Pat Kendall

Resume writer · Portland, OR · virtual

"With decades of experience as a professional résumé writer, I am fully equipped to write, edit, or update your résumé." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Entry-level Keyword Résumé
Entry-level job seekers
Keyword Strategy · Qualifications Summary · Job Descriptions · Accomplishments and Contributions · Page Layout $399
Mid-level Keyword Résumé
Mid-level job seekers
Keyword Strategy · Qualifications Summary · Job Descriptions · Accomplishments and Contributions · Page Layout $499
Managerial Keyword Résumé
Managerial job seekers
Keyword Strategy · Qualifications Summary · Job Descriptions · Accomplishments and Contributions · Page Layout $599
Technical Keyword Résumé
Technical job seekers
Keyword Strategy · Qualifications Summary · Job Descriptions · Accomplishments and Contributions · Page Layout $599
Executive Keyword Résumé
Executive job seekers
Keyword Strategy · Qualifications Summary · Job Descriptions · Accomplishments and Contributions · Page Layout $699
Résumé Updates and Makeovers Strategic update or comprehensive makeover of résumé on request
Job Search Correspondence Writing Cover letters · Application letters · Follow-up letters on request
Custom-designed Résumés and Brochures Custom-designed résumés · Brochure formats · Web résumés · Portfolios on request
Biographies Writing Biographies on request
Document Editing and Proofreading Document editing · Proofreading on request

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

How they compare

Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.

Where they fit

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

How they work

Before coaching
Author, résumé writing; Certification Chair and President, National Résumé Writers' Association

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.
Job searchA 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

  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. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

What they publish

Similar coaches

Chosen by our matching from coaches who serve the same people with the same kinds of help. Nobody pays to appear here.

Listed in