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Get the Interview & Get Hired!

Make that crucial first impression count and boost your career with help from Ken Docherty!

“The clients who seek me out have worked everywhere from the White House, Pentagon and NSA to Parliament Hill via every major industry in North America. You couldn’t be in better hands!” Ken Docherty

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Partner with Ken to develop a high-impact, effective professional resume to help you get noticed and get hired!

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I Work Directly With My Clients Always.

If the owner of the company isn’t writing your resume, then who is? Unlike some ‘big box’ resume writing services factories that use the owner as nothing more than a figurehead to attract business, I do not outsource your resume writing services to anonymous ghost writers, low-wage overseas contractors, or office juniors with little real world experience. You will partner directly with me and will be able to leverage my hard-won expertise for your resume services project. There are many ‘big box’ resume writing services in Calgary, however if you’re looking for high-level expertise and the personal touch for your resume writing services in Calgary, we could be a good match.

International Acclaim

I am Canada’s first Certified Master Resume Writer and the first resume writer in Canada invited to join the prestigious Forbes Coaches Council. I have also won multiple resume writing awards from Career Directors International in the ‘Best Executive Resume’ category. I also regularly work with resume writing services clients in the US & UK.

Media Contributor & Industry Expert

I have featured in radio/print media including CBC and Forbes.com, and my resume writing services samples were hand-picked by the President of CDI for inclusion in the 7th & 8th Editions of ‘Resumes for Dummies‘.  Journalists in Canada, the US, UK and other English speaking countries search out my thoughts on resumes writing, job search and professional career planning.

Target Career Success With Help From An Experienced Headhunter & Recruitment Consultant

When you engage me for your resume writing services project, you will benefit from my hard-won expertise in the domestic and international recruiting world where I led search assignments for major Fortune 500 companies on two continents, including Shell, Chevron, Encana Corporation, Teck, Fluor, IBM, Motorola, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, British Red Cross, and many more.

I acquired insight into how they recruit and what they look for in an applicant.  I know what you’re doing wrong with your resume.  I have reviewed over 40,000 resumes and interviewed over 6,000 people over the course of my career.  Leverage my hard-won, real-world business experience developed in the recruitment consulting and executive recruiting trenches to give you the edge you deserve with your Calgary resume writing services project.

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I'm Ken, an experienced executive recruiter, former staffing agency owner, and award-winning, multi-certified resume writer with 23+ years of experience.

Canada's First Certified Master Resume Writer

I am the first resume writer in Canada to have attained the levels of excellence needed to be awarded the most prestigious credential in the worldwide resume writing industry – Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW), and the first resume writer in Canada invited to join the prestigious Forbes Coaches Council. I have also won multiple resume writing awards from Career Directors International in the ‘Best Executive Resume‘ category.

Get The Professional Edge You Need To Win An Interview

I do not offer cheap professional resume writing services. My pricing structure is highly competitive for professionally designed resumes, cover letters, online and profile optimization.

I don’t ask you to pay extra for a bloated corporate structure, swanky downtown offices, or commission mark-up. I do not outsource resume projects to an anonymous ‘team’ of writers. You deal with me 100% from start-to-finish and there are no hidden fees at any stage of the process.

I know of no-one else in this market who can offer you the unique blended skill set I bring to your project.  If you are looking for professional resume writing services in Calgary, Alberta, Canada or further afield, you can take advantage of my extensive recruitment consulting, executive recruiting, and resume writing background and get a career package plan that helps get you the job. 

Contact me to get started on the process of preparing hard-hitting, high impact branded career documents.

If you are looking for resume writing services in Calgary we could be a great match.

Professional Resume Writer in Calgary

Over the course of my career, I have provided professional resume services to thousands of people in Calgary, throughout Alberta, across Canada, and internationally.

