Patricia Matthews

Resume writer · Carlsbad, CA · in person and virtual

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"Since 1994, ABS Associated Business Services has been helping people just like you perfect their résumés and improve their positions." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Custom Résumés
All Professions / Careers		 One-on-One Interview with Executive Writer · Career Goals from the Trades to Executive Level · Tailored to Specific Job Description / Needs · All Levels of Experience on request
Custom Cover Letters Crafted to Make You Stand Out · Typically, Sufficient Narrative to Support Résumé on request
Military Transition Specialist Résumés
Military transitioning to civilian careers		 Specializing in DON (Department of Navy) Website and the USA.gov Website on request
General Job Applications Application assistance on request
Administrative Support (MS Office Professional Word) Letters / General Typing · Manuscripts / Life Stories · Transcription · Depositions · On-Site Temporary Support on request
General Business Services (MS Office Professional Word / Excel) Business Plans · Spreadsheets · Business Biographies · Database Support / Management (Microsoft Access) · Mailing Lists on request
Personal Services for Busy Business Professionals
Busy Business Professionals		 Organize Personal / Small Business Finances · QuickBooks Setup & Training · Personal Finance Auditing · Personnel Errands / Purchasing · Personal Services Coordinator on request
Advertising Services Brochures · Flyers and Announcements on request
Legal Document Preparation QDROs (Qualified Domestic Relations Order Filed Per Standard Legal Format) · Client-Provided Legal Forms (Professional Processing / Formatting) on request

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

How they compare

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Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
Schedule personal interview and face-to-face discussion · Agree on scope of work · Detailed pricing issued at first meeting · Work performed as agreed
Before coaching
Military wife

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.
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. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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