Professional Resume Writers for Executives and Leaders on the Rise
AI only rewrites what you give it, so your biggest wins stay buried. We ask the questions that uncover your leadership impact and tell your career story to your advantage.
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- 1,500+ clients since 2014
- PARWCC award winner
- Since 2014Writing resumes for U.S. professionals
- 1,500+Professionals and executives served
- CPRWCertified writers
- Award winningPARWCC Best Resume Design
Two Ways to Spend Your Next Three Months
AI tools are fast, but they only rewrite what you give them. Our professional resume writers take the time to understand your career, uncover your strongest accomplishments and turn them into a resume that shows the scope of what you have led.
The AI do-it-yourself loop
- Week 1
Paste your resume into an AI tool and accept a rewrite of the words you already had.
- Weeks 2 to 6
Apply widely with a resume that sounds like every other applicant using the same tools.
- Week 8
Hear little back. Try a new prompt, then another, still guessing what is wrong.
- Month 3
Your biggest wins are still buried, and the right roles have gone to someone else.
What it costs: a free tool, and months of your search.
Working with Otto Resumes
- Day 1
Send your resume for a free review and get honest feedback from a certified writer.
- Week 1
Our consultation process uncovers the wins, scope and story you left out.
- 5 to 7 days later
Your first draft arrives, written for the role you want next, in your voice.
- Then
Refine it together until you approve it, and apply with a resume that shows what you have led.
What it costs: packages from $595, executive from $795, quoted in writing after your free review.
Start With a Free ReviewWhat is one month of your search worth?
Move the slider to your target salary.
At $120,000 a year, every month in the wrong role, or still searching, is worth about $10,000. An Otto resume package starts at $595.
Simple math, not a promise. Every search is different.
Meet Your Certified Professional Resume Writer
Rike Ward, CPRW
Founder and Head of Projects · Certified Professional Resume Writer
With more than a decade of resume writing experience, Rike Ward, CPRW, helps professionals and executives translate complex careers into compelling, strategically positioned resumes.
Together with Otto's U.S.-based team, she has supported more than 1,500 clients across technology, healthcare, finance, engineering, sales, operations and executive leadership, and she is your point of contact from start to finish.
Meet the Otto Resumes teamBuilt for Leaders at Every Step Up
Whether you are changing careers, going for a promotion, stepping into your first director role or targeting the C-suite, you get the individual attention a serious search deserves.
- Changing direction
Career changers
Transferable experience framed for a new field, so hiring managers see the fit right away.
Career change resumes - Specialized fields
Technical and licensed professionals
IT, finance, engineering, legal, healthcare and more, written in the language of your field.
Resume writers by industry - On the rise
Managers ready for more
Your first leadership role or your next promotion, positioned for the level you are aiming for.
Professional resume writing - The top step
Directors, VPs & C‑suite
Leadership scope, strategy and results, written with the discretion a confidential search needs.
From $795Executive resume writing
Career Services Designed to Move You Ahead
Every package starts with your resume. Add a LinkedIn profile or cover letters, and everything a recruiter sees tells one consistent story.
- 01Executive from$795
Executive Resume Writing
Leadership resumes and executive bios for directors, VPs and C-suite candidates.
- 02Packages from$595
Resume and CV Writing
Achievement-led resumes and CVs, written from scratch around the roles you want next.
- 03Available asAdd-on
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Your profile rewritten to match your resume, so recruiters find the same strong story.
- 04Available asAdd-on
Cover Letter Writing
Personalized letters that connect your experience to a specific company and role.
Real Results. Remarkable Careers.
When I got my new resume, I applied for a promotion and landed the job. My pay increased SIGNIFICANTLY.
“I am a Software Engineer, and Otto was able to expertly navigate all the technical jargon / specialized knowledge involved in the field. The process itself was also fun, and I was asked a ton of different information gathering questions that I really had to stop and think about. They were smart, insightful, and thought-provoking questions.”
“I connected with Rike in hopes of getting fresh eyes on my resume and make a few adjustments. She took it to the next level and made it stellar! I landed a great opportunity in a couple weeks and Rike was a big part of that.”
“Rike’s way of taking my 22 years of experience from my past employer and making total magic with the wording, based upon the things I’ve done blew me away!”
What Our Professional Resume Writers Do That AI Can't
A prompt can rewrite your resume. It can't learn your story.
What AI does
AI rewrites the words you give it.What your Otto writer doesWe find the wins you left out.
Our writers ask the questions that uncover what you actually did, what made it matter and what sets you apart, then decide on the one message your resume needs to send.
What AI does
AI writes for any job.What your Otto writer doesWe write for your next role.
We read where you want to go and decide what to lead with, what to cut and how to frame your experience for the hiring managers in that field.
What AI does
AI sounds like everyone else.What your Otto writer doesWe make it sound like you.
You work directly with Rike, our certified founder, so the result reads in your voice, with specifics no prompt would know to include, and it is still formatted for applicant tracking systems.
What to Expect When You Work With Otto Resumes
- Day 1
Tell us about your goals
Send your current resume and the roles you are targeting. Our consultation process then uncovers your accomplishments and the story your next employer needs to hear. It fits around your schedule.
- 5 to 7 days
We write your resume
Your writer builds a custom resume around your background and target roles. Your first draft is typically ready 5 to 7 days after the consultation process is finalized.
- Up to 30 days
Review, refine and move forward
Request revisions until you approve the draft, for up to 30 days and the same target role. Final files arrive in Word and PDF.
Get Your Free Resume Review
Send your current resume for honest feedback from a certified resume writer. No resume yet? Send a message about the roles you want, and we will explain how we can help.
What your free review covers
- Overall impression
- ATS optimization
- Formatting and layout
- Professional summary
- Skills and competencies
- Work experience
- Proofreading and grammar
Free, with no obligation. If we are a good fit, you receive a written quote based on your career level and the documents you need.
Send us your resume
Use our contact form to send your resume and tell us about the roles you are targeting.
Open the Free Review FormNo resume yet? Leave the upload empty and just send a message.
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Read articleFrequently Asked Questions
How long does the resume writing process take?
Your first draft is typically ready 5 to 7 days after the consultation process is finalized. Expedited options are available if you are working to a deadline.
Are your resumes ATS ready?
Yes. Every resume is created with ATS-conscious formatting, clear section headings and the keywords your target roles use, so your qualifications are easy for both applicant tracking systems and hiring professionals to read.
Who do you work with?
We work with executives, senior leaders and ambitious managers, as well as professionals changing careers, across technology, finance, operations, sales, engineering, healthcare, education, manufacturing and more.
What makes Otto Resumes different from other resume writing services?
Every resume is written from scratch by certified, U.S.-based writers, never by AI and never from a template. You work one-on-one with Rike Ward, CPRW, from your free review to your final files, and you can add a LinkedIn profile, cover letters and continued support for your search.
Are Otto Resumes' writers certified and experienced?
Yes. Our team includes Certified Professional Resume Writers (CPRWs), and Otto Resumes is a PARWCC National Award winner for Best Resume Design. We stay current on applicant tracking systems, hiring trends and resume best practices.
How do I get started with Otto Resumes?
Send your current resume for a free review or contact us to discuss your goals. We will give you candid feedback and a written quote before you commit to anything.
Which industries do you specialize in?
We write for professionals in technology, finance and accounting, sales and marketing, engineering, construction, legal, human resources, education, healthcare and nursing, and executive leadership across industries. See all industries we write for.