This review is a few years late. Why? Because I was busy juggling life..I was also pretty pissed off for trusting BRS who ended up scamming me. So this review might be late, but I do feel that my experience can be a cautionary tale to those who are seeking help during a time of desperation. I reached out to Dana in Sept 2019. She made me feel like this would be a great investment. I filled out their questionnaire for the resume + cover letter + LinkedIn package, and paid $750ish. I asked to not be matched with Allison (no real reason, just a gut feeling.) Against my wishes, I was matched with Allison. I decided to give her a shot. (Big mistake! Always trust your gut!) We scheduled a call, she basically talked out of her ass by talking herself up, being vague, and saying things we already know about the computer systems sorting through our resumes. I gave her ALLLL of my information and she said she would send me the first draft within a week. A week later, no resume. No response to emails or phone calls. Two weeks later, I finally get my first draft with spelling errors AND information errors. In her email, she claimed she sent it a week prior and doesn't know why I didn't receive it. I told her all the corrections she needed to make. She said she would have it back to me in a week. A few weeks later, I finally got it back. It came back with just as many, but different errors. I ended up moving forward to the cover letter, and making my own corrections to my resume on my own because I was getting annoyed with her lack of proofreading, time management, and communication. I had the same issues with the cover letter and decided I was done. After 2 months of this, I did NOT want to continue to a LinkedIn update with her, even though I paid for it. She never reached back out to finish the job. She just disappeared. I was so pissed off by this experience, I just wanted to wash my hands clean from this and accept that I wasted $750+ on this. I decided to finally share this now because I'm back to looking for a new job and fixing up my resume, etc. and I hope my experience helps you invest in yourself, and turn to Google/YouTube searches instead of getting screwed over like I did. read more

I had a great experience working with David Wiacek. He was a great communicator. Fast, and thorough. Basically, I was not sure it was necessary for me to hire a writer and consultant - but decided to try it - once I started working with David and also getting his extra suggestions, there was no question. Highly recommend. This has given me a nice edge and feeling of confidence. read more

BRS is over achieving! Get the resume and the cover letter. Money well spent. Reputation I was recommended by a friend who holds a high position at FB, who was recommended by his friend who holds a high ranking position at Google. Customer Service After submitting a short questionnaire I was contacted via email immediately by Annabel who answered all of my questions in a timely manner. Resume Writing I worked with David who was open, gracious and a great listener. He has worked in many facets of talent management so he knows what to highlight, how to write it and what approach to take. Despite having achieved quite a bit, I was unsure how to translate the value I bring on a resume in a way that connects with hiring managers. I spoke with David for 1 hour. He asked great questions. He heard me and CRAFTED a beautiful resume and cover letter. 24 hours after updating my LinkedIn I received an email from a recruiter. Im the most prepared and empowered for my job search than I ever have been. read more

I heard about BRS from two trusted friends that used their services. I really was impressed with Brooklyn Resume Studio and their approach, process and the net result. They did a great job of elevating my resume and LinkedIn profile, and helping me better showcase the 'impact' of my work. I feel like this will give me a leg up as i continue in my career. HUGE! Thank you to Dana and the team there. Worth the investment. Check them out. read more

David was really great to work with. He listen to my feedback and crafted a resume that, while not traditional, definitely will help me stand out from the rest. I was most please with the cover letter he wrote and the LinkedIn profile revamp he did. Thanks David! read more

I heard about these folks from a friend who hired them to update his Linkedin profile and resume. Not long after he found a job he really likes after several years of frustrating searches. Everyone I had contact with at the Studio were friendly, prompt and helpful. Even if you do not really know what you are looking for in a next job, they will patiently walk you through a process that will produce a great result. read more

My experience with Dana was great! Very professional, great communication and awesome final product. Recommend! read more

I recently worked with David and boy am I glad that I was provided the opportunity to work with him! Throughout my career I have done a little bit of everything and he was able to highlight my many accomplishments and simplify my resume into a unique, on trend and appealing resume! David also knocked my cover letter AND LinkedIn profile OUT OF THE PARK!!!! This is undoubtably one of the best investments I have made. read more

