Resume Writing Services in Austin
Austin rewards people who can show what they've built. Work one-on-one with a certified Austin resume writer who digs into your results, finds what makes you different, and writes your resume, LinkedIn profile and cover letter to prove it.
- Resumes from
- $595
- First draft
- 5 to 7 days
- Revisions
- Up to 30 days
- Your contact
- Rike Ward, CPRW
Your resume should keep pace with your career.
Austin careers move quickly. People change companies, take on bigger scopes and pick up new skills faster than their resumes can keep up, so the most impressive parts of the story are often missing.
We start by catching up on everything. We review your current resume, learn which roles you're targeting, and use our consultation process to surface the projects and results that deserve the spotlight. Then we build your resume around the one message that will land.
One person, start to finish
Rike Ward, CPRW, is your contact from your first message to your final files, so nothing gets lost in a hand-off.
Written for people and ATS
Every line is written from scratch, easy for recruiters to read and structured for applicant tracking systems. Resume writers compared with AI resume builders.
No surprises on price
Your free review comes with a written quote, and we refine your draft until you approve it.
Built for where you're headed next.
From your first senior role to the corner office, your documents are written around you and the Austin roles you're targeting.
Professional Resume Writing
For engineers, product people, operators and specialists who want hiring managers to see their impact at a glance.
Resume writing servicesExecutive Resume Writing
For directors, VPs and founders. We show the teams you've built, the bets you've made and the growth that followed.
Executive resume writingLinkedIn & Cover Letters
Your LinkedIn profile and cover letters, written to match your resume, so recruiters who search for you find the same strong story.
LinkedIn profile writingResume packages from$595
Your price depends on your career level and the documents you need. You'll get a written quote after your free review, before you commit.
We refine your resume until you approve the draft, for up to 30 days for the same target role, and send final files in Word and PDF. Resume writer pricing explained.
Tools and titles are table stakes. Impact is the story.
Plenty of resumes list the same tech stacks and responsibilities. Hiring managers are looking for what changed because you were there. We draw those details out with you, and every figure comes from your own experience.
How it usually reads
"Worked on the company's customer onboarding platform."
How we write it
"Led the rebuild of a customer onboarding platform used by 40,000 accounts, cutting setup time from 9 days to 2 and lifting activation 22%."
Illustrative example only, not taken from a client's resume.
Written for the Austin role you want.
Austin is known for tech, but the region's economy runs much wider. Opportunity Austin's target industries include semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, financial services, data management and corporate headquarters. Each one values different proof, so we shape your resume for the field you're pursuing.
Software, data & product
We highlight the products you've shipped, the systems you've scaled and the business results behind them.
Semiconductors & advanced manufacturing
We show the yields you've improved, the lines you've launched and the safety and quality records you've kept.
Life sciences & healthcare
We bring out the research, regulatory and clinical work you've led, in language scientists and hiring managers both follow.
Source: Opportunity Austin, Target Industries. Leaving the military? See our military resume writers, or read about career change resumes.
Rike Ward, CPRW
Founder and Head of Projects, Otto Resumes
Rike Ward founded Otto Resumes in 2014 and is a Certified Professional Resume Writer. Otto Resumes is a PARWCC National Award winner for Best Resume Design.
“I'll be the person you hear from at every step. I set the strategy for your resume, work side by side with our writers, and make sure the final version sounds like you on your best day.”
Meet our certified resume writersHere's how it works.
- 1
Free review
Send your resume and a couple of roles you're excited about. We'll show you what's holding it back and send a written quote.
- 2
Consultation
Our consultation process helps us understand your goals, your proudest results and what sets you apart from other candidates.
- 3
Writing
We write from a blank page. Your first draft is usually ready 5 to 7 days after your consultation process is complete, with rush service available.
- 4
Revisions & delivery
We polish the draft together until you approve it, for up to 30 days, and deliver final files in Word and PDF.
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!Vince · Google review, Otto Resumes Austin
From our Austin Google reviews
Rated 5.0 on Google
Rike was knowledgeable and professional. I felt the final resume had the perfect number of “keywords” without seeming overstuffed. I made it through all the AI screening that is now being used.
… my resume helped me get noticed for a position that was highly contested by many other candidates. The resume grabbed the attention of the head of HR which led to my interview.
Austin resume writing FAQs
How much do resume writing services in Austin cost?
Resume packages start at $595, and your exact price depends on your career level and which documents you need. We'll confirm it in a written quote after your free resume review.
Will my resume get through applicant tracking systems?
That's part of the job. We use clear structure and the right keywords for your target roles, while keeping the writing natural for the people who read it next.
Do you help veterans move into civilian careers?
Yes. We translate military roles, training and leadership into language civilian employers understand. Learn more about our military resume writers.
Do you work with clients outside Austin?
Yes. We work with you online and by email, whether you're downtown or in Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Kyle or San Marcos.
How long does it take?
Your first draft is usually ready 5 to 7 days after your consultation process is complete. Rush service is available if you have a deadline.
Who will I work with?
Rike Ward, CPRW, our founder, from your first message to your final files, together with our U.S.-based writing team.
Do you use AI to write resumes?
No. Every word is written from scratch by certified writers, based on what we learn about you.
A few good reads before you decide.
Ready for a resume that keeps up with you?
Send us your current resume and the roles you're eyeing. We'll give you honest, personal feedback and tell you whether you need a full rewrite or a few smart changes.
Austin, TX 78749
(707) 302-8192
info@ottoresumes.com
Serving Austin and Central Texas
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