My resume writing services in Calgary have proven to be highly effective in helping qualified job seekers secure their dream job, advance their career, and build on prior success.  For those unqualified for positions they are applying to, my resume services aim to help position them in the best possible way by showcasing transferrable skill sets and personal characteristics that could be of use to the target employer.

No matter what stage you are at in your career, seeking out a professional resume writer and investing in expert resume writing services could be one of the best investments you ever make.

To find out more about my resume writing services in Calgary, make sure you visit my ‘About‘ page and ‘Buy Now‘ pages to understand the various resume writing service packages I offer and their respective pricing.

The Best & Brightest

My LinkedIn, resume services, and cover letter packages are renowned throughout multiple professional sectors in Calgary. I have written resumes for a former member of a Canadian Prime Minister’s innermost circle, White House & Pentagon executives, CEOs of publicly traded companies, trailblazing entrepreneurs, high-ranking military figures, and award-winning professionals at every level. I work with clients across Canada, the US and worldwide. Let’s get started!

Choose Wisely

What matters most to you at this point?  Getting it done cheap, or getting it done right? Yes, there are cheaper resume writing services in Calgary options and yes, I can only take on a certain number of resume writing clients per month.  If cheap, quick, and readily available is what you need, there are plenty of people ready to send your resume writing services project overseas, hand it to a ‘trainee’, or someone with no certifications or understanding of the recruiting world and best ways to market a skill set.  If you can see the value in what I bring to your resume writing services project, I’d like to work with you.

Find out more about my Calgary Resume Writing Services.

If you are looking for resume writing services in Calgary, AB -have a look at my ‘Buy Now‘ page with details on the resume writing services I offer, the different pricing tiers based on level of experience, and the various package options I offer which include:

Resume writing services in Calgary (Entry Level)

Resume writing services in Calgary (Professional / non-professional)

Resume writing services in Calgary (Early management stage with less than 5 years of management experience)

Resume writing services in Calgary (Senior management/executive-level resume services)

I also offer a combination of resume writing services, LinkedIn profile writing, and interview coaching services depending on the package you buy and the extent of your needs. Although I offer resume writing services in Calgary to people at all levels and in all industry sectors, I specialize in the professional, corporate executive, and experienced trades categories.

One of the reasons I have provided resume writing services in Calgary for such a long time is that I genuinely love what I do!  As an executive recruiter and recruitment consultant, part of that role was crafting and presenting customized professional resumes to my corporate clients in a way that made the candidate stand out and allow the client to clearly see the value proposition brought by the job seeker.

This experience was pivotal for me in honing my craft, and since leaving the world of recruitment, I have undertaken extensive study in the areas of strategic resume writing which led to me acquiring the CERM and CMRW resume writing credentials from Career Directors International.  If you’ve made the decision to seek out resume writing services in Calgary, it’s important to distinguish between a resume writer that provides mass supply resume services and one that provides a custom approach to resume writing services taking into account your actual skill set, characteristics, and career goals.

A resume writing services ‘big box store’ will churn out a high volume of documents on a weekly basis. Whereas a qualified resume writing services consultant will work with a handful of select clients per month. If you’re looking for resume services in Calgary that provides one-to-one guidance while focusing on your specific needs, we could be a good match. I have provided resume writing services in Calgary to professionals and executives at all levels and in countless industries.

Get in touch if you’re interested in resume writing services in Calgary.

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"The best and the brightest seek me out as they can appreciate the unique blend of skills I bring to their project beyond merely writing resume documents, and into my background as a former executive recruiter and employment agency owner capable of understanding the recruitment requirements and expectations of senior hiring managers across many industries."
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reviews from people I helped with their job search

  • “1 hour. That’s how long it took from the time I received my resume from Ken to the time the recruiter for the position I was most interested in called.

    Had a chat with her, she recommended me to the client and I got the job!

    Take the rest of the day off. You’ve earned it! “

    Sam B

  • “Highly recommended. I always had problems with interviews, so I called Ken and booked an appointment.

