John Femia

Resume writer · Schenectady, NY · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: PARWCC CPRW

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"Maybe you have not looked for a job in a long time, you're too busy, or just don't know where to begin." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Student / Recent Grad Résumés
students and recent graduates		 résumé writing $125
Entry-Level Résumés
entry-level job seekers		 résumé writing $150
Mid-Level Résumé
mid-level professionals		 résumé writing $175
Executive Résumé
executives		 résumé writing $200
CVs curriculum vitae writing $240
Federal Résumés
federal job applicants		 federal résumé writing $50
Cover Letters cover letter writing · free thank-you letter $40 to $60
Customized Cover Letters customized cover letter writing $10
KSAs (federal product)
federal job applicants		 knowledge, skills, and abilities statements writing $100
ECQs (federal product)
federal job applicants		 executive core qualifications writing $175

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

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Send existing résumé for free critique and quote · Answer short list of questions via email, phone, or in-person · Receive first draft résumé in 3 to 5 business days · Review and finalize résumé · Receive PDF and ASCII versions

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.
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. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  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)

Their website promises results: "If after having your résumé written, you do not get a job interview within 2 months and have applied for at least 10 jobs, your résumé will be rewritten for free and / or a review of your job search will be performed at no additional cost.". No coach can guarantee a job, interviews or a placement rate. Be careful with anyone who does, and with promises of a "hidden job market" or exclusive recruiter access.

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