Executive Career Strategist
M.Ed. · CPRW · JCTC · MPMBTI
About Mary
I help professionals clarify their career passion and land the job of their dreams. With over 30 years of experience and more than 3,000 résumés crafted, I bring unmatched expertise to every client engagement.
As Principal of ExecutivesResumeWriter.com and former Director of Career Services at the SIT Graduate Institute, I have served clients from every industry — from recent graduates to C-suite executives — across the US, Algeria, Egypt, and beyond.
I am a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), Certified Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC), and Master Practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® — a rare combination that allows me to serve the whole professional, not just the document.
I also authored Get Hired: The Guide to Successful Interviewing, a practical system that has helped thousands of job seekers ace their interviews and land offers.
Services
From your first application document to your executive presence online, every service is crafted with the precision and personal attention that has earned Mary 55 LinkedIn recommendations and a 98% client satisfaction rate.
Document 01
A cutting-edge, ATS-optimized résumé that positions you as the ideal candidate and gets you in the room. Tailored to your target role and industry.
Document 02
Senior-level résumés for directors, VPs, and C-suite professionals that command attention and reflect the full weight of an executive career.
Document 03
A compelling, personalized cover letter that opens doors. Each letter is crafted to your specific target role — not a template, never generic.
Document 04
Transform your LinkedIn profile into a powerful magnet that attracts recruiters and opportunities. Includes a 45-minute live LinkedIn tutorial.
Document 05
A polished third-person biography for speaking engagements, board applications, company websites, and media appearances. Your story, beautifully told.
Coaching 06
The system from Mary's bestselling book — brought live to your session. Clients consistently enter interviews confident and leave with multiple offers and higher salaries.
Investment
Tier One
$797
Everything you need to re-enter the job market with confidence. Perfect for professionals with up to 10 years of experience.
Tier Two
$1,197
The complete career transformation package. Chosen by mid-career and senior professionals who want everything working in concert.
Tier Three
$2,497
The flagship engagement for C-suite, VP, and Director-level professionals. Comprehensive, deeply personal, and results-guaranteed.
All packages include a free résumé critique before purchase. Custom scopes available. Contact Mary directly for international CV formats.
Client Results
With 55 LinkedIn recommendations spanning 15+ years, Mary's track record speaks for itself. Clients consistently report landing interviews faster, negotiating higher salaries, and gaining a new confidence in how they present themselves.
"I just accepted a Customer Success Manager job at a tech startup. I negotiated my salary up — going from $52k to $80k base with OTE of $90k. I only applied to two jobs. I got interviews with both. I have reinvented my career, and I just didn't think that would be possible." Mallory Nimis — Customer Success Manager, B2B SaaS
$52K → $80K Base + $90K OTE · 53% Salary Increase
"Her attention to detail made me feel as if I was her only client. I am beyond pleased with the marketable resume that she crafted for me and would never have been able to compose something as strong on my own."
Sales Lead · Dr. Hauschka Skin Care
"Because of her coaching, writing talent and webinars I landed an exceptional job. She was there every step of the way and I ended up in a multiple offer situation. I could not be more thrilled."
Assoc. Director of Development · University of Maryland
"Mary E Hayward is the best career counselor I have encountered in over twenty years as an educator. Mary Hayward is simply the best!"
Teacher · Okemo Mountain School
"Her professionalism, sense of humor and true passion for what she does made every minute of updating my resume and LinkedIn profile enjoyable. I could not be more pleased with the final products."
Chief Product Delivery Officer · WorldStrides
"Once I made the changes she recommended, recruiters were actively contacting me for positions relevant to my skill set. This allowed me to acquire a great position and move to a new chapter in my family's future!"
Quality Assurance Leadership
"Mary produced a stellar executive-level resume. She exemplifies true professionalism and expertise in the career counseling field. I'm happy to recommend Mary for any of her career services."
CIO & VP Information Services · Life Science & Healthcare
Complimentary Offer
Send Mary your current résumé and she'll review it personally — identifying the key areas that are holding you back and what a professionally crafted document could do for your job search. No obligation, no pressure.
Or reach out directly:
[email protected]
executivesresumewriter.com
Mary will be in touch within 24 hours to schedule your complimentary critique call.
Published Work
Drawing on decades of coaching experience, Mary's book outlines a proven, step-by-step system for interview preparation that has helped several thousand job seekers walk into interviews with confidence — and walk out with offers.
Whether you're preparing for your first interview or angling for a C-suite position, Get Hired gives you the exact framework top candidates use to stand out, connect authentically, and negotiate from a position of strength.
Global Reach
From Boston to Cairo, Mary has helped professionals across industries and continents land the jobs of their dreams.
Join thousands of professionals who trusted Mary to transform their career story.