“I need to thank you. I would not in a million years think this strategically about my LinkedIn profile. I was just going through the motions. I didn’t understand it as real tool to market my brand. Now I can wield LinkedIn like a lethal weapon. I worked on it all weekend, analyzing every little piece of information you gave me. This has opened up a different ball game for me. You have really opened up my mind. I was in awe.”
- Board adviser and senior corporate generalist returning to Fortune 100 roles
“Other than you and my sisters, I haven’t told anyone these things. I don’t think it’s safe to talk to some of my friends even about these things. There’s no one I would trust to talk about it with.”
“I like the approach and the look of the résumé and how it really highlights my accomplishments instead of tasks. It’s made if me really re-think my career from task after the next.”
“Thank you again for spending so many hours to make me feel comfortable for a simple [but critical networking] phone call. I know you probably think it’s ridiculous — after all, I have been speaking with people for many years — but I felt so much more confident going into this discussion than I would have without your expertise. So, thank you very much!”
“I am extremely excited to have another interview coming up for my dream job (they reached out to me again after 8 months of an initial ;no’ :) I followed your advice and stayed in touch with the company, even after they rejected me the first time. I feel so lucky to have a second chance! They are skipping me ahead in the process this time. I’m meeting directly with the decision-maker.”
“Hi Shauna, Just heads up that I had THE call with GC, it went amazing! Instant rapport and it felt genuinely warm. She said she will forward my résumé this morning to head of HR Legal and that