Find Meaningful Work
& Career Happiness in 2025
Your career success is our top priority! We offer tailored solutions and personal attention every step of the way.
Sharla Taylor, Career Coach & Executive Resume Writer
Helping executives, mid-career professionals, and entry-level job seekers advance their careers for 20+ years
Mon. - Thurs. by Appointment Only - Calendly.com/writtenbyapro - 912.656.6857
As a multi-certified career coach, writer, and job search strategist, I love helping people find meaningful work with the compensation and work-life fulfillment they deserve. Interested?
Let's collaborate to:
Develop a proactive career marketing plan, bypass broken application processes, and convey why you are the best person to hire.
Create distinctive job search documents that convey your signature strengths and unique value.
Find ideal opportunities, get noticed in a competitive job market, and ace your interviews.
Implement systematic, research-based job search strategies to land your next role quickly.
My online career services firm is dedicated to providing you with distinctive documents and personalized coaching throughout your job search journey. Clients say my superpower is that I coach with humor and heart.
We create custom career marketing documents designed to present you as the most compelling candidate to hire by building an authentic brand identity that clarifies your value and aligns with prospective employers’ needs.
We offer resume writing, LinkedIn profile writing, and cover letter writing services for CXOs, executives, mid-career professionals, and entry-level job seekers.
Click on any of the links above or click the button below to learn more. Then, choose the category that aligns with the next step in your career path.
Career Coaching, Interview Coaching & Job Search Strategies
We offer group coaching and individual career coaching programs customized to your needs.
We’ll share insights, tips, and strategies that help you get noticed, ace your interviews, and navigate today’s competitive job market with confidence and ease.
Career Assessment & Consultation
Find Career Clarity & Direction
We offer comprehensive, research-backed career assessments and consultations to help you understand how your personality, strengths, interests, and values drive your career success.
If you are considering a career change but lack clarity or direction, a career assessment is a good place to start, no matter what career level you are in now.
Start Designing Your Dream Career
FREE 20-MINUTE CONSULTATION
During our call, we'll chat about your boldest dreams and biggest obstacles to your career success and determine whether we're a good fit to work together.
Explore opportunities for career advancement in a free, 20-minute virtual coffee chat.
No Fees.
I will deliver exceptional value quickly, but you won’t pay a penny for your initial discovery call.
No False Promises.
I’m dedicated to your career health, whether or not you decide
to work with me.
No Risk.
Enjoy a 20-minute consultation with no strings attached.
100% Free.
2,700+ CLIENTS
USA + 6 COUNTRIES
4 CONTINENTS
6,750+ PROJECTS
Are you applying online and getting little or no response from prospective employers?
Get noticed in today’s highly competitive job market. When you sign up for news and updates on our free job search webinars, you’ll receive instant access to a career coaching worksheet to help you convey why you are the best candidate to hire!
Plus, you’ll get my Top 10 Job Search Tips.
Professional-Level Resume Packages
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Professional Bronze
Professional-Level Bronze Resume Package Includes:
► Initial Interview and collaboration with the writer, including two rounds of revisions during the resume development process
► One custom resume (delivered electronically in Word/ATS-compatible format and PDF format)
► One cover letter / e-note
► Personal branding strategy
► Receipt of first draft in 5-7 business days
► 60-day service guarantee: If your resume does not generate interviews within the first 60 days, we'll rewrite it once for free (see terms of service for complete details). We ask you to keep a submissions log and the content of each job posting in an MS Word file so we can use that data to refocus your resume if needed.
► Job search activity tracker and resume customization guide
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Professional Silver
Professional-Level Silver Resume Package Includes:
► Initial Interview and collaboration with the writer, including two rounds of revisions during the resume development process
► One custom resume (delivered electronically in Word/ATS-Compatible format and PDF format)
► One cover letter / e-note
► Personal branding strategy
► LinkedIn profile (headline and about section only)
► Receipt of first draft in 5-7 business days
► 60-day service guarantee: If your resume does not generate interviews within the first 60 days, we'll rewrite it once for free (see terms of service for complete details). We ask you to keep a submissions log and the content of each job posting in an MS Word file so we can use that data to refocus your resume if needed.
► Job search activity tracker and resume customization guide
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Professional Gold
Professional-Level Gold Resume Package Includes:
► Initial Interview and collaboration with the writer, including two rounds of revisions during the resume development process
► One custom resume (delivered electronically in Word/ATS-Compatible format and PDF format)
► One cover letter / e-note
► One recruiter letter
► One follow-up letter
► Personal branding strategy
► LinkedIn profile (headline, about section, experience section, skills, education, and certification)
► Receipt of first draft in 5-7 business days
► 60-day service guarantee: If your resume does not generate interviews within the first 60 days, we'll rewrite it once for free (see terms of service for complete details). We ask you to keep a submissions log and the content of each job posting in an MS Word file so we can use that data to refocus your resume if needed.
► Job search activity tracker and resume customization guide
► One 3-month subscription to WinTheView, a career portfolio and video messaging SaaS platform
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Individual Career Coaching (Choose from 3, 6, or 12 weeks)
Coaching Services & Assessments
are priced separately:► Invest in 6-24 weeks of individual career coaching, interview coaching, and strategic job search coaching customized to your needs, or join our self-paced online coaching program.
