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About
Jobs are being posted and FILLED during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new competitive landscape makes building an effective message that much more important. We are meeting with clients during this time by phone or video conference to help keep their searches moving forward.
Our clients receive resumes that are optimized for the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) that are used by most employers. We use the ATS regularly as recruiters and share this knowledge to help customers know exactly what the hiring manager or recruiter wants to know.
The Contingent Plan's proven methodologies combines resume writing, recruiting, career coaching, and outplacement services to effectively connect the right employers with jobseekers. This unparalleled blend of talent acquisition and employment services enables our team to remove the technology barriers to filling most jobs that are experienced by both candidates and employers.
Our results speak for themselves. Claim your free quote today to find out how if we can help jump start your job search today!
Special discounts offered currently to:
*Service members (active duty or veteran)
*Healthcare providers
*Restaurant and Hospitality employees/owners
Resume writing quotes include:
1. Tailored cover letter for a specific position or a template to use in your search
2. Resume (all edits, but frequently 2-3 drafts)
3. Consultation by phone or video conference (at least 1, but more as requested)
LinkedIn services include:
1. Review of LinkedIn profile
2. Proposed edits in a document with step-by-step guide
3. Audit of profile to ensure maximum impact
Membership packages available:
**My Contingent Plan - get the forms to build your own job search tools and gain exclusive access to resources created by our resume writers, coaches, and recruiters.
**Unlimited Cover Letters - have an expert in your field write all of your cover letters. This month-to-month package includes seamless communication, a dedicated professional writer, and fast turnarounds on all cover letters.
** Unlimited resumes or cover letters - this package provides the option for unlimited resumes or cover letters for 1 flat rate. Have a dedicated professional write a customized message for your job applications today!
** Have an Expert Pull Jobs for You - job postings are confusing and filled with HR buzzwords. For one flat price, have our talent acquisition experts do the research for you. Save time and find the right jobs for you!
All memberships are monthly plans with no long-term commitments. Free consults available for new clients to design something right for your needs.
Still not sure? The Contingent Plan offers a free resume analysis or video consult with one of our advisers. We offer this at no risk nor obligation. This unique benefit is offered to ensure that our customers know that we can help them before they even get started.
Overview
Hired 214 times
Background checked
5 employees
11 years in business
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2022
2021
Services offered
Target industry
Healthcare
Sales
Information technology
Government & public services
Level of target job
8+ years experience
Executive-level / C suite
Additional needs
Cover letter
Interview prep
Career advice / coaching
Web presence (e.g., LinkedIn)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
Very good 4.6
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Wendy A.
Sep 13, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
I’m so glad I found Kathy! She did an Amazing job updating my resume , she is very quick to respond with any changes or questions I had, I’m very pleased with my resume and cover letter, I would highly recommend to anyone who needs a professional resume. Thanks Kathy!
Details: I have a completed draft that needs revision • Healthcare • Mid-level (3 - 8 yrs experience) • Cover letter • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.
Resume Writing
Tenille D.
Oct 11, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kathy was so professional, so prompt and just a pleasure to work with. She was able to transform my resume into exactly what I was hoping for and the turnaround time was faster than I anticipated. I absolutely recommend The Contingent Plan!
Details: I have a completed draft that needs revision • Financial services • Mid-level (3 - 8 yrs experience) • Cover letter • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
Resume Writing
Laura B.
Apr 21, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
I needed my resume makeover quickly! I’ve never had a professional help me with my resume. After her review, my resume needed intensive care and I needed it by Friday. I reached out on Wednesday, we went over my goals, what I wanted to focus on and expressed I needed it by Friday. My resume was professionally done, focused on things relevant to the type of positions I was pursuing and it was finished by Friday along with my cover letter. She is very sweet and kind. Gave me great advice regarding changes which needed to be made but in a kind way. She never seemed tense or inconvenienced due to time constraints. I highly recommend her services! I will use her again and recommend to my nursing friends and fellow healthcare workers to reach out to her because she’s FANTASTIC!!!
Details: I have a completed draft that needs revision • Healthcare • Senior-level (8+ yrs experience) • Cover letter • Web presence (e.g., LinkedIn) • Remotely (phone or internet)
Resume Writing
Deb L.
Feb 17, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I have loved working with Kathy. I had never engaged a professional before in writing my resume. When I reached out she initially responded with a very clear action plan. She not only took my old resume and crafted it into one I am proud to submit, but during the process, she did a great job of taking my input and putting it in its rightful place. I felt very confident relying on her expertise and perspective.
Details: I have a completed draft that needs revision • Information technology • Senior-level (8+ yrs experience) • Cover letter • Career advice / coaching • Web presence (e.g., LinkedIn) • Remotely (phone or internet)
Resume Writing
Michael S.
Jan 7, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kathy was very easy to work with, great communication, and did an excellent job with editing my resume’. I highly recommend Kathy!
Details: I have a completed draft that needs revision • Government & public services • Entry-level (0 - 2 yrs experience) • Cover letter • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
Resume Writing
Credentials
Background Check
Leslie Harrell-Latham
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Flat rates, hourly pricing, and subscription pricing. The pricing is set to each client's needs and depends on the services requested.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The process is usually pretty simple and it depends on the client's needs. Typically, resume services follow the timeline of:
1. Client emails their old resume and any jobs of interest. If no resume, then the client schedules a call to provide the info to us for drafting.
2. We prepare the rough first draft of the resume that includes questions in comments in the document. Standard turnaround time on the first draft is 2 - 3 business days from receiving client's info.
3. Confer with client (by phone or email) to receive edits or comments.
4. Incorporate requested edits/comments from client.
5. Send client second draft. Repeat editing process as needed to get the resume right for our client.
6. Make any further edits as requested. 100% satisfaction guaranteed!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I developed the proven method for writing resumes to beat the ATS by:
1. Analyzing the Department of Labor databases that are the foundation of most online jobboards and applicant tracking systems;
2. Applying experience of recruiters that have used multiple ATS programs and how employers frequently modify the systems;
3. Leveraging the knowledge of our experience as recruiters to focus the resume on what hiring managers really want to see; and
4. Continuing to test and improve our methods against the evolving technologies used by employers.
