Our Executive Resume Package is $2,897, and our Board Documents package is $3,894. VIP packages, which add LinkedIn profiles, biographies, coaching and recruiter distribution, start at $4,197. Across the industry, qualified C-suite resume writers typically charge $2,000 to $5,000. Because resume writing is unregulated, look for at least 10 years of C-level experience and advanced certifications, preferably from Career Directors International (CDI), which we consider the gold standard in our industry.
Choose a writer who works only with executives, holds advanced certifications and has industry recognition you can verify. Mary Elizabeth Bradford has written exclusively for executives since 2008, is a 2x TORI Award winner and a 10-year TORI Awards finalist judge, and founded an executive search firm before founding CEO Resume Writer. Be cautious of “top 10” lists: many are written by firms ranking themselves first, as she explains in her Forbes article on resume writer reviews.
For most executives, yes. Our clients typically secure $50K to $100K in additional compensation, and many gain far more: increases of $300K to $500K+, and some have doubled their pay. For our clients whose compensation runs from $1M to $10M+, a well-positioned move can mean a seven-figure increase. You can read their results in their own words on our client reviews page. More than 85% of our business comes from referrals, and we maintain a 99% client satisfaction rating.
An executive resume proves what you’ve delivered as an operator. Board documents, which most executives call a board resume, show who you are as a leader and how you’ll govern. Nominating committees and board search firms look for your values and judgment, the specific expertise you’d add to the board’s mix, and your fluency across strategy and governance, backed by committee, audit and P&L oversight experience. Sending an executive resume for a board seat signals you don’t yet understand board-level expectations. Learn more in our article on how board interviews differ from C-suite interviews.
In most cases, yes. Executive recruiters and private equity firms check LinkedIn before they call, and a profile that doesn’t match your resume raises questions. Our VIP packages include an executive LinkedIn profile, and you can add one to the Executive Resume Package at checkout.
Yes. Along with your final executive resume, you receive an ATS-friendly, AI-readable version formatted to read cleanly in applicant tracking systems and AI screening tools. Use the designed version when you’re sending your resume to a person, such as a recruiter, a board contact or someone in your network, and the ATS version when you’re applying through an online portal.
Most executive resume packages are completed in 3 to 8 weeks, and board document packages typically take 3 to 6 weeks. After you sign up, your dedicated writer, who also serves as your Project Director, contacts you within one business day to start onboarding and stays your main point of contact through the whole project. Mary Elizabeth Bradford oversees every project as Executive Project Director and is available should any questions need her attention. Rush timelines are available with prior approval and an added fee.
Your project starts with our Executive Marketing Blueprint, a leadership development tool that frames your transition as a marketing plan you control. It begins with your goals and works backward from there. Most clients complete the Blueprint on their own, and it gives us everything we need. If anything needs clarifying, your writer can schedule a brief call, typically 30 minutes to an hour. You’re also welcome to share your current resume, LinkedIn profile or biography.
Yes. Many of our clients are sitting CEOs, board members and senior government officials, and we treat every engagement with discretion. We never share client names or private information. Every sample on our website is fully anonymized and used with permission. Your documents and project communication are managed on a secure project management platform, and payments are processed securely through Authorize.net. We’re happy to sign an NDA on request.
Yes. Our VIP packages include distribution of your documents to our database of executive recruiters, and selected packages add private equity and venture capital firms. Distribution is also available as an add-on to any package. Recruiters respond to timing and to your qualifications. Our job is to present your qualifications in the strongest possible light.
We work exclusively with executives, from VPs and SVPs to every C-suite role and board members. That includes traditional titles like CEO, COO, CFO, CMO and CTO, and newer and specialized roles such as Chief AI Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer and Chief Robotics Officer. Clients come from all industries and from companies of every size, from under $100M in revenue to multibillion-dollar multinationals, and we have particular expertise in private equity transitions. At the highest level, Mary Elizabeth personally advises Fortune 500 CEOs, board members and senior government officials, including executives earning $1M to $10M+, who value her discretion as much as her expertise.
Yes. Up to 20% of our clients are international, and our team works remotely with executives worldwide.
Yes. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee: your finished documents will equal or exceed the quality of the samples on our website. Full terms are included in your client agreement.
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We hold multiple advanced top certifications for executive resume writing and leadership coaching through the top resume writing and coaching associations and are reputed as thought leaders in the resume writing services industry. Learn more about our executive resume writing services.