► Enroll in a 3-session interview coaching package.
► Uncertain about your career direction? Find out more about how career assessments can help you explore your next steps.
► Book a free 20-minute discovery call to learn how career assessments and coaching can help you gain clarity and confidence, fast-track your job search, and find a job you love with the compensation and work-life harmony you deserve.
Executive-Level Resume Packages
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Executive Bronze
Executive Bronze Package Includes:
► Initial Interview and collaboration with the writer, including two rounds of revisions during the resume development process
► One custom resume (delivered electronically in MS Word/ATS-compatible format and PDF format)
► One cover letter / e-note
► Personal branding strategy
► Receipt of first draft in 5-7 business days
► 60-day service guarantee: If your resume does not generate interviews within the first 60 days, we'll rewrite it once for free (see terms of service for complete details). We ask you to keep a resume submissions log and the content of each job posting in an MS Word file so we can use that data to refocus your resume if needed.
► Job search activity tracker and resume customization guide
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Executive Silver
Executive Silver Package Includes:
► Initial Interview and collaboration with the writer, including two rounds of revisions during the resume development process
► One custom resume (delivered electronically in MS Word/ATS-compatible format and PDF format)
► One cover letter / e-note
► Personal branding strategy
► LinkedIn profile (headline & about section only)
► Receipt of first draft in 5-7 business days
► 60-day service guarantee: If your resume does not generate interviews within the first 60 days, we'll rewrite it once for free (see terms of service for complete details). We ask you to keep a resume submissions log and the content of each job posting in an MS Word file so we can use that data to refocus your resume if needed.
► Job search activity tracker and resume customization guide
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Executive Gold
Executive Gold Package Includes:
► Initial Interview and collaboration with the writer, including two rounds of revisions during the resume development process
► One custom resume (delivered electronically in MS Word/ATS-compatible format and PDF format)
► One cover letter / e-note
► One recruiter letter
► One follow-up letter
► Personal branding strategy
► LinkedIn profile (headline, about section, experience, skills, education, and certification)
► Receipt of first draft in 5-7 business days
► 60-day service guarantee: If your resume does not generate interviews within the first 60 days, we'll rewrite it once for free (see terms of service for complete details). We ask you to keep a resume submissions log and the content of each job posting in an MS Word file so we can use that data to refocus your resume if needed.
► Job search activity tracker and resume customization guide
► One 3-month subscription to WinTheView, a career portfolio and video messaging SaaS platform
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Individual Career Coaching
Coaching Services & Assessments
are priced separately:► Add 6-24 weeks of individual career coaching, interview coaching, and job search coaching customized to your needs
► Join our self-paced online coaching program
► Enroll in a 3-session interview coaching package.
► Book a free 20-minute discovery call to learn how career assessments and coaching can help ambitious executives find career clarity, identify prospective employers, network assertively, interview confidently, and find meaningful work with the compensation, career progression, and recognition you deserve.
Don’t settle for a job that isn’t the right fit, pays less than you deserve, or has no respect for healthy work-life boundaries. Fast-track your job search success. Get noticed in a competitive job market. Find work you love to do.
Enroll in Finding Meaningful Work & Career Happiness, a job search course and coaching program to help you find career opportunities aligned with your core strengths and values.
You'll get straightforward, research-based instruction with hands-on activities to help you:
Find career clarity, purpose, and direction.
Identify and convey your core strengths and values.
Determine the right-fit roles for you.
Conduct company research faster.
Understand employer's needs.
Discover job opportunities where none are advertised.
Develop and implement a proactive job search.
Learn how to optimize and activate your network.
Get tools to track and measure your job search success.
Finding Meaningful Work & Career Happiness
(a self-paced online course with personalized coaching)
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Job Search Coaching Program
You’ll get:
► Access to 8 comprehensive modules with interactive content and personalized feedback on course content and assignments
► Email support for 10 weeks
► Weekly Q&A Sessions for 8 weeks
► Three 45-minute 1:1 job search coaching sessions to answer your questions on how you can apply the course content to your unique job search
Questions? Schedule a discovery call to learn more. You have the option to pay in full using the button below or contact us to arrange three monthly payments.
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Job Search Coaching Program + Interview Preparation Coaching
You’ll get:
► Access to 8 comprehensive modules with interactive content and personalized feedback on course content and assignments
► Email support for 10 weeks
► Weekly Q&A Sessions for 8 weeks
► Three 45-minute 1:1 job search coaching sessions to answer your questions on how you can apply the course content to your unique job search
Plus
► Three 1:1 interview coaching sessions
► One interview debriefing
► One 3-month subscription to WinTheView, a career portfolio and video messaging SaaS platform
Questions? Schedule a discovery call to learn more. You have the option to pay in full using the button below or contact us to arrange three monthly payments.
