Michelle Swanson

Resume writer · virtual

"I work with executives at the highest levels to advance their careers, increase visibility, and pursue board service." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Resumes & CVs
Executives
1 session · Short worksheet documenting goals, top skills, and career highlights · One-hour phone consultation · Executive resume in Word and PDF · Text version available upon request $1,500 to $3,000
LinkedIn Profiles Keyword-rich Headline, About, and Experience content · Custom background banner · Audit of existing profile with recommendations for other sections as needed $750 to $1,500
Executive Bios One-page career narrative · Short-form bio available at no additional cost $600
Outreach Letter Package Cover letters for executive search firms, target companies, and networking contacts · E-note (email) versions of each letter $350
Networking Resumes One-page summary of background and strengths for introducing yourself to contacts $500
Board of Directors Package
Candidates for public, nonprofit, private-equity, or private boards
Board resume · Board bio · Board-focused LinkedIn profile · Visibility strategy on request
LinkedIn Company Pages
Organizations
on request
Bios for leadership teams, entrepreneurs, and founders
Organizations, leadership teams, entrepreneurs, and founders
on request
Sell sheets and bios for consultants
Consultants
on request
Editing services for investor presentations, business plans, press releases, and other business communications
Organizations
Editing of investor presentations, business plans, press releases, and other business communications on request

As published on their website, read Nov 11, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnonoyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Introductory call to understand priorities and assess fit · Proposal with recommended services, fees, and work samples · Short worksheet and one-hour phone call to gather information · Drafts sent for review, followed by revisions · Final documents delivered
Before coaching
Intelligence analyst, United States Air Force

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.
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. 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)

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