Helen Horton

Resume writer · Washington DC, DC · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: PARWCC CPRW, SHRM SHRM-SCP, HRCI SPHR

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"Achieve your next career goal with an Executive or Professional Resume, LinkedIn Profile Upgrade, and strategic Cover Letter." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Professional Resume (2 pages)
Job seekers targeting next career goal		 Customized to your next career goal · Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Compliant · Artificial Intelligence (AI) Optimized $330
Professional LinkedIn Upgrade Add-on
Job seekers aligning LinkedIn with career goal		 Branding · Results · Skills · Keywords Embedded · AI Optimized $275
Professional Cover Letter
Job seekers telling impactful story		 Professional design · Distinguish · Differentiate · Memorable $125
Resume Review: Line by Line Recommendations Line by line recommendations $45
Resume Coaching 30-min & Resume Builder Toolkit
Job seekers learning to write resume		 1 session · Bullet-Building Tools (4) · Keyword Embedding Tools (2) · Resume Customizer Tool · Applicant Tracking (ATS) Compliance/AI Optimization · Interview Prep Tips $125
Executive Resume (2 pages)
Executives targeting next career goal		 Branding and Value Proposition · Customized to your next career goal · Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Compliant · Artificial Intelligence (AI) Optimized $385
Executive LinkedIn Profile Upgrade Add-on
Executives aligning LinkedIn with career goal		 Branding · Results · Skills · Keywords Embedded · AI Optimized $275
Executive Cover Letter Add-on
Executives telling impactful story		 Executive design · Distinguish · Differentiate · Memorable $150
Executive / Professional Resume Combo
Job seekers applying with both executive and professional resumes		 Email/Hand submit Executive · Apply online with Professional $485
Military to Civilian Conversion (2 pages)
Military personnel transitioning to civilian jobs		 $330

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

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnoyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnoyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnoyesyesyesyesyes

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.
Interviews3 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.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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