Robert Dagnall
Resume writer · San Diego, CA · in person and virtual
"I write success stories. As President of Resume Guru, a San Diego resume service, I offer more than 27 years of professional resume writing experience." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Resume Writing student and entry-level candidates to senior executives |
conversation to draw out useful history · draft resume production · quality control inspection · accuracy and authenticity checks · cover letter templates | $250 to $950 |
| LinkedIn Profile Writing Services professionals at all levels including executives, IT, healthcare, biotech, military |
LinkedIn profile upgrade · content strategy · keyword optimization / SEO techniques | on request |
| Career Coaching and Job Search Advising clients at all levels of experience including students, rising professionals, Fortune 100 managers, and C-level executives |
in-depth client interviews and assessments · research and analysis of records and job listings · guidance on interviewing, social media, networking, career management | on request |
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.
- 33 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 | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Initial conversation to understand client needs · Interviewing client to draw out useful history · Draft resume production by coach · Quality control inspection with client · Corrections and changes until client satisfaction · Resume ready for use
- Before coaching
- Professional Resume Writer (27 years)
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. |
| 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)
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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