Resume Writing Professionals At Your Service

Elite Resumes has been providing successful resume help and job search strategies since 1993. Martin  Buckland, Principal of Elite Resumes, is one of Canada’s leading authorities on highly effective resume writing,  high impact cover letters, successful job-search strategies, executive coaching, personal branding and interview tutoring. He has many years of  training, experience, professional development and industry knowledge. Tap into his elite network of key human  resources, executive search firm and placement contacts.

Martin’s certifications elevate him to an elite group of career professionals in North America:

Certified Professional Resume Writer
Co-Pilot Executive Coach
Certified Job & Career Transition Coach
Certified Job Search Trainer
Certified Professional Branding Strategist
Certified Employment Interview Professional
Online Professional Networking Strategist
Microblogging Career Strategist
Social Networking Career Strategist
Certified Social Media Career Strategist

Martin  received the certification of Master Resume Writer in 2003, one of only a handful of resume writers in North America to have achieved this, the highest distinction in the industry earned through the combination of continuing education, extensive experience as a resume writer, study and rigorous examination.

International Expertise: Gateway to the North American Market

Based in Canada’s Greater Toronto Area, Elite Resumes offers international clients an extensive knowledge of the U.S. and Canadian job markets. Elite Resumes is the premier resume writing, career coaching, job search strategy and recruiting resource for international executives relocating to North America.

Elite Resumes’ Quest and Values

Our Pledge to You …

• A collaborative process guaranteed to evoke your career history highlights for a powerful, unique, action-oriented resume.
• Personal service through strong client interaction, support and the continued monitoring of your career search.
• The application of our diverse backgrounds, human resource expertise and international strategic alliances to facilitate every client’s needs.
• Ethical, integrity-based coaching that combines ingenuity and professional excellence to define your career goals.

Why Choose a Certified Professional Resume Writer?

You should use a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) if you care about achieving the highest possible success with your resume. Martin Buckland has undergone rigorous study and examinations and has many years of resume writing experience.  At Elite Resumes we are committed to upgrading skills on an ongoing basis including attendance at industry conventions each year and regular contact with human resource industry participants to find out the latest trends in order to provide our clients with the most up-to-date information available. Networking is just as important for us to stay current as it is for you when conducting a job search.

The Resume Revolution

There has been a revolution in resume writing since the early 1990’s. Human resource personnel are overwhelmed and bombarded with hundreds of resumes with each job posting. Automated screening is necessary for them to cope with this burden. With the advent of text recognition scanners and E-mail delivery of resumes, it is crucial that resumes be structured correctly and succinctly, presenting key information in a way that it can be read quickly. If a resume is read by a human, it is first viewed for less than 30 seconds. That means first impressions count!

Resume writing and preparation is an ever-changing field. The best resume writing and career coaching professionals, like those at Elite Resumes, keep current with the changing employment and hiring trends. Their objectivity and expertise enable them to identify your most significant skills and achievements, in order to create the most effective resume and cover letter possible.

Our professional memberships include:

Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches

The National Resume Writers Association

Career Directors International

International Coach Federation

Association of Career Management Professionals International