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Professional Resume & Career Documents

Your career,
written right.

Expert document writing by a credentialed PhD — not a template.

Steven B. Killion, PhD, brings more than four decades of professional writing expertise and a proven record with senior professionals — including hundreds of MBA candidates at UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School — to every resume engagement.

PhD, English Language & Literature · UNC-Chapel Hill
Former résumé consultant, UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Program
You work directly with Steven — no junior writers, no AI templates
Based in Raleigh, NC · Available locally and remotely
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Professional Resume
Strategic, ATS-compatible, professionally rewritten to position you for your next opportunity.
$500 core service
Best Value
✦
Complete Package
Resume + Cover Letter + LinkedIn Profile — fully coordinated voice and brand.
$700 save $50
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Add-Ons Available
Cover Letter or LinkedIn Profile rewrite — each +$125. Add anytime.
Why For Words

You're hiring a writing
professional, not a service.

When you engage For Words, you're working directly with Steven B. Killion — a credentialed scholar, former college professor, and veteran writing coach with over 40 years of professional writing expertise.

Steven has reviewed and substantially revised hundreds of first- and second-year MBA résumés for candidates entering competitive national job markets through UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School — described by program leadership as "incredible and unequaled." That same rigor comes to every engagement.

No junior writers. No AI-generated templates. No assembly-line formatting service. Every word is personally crafted by Steven.

PhD, English Language & Literature · UNC-Chapel Hill
Former résumé consultant · UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Program (240+ résumés)
Deep command of professional voice, narrative strategy & document structure
Boutique service: you work with Steven — never a junior writer
Based in Raleigh, NC · Available locally and remotely
40+
Years of Writing Expertise
240+
MBA Résumés Reviewed
1st
Draft in 5–7 Days
PhD
UNC-Chapel Hill
Pricing & Packages

Choose your package.
Add on at any time.

Every engagement begins with a 60-minute consultation — by phone or Zoom — to understand your background, career goals, and target opportunities. All packages include one round of revisions and delivery in Word and PDF.

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Professional Resume
Core Service
$500
Core deliverable
  • 60-minute intake consultation (phone or Zoom)
  • Full professional rewrite from existing notes/materials
  • Strategic organization of experience, skills & credentials
  • ATS-compatible formatting for Applicant Tracking Systems
  • One round of revisions included
  • Delivered in Word (.docx) and PDF
Select Package
✉️
Cover Letter
Add-On Service
+$125
Add to any package
  • Professionally written, tailored cover letter
  • Aligned in voice and tone with the resume
  • Adaptable template for multiple positions
  • Delivered in Word and PDF
Add On
Most Requested
🔗
LinkedIn Profile
Add-On Service
+$125
Add to any package
  • Professional Summary / About section rewrite
  • Headline optimization for your field and target roles
  • Experience section aligned with resume
  • Skills and keyword recommendations
  • Delivered as formatted Word document for easy copy/paste
Add On
Complete Package
$700
Save $50

Resume + Cover Letter + LinkedIn Profile — all three services, fully coordinated in voice, brand, and presentation. The best choice for professionals building a comprehensive, cohesive career presence.

Includes everything
Professional Resume ($500)
Cover Letter ($125)
LinkedIn Profile ($125)
Select Complete Package

Payment link provided after package selection. Contact Steven with any questions before committing.

How It Works

Five steps from
first contact to final files.

01
Engagement Confirmed
Select your package and confirm via email. A brief intake questionnaire is provided to gather background information in advance.
02
Consultation Call
60-minute phone or Zoom session to discuss your background, career goals, target positions, and key accomplishments. Share any existing materials at this stage.
03
First Draft
A fully written, polished draft is delivered within 5–7 business days of the consultation. All content is original and specifically crafted for your field and career goals.
04
Revision Round
You provide feedback. One round of revisions is included at no additional charge. Turnaround on revisions: 2–3 business days.
05
Final Delivery
Final files delivered in Word (.docx) and PDF. LinkedIn content, if selected, is delivered as a formatted Word document ready for copy/paste.
The For Words Difference

Boutique service.
Personal attention.
Exceptional results.

Every resume Steven writes begins with a genuine conversation — not a questionnaire form or AI prompt. He listens for the narrative arc of your career: the moments that define your expertise, the values that distinguish your professional character, the trajectory that makes your next position a compelling story.

That understanding is what separates a resume that gets filed from one that gets read.

"Steven Killion's work on résumé writing to our students of a top-16 US MBA program was incredible and unequaled compared to that of other résumé professionals. The feedback we received was that students uniformly loved working with Steven."
— Program Director, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
"With the résumé Steven produced for me, I was able to land the best job of my career."
— MBA Candidate, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
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PhD-Level Writing Expertise
Over 40 years of professional writing, teaching, and coaching — at the university level and beyond.
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Tailored to Your Field
Steven takes the time to understand your industry, your goals, and your voice — so every document reads as distinctly yours, not a template.
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ATS-Ready by Design
Every document is formatted to pass Applicant Tracking Systems without sacrificing the quality and voice that distinguishes elite candidates.
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You Work with Steven Directly
No junior writers. No outsourcing. No AI-generated templates. Every word is written by Steven personally.
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Fast, Reliable Turnaround
First draft within 5–7 business days of consultation. Revisions within 2–3 business days. Reliable, professional, on-schedule.
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30-Day Proposal Validity
This proposal and these rates are valid for 30 days. Steven is happy to answer questions before you commit.

Ready to get started?

Reply to the proposal email with your preferred package, or contact Steven directly to begin.

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Proposal Valid
30 Days from date of issue
Payment
Link Provided after package selection
First Draft
5–7 Business Days from consultation
Revisions
2–3 Business Days one round included
Delivery
Word & PDF LinkedIn as Word doc
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SBKillion@Gmail.comSBKillion.com · Raleigh, NC
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