About Riveting Resumes: Crafting Pathways to Career Success

At Riveting Resumes, every career has a story worth telling — and we’re here to help you tell it powerfully. Founded by Matthew D. Struyk, the service was born from his own experience navigating a career transition after a layoff. Matthew knows firsthand the uncertainty, self-doubt, and challenges that come with starting over — and he turned that experience into a mission: helping others move forward with confidence.

What started by helping friends and colleagues has grown into a trusted, affordable service for job seekers at every stage. From recent graduates to career pivoters, returning professionals, and executives, Riveting Resumes provides personalized, results-driven support that goes far beyond templates.

What We Do

We specialize in crafting career materials that open doors:

  • Career Change Resumes – helping professionals transition to new fields with clarity and impact

  • Layoff Resume Support – empowering those re-entering the workforce after a reduction in force

  • Executive Resume Services – highlighting leadership, strategy, and results for advancement

  • Affordable, Accessible Services – tailored to every career stage without breaking the bank

  • Online, Personalized Support – helping clients worldwide present their unique strengths

Each resume is customized, keyword-optimized, and visually aligned to make a strong impression — sometimes even tailored to a company’s brand colors or tone — ensuring clients stand out in today’s competitive job market.

Our Mission

Riveting Resumes exists to craft pathways to career success. Every resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn makeover is built with strategy, empathy, and an unwavering focus on results. Matthew believes every job seeker deserves a compelling story that builds confidence and opens doors.

Whether you’re starting over, pivoting, or ready to advance, Riveting Resumes is here to help you move forward — affordably, effectively, and with purpose.

Your journey is unique. Your resume should be, too. Let’s build the pathway that leads to your next great opportunity.

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) 

Utah Mammoths

MLB 

Skiing

Gardening/Yard Work

Birds 

CREDENTIALS 

I earned my Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Strategic Communication from the University of Utah in December 2024, graduating with a 3.38 GPA and earning recognition on the Dean’s List three times. My education strengthened my expertise in strategic writing, communication planning, and audience-focused storytelling, which now underpins my work helping professionals craft resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and career materials that open doors.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.