From Layoff to Calling: The Story Behind Riveting Resumes

At Riveting Resumes, clients receive more than just professional resume writing services—they gain empathy, strategy, and career-changing results. Founded by Matthew D. Struyk, the service was born from his own experience navigating a career transition after a layoff. Having been through a reduction in force (RIF), Matthew understands the urgency, self-doubt, and challenges that come with starting over.

That difficult chapter became a turning point. It uncovered Matthew’s passion and talent for career change resume writing and layoff resume help—transforming setbacks into opportunities. What began with helping friends and colleagues soon grew into Riveting Resumes, a trusted service for job seekers around the globe searching for the best resume writing service to move forward with confidence.

Riveting Resumes specializes in:

  • Career change resume writing for professionals exploring new fields

  • Layoff resume help for those re-entering the workforce with strength

  • Executive resume writing services for leaders ready to advance

  • Affordable resume writing services tailored to every career stage

  • Resume help online for clients worldwide seeking accessible, personalized support

Every resume is customized and keyword-optimized to work seamlessly with online application systems while showcasing each client’s unique strengths. From entry-level candidates to executives, Riveting Resumes provides job search resume services designed to highlight true value and land more interviews.

For Matthew, this is more than a business—it’s a calling. He believes every job seeker deserves a compelling resume that tells their story, builds confidence, and opens doors. This fall and beyond, Riveting Resumes empowers clients to embrace change, pursue new opportunities, and create the future they deserve—one powerful resume at a time.

Matthew D. Struyk

Q U I C K   B I O 

EDUCATION

B.S. Strategic Communications

University of Utah 

December 2024

BACKGROUND 

Originally from New Jersey

Currently reside in Utah

HOBBIES 

RSL (Real Salt Lake) Soccer

Skiing

Gardening/Yard Work

Birds 

Career Ste

Helping Job Seekers Navigate Career Transitions with Powerful Resumes

CREDENTIALS 

I recently earned my Bachelor of Applied Science in Strategic Communication from the University of Utah, where I was named to the Dean’s List three times. My background is built on a foundation of strong writing, communication strategy, and a people-first approach.

"The best way to predict your future is to create it." —Abraham Lincoln

I’m here to help others do just that.

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The Best Part of Resume Writing? Helping You Land the Job.

What drives me as a professional resume writer is seeing the real-world results—like when a client emails to say they finally landed their dream job or successfully broke into a new career field after months of getting no responses. That’s the impact a well-crafted, ATS-optimized resume can make.

Knowing that my work helped open that door—that the resume we created together helped them stand out and get hired—is the ultimate reward. A resume isn’t just words on a page; it’s a powerful tool that shapes someone’s future. I’m proud to offer custom resume writing services that help people change their lives, one opportunity at a time.