Why Partner with Carolyn?
You get marketed
I’m not your typical résumé writing service. Instead, I’m an acknowledged personal marketing professional. My aim is to position you in the strongest possible way, using timeless and proven principles in marketing and personal branding.
“Carolyn is a first-class career marketer who I would instantly recommend to anyone needing to distinguish themself in a crowded market. If you want one of the best – you are in good hands with Carolyn”. Gillian Kelly, Award Winning Résumé & LinkedIn Profile Writer, Outplacement Australia
You work directly with Carolyn Smith
I’ve purposefully kept my business small, as other business models that rely on quick turnover, cut, copy, and paste and inexperienced staff is not how I want to operate, as I’m a quality freak. Since 2003, my key focus has always been on supporting my clients achieve career success and over the years, I’ve helped numerous clients successfully climb the corporate ladder.
“Carolyn has an ability to craft your unspoken work story into a precise and in-depth chronological masterpiece …. As a repeat client over several years, I’m more than happy to recommend her services to anyone seeking to display a storyboard of achievements.” Daryl Kirkhope, Senior Operations Manager, Telstra
Many of my clients dominate the competition
The bulk of my clients are over the moon with their documents and many of my clients have secured major promotions and significant pay rises. I work hard to make sure my clients outshine the competition.
“Thought I’d let you know that I got the job (and $20K pay rise)! They marked the applications and commented that mine was by far the best (by a mile apparently). Money well spent”! Ben, Senior Manager, Queensland Health
You work directly with a top tier résumé writer
There are plenty of résumé writing services out there, but only 44 designated Certified Master Résumé Writers worldwide and I’m one of them. This qualification is only awarded to the best-of-the-best global résumé writers.
“The CMRW (Certified Master Résumé Writer) has only been completed by a small number of professionals worldwide with the confidence and talents to submit a multifaceted professional portfolio of résumés and cover letters across a range of sectors and situations. We consider these individuals as the ‘elite’ writers”. Laura DeCarlo, Director, Career Directors International.
Ultimate mastery in both the private and public sector
I am the only Certified Master Résumé Writer worldwide with complete mastery in both the private and public sector. I am equally comfortable working for a CEO for an ASX200 listed company, as I am for a Senior Director in a government department or agency.
“Carolyn Smith is the ‘guru of all gurus’ for government job applications”. Karalyn Brown, InterviewIQ.com
I take the time needed to create a job winning application
Quality and cost of professional services typically correlate. I’m not a cookie cutter, cheap résumé writing service, trying to make a few bucks online, spending 1 – 3 hours or so on your résumé. Instead, I can spend up to 24+ hours on each client, (depending on the scale of the project). I always take the time to understand your background, conduct analysis, perform research and then write effective career marketing documents.
“I used the résumé Carolyn wrote for me and all the unique knowledge from the process she took me through to apply for two public sector jobs I really wanted. I got the first job I applied for. I was called to interview for the second job, but had already accepted the first (superior) role.
“To put this into perspective, I had applied for literally hundreds of positions in the years prior and never even got an interview. I am an accomplished writer in every other facet of my working life, but I just couldn’t write a CV and application that actually demonstrated what I’m capable of.
“Carolyn’s process was very involved, but it completely transformed my job applications. Carolyn is a genius”. Sasha Holley, Principal Advisor at NSW Public Service Commission.
Disrupter & Innovator
I was the first in Australia to create an easy step-by-step guide for writing government applications, which is still an online bestseller. As a disrupter and innovator, I know the latest cutting-edge trends in today’s job market, including recruitment, which is why I won the Career Directors International Innovator Award.
I use this up-to-date knowledge to help clients propel their career and secure their promotion, or pay rise.
“Meet Carolyn Smith: THE expert, who wrote the ultimate book on these things (government applications)”. Gayle Howard, Multiple award-winning Master Résumé Writer, TopMargin.com
Complete confidentiality
I’ve worked for many high-profile clients, many of whom have secured top-tier level positions in the public and private sector. When you work with me, you can be assured of complete confidentiality. I do not share clients’ work online, or in any publication, or when asked for samples from potential buyers (unless I get your explicit written permission). I understand that privacy is important to you, and I take this seriously.
21-year veteran of the career-services industry
I’m an acknowledged authority.
Education and Qualifications:
- Certified Master Resume Writer
- Certified Advanced Resume Writer
- Certified Employment Interview Coach
- Professional Behavioural Analyst and Communication Style (DISC) Training Certification
- FAVAR Method, LinkedIn Profile Creation
- Bachelor of Arts (Major in History)
- Bachelor of Laws
- Professional Legal Studies Course (Admitted as both Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand).
Awards & Grants:
- Career Directors International Career Innovator Award
- Shortlisted for the Slingshot Australia’s fist HR tech Startup accelerator, with SEEK and Hudson (innovative recruitment platform)
- WiRE Program (entrepreneurship and innovation in rural, regional, and remote Australia)
- Innovation Grant, Queensland Government
Publications, Presentations and Training:
- The bestseller guide, How to GET IN and GET PROMOTED in the Public Service Sector
Resumes that Work - Boost your Career (career newsletter with over 3,500 subscribers)
- Author of hundreds of blog posts and articles
- The essentials you need to know for Job Search Success
- Online Job Boards – What Nobody Tells you and the #1 Job Search Strategy
- Rebuilding after Job Loss
- Job Search Success Training Program
- Multiple presentations to start-ups on the utilisation of LinkedIn to leverage a personal brand at Business Ipswich (Fire Station 101)
- Delivered training to government organisations on selection criteria and government applications.
Professional Memberships:
- Active Member of Career Directors International
- Current Member of the CDI Education Committee
- Former Member of the CDI International Resource Team
- Career Thought Leaders Consortium Associate
What Leading Experts in the Industry Say:
I am the only Certified Master Résumé Writer worldwide with complete mastery in both the private and public sector.
I work with senior clients across Australia providing the services and tools required to achieve career success.
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“I don’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination” Jimmy Dean
My clients have secured leadership and professional roles across diverse organisations in both the public and private sector.