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Job Search Coaching Program + Interview Preparation Coaching + Document Creation
You’ll get:
► Access to 8 comprehensive modules with interactive content and personalized feedback on course content and assignments
► Email support for 10 weeks
► Weekly Q&A Sessions for 8 weeks
► Three 45-minute 1:1 job search coaching sessions to answer your questions on how you can apply the course content to your unique job search
Plus
► Three 1:1 interview coaching sessions
► One interview debriefing
► One 3-month subscription to WinTheView, a career portfolio and video messaging SaaS platform
Plus
► One professionally written two-page resume delivered in Word and PDF formats
► One cover letter / e-note
► One recruiter letter
► One LinkedIn profile (including your headline, about section as well as your experience, skills, education, and publications sections).
► Job search activity tracker and resume customization guide
Questions? Schedule a discovery call to learn more. You have the option to pay in full using the button below or contact us to arrange three monthly payments.
Great careers rarely happen by chance. Develop an intentional action plan.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to clarify your career goals, switch careers, get a promotion, earn greater compensation, or find a healthy work-life balance. Whatever it is, the way you tell your career story can make all the difference.
Questions?
Client Success Stories
At writtenbyapro.com, we're dedicated to building strong relationships and providing personalized solutions. We’re here to ensure your client experience is exceptional.
Here’s what a few of our clients had to say about working with us:
"It's been a joy to work with you, Sharla. You are a tremendous talent, and I could not have done this without your help and coaching. Thank you." - Janelle S., MSN, RN, Nurse Educator in Indiana
"What really puts Sharla Taylor over the top is her willingness to go the extra mile for executive clients that require speed and accuracy to their demands. I secured a COO position with Sharla meeting my quick turnaround demands and producing quality documents to the Chairman of my new company. I would highly recommend Written by a Pro."
- Bob H., Operations Executive in California
"Every step of development and every coaching call has been very beneficial. Thank you for your advice, Sharla."
- Will N, Marketing Executive in New York
"Beyond thrilled with the quality of work that Sharla did on my behalf. She is a consummate professional from start to finish."
- Carolyn M., HR Manager in Texas
"Sharla, You hit it out of the park! I will recommend your services to everyone."
- Dina C., Senior Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs in California
"Sharla is a pro with the experience to create an outstanding resume. I sent the resume she created to one company, was interviewed a few days later, and accepted the position shortly thereafter. She's batting a thousand as far as I'm concerned. I recommend you invest in allowing Sharla to help you. You will get more than your money's worth hiring Sharla to help you create an updated, effective resume."- Keith R., Technology Executive in Alabama
"This is great! Thank you so much for all your effort, feedback, and guidance Sharla. I am very appreciative! My resume has never looked better." - Alan K., Chief Technology Officer in New Jersey
"You changed my life. I can't thank you enough. I love my new management position!" - Randy J., Security Manager
"Thanks for the timely response and clear communications to streamline my resume."
- Angelo F., Project Manager (Resume Review Customer)
"Sharla, thank you so much for reviewing my LinkedIn profile. Your input and suggestions helped me take my profile to the next level."
- Annette R, Paralegal in Maryland
"Sharla, I like the fact that you work primarily from interview. The brief homework exercises you asked me to complete yielded great insights. Most of all, I'm pleased that you captured my voice! Thank you."
- COO, Technology Company in Tennessee
"I'm extremely pleased. Thank you for showing me how my LinkedIn profile can generate more contacts. I feel much more confident after my coaching session with you." - Brenda H., Quality Assurance Manager in North Carolina
"Unbelievable. You transformed my answers to your LinkedIn development questions into a LinkedIn profile that had my voice."
- Tamara M., in Georgia
"The resume looks wonderful. You’ve done a stellar job, Sharla! "
- Tonia K., Senior Accounting Manager in Minnesota
"I'm reaching out to let you know I have accepted a new role with a company that I like and will be starting next week. Thank you again for your help with my resume and LinkedIn profile. It proved to be instrumental in my search and in my personal reflection and self-evaluation."
- IT Executive [name and location withheld in respect of client's privacy]
"The resume was a tour de force. I've already got an offer on the table after only three days!"
- Tim G., Research Scientist in Massachusetts
"I contacted a headhunter and provided him my new resume. He said, 'It is fantastic!' Excellent work."
- Gary S., CEO for global manufacturing company
"I'm happy with the LinkedIn profile and resume that tell my career story. Thanks for the impressive work."
- Derrick G., CFO of manufacturing company in Illinois
"An alluring masterpiece. It's the Mona Lisa of resumes!"
- Matt M., Corporate Communications Executive in Washington, D.C.
"It has been a good learning process and a pleasure working with you to develop my LinkedIn profile. Thank you for your diligence, suggestions, and help though the process." - Tony R., CEO in Brazil
"I received a phone call within 30 minutes of submitting my resume to a recruiter. She complimented me on the concise and relevant content that focused on hard skills. Mrs. Taylor, you rock!"
- Grace Z., Executive Administrative Assistant in Mississippi
"Thank you for taking the time to review both my resume and LinkedIn Profile, as well as meeting with me today to spend the extra time to walk through the edits, provide guidance on how to work with the ATS scans, and improve my LinkedIn profile content. I appreciate your personal investment in my career advancement and the time you committed to helping me be better prepared to re-enter the workforce with increased success!" - Name withheld in respect of client's privacy