Aglet Ink

Ever so often, someone will ask: "But you don't have an HR background. How did you end up building a career writing CVs? "

The short answer is that I never approached CVs as an HR exercise.

I came to the work through English Literature, Social Anthropology, research, writing, institutional work and entrepreneurship.

Looking back, I think that combination explains quite a lot about how I work.

A CV is usually treated as a record of a career. I have always found it more interesting to view it as a vehicle for interpretation.

What exactly do I mean by that?

Someone can have fifteen years of excellent experience and still produce a rather unconvincing CV. Not because they haven't done enough, but because they are usually the least objective person to write about their own career.

They know every job they have held. They know every responsibility. They remember the meetings, the projects, the difficulties and the small details that mattered at the time.

But they don't necessarily know which parts of all that matter to the person reading the CV.

That's where I come in.

I read careers for patterns.

What does this person keep getting trusted with?

What looks like a collection of unrelated jobs but is actually one career developing in an unexpected direction?

And, sometimes, what has someone spent twenty years doing without realising that it is their strongest professional story?

This is where my background in literature and anthropology has been surprisingly useful.

Literature teaches you to pay attention to structure, language, omissions and what sits beneath the obvious.

Anthropology teaches you to ask different questions about context: why does this achievement matter here? What does this institution actually value? What counts as expertise in this particular world?

Over twelve years, that has taken me well beyond CVs and into LinkedIn profiles, leadership profiles, proposals, websites, speeches, white papers, thought leadership and helping people make sense of non-linear careers.

And the journey has been revelatory as well as rewarding.

I've learnt that careers rarely make as much sense from the inside as they do when you step back and look at the whole thing.

I've learnt that some of the most interesting professional stories are the ones that don't fit neatly into a template.

And I've learnt that very often, the person sitting across from me already has the material for a compelling professional story.

They just haven't had the distance to see it yet.

Core offerings

Personalized Storytelling Packages - Offer professional bios or brand stories tailored to individual or corporate needs.
Substantive Editing Services - Provide in-depth editing and detailed feedback for articles, essays, or opinion pieces for thought leaders.
Executive Presence Coaching - Help clients refine public speaking and social media tone.
LinkedIn Strategy and Content Creation - Teach clients to develop a long-term content strategy to build their personal brand organically
Communications Strategy Audits - Assess and improve clients' existing communication strategies
Personalized Leadership Blogs - Teach individuals and collectives how to research and develop monthly blog content to establish authority and build an audience.
Professional Networking Guides - Create customized guides with strategies and templates for networking digitally and in the real world.
Strategic Consulting/Career Coaching for Non-Linear Career Paths - Provide tailored guidance to navigate and leverage diverse, unconventional career trajectories (adds value for unique career journeys)
One-on-One or Group Workshops on Resume Writing and LinkedIn Profile Writing - Offer interactive sessions to teach resume crafting and LinkedIn optimization
Personalized Feedback/Resume Review/Cover Letter Review/LinkedIn Profile Review - Tailored Feedback with Notes and a Sample Template for Resume/ Cover Letter/ Linkedin Profile - Deliver detailed, individualized reviews with actionable notes and a creative resume template/ linkedin profile template/ cover letter template. Service available for generic as well as targeted resumes.
Interviews - Media Interview, Job Interview, and Coaching Preparation - Offer coaching for media appearances, job interviews, and pitch preparation. Also provide feedback on effective pitch decks.
Salary Negotiation: How to be paid fairly and how to navigate that in your workspaces.
Strategies after a Career break or career gap/ women returning to the workforce after maternity break/ individuals returning to the workforce after caregiving responsibilities- 1) Personal Confidence & Mindset Coaching 2) Skill Enhancement & Upskilling 3) Strategic Networking and Mentoring.
Teaching and mentoring assignments- open to assignments nationally and internationally as Guest Faculty. I am open to teaching at the high school level, undergraduate as well as postgraduate level. I also teach children, but in case of much younger children I conduct storytelling sessions and workshops to develop their love for writing, and develop a love for language and storytelling.
Teach clients how to create blog posts, web copy, and newsletters optimized for search engines to boost online visibility.

Additional Services

Public Speaking & Presence Bootcamps - Offer small-group intensive programs to improve speaking skills and professional presence.
Brand Narrative Development - Create compelling brand stories for startups, NGOs, or creative ventures.
Campaign Strategy Support - Design social media, thought leadership, or cause-related campaign plans.
Content-Driven Fundraising Strategies - Craft grant writing, pitch decks, and donor storytelling for fundraising success.
Museum & Art Curation Consulting - Leverage expertise to advise on curating exhibits or cultural narratives.
Cross-Cultural Content Design - Develop content for international campaigns or travel experiences with cultural sensitivity.
Online Course Design - Create workshops, writing, storytelling, or research methods courses for digital delivery.
Templates & Toolkits - Provide storytelling frameworks, CV templates, or content calendars for client use.

