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You’re in the right place if you’re looking for someone to help you accelerate your search for your dream job…
I’m a published Certified Professional Resume Writer and Career Transition Coach specializing in resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and bios.
A frequent contributor to profile-writing training materials and books, you can find my work in Modernize Your Executive Job Search (2021), Expert Resumes & LinkedIn Profiles for Managers and Executives (2020), and Modernize Your Job Search Letters (2016), by career industry leaders Wendy Enelow, Louise Kursmark & Jan Melnik.
I rely on a tribe of scribes, coaches, and other masterminds for sharing ideas at conferences, at my local coffee shop, and via virtual, lively debates on how to best serve job seekers and entrepreneurs. I also serve as a writing coach for The Resume Writing Academy and other organizations, and have a penchant for volunteering my writing skills to help nonprofits in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In addition to my husband Jeff, my sons Zach & Alex, and my mystery-breed dog Clover, I count on my huge extended family to keep me from getting overly self-serious, as they’ve all seen me on the dance floor.
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First, a little about me…
I’m a published Certified Professional Resume Writer and Career Transition Coach specializing in resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and bios.
A frequent contributor to profile-writing training materials and books, you can find my work in Modernize Your Executive Job Search (2021), Expert Resumes & LinkedIn Profiles for Managers and Executives (2020), and Modernize Your Job Search Letters (2016), by career industry leaders Wendy Enelow, Louise Kursmark & Jan Melnik.
I rely on a tribe of scribes, coaches, and other masterminds for sharing ideas at conferences, at my local coffee shop, and via virtual, lively debates on how to best serve job seekers and entrepreneurs. I also serve as a writing coach for The Resume Writing Academy and other organizations, and have a penchant for volunteering my writing skills to help nonprofits in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In addition to my husband Jeff, my sons Zach & Alex, and my mystery-breed dog Clover, I count on my huge extended family to keep me from getting overly self-serious, as they’ve all seen me on the dance floor.
Thanks for Stopping By!
I’m a published Certified Professional Resume Writer and Career Transition Coach specializing in resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and bios.
A frequent contributor to profile-writing training materials and books, you can find my work in Modernize Your Executive Job Search (2021), Expert Resumes & LinkedIn Profiles for Managers and Executives (2020), and Modernize Your Job Search Letters (2016), by career industry leaders Wendy Enelow, Louise Kursmark & Jan Melnik.
I rely on a tribe of scribes, coaches, and other masterminds for sharing ideas at conferences, at my local coffee shop, and via virtual, lively debates on how to best serve job seekers and entrepreneurs. I also serve as a writing coach for The Resume Writing Academy and other organizations, and have a penchant for volunteering my writing skills to help nonprofits in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In addition to my husband Jeff, my sons Zach & Alex, and my mystery-breed dog Clover, I count on my huge extended family to keep me from getting overly self-serious, as they’ve all seen me on the dance floor.
My Clients
I serve compassionate, courageous mid-level to C-Suite leaders who seek opportunities to transform organizations through authentic leadership, greater efficiencies, and meaningful results, with an eye toward global impact. Although most of my clients are executives, my reach spans recent college graduates, tech-industry veterans in Silicon Valley, physicians, nonprofit trailblazers, and job seekers who are returning to the workforce after taking time off to care for their families.
Marianne Adoradio, M.A.
Career Coach
"I met Emily several years ago. As an established Career Coach, with clients from most industries and contracts w/ major companies, to this day she is the only resume writer to whom I refer. She is an excellent writer who understands how to market one's uniqueness. She is of the highest quality in her work and her certifications are a testimony to her excellence. I HIGHLY recommend Emily."
Lisa Eliopoulos
Director of Event Planning
"It's my pleasure to recommend Emily to anyone who's ready to take a high-quality, strategic approach to marketing their professional skills and accomplishments. I especially appreciated her ability to communicate how my community involvement would add value to a for-profit organization. A master wordsmith, Emily accurately captured my experience in event planning and leadership, with a spotlight on the unique strengths that distinguish my brand."
Julie Hefner
Senior Product and Merchanding Leader
"I worked with Emily over summer (2023) on my resume and LinkedIn profile. Emily was engaging and a good listener. She took my existing resume, then through discussion and a brief homework assignment, elevated the language and clearly communicated my achievements in a meaningful way. She is savvy on LinkedIn tips and my profile realized a significant increase in views and impressions week over week. I enjoyed this experience very much. I would highly recommend Emily and Words of Distinction to anyone who wants to up their game and feel confident in the tools that represent us in the workplace. Emily was so effective, I'm starting my new job in December."
Courtney Lindberg
Conversational AI Dialogue Design Leader
"Collaborative and friendly, Emily is easy to work with. She knows LinkedIn inside and out. Emily understands the value of connections and how to present stories. She is a trusted career adviser."
Adam Corn
Director of Global Security
"Emily is top-notch! She has been supporting my career growth for the past 6 years and thanks to her high-quality work, I have been enjoying some incredible professional results. Emily understands what recruiters are looking for and she knows the ins & outs of the software the HR Department uses to screen both applications and resumes. Emily is fun to work with, transparent, and always meets the agreed-upon deadline. If you need someone to help you with your resume, cover letter, and/or LinkedIn profile, look no further, you found the right person!"
Jennifer Zumek
VP of People & Places
"It is my pleasure to highly recommend Emily Wong if you are seeking professional assistance in refreshing your resume. Emily has a rare gift to thoughtfully listen and skillfully help translate your talent, achievements, and experiences into a compelling and masterful summary that is uniquely you."