David was absolutely amazing. I've secured exactly the role I was looking for at a 30% salary increase and am extremely thankful for the time David took to coach me and guide me through the process. He listened to what I wanted and told me what I needed to get there. His positive reinforcement was so helpful at a time when I was down on my luck and myself. I would highly recommend this service especially since my new boss stood up in my interview and noted this was the best resume she had ever seen! read more

I stumbled upon BRS through Pinterest and am very happy with the results. I was hesitant to pay for the all inclusive package, but the cost was worth the investment in my career. I had tried a job search with my own professional documents and was not successful. Dana was a pleasure to work with and from one phone call was able to translate my background, strengths and career aspirations into a phenomenal biography( long, medium and short), a cover letter, resume and linked in profile. I was pleased with the content and aesthetic of the deliverables and the timely manner of delivery. I was also grateful for the offer once the work was completed to revise if I had not gotten any response within a few weeks from employers. This shows her confidence in her work obviously. Since I've revamped my documents, I've gotten a significant increase in activity on LinkedIn as well as a couple of interviews for roles that are a great fit. No offers yet- but the rest is up to me. I definitely recommend BRS IF you are willing and able to invest financially. read more

I decided to use Brooklyn Resume Studio because I have been with at my current employer for over six years and have not had to think about a resume / cover letter in quite some time, I am focusing on a complete career change and didn't really know where to start. I asked Dana a few questions about the process through their website's assessment and her responses, which were very timely, gave me the feeling that this would be service worthwhile. When the process got started I was introduced to David, the resume expert and career coach that would be working with me. After filling out an initial questionnaire David and I spoke on the phone for about 40 minutes going over various aspects of my professional experience. David asked a lot of probing questions that helped remind me of significant achievements and mile stones that I have experienced through the years. There were a couple details that I didn't know off hand and this was totally fine, I was able to email David after a few days without feeling the pressure of a deadline. A week or so after our initial phone call David provided me with the first draft of my resume, and it did not disappoint. I gave him some feedback and couple days after that I had very professional and polished resume that I will confidently submit to any prospective employer. After the resume was taken care of our attention shifted to my cover letter and linkedin profile. I am thrilled with the final product of both. Throughout the process, I had a few personal things come up and I was not able to give David feedback in BRS's suggested time frame (about a week), this was not a problem at all. David was completely understanding and eager to help once I was finally able to put my full attention back to the task at hand. Working with Brooklyn Resume Studio, and David specifically, was a great decision. I think in the highly competitive employment world that we live any little edge can help. BRS has done just that for me. read more

I have worked with Dana back in 2017 (resume, cover letter, linkedin page) and again updated my materials in 2021. She is extremely responsive and ensures the work meets every little bit of your needs and expectation. The way information and feedback was shared back and forth was sufficient and straight forward. I plan to continue to use her throughout my career. read more

I needed professional resume writing services and found Brooklyn Resume Studio. I'm so glad I did! They did a beautiful job telling my professional story on my resume and linkedin. I feel confident going into the job search now that I have a professional package- resume, cover letter, and linkedin. Not only did they craft an eloquent resume they did so with a fast turnover. I had everything I needed within days of speaking to them. Highly recommend! read more

David was brilliant as my resume/cover letter writer. He was a good listener, asked the right questions, and produced both a technically sound and beautiful product. I am quite content with the services offered at Brooklyn Resume studio and would be willing to work with them again in the future. I am looking forward to using my new resume and cover letter to secure future job positions! Thank you very much. read more

I had a really great experience working with Dana to refresh my resume, cover letter and linkedin profile. As someone who has been working for a while, Dana really helped me to create a coherent focused story about my experience and apply that across all my materials. She was very methodical, her turnaround time was very prompt and she was extremely responsive to my feedback which I really appreciated. My only regret is that I didn't discover her sooner. I highly recommend her for those looking to change directions or update their professional materials. read more

I really appreciate the personal service that Brooklyn Resume Studio provided. After our meeting and a couple rewrites, I feel a lot more on solid ground. -Great proffesional service: 2 resumes & linked profile -Excellent Turnaround -Great reviews of new resume Would I utilze Brooklyn Resume Studio again? Yes! Certainly! read more

Definitely worth the expense. Don't hesitate if you're considering using this service. It's painless, fast and makes a world of difference.

