The Director
Monique Thompson
As the Director of Executive Resumes, Monique plays an integral role as a Senior Résumé Writer, Career Coach, Speaker and Workshop Facilitator.
With an extensive background in résumé writing and recruitment spanning over two decades, Monique has been instrumental in guiding clients towards career advancement since 1995. Alongside her proficient team at Executive Resumes, Monique has been pivotal in helping numerous clients secure interviews and job offers across Australia, boasting an impressive success rate of 98.5%. Executive Resumes has garnered an outstanding industry reputation, marked by unprecedented business growth.
Monique's expertise extends beyond the realm of résumé writing. As a respected Public Speaker, she actively conducts workshops at Monash University and offers direct support to government departments and leading recruiters, providing invaluable insights into résumé writing and career counseling services.
Catering to a diverse clientele, Monique offers guidance and coaching to individuals from various backgrounds, including senior executives and technical experts. Her personalized approach ensures that each client receives tailored documentation and interview coaching aimed at optimising their chances of securing exceptional results in their job search or promotion endeavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use a professional résumé writing service?
Recruiters, executive search firms and government selection panels receive large volumes of applications and make rapid decisions, often within minutes. A professionally written résumé ensures your leadership capability, achievements and career value are immediately visible. With more than 30 years of experience, our team at Executive Résumés understands exactly what information to include, how to structure and position it, and how to highlight your strengths in a way that aligns with contemporary recruitment expectations. Résumé standards change constantly, and what worked ten years ago is no longer competitive today. Beyond résumé writing, we provide strategic career marketing expertise, which may include tailored cover letters, selection criteria responses, LinkedIn optimisation, interview coaching and job search guidance. We support your entire career transition, ensuring you stand out in highly competitive corporate, government and executive-level recruitment processes.
What is the Executive Résumés process?
You begin by emailing us your existing résumé along with an example job advertisement or a role indicative of your target direction. We will review your documents and provide a detailed assessment and a quotation based on your selected package (Bronze, Silver, Gold or VIP). If you do not have an existing résumé, we will supply a detailed Résumé Information Form to help capture your employment history, qualifications, achievements and career goals. Once your information is received, your Executive Résumé Writer will arrange a phone consultation to clarify your background, refine your career objectives and gather additional detail. Your résumé, cover letter or selection criteria are then written from scratch, tailored to your industry and aligned with contemporary executive hiring practices.
What is the expected turnaround time?
Our standard preparation time is 7 to 10 business days, agreed between you and your writer. For urgent applications, an express 72-hour service is available for an additional fee. Once you receive your new résumé and cover letter in Word and PDF formats, you may provide feedback or request adjustments. Edits are generally completed within 24 hours, ensuring you receive polished documents ready for immediate use.
Do I need more than one résumé if I am applying for different roles?
This depends on how different the roles are. If you are applying across distinctly different areas, industries or job types, it may be beneficial to have two or more tailored résumés. Many executives target parallel pathways such as Operations Management, Program Leadership, Transformation, Strategy, Governance or Project Delivery. Multiple versions ensure your messaging, keywords and achievements directly match the expectations of each target role. Additional résumés and cover letters can be included via our Gold and VIP Packages.
Can you prepare my résumé without a face-to-face appointment?
Absolutely. Executive Résumés has worked with clients across Australia since 1995 using highly efficient remote processes. All consultations are conducted via phone, email or Zoom at times convenient to you. We accept supporting documents such as prior résumés, references, job descriptions, certificates or job advertisements via email. Our streamlined process allows us to work effectively with clients nationwide, regardless of location or work schedule.
Do you specialise in my industry or field?
Yes. With 30 years of experience and more than 10,000 Australian clients, our team has prepared résumés for executives and professionals across all major sectors including:
Corporate and commercial
Government and public sector
Mining, oil and gas, energy and infrastructure
Education, training and higher education
Health, aged care and community services
IT, digital, data, cybersecurity and transformation
Not-for-profit, membership organisations and community agencies
Whether you are applying for C-suite, director, management, advisory or specialist roles, we know the language, frameworks, capabilities and achievement measures required to position you competitively.
What are your fees based on?
Executive résumé writing is a highly specialised and labour-intensive service. Preparing a high-quality résumé typically requires 3 to 5 hours of drafting, editing, industry research and strategic positioning, in addition to consultation time and any required revisions. Our pricing reflects:
30 years of professional expertise
In-depth understanding of executive recruitment
Specialist industry knowledge
Strategic achievement writing and leadership branding
Access to numerous unique, custom résumé designs
Unlimited revisions for 30-days, until you are 100% satisfied
Our writers invest significant time and skill into every document, ensuring exceptional quality and measurable results.
What payment options do you offer?
We provide flexible payment methods:
Bank transfer
Credit card (phone or online)
Afterpay
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These options ensure your chosen package can be easily secured and commenced promptly.
What if I still have questions?
If you cannot find an answer here or need personalised advice, contact us directly by phone or email. We are always happy to assist with tailored recommendations based on your goals, background and the roles you are targeting.
