“Your ideas are terrific. I can do this!”
- Staff attorney in leading national legal nonprofit
Read More“I’d just hit my frustration point. I haven’t been getting any responses to my résumé. You’re giving me so much better input on both my résumé and my job search. than most people have. I see how your suggestions about presentation and relationship building carry across the whole job search process.”
- Second-career lawyer in niche practice
Read More“I’ve got the seven-year itch; I've just been at this place for a long time, so I can’t help but wonder what else is out there. This was very valuable because I think I have the tools now to really work on my résumé and start to explore opportunities both inside the company and in other places.”
- AGC for one of the world’s most beloved brands
Read More“Hi Shauna, I hope you have been doing well. Work at the County Attorney's Office has been excellent and thank you again for your excellent help on my résumé and cover letter.”
- New attorney
Read More“This is great. The past week, I’ve just been all over the place because I really didn’t know what I was going to do. You’ve basically given me a path. Those ideas of other jobs I could look for sound perfect! And the résumé is looking great! I love the way you're focusing on the relevant things, especially since it's been really hard for me to explain my background. I'm impressed.”
- Foreign-trained lawyer entering U.S. market
Read More“You’re listening to and responding to my concerns, and I appreciate that.”
- AmLaw 100 associate
Read More“I showed the résumé to a friend who is a partner at [AmLaw 100 firm] and she said the résumé looks great.”
- IP partner
Read More“This has been so helpful, Shauna. I can’t tell you how much what you’ve said resonated with me.”
- BiglLaw associate re-building confidence
Read More“I must have read this résumé at least 100 times. I was very impressed by it. This is really good, and I got feedback from two executive committee members of [AmLaw 100 law firms], an AmLaw 100 partner, and a legal recruiter. Thank you for all your hard work.”
- Securities litigation partner
Read More“Shauna, It was great speaking with you last night. Thank you so much for your guidance and assistance. The information [in the follow up email you sent] is also super helpful. If anyone I know is ever looking for help with their legal résumé, I’ll be sure to send them your way!”
- AmLaw 100 private equity lawyer
Read More“It really hit me this past week: Shauna’s like a fairy godmother. You’ve challenged me to think about what kind of person and professional I want to be. What kind of brand I want to have. You’ve identified what's been one of my downfalls. This is, to me, a break out moment where I can be the lawyer I want to be. This has also been really helpful advice about how to get there. There are all these things that I don’t really get about how to go about accomplishing my goal, but you do! So one thing I’ve learned from you is how to start becoming the professional I want to be.”
- Second-career BigLaw associate
Read More“Hi Shauna, Again, I’m really appreciative of your time and assistance with today’s resume editing session! I know I shared a lot and the time flew by, but the session was tremendously helpful in setting a solid baseline to work from.”
- Second-career lawyer
Read More“You’re 100% accurate. This conversation in and of itself is so therapeutic. Plus you’ve had great, great ideas. I would have paid $1000 for this hour; it was worth it. ”
- Contracts lawyer at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 component multinational
Read More“One thing you can always tell is when people really enjoy their jobs. And you clearly do. Your compassion and empathy really speak volumes.”
- Mid-level associate
Read More“The interviewing has been going well. I have a few employers I’m moving to the second round with. I’m finding jobs that are in my wheelhouse. And I’m getting interviews. So it’s working!”
- Aspiring chief compliance officer in healthcare sector
Read More“Shauna,
I wanted you to know that I have accepted a position with [healthcare company] as Chief Administrative Officer, effective as of [date]… I am very excited about this position for the range of responsibilities that I will have. Reporting to me will be the [heads of 5+ cross-disciplinary] functions [including legal and compliance]. I was really not interested in a role that would have me limited to legal only.
[And] certainly you are correct about the length of time for job seeking for someone at my level.
I wanted you to know that I highly valued the work that we did together. When I called you, I had a terrible résumé and almost no real job-seeking experience. As I said, for 27 years, I had never had to look for a job (except out of law school)...
Anyway, my point is that I think you provide a rare and valuable service for high level legal professionals. I would certainly be happy to provide a testimonial or any other support I can offer. Thanks again.”
- CLO / GC shifting to cross-disciplinary executive leadership
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