After a lot of research I ended up hiring Dana to help me with my resume, as I had been living abroad for many years I needed help changing my resume for the NYC job market and figured hiring a local would be my best bet. Our session seemed rushed which was a red flag, but fast forward a few months, I sat in front of a head hunter who told me it was one of the worst resumes she'd ever seen! She said there was no way I'd be able to lock down an interview with such a long, unfocussed resume. What a total waste, I ended up using a women's network group to completely redo my resume which opened up doors left, right, and center. Save your $350 and find someone else to help you with your resume- pay a current or ex-recruiter! read more

I used Brooklyn Resume Studio (Dana) in 2015 to help me land my next job. All my professional experience to date is in the non-profit sector and it had been a struggle for me to encapsulate my responsibilities and achievements into resume form. I was a bit hesitant at first in choosing Dana because most of her examples seemed to relate more to creative professionals than non-profit people but I ultimately took the plunge and paid for a "junior" resume (for those with limited work experience). Dana did an intake call with me, asked savvy questions, and quickly turned around a draft. She took my feedback to heart and quickly whipped up revisions. I was pleased with the styling and the content. She did a great job encapsulating my work experience in ways that, frankly, I would haven't thought to do -- so, my hesitation wasn't merited. Don't be put off if you're not a creative! Ultimately, I nabbed a job just weeks after receiving my resume. Who knows if it was the resume that sealed the deal but I'm sure it didn't hurt. Most of my friends think that I was crazy to pay a professional to write my resume, but in the end I think it was money well spent. There are enough things to stress about in the job hunt process. Paying for the service let me focus on making contacts and getting my resume into the right hands. As I write this, I've just reached out to Dana to update my resume as I'm back on the hunt. I expect that she'll wow me once again! read more

My experience is closer to Brian and Suzanne's. Having over 14 years experience in my career field, I am looking explore other avenues. I had Dana rewrite my resume and tailor it toward the more corporate aspects of my industry in May. After submitting to 30+ postings on Linked In, Monster, and Glass Door I have a total of one response from a recruiter and a scam marketing company response. Note, I also bought a cover letter from her as well. On a recent response to a job posting an offer from Doostang popped up for a free resume critique. It was fairly critical of Dana's rewrite so I forwarded the review to Dana to discuss whether the points were valid. This was on Sept 10th and after an initial response of "yes I will read and contact you", I have not heard back from Dana. I understand that Dana has no obligation to respond or to defend her work, but I thought there would be a courtesy to read a review of her work from a competitor and to possibly suggest ways in which I may experience more success using her resume. I also understand that any resume writing service will be critical of any resume's done by a competitor. I'm happy for those who experienced success through Dana's work, and after reading the reviews it seems like more of the positive reviews are coming from people new to the work force and not from people with 10+ years of experience in their field. Good Luck read more

I started working with Dana a few years ago when I found her resume and cover letter writing services online, however I quickly came to realize that what she has to offer goes beyond simply editing and enhancing your written statement of skills. She has been a mentor over the years, and always there to coach me through each professional transition. Dana helped me realize that my skills are not just tools that I use to get through a work day, but rather a personal brand of professional assets that help shape my career and direct me to where I want to be in 1, 5, 10+ years. I always recommend her to all my job seeking friends, she is the best! read more

Dana is an absolute pleasure to work with... Being a stay at home mom for 16 years, it was time to dust off my resume and get my groove back, Dana certainly was able to help me get back into action again... From the cover letter, resume and also Linkdin profile, Dana brought my professional back to a level that I would never have been able to. I so appreciate finding Dana and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to invest in the resume process. Thank You Dana read more

Dana was wonderful to work with, and communicative throughout the process. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family.

Dana was great to work with. Providing year of experience as a recruiter was invaluable in putting together a very comprehensive and compact resume. She was also very easy to work with, when submitting changes or asking for advice. The process does take some time, but it's clear that there's a ton of focus on each individual piece. Well worth the investment. read more

I had a wonderful experience working with Brooklyn Resume Studio. Dana is personable, reliable, and quick in her turnaround. She takes the time to understand both your professional and personal goals, and helps you guide your career search in a tailored manner. She's a pro at helping you position your personal brand, which definitely made me feel more confident heading into a job search, and putting myself out there to prospect new clients. I never got the same type of individualized attention from larger career assistance companies. She's well worth it. read more

