John K Brubaker
Resume writer · New Haven, CT · in person and virtual
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resume Writing & Consultation | customized resumes · optimized for software screening · customized for multiple positions | $250 to $750 |
| Cover Letter Writing | flexible adaptable system · perfect letter for any job search need | $250 to $750 |
| Recruiter/Headhunter Campaigns | direct contacts with key hiring professionals · how to approach recruiters and headhunters | $250 to $750 |
| LinkedIn & Social Media Training | learn and use powerful job search technology · LinkedIn profile optimization | $250 to $750 |
| Interview Preparation | simplest and most effective interview preparation system | $250 to $750 |
| Job Search Coaching | advanced online training · personal support from start to finish | $250 to $750 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $250. Of the 351 resume writers in our directory who publish a package price, 79% start at the same price or lower.
- 37 years coaching; the median for resume writers in our directory is 15.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Job search strategy | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Initial free consultation · In-depth career evaluation · Resume and cover letter customization · Direct contact with hiring managers · Interview preparation and coaching
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resume | 4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job. | You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite. | You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews. |
| Interviews | 3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track. | Early rounds in a format you know. | Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze. |
| Job search | A target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free. | Interviews are coming in. | Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
Their website promises results: "With John writing your resume, you are guaranteed an interview.". No coach can guarantee a job, interviews or a placement rate. Be careful with anyone who does, and with promises of a "hidden job market" or exclusive recruiter access.
What they publish
- Prices: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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