About
Michelle Swanson
For nearly 20 years, I have had the privilege of working with some of the most ambitious and accomplished leaders across the globe. I partner with my clients to understand their career stories and create powerful content to strengthen their professional image.
As a 6x-certified expert in resumes, CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and executive job search strategies, I create communication pieces that work in today’s career environment and position leaders for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Why I Do What I Do
No one says, “I want to be a resume writer when I grow up,” but I am certain this is my calling. I genuinely love what I do as it takes full advantage of a few skills that don’t typically fit together. My intensely strategic and analytical mindset is tempered by a love of storytelling and deep sense of empathy for all people.
The journey to my career certainly wasn’t a straight line. As a student, I won awards in both math and poetry competitions, leaving career counselors scratching their heads! It was like trying to play a game of Twister with my interests—left foot on differential equations, right hand reaching for the perfect rhyme scheme.
I made a few pit stops along the way, dropping in and out of programs to pursue careers in engineering, law, literature, data science, teaching, library science, and business. Nothing “stuck.”
Only when I stumbled upon resume writing did I discover my true superpower. I can’t imagine doing anything else.
Today, I bring together strategy, analysis, storytelling, and empathy to uncover and communicate my clients’ superpowers. I don’t just document your career…I take the time to understand your unique combination of strengths, and then I create powerful content that truly reflects who you are.
My Credentials
Certified Executive Resume Master (CERM), Career Directors International
Nationally Certified Online Profile (LinkedIn) Expert (NCOPE), The National Resume Writers’ Association
Nationally Certified Resume Writer, The National Resume Writers’ Association
Certified Job Search Strategist (CJSS), The Academies
Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW), Resume Writing Academy/Career Thought Leaders
Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches
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