Kate Stocklin
Resume writer · Portland, OR · virtual
Credentials they list: PARWCC CPRW
"Focus Resumes delivers career documents to empower you in your job search." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Resume Experienced professionals seeking executive roles |
custom executive resume writing | $750 |
| Professional Resume Experienced professionals ready to advance or pivot |
custom professional resume writing | $415 |
| Entry Level/ Student Resume Entry level candidates and students |
custom entry level or student resume writing | $289 |
| Cover Letter | cover letter writing | $89 |
| Cover Letter (part of resume package) | cover letter writing | $75 |
| LinkedIn Profile | LinkedIn profile writing or optimization | on request |
| Federal Resume | federal resume writing | on request |
| Professional Bio | professional biography writing | on request |
| Portfolio Development | portfolio development | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $75. Of the 351 resume writers in our directory who publish a package price, 29% start at the same price or lower.
- 17 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 | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Initial conversation including free critique of existing resume · Recommendation of services based on client goals · Client decides how to proceed · Crafting of career documents
- Before coaching
- HR management (20 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. |
| Personal brand | A 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
- 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)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- 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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