“My résumé/career advice sessions with Jared, and my career advice sessions with Shauna, were very helpful in my being hired as general counsel for [global bank].”
- Global bank GC
Read More“The résumé worked great, Shauna. I applied cold for the GC position through a job posting; I didn't even work with a recruiter. It worked beautifully and it took me five minutes to apply. I've never even received a call for an interview when I've applied for jobs online before. And this time I didn't just get an interview; I got the job.”
- DGC securing first GC role
Read More“Shauna, you helped me crystalize what I needed to think about and my guiding principles as I made my career choices.”
- Law firm partner exploring career options
Read More“Recruiters found me for my GC current role and my last SVP-GC role through my LinkedIn profile so I owe it all to Shauna that they found me!”
- Life sciences GC
Read More“If there's one regret, Shauna, it's that I didn't take your advice to be more proactive earlier.”
- Chief Privacy Officer for digital product company
Read More“Shauna, you set my career set up for launch! You helped me realize that I need to know what I want, helped me understand the distinction between a legal specialist and generalist -- and that I'm a generalist. Since we talked, I had the opportunity to grow my team and it's been really cool. Now I've just accepted an opportunity reporting directly to the GC of [NYSE-listed cloud computing company]. The first thing the GC said to me at my interview was, 'OMG, your résumé was amazing. I've seen so many résumés, but yours does a great job of showing impact, not only individually but also as a team. Usually I have to work hard to tease it out, but yours just jumped out.' I also want to mention your tip about using our networks to get past HR was really important. HR wasn't interested in me. But my contact got my résumé in front of the GC and an hour later I call the call to interview. Shauna, you are a genius.”
- Executive level Silicon Valley counsel
Read More“Hi Julie, I just wanted to give you an update following our session. I ended up doing well in those interviews (and subsequent rounds) thanks to your helpful tips. I did get some challenging questions, but was able to stay calm and used it as an opportunity to evaluate the companies and whether I would want to work for them. I’m very happy to let you know I’ve received verbal offers from both companies this week. You helped me change my mindset and attitude about interviewing and I’m so grateful for your help! And you really gave me the boost of confidence I needed to get over my nerves. Thank you so so much!!”
- In-house counsel seeking out new opportunities
Read More“After we updated my LinkedIn profile, that's when I really saw an uptick in recruiter inquiries for GC opportunities. So thank you for that, Shauna.”
- DGC preparing for GC roles
Read More“I have accepted a General Counsel and Corporate Secretary position at a publicly traded technology company..., so I am very happy and grateful for your work with me. It is no coincidence that my résumé got a lot of traction after our work together. So, thank you, Shauna.”
- Public company GC
Read More“The résumé and LinkedIn profile you put together for me has generated an astonishing amount of interest, Julie. They've performed beyond my expectations. I've interviewed with Amazon, Intuit, Playstation, NASDAQ, Madison Square Garden, Adobe, Robinhood, and others. Most of them just hit me up on LinkedIn.”
- Digital products lawyer
Read More“Hi Julie, Thank you for the productive session. The screening interview went very well and I'll be meeting with additional members of the practice in the coming days. It's great to get into the swing of things with interviews and I'm excited to see if this position is going to be a good fit for me.”
- Midlevel associate interviewing during relocation
Read More“Thanks Julie! I want to thank you for your guidance and assistance with revamping my résumé and my approach to transitioning into my second career. Your guidance was invaluable and I am eternally grateful!”
- Second-career professional getting first associate attorney role
Read More“Hi Shauna - Hope you are doing well. I wanted to let you know that I gave notice on Monday and in the coming months will be starting a new job in-house at a broker-dealer/investment bank. It is a great position and a step up to a Managing Director title.
The work that you did on my LinkedIn profile optimization and résumé proved to be extremely valuable. I ended up with two offers and went into final rounds at several other places. And I got a lot of unsolicited calls for interviews. Also, the creative process of talking through the résumé drafting with you was great interview preparation because it helped me to think of the best ways to present myself.”
- In-house counsel in financial sector
Read More“Hi Julie, I wanted let you know that since we last spoke, I accepted a position at an AmLaw 100 firm! It is a position I would not have likely even applied for before we spoke. You were so very helpful with my concerns and confidence. I understand that is part of your job, but your genuineness came through and made me feel a little more at ease with my search. Thank you!”
- Midlevel associate transitioning between large firms
Read More“Jared, I am so grateful for all of the hard work you put in to helping me with my resume and LinkedIn. More than just getting documents prepared, your process helped me hone the way in which I marketed myself in interviews and negotiations, and I am so very thankful. Also, let Shauna know the good news and how incredibly helpful her advice was in the negotiation process? After she and I spoke, I countered the firm’s initial offer and they came back with no changes to salary or bonus, just a better (partner) title. Speaking to her about how to present the counteroffer gave me the confidence and tools I needed to make that happen!”
- Partner for an international corporate law firm
Read More“My new role is VP, Deputy General Counsel. I will lead all compliance, regulatory, and IP functions. So this is an awesome opportunity to fill holes in my resume while building and leading a larger team. I'm very VERY excited. Thank you again for all the coaching and resume writing help. Having my resume re-written gave me a leg up during interviews. Instead of focusing on my substantive experiences, I spent more interview time focused on deeper issues because the resume spoke for itself. I truly couldn't have done this without the help you provided me. You took my resume from Stone Ages to modern times. Thank you, Shauna, so much for all that you did for me! I am so grateful to have you in my corner.”
- DGC on track for GC roles
Read More“Dear Shauna, I hope this email finds you well. It was a pleasure working with you back in 2019. My resume received a very good feedback. As a result, I joined a mid size firm in Chicago as senior counsel.”
- Litigator
Read More“Hi Julie, thanks for making yourself available for a last-minute call. Your considerations were sound and helpful. I think you were on point in your advice! The headhunter texted me yesterday evening that both interviewers thought I was “terrific” and they would work on an offer in the coming days.”
- Foreign-educated attorney looking for U.S. in-house position
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