Outside of Aglet Ink, I have a multitude of interests and if you can think of a project and wish to work with me (projects on refugees, anything to do with education, gender, human rights, visual arts or UN related projects, you can get in touch with me and we can figure out a way to work together.)

Honoured to be returning to IIM Calcutta teach officers from the Defence Forces. Like last time, I taught a class on Resume Writing, specially tailored to Military officers and Defence Personnel transitioning into the private sector.

This is my second cohort that I've taught on this specific Programme.

Availability Update: July 23 – August 25

During this window, I’ll be available for a limited number of rush jobs with a 1–3 day turnaround. Premium fees will apply for these express services.
These include resume consulting, LinkedIn profile consulting, SOP editing (both line and substantive), drafting business emails and cover letters, salary negotiation support, job interview preparation, speechwriting, white paper editing, and editing grant proposals.

Please note: This does not include writing resumes or LinkedIn profiles from scratch. For those, the standard turnaround of 3–5 working days per draft (up to 4 drafts) will apply.

I will be taking on only two more clients for full resume and LinkedIn profile writing during this time.
If you need quick, high-quality support, feel free to reach out at [email protected].

In addition to our regular services, Aglet Ink is introducing two-hour virtual workshops on CV writing and LinkedIn profile development, conducted via Google Meet and Zoom. Each session will also explore current employment market trends and feature a Q&A segment tailored for each cohort.
Workshops will be held on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Registrations open from 1 June.

Received some feedback on my booklet today. To purchase a copy, you can email me at [email protected].

Aglet refers to the small metal or plastic sheath at the end of a shoelace, while Ink plays on the word “incorporated.” At Aglet Ink, language and ideas create opportunity.

What began as a one-person writing desk is now a global coaching and creative content strategy and services firm that has worked with over 100,000 professionals (through direct and indirect resources) across 20+ countries.

We help people—individuals, institutions, and organizations—communicate with power, precision, and purpose.

Through our work, clients have landed leadership roles across sectors, telling their stories succinctly and authentically. From Fortune 500s to grassroots organizations, Ivy Leagues to startups, our reach spans Facebook, Apple, Google, UN agencies, Microsoft, National Geographic, Amazon, LinkedIn, KPMG, and more. We're sector-agnostic—working with ecofeminists on one hand and private equity analysts on the other.

Our clients include professionals and teams from: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Twitter, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, KPMG, BowerGroup Asia, IIMs, IIT Kanpur, UNICEF, UNHCR, British Council, Columbia University, Harvard Kennedy School, and many others across consulting, law, tech, design, media, public policy, education, and the social impact space.

We’ve worked across India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, South Africa, the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China, Italy, France, Spain, Norway and Finland—and are always open to collaborators and kindred spirits.

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After eleven years in the workforce as a resume writer, researcher, and career development coach, I have identified patterns and delved deep into the challenges that job seekers face on a regular basis.

That's why I created my three new guides- Crafting a Resume in 2025, Crafting a Cover Letter in 2025, and Crafting a Linkedin Profile in 2025.

These practical resources are designed to help you navigate today’s job market with confidence, clarity and chutzpah!

What you can expect from these guides:

🔑 Practical, Actionable Advice
💼 Real-Life Examples
📅 Employer Insights for 2025
🧠 Expert Guidance

To purchase a copy, you can reach out to me at [email protected]


[ Some of you have been using the guides already, so I want to take a moment to thank all of you for the feedback.]

This is the last booklet of the series (after a fairly decent response to Crafting Your Resume in 2025 and Crafting Your Cover Letter in 2025.) To buy this booklet, you can either send me a DM or email me at [email protected].
As always, I am grateful to everyone who has supported and continues to support me on my journey.

Crafting a LinkedIn Profile in 2025: Key Insights
🔹 First Impressions Matter – Profile Picture & Banner
🔹The Power of a Strong Headline
🔹Crafting a Compelling ‘About’ Section
🔹Showcasing Your experience and expertise succinctly
🔹 Leveraging the Featured Section
🔹 Optimizing Skills & Recommendations
🔹 AI and LinkedIn in 2025
🔹 Engaging with Purpose – Networking & Content Strategy
🔹 Keeping Your Profile Fresh & Updated
🔹 ATS & LinkedIn – Why Optimization Matters
🔹 The Power of Personal Branding on LinkedIn

5 seemingly innocuous mistakes that can prove a deterrent to you being hired.