    Ken helped me focus on what was important and made me more aware of myself and my unconscious little blunders, so I could correct them.

    He is friendly and funny, and full of constructive criticism.

    I was the successful candidate for the job he helped me prepare for, which is my ultimate dream job!

    Thank you Ken!”

    Kim, Head Children’s Librarian

  • “Ken did an amazing job on my resume and cover letter. He got everything ready for me within 2 days and just in time for the deadline.

    He payed very close attention to everything I told him and put together a flawless piece.

    First place I applied, I landed an interview with.

    His work is definitely worth every penny.”

    Argi Ahmadi

  • “My experience has been nothing short of fantastic.

    I have received interview calls within a week of my posting the resume drafted by Ken. (I had been trying for almost 8 months before that without any success whatsoever)

    Highly recommended!”

    Aparna Das

  • “I engaged Ken to write an executive resume after being let go from my last role due to the economy. Ken took the time to fully understand my skills, accomplishments, unique value proposition, and put it all together in hard-hitting and highly impactful document.

    I recently secured a wonderful role and I do not underestimate the part your work played in this. Thank you Ken for making this process easy for me.

    I have referred you to my network and will continue to do so.”

    Gavin Richardson

  • “Excellent service!!! Ken really took the time to understand my previous roles along with skills and accomplishments. I was so impressed with the final results and had an interview for 2/3 jobs I applied for within 48 hours of applying (after receiving zero responses for almost a year).

    I will be using Ken again to update my resume with my new role and responsibilities.”

    Shahzeen Nanji

  • “He did a great job. and because of that, I now have a great job. Instead of hoping for an interview, I’m getting interviews right away.

    I would definitely recommend anyone who’s looking for work hire Ken for a professionally written resume.

    When you consider what you stand to gain from getting a better job sooner as a result, it’s totally worth the price.”

    Scott Reine

  • “Ken is the absolute best in his field!

    He takes the time necessary to craft the ultimate resume and cover letter documents.

    I was offered a resume writing service from my company when I was let go, and I graciously declined and opted to enlist Ken to assist me after reading the reviews.

    5 star reviews do not come along very often and when you use his service you will see exactly why he is the gold standard in this field.”

    Shawn Johnson

  • “I couldn’t be more happy with the experience that I had with Ken.

    He did an outstanding job in producing a resume that was above and beyond my expectations.

    I would recommend his services to anyone that needed a professional resume.

    He genuinely cares.”

    Chris Barnes

  • “Ken produced an extremely high quality product in my executive resume. He was able to bring together essential components of my professional experience and highlight them in a manner that opened the door for a targeted application.

    His knowledge and experience helped brand my professionalism and expertise exactly as required; my new executive resume afforded me the opportunity to compete for one the highest positions within my field and community.

    His interview coaching then ensured that I was able to maximize this opportunity through creating a dialogue within the interview and with the hiring committee to showcase all the added value my skills, experience, and passion brought to the position I was seeking with this premier organization.

    I strongly recommend Ken and his services for those wishing to create lasting employment success and advancement opportunities.”

    – Mike McFetridge

  • “Ken did an outstanding job with providing me a resume, a cover letter and a Linkedin profile. It was really hard for me to write my own resume, number one because I have never had the need before and second, because of my diverse experience in different industries and areas.

    I knew I needed someone with experience to interview me to be able capture my key competencies and skills and focus on what will attract me to employers, he did it!

    Thank you very much Ken, I now feel confident to go job hunting.”

    – Vincente Herrera

  • “Ken did an outstanding job with providing me an up to date resume and cover letter in less than a week. I have been at the same company for 10 years, but have had so many different roles and positions, it was hard to articulate my key skills in a three page resume.

    From our interview session, Ken was able to capture my key competencies and skills, and focus on what will attract me to employers. A small investment to secure a great career. Highly recommend!.”

    – Patrick Chatterton

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