Is writing the resume the best place for me to start?
What can we accomplish in a two-hour session?
Sessions vary depending on your needs. In a two-hour resume-focused session we could:
- Evaluate which keywords to hone in on to identify matching opportunities for you.
- Identify your top qualifications, skills, and work history relevant to target employers.
- Determine a strategize to customize your resume for a specific job.
Begin summarizing your qualifications and professional experience. - Make the case to employers about how you will contribute.
You decide if you want to finish on your own, continue to collaborate, or hire me to work on your resume and cover letter independently. After our first session, you can decide in hour increments until completion, or until employment.
How does our session work?
I partner with you through every phase of your job search. We meet remotely by Zoom, so that we can interact face to face and utilize screen sharing to collaborate. Make sure you are on a computer big enough to read to make our time together as productive as possible.
How should I prepare for our job search session?
Start by asking yourself some key questions, such as:
- Which skills do I use at my job that I like?
- What do I like about my current job?
- Which aspects aren’t working for me about my current employment situation?
- What do I want less of in my next job?
- What do I want more of in my next job?
Use these answers to locate a position announcement of a typical job you want and meet the qualifications. Send it to me along with your most recent resume (or at least a company / job title / dates timeline).
What is your process?
I adapt to meet individual needs and work styles. From identifying your target career to finding available positions to submitting applications and taking interviews, I’m here to provide the support you need to win your ideal job. We meet over zoom or in person wherever you are in the process to guide you through, helping you prepare, seek, and apply with confidence and ease. I ask questions to identify your job target, your relevant accomplishments, and then write specific language to set you apart from others with a similar skill set.
Depending on your budget, time, and writing skills, there are 3 options for you to select what is the best fit for you right now.
1) Coach – if you are on a budget, and you have skills and time to write
2) Collaborate – if you need support taking inventory and expressing your accomplishments
3) Interview – if you are articulate, pressed for time, and ready to invest
Should we write a resume if I don’t know where to apply yet?
Can’t I just have one resume?
Where do I start?
Do I need a LinkedIn profile?
More and more of my clients are winning jobs specifically because they learned to use LinkedIn effectively. They highlight their career accomplishments, keep in touch with their network, and connect with the best opportunities to move forward in a satisfying career.
If you struggle with how to talk about yourself online or the technical aspects of LinkedIn’s idiosyncrasies, I can help you leverage this tool in your job search. In a LinkedIn coaching session, we can:
- Optimize your Summary to reflect your top skills and direction.
- Align your skills with the keywords hiring managers search for.
- Receive targeted job announcements in your inbox.
- Draft requests for meaningful recommendations.
- Locate and join groups to strategically grow your network.
- Select a photo that conveys your personality and competence.
Are all online job applications complicated?
Resumes and cover letters have one clear job: to win you an interview. We’ll craft a resume and cover letter that make employers want to meet you — and when they do, we’ll make sure that you’re prepared to interview with confidence.
Why do people tailor their resumes? Is it worth the time?
A Tailored Resume is written and edited for a specific job posting; it can also be adapted for LinkedIn. Whereas a Master Resume covers the breadth of your experience, a Tailored Resume is concerned with depth — demonstrating how your expertise connects with the individual demands of a specific employer and position.
Do Hiring Managers even read cover letters?
Cover letters are often overlooked, but they are a crucial first opportunity to both distinguish you as a match for the position and demonstrate how you can address their needs. Whether you’re preparing to send a resume to a hiring manager or applying to a position you found on a job board, we’ll create compelling stories of success that show you at your best.
What if I just need some guidance?
How do I keep my cool and share my best self in an interview?
I’ll help you create interview answers that convey your strengths and maximize your chances of receiving a job offer. You will become confident and effective because we’ll help you craft answers that are true and “play well.”
We’ll design your strategy and identify vivid stories that illustrate your strengths, and then we’ll practice your delivery until it feels natural. You will leave with increased confidence so you can nail common questions such as:
- Why are you interested in this position?
- Tell me about yourself.
- Where do you expect to be in three years?
- Describe a time that you were part of a team and your role as a team member.
- Describe a conflict you had on a job and how you resolved it.
- What have been your most important accomplishments?
- What are your strengths? Give an example of your strengths in action.
- What are your weaknesses?
- Why should we hire you?