Dana is without doubt a serious professional. After a few conversations, and sending explicit career notes (I sent her alot of info, links, etc), her discernment of my abilities and direction of my desired career path was peaked. She then was able to express those talents in an abreviated eloquence, helping me optimize my ability to get my "foot in the door", as they say. She takes aesthetic creative and content direction well, and always stays within the promised time line. Her formatting skils are excellent, and if you know how you want to be presented aesthtically she will execute. As this is where Dana truly excells, if you do not know what you want cosmetically, I know she would certainly create strong tastefully constructed look for your resume. And let's face it with so many job seekers out there it's important to have style that matches the content of your resume. I will say that we never got my resume down to 1 or even 1.5 pages. Though I never wanted to delete anything (I was being a bit precious at the time) Dana never really pushed me to either. As she is the expert in this situation I hope that my resume being as long as it is, isn't a deterent and that if it were she would have insisted on some cuts. Having gone back through the resume we did recently, I do feel that I should edit. I am in a far different place than I was then so I'm not holding as tightly. But if it needed to be tighter at the time she did not guide to understanding that importance. To finish, I was not satisfied after the 2nd draft and I felt badly asking, which is ridiculous as that is the service for which I paid. However, I had recently had my own creative grossly taken advantage of and I didn't or couldn't speak up. A few weeks later I was thinking of how disappointed I was, like my CV was there-ish, but just didn't have the balls (pardon the expression) it needed considering all I've done professionally. A month or so later it hit me, "she is a professional, this is what she does! She stands behind her work I'm sure." And though time had passed, money was paid, I had pretended to be content, and she had other projects on hand; she happily worked with me to amp up my resume. She is a woman of integrity who cares about her business and that is proof to me. Relevant final points and tips: Don't expect to get alot of phone time or babysitting through the process. She works best with clear direction via email. Send examples of what you like visually, and links to job you are aiming for that are reasonable to your skillset. (not to say don't aim higher, just temper your ambition with your ability) If you are looking for a career coach, and an empath to help you thoughtfully reset you on your path or redirect it utilizing the substance of your expirience then look for that and expect to pay alot more. If you know who you are, what you are capable of, and what you are seeking then Dana is an awesome choice! read more

Dana was fantastic! She responded quickly to my emails and her phone consultation was direct yet also personable - she asked the right questions about my career and was also easy to talk to. The work she did for my CV and cover letter was fantastic. She took a 9 page disorganized CV to an easily digestible 6 pages with fantastic formatting. She worked with several revisions of my CV and cover letter with ease. Would highly recommend! read more

I am a senior college student earning my BBA in Management. I have less than 5 years experience and Dana has helped me to market myself on paper through my cover letter and resume. Brooklyn Resume Studio is professional, effective and efficient. I have received positive feedback so far and as I send out my resume and cover letter more often now in an effort to find a good position for myself after graduation I am confident . I recommend Brooklyn Resume Studio. read more

Not the best experience. I have been working for over 15 years and really needed someone to come in and re-write parts of my resume. I felt in some places it could have been a little more descriptive and I needed a strong summary. As it turns out... I got a lot of fluff. Just taking my resume and embellishing it to the point where I had to wonder who would believe it? Very wordy as well. If you are right out of college, then I guess their services could be helpful. But if you are a professional with experience - find another place to help you. Especially if you are looking for some creativity. At least I was able to get some of my money back. read more

First and foremost, working with Dana is a pleasure. She is always timely in her responses and has a well established project plan to help guide you through the process. I am an experienced sales manager in the software industry and had not updated my resume in years. Not only was it out of date, it was also very light in content. After a quick call with Dana explaining my vision for the update we were off an running. She took my ideas and help to create what i can only call a perfectly constructed resume. In addition to working with me on my resume she also updated my LinkedIn profile. Again, she did a great job of taking my vision and adding in her professional narrative. I couldn't be happier with the process overall. I would highly recommend Dana and her services to anyone in my professional network. read more

Dana did a wonderful job helping me to update my resume, and to streamline a somewhat complicated work situation to present it with clarity and focus. She was quick, responsive and thorough. I highly recommend her! read more

After careful research I discovered Dana at BRS a few months ago and am so glad that I did! From start-to-finish, Dana provided me with thorough and consistent feedback and produced a resume package I was most impressed with. I've received great feedback and a number of increased hits on my Linkedin profile as well. I would highly recommend Dana! read more