Karen Lombardo

Resume writer · Niskayuna, NY · in person and virtual

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"Partner with a copywriter for resumes, website design and content, blogs, and beyond—whatever your writing needs, we’ve got you covered." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Professional Résumé Writing
Recent college and trade-school graduates		 Personalized résumé writing · Résumé built around your career goals · Highlight education, internships, projects, activities, early experience on request
Professional Résumé Writing
Professionals changing careers		 Translate experience for new field · Show transferable skills · Personalized résumé writing on request
Professional Résumé Writing
People returning to the workforce		 Address time away thoughtfully · Highlight relevant experience, volunteer work, training · Personalized résumé writing on request
Résumé Refresh, Update, and Professional Review Résumé refreshes · Updates · Professional reviews on request
LinkedIn Profile Content Review and Revision Review and revision of all LinkedIn sections · Ensure consistency with résumé · Update profile to reflect new developments on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Start with a conversation to share goals, work history, challenges, and desired opportunities · Shape your story by identifying skills and accomplishments and organizing them into clear résumé content · Receive a polished résumé and aligned LinkedIn content if requested
Before coaching
Eastern United States sales manager, Fortune 100 company; Vice President of Sales and Marketing, boutique firm

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 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.
Personal brandA consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free.The role you want does not depend on visibility.Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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