can be stressful for anyone, but can feel particularly overwhelming for introverts who are constantly bombarded with messages to “just do it” and “get out there”. We recommend networking strategies for introverts that maximize their unique gifts and skills instead of devaluing them. Back to Top
How does the resume writing process work?
Preparing your new resume is a collaborative process that requires your active participation. Email us a copy of your existing resume as a first step, if you have one. If not up to date, list any roles that need to be added. Include 2-3 links to online job listings that represent the type of positions you wish to apply for as closely as possible in terms of level, scope, and environment so we can give you meaningful feedback.
You will receive custom price quotes via e-mail, including any discounted packages for which you may be eligible, along with some samples of our resume work. Choose what you feel best suits your needs and budget.
After you’ve provided us with the necessary information for your new resume, collected via a personalized self-exploration worksheet, we’ll either reach out with follow-up questions or schedule your project for our first available opening.
If you do not have an existing resume, we’re happy to create your new resume from scratch. While we may schedule an initial phone consultation, all additional communication throughout the process is handled via e-mail to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Back to Top
Can I stop by your office?
We work with clients virtually and do not currently meet with clients in person. The resume writing process is handled conveniently and efficiently online, with phone consultations by appointment only. Our experience has shown that this greatly improves accuracy and efficiency, and it also enables us to keep prices lower and complete your projects sooner. Back to Top
Which resume formats will I receive?
We provide your resume in Word, PDF, and ASCII plain text files to give you maximum flexibility in the job application process. Word enables you to edit the content, PDF preserves all document formatting, and ASCII “plays nicely” with automated Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). We’ll explain how and when to use each along with your final documents.
Some resume writers charge extra for these. Whether you choose a discounted resume package or resume alone, all 3 versions will always be provided to you at no additional cost. Back to Top
How long will it take to create my new resume?
We know the feeling of needing it “yesterday”. Please be aware, however, that we are not a volume-based resume mill that churns out cookie-cutter products. We also don’t subcontract out your project.
We focus on quality and value, not speed. We want you to have the best possible custom career marketing tools to give you every advantage in the job market, not a one-size-fits-all template.
The pandemic has also dramatically changed the employment landscape and increased the number of people seeking career changes, and resumes. Do not be that person that waits until you see an ad for the perfect job and then scrambles to revise your resume! Update it now, while it’s on your mind.
Once we receive all needed materials from you, including a signed terms of service agreement, full payment, and your completed worksheet, we will schedule your project for our first available opening. Your project start and draft delivery dates will be communicated to you at that time.
You will typically receive a resume draft within 10 business days following the project start date, unless otherwise communicated to you in writing.
Please be aware that due to the popularity of services and the number of people currently looking to make a change at this time, we often have a waiting list. Projects are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
We will advise you of current availability when you contact us for a price quote. Rush service is not available at this time. Back to Top
What forms of payment do you accept?
Payment can be made easily and securely online. We accept all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discovery, or PayPal.
You will receive an electronic invoice enabling you to select your preferred method of payment via our 3rd party processor, PayPal (no account or sign-up is required).
For your own security, please do not send us your credit card information directly via e-mail or leave it on our voicemail. We do not accept checks.
Payment must be made in full prior to commencement of resume work or coaching appointments. Back to Top
What is your refund policy?
We don’t offer refunds since this is a service-based business (we can’t put your resume and all the time that went into it back on the shelf), but we want you to be happy with the finished product. If you’d like to make changes to your resume upon receiving the first draft, we will provide up to three total resume drafts at no additional charge.
An additional hourly editing fee may be assessed for further drafts and/or if you decide to make major changes mid-stream, such as changing your career goal or adding an additional position not previously communicated. Back to Top
Are any discounts available?
In order to get the best value, we strongly suggest you take advantage of our discounted packages. You will be advised of these when you receive your quote. There is no discount available on a la carte services.
You’ll find that our prices are extremely competitive. Don’t take our word for it — conduct some research among comparable New Jersey resume writing services. Before selecting the service with the cheapest price, be sure to check credentials, reviews from past clients, sample resume quality, and fine print carefully.
As with most things, you typically get what you pay for. Career Karma Resume Services does not believe in hidden fees, does not farm out work to subcontractors, and no one will try to convince you to invest more than your budget allows or to buy something you don’t need. If your resume and LinkedIn profile are great the way they are, we will tell you so!
A new resume is not an expense that quickly loses its value, like a new phone or car, but rather an investment in yourself and your career that pays off many times over. Remember, sometimes you have to spend money to make money! That includes things like professional development courses, association memberships, and a great resume!
So whether you’re currently unemployed or seeking a job with a higher salary, sending out a resume that’s not generating results and relying on a bare bones LinkedIn profile may be costing you substantial income every day. Consider that if your investment in a professional resume service and LinkedIn profile makeover help you land a new job even a few days sooner, that’s salary that would otherwise have been lost.
We’ve had many clients secure promotions and significant salary increases using our resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and job search strategies. And did you know in many cases resume services are even tax deductible as a job search expense? Contact your tax professional to see if you’re eligible to take advantage of this deduction. Back to Top
Be sure to check out our About Us page for more information, and our Testimonials page to see what our clients have to say!
Didn’t find the answer to your questions here? Email us at info [at] careerkarma [dot] net and we’ll be happy to address any questions you may have!