FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Retainer fees are due prior to work beginning. The retainer is in place as a protection to both you (the client) and myself. The retainer does apply towards your final cost, of course! Retainers are non-refundable. Typically the price you are quoted on Thumbtack is accurate, though sometimes it can vary. Expect to pay somewhere between $90-$125 for the resume and $25 per Add-On). Cover Letters, Linked-In Optimization, Reference Pages, KSA's, etc are typically offered as Add-Ons. Discounts are available for copy editing pieces if you have multiple documents you would like edited (i.e. papers, speeches, letters, etc).
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Typically we will chat virtually first - through the messenger system or email. You will tell me what you're looking for, I will ask follow-up questions, we will take care of the retainer and sending of documents/information, and I will craft a resume draft. PLEASE NOTE: I do not offer phone consultations as part of my services. Questions can be answered via messenger/email so we each have a record. Due to the volume of projects I do and my full-time job, scheduling phone calls is not a priority. Please keep in mind that YOU are the expert on your career - and I am the expert on modern resumes. :) Together we can create something awesome for you, but it does require collaboration. If your service is for Resumes, I will send a Draft copy of your resume after we communicate and you provide all of the needed information. After payment remainder is received, I will make final edits, create your cover letter if you chose the package, and send your finalized copies. I can also provide editable links to a valid email address upon final payment as well. If your service is for copyediting or writing (this includes cover letters), I will send a completion notice as well as a screenshot of a portion of the completed work. After payment, you will receive your project! Sorry, no "drafts" will be provided for these services for obvious reasons.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a certified English teacher with three (soon to be four) degrees in Education (Bachelors, Masters, Ed.S., and soon Doctorate). I have many years of experience with technical writing, editing, resume creation, copywriting and grant writing through different organizations. I have written hundreds of resumes and edited many novels, letters and papers in the last year. I offer my writing services as a side business at a reasonable rate.