Testimonials

“Michelle is a BRILLIANT and ACCOMPLISHED professional person, with amazing ideas, insight, and execution. Truly a top-notch player.”
— Clint Arthur, President, Five Star Butter Co.

"Michelle is a woman of excellence and integrity with a unique ability to connect on multiple platforms focusing on the solution and creating awareness to bring out the best in you. Thank you Michelle for the opportunity to work with you and for taking the time to listen and really hear my needs. Dr. Lisa Christiansen"
— Dr. Lisa Christiansen

"My experience with Michelle as my resume writer this past summer (2010) in affiliation with TheLadders.com was nothing short of spectacular and rewarding. Michelle is an expert resume writer who is creative, punctual, conscientious, and exceptionally talented. The final product of my professional resume was entirely pleasing to me and met every expectation I had at the inception of the process. I would recommend her services most highly to anyone in need of a resume writer. I wish to thank Michelle for her great service and wish her the best of luck in her career. Sincerely, Michele Cooley"
— Michele Cooley

“Michelle gave a wonderful presentation on resumes to my monthly Job Seekers Support Group. The presentation was very well received and all participants found the information very helpful. I would gladly have Michelle back to speak at a future group.”
— Elise Prezant, Project Coordinator, Jewish Family Service

"Michelle Riklan has always been there for me professionally over the past 12 years – to answer my career questions, HR dilemmas, and employee-related questions. She has a real knowledge of business, recruitment, and human resources. Her solid career advice and coaching has always encouraged me to do my best and strive for more than just the status quo. In addition, her common sense approach has always helped me navigate the various career paths and choices I have encountered in my work life. Michelle is, and always will be, a ‘go-to’ person who has a wealth of contacts, experience, and business savvy."
— Sheri Friedman, Human Resource Consultant

SUCCESS STORY! I start my new position on 5/2 with my company. Working from home, 20% travel a year (minimal). Many factors went into the new role, but I do believe the work you did for me helped, as the folks in this division were not familiar with my work. The first glance at me that they had was the resume you did for me! Thank you!
— Dawn R. - Project/Operations Management

"Michelle guided me in the resume writing process, but I got much more than I expected. We discussed my achievements, my goals, and career aspirations. Her methods helped me structure my thoughts, and improved the way I communicate my qualities and career history not only on paper but also in speech. To write a resume is one thing, but to present it is art. Michelle is an artist."
— Perry Chan ·Seasoned IT Professional, VP - Development Lead at Barclays Wealth

“Wendy Enelow and I had the pleasure to work closely with Michelle through her participation in the Resume Writing Academy flagship training and certification program (). We were impressed by her dedication, hard work, and quick grasp of critical concepts from resume strategy through resume writing and page design. By completing this rigorous program and earning her ACRW credential, she truly proved herself to be “best in class” in the field of resume writing!”
— Louise Kursmark, Founder and Director, Resume Writing Academy

Hi Michelle, I just wanted to let you know that the resume you created for me worked! I start a dream career on Monday 3/14 and am more than certain I wouldn't be at this point without the resume you crafted for me!
— Jerry Jarrett - Sales Management, Gumming, GA

"I met Michelle in 1994, and who would have known upon that first interview, that she would become such an integral part of my 10 year career growth and development at Sony Corporation of America. Michelle's professionalism, intuitiveness and insight matched me with a job of my dreams. At a time when I thought I needed to go outside of the doors of the company I loved, Michelle's keen awareness of the industry and business savvy kept talent in the company, which enhanced the work culture and environment."
— Jacqueline Indelicato, Vice President Diversified Agency Services a division of Omnicom Group

“Michelle is creative and has an excellent grasp of today's marketplace. I hired her to assist with an update of my resume to include my new role of President with the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. She was recommended to me by Marshall Brown, Certified Career and Executive Coach, another excellent career resource.”
— Melissa Murer Corrigan, December 2, 2011

As a career coach amd resume writer, Michelle is the best! She guided me through a difficult time in my career and helped me prepare for my job hunt by creating an incredible resume, providing extensive interview coaching and guiding me through the search process. I secured an incredible position in a fabulous district and was complimented repeatedly on my resume. Thanks Michelle for helping me to land the ideal job.
— Pamela S. - High School Science Teacher, New Jersey

"I thoroughly enjoyed Riklan Resources’s ½ day training seminar entitled “What’s My Communication Style”. Michelle created a fun, thought provoking and interactive training session. My colleagues and I were able to walk away with useful, usable tools to better our communication skills and to be more in tune with each other and those with whom we interact. Our only complaint was that we wanted more!"
— Senior Fraud Investigator, NJ Insurance Company

“Michelle Riklan is a highly dynamic professional who has contributed to the professional resume industry as both a top-performer (winner of a CDI Toast of the Resume Industry international resume award) and a member of a publishing team responsible for bringing numerous self-help and educational materials to the general public. Michelle is vibrant and results-focused. She strives to be a leader in the resume writing industry and amongst her peer. It is but a few select professionals who attain the caliber of awards that Michelle has achieved. I would recommend her to job seekers looking for professional assistance.”
— Laura Decarlo, Executive Director & President, Career Directors International

I just used Michelle to update my resume and have to let everyone know that it was a real pleasure and worth every penny! Michelle was fast, efficient, extremely professional and very easy to work with.I would offer my highest recommendation for any club manager from an intern to a seasoned veteran.
— Paul N. Kornfeind III MCM, CCE