Guidance that equips you for the future.

Merit & Method is designed to do more than strengthen your current application. You'll gain practical tools to evaluate opportunities, recognize your qualifications, tailor your application materials, and communicate your value independently. The goal is to help you become more confident and capable in navigating your career long after our work together is complete.

Service Options

Resume Development

A resume that communicates your qualifications and potential.

You'll receive:

  • Foundations of Resume Writing: Practical resources and guidance on resume-writing methodology, best practices, structure, formatting, word choice, and critically evaluating how to present your experience.
  • In-Depth Experience Interview: A guided conversation to uncover your accomplishments, responsibilities, transferable skills, and experiences that might otherwise go overlooked.
  • Strategic Writing and Formatting: Intentional decisions about language, organization, and presentation to communicate your qualifications clearly and effectively.
  • Individualized Resume Development: A professionally written resume tailored to your experience, strengths, career goals, and target opportunities.
  • Collaborative Review and Revision: A follow-up meeting to review your resume together, confirm the accuracy of your experience and qualifications, discuss any needed changes, and ensure the final document represents you well.

The goal: Leave with a professionally developed resume and the knowledge to adapt it confidently as your experience and career goals evolve.

Cover Letter Development

A cover letter that adds substance to your application.

You'll receive:

  • A Method for Telling Your Story: Practical guidance on structuring a compelling narrative, selecting relevant examples, and communicating your value with clarity and purpose.
  • A Clear Connection to the Opportunity: Guidance on connecting your experience, skills, and accomplishments to the employer's needs and the position's requirements.
  • Application Question Guidance: Strategies for approaching supplemental application questions and written prompts, helping you develop focused, substantive responses that reflect your experience and the opportunity.
  • A Tailored Cover Letter: A professionally written letter aligned with your target role that communicates your qualifications, motivations, and potential contributions without simply repeating your resume.

The goal: Learn to communicate not just what you've done, but what your experience means, what you bring to an opportunity, and why it matters.

Interview Preparation

Practical preparation for communicating your value.

You'll receive:

  • Interview Strategy and Methodology: Guidance on anticipating questions and preparing for different interview formats and opportunities.
  • Experience-Based Response Development: Help selecting relevant examples and structuring responses that demonstrate your skills, judgment, and accomplishments.
  • Practice with Relevant Questions: Practice with role-specific, behavioral, and situational questions to strengthen your responses.
  • Objective Feedback and Recommendations: Candid feedback and actionable strategies to improve your delivery, communicate your qualifications, and prepare independently for future interviews.

The goal: Build the skills to approach interviews thoughtfully, communicate your experience effectively, and demonstrate the value you bring.

Career Positioning & Advisory

A clearer direction for your professional future.

You'll receive:

  • Individualized Career Assessment: An in-depth discussion of your experience, strengths, interests, motivations, and long-term goals.
  • Objective Evaluation: Candid feedback on your qualifications, transferable skills, professional strengths, and areas for growth.
  • Career Path Exploration: Guidance on identifying opportunities that align with your capabilities, interests, and professional aspirations.
  • Strategic Recommendations: Practical next steps for positioning yourself, addressing skill gaps, and pursuing opportunities with greater clarity and purpose.

The goal: Gain a clearer understanding of what you bring to the table, where you want to go, and how to move forward intentionally.

Pricing and Packages

ServiceStandardStudent / Service MemberLiberty Affiliated
Career Advice — 30 min$25$20$17.50
Career Advice — 60 min$50$40$35
Resume Development$150$120$100
Cover Letter Development$120$100$75
Resume + Cover Letter Package$225$180$150
Interview Preparation — 60 min$75$60$50