Danny Trinh
Senior Account Manager
"I have known Emily for over 15 years and have seen her career trajectory from my time as the Video Game Buyer at Fred Meyer to my current role. I’ve been her client through different roles and found her to be the ultimate partner. She’s always looking to build the relationship and gain trust. I love Emily as a person. I am positive that her work will shift results in a helpful way."
Sondra Elliot
Product Operations Program Manager
"Working with Emily was great! She was detailed thru the entire process. She asked me questions that I hadn't thought about. She followed up promptly and communicated effectively making sure every box was checked. Her turn around time was on par. I had a wonderful experience working with Emily and I highly recommend her for your Resume and LinkedIn Profile services."
Heather Zuzel
Sr. Quality Program Manager
"Emily created an excellent resume, LinkedIn summary, and cover letter for me. After reviewing my information and a short phone conversation, she focused on a theme of skills and interests that I had not placed in a prominent position in my resume. Her insight is remarkable and her ability to transform my career story is impressive, without it feeling like I am overselling anything. Her process of review and edits was timely and she communicated consistently throughout the process. I feel confident that the documents she delivered will better represent me and my career interests in the future."
Brett Bowman
Director of Product Development
"Emily presented my experience in a fresh way that clearly links my achievements with my values. Emily is very efficient to work with and frankly her result was magic—my new resume is receiving high praise and a lot of attention. Importantly, she has given me new confidence because my story has been told effectively and persuasively. I highly recommend her resume and LinkedIn refresh services, as I have experienced a new vitality to my networking and career development."
Arica Young, PhD
Public Policy Leader
"I want to recommend Emily and her firm for her amazing work on my cv and LinkedIn profile. She was instrumental in recrafting my CV/profile to reflect my major career change. Also, she is incredibly easy to work with and a great listener!"
Cindy Skalicky
Founder of On Point Communications
"Emily Wong is an excellent listener, storyteller, and writer. I've known Emily since 2016 when we met at an industry conference and have so enjoyed learning from her. She is warm, inviting, and viewed as an expert in her field when it comes to resume writing. Emily is up on all the latest trends, and she is continuously learning and adapting as those trends change. She is an excellent podcast host as well, which is just another way she demonstrates leadership in the field. I enthusiastically recommend Emily if you're on the journey to a new step in your career! ."
Dr. Teresa Deveaux
Professor
"About 10 years ago I worked with Emily on an update to my resume and LinkedIn Profile...it is an understatement to say that my investment has paid off in SPADES. Since Emily helped me, I moved into roles closer and closer to my goal and in 2021 transitioned to my career dream of being a University Professor and Executive Coach/Consultant. Over the years I have referred countless colleagues to Emily and all have come back to me with the same glowing feedback...that Emily's advice and coaching is worth its weight in gold. I also recently used one of Emily's newsletters as an example for students who are recreating their own CVs and professional presence on social media. If you want the best of the best to help you move closer to your professional goals, I can't recommend Emily enough!"
Frederick Ferrer
Community Advocate...CEO...Professor
“State of the art” is what I think of when I think of Emily’s expertise in resume communications. She not only knows what’s the latest in what employers are looking for but can translate anyone’s varied and disconnected career and interests into a coherent, successful job-winning communication. She manages the whole resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn process efficiently by asking the right questions, listening deeply, and then creating a resume that you just say 'Wow, how did she put all this together in such a graphically pleasing and effective way?' I’ve recommended her to family and friends and she’s always delivered."
My Career Industry Credentials
Certified Resume Writer
I earned my certification through the #1-Rated Resume Writing Academy and have been learning continuously ever since!
Career Thought Leaders
I rely on my tribe of highly qualified colleagues to share ideas about the new and the next in career coaching and writing.
Certified Transition Coach
I earned my coaching certification to better serve my clients who are navigating a change in their careers.
Career Industry Authority
As a Charter Member of this global organization, I'm at the forefront of what's happening in the career services industry. You're guaranteed to get the latest information on the constantly evolving job market.
Certified Career Storyteller
Uncovering stories about my clients is the most exciting part of my job. When this exercise leads to an "aha!" moment for a job seeker who's dealing with confidence issues, all the better!
Certified Interview and Compensation Negotiation Coach (CICNC)
I want you to be in a position of power NOW so you can negotiate the total compensation you deserve. Mastering negotiation at this stage will impact your future earnings. I’m here to assist you in interview preparation so you can project confidence throughout the process.
Beyond Certification: Why My Background Matters
- My collaboration with search firms has provided me with valuable insight into the hearts and minds of hiring managers and recruiters, and helps me develop ATS-friendly, attention-getting profiles, CVs, and resumes that get my clients through the screening process.
- Prior to launching my career in writing and coaching, I spent more than 15 years in the consumer electronics and wine industries, gaining experience in domestic retail sales, international operations, and cross-functional leadership. My background in this wide range of industries and functions has equipped me to provide high-quality service and the ability to communicate effectively with my clients.
- Besides four years of domestic account management and ten years of operational responsibilities for the Latin American region for Nintendo, I have lived in Spain and Japan. This has prepared me to coach candidates from around the world in targeting both US and global businesses.
- I hold a BA in Spanish and International Relations from the University of Delaware and a Master of International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. I keep my writing and coaching skills current through continuing education and discussion in UC Berkeley’s writing programs, the Resume Writing Academy, and the Career Thought Leaders Consortium.
Where My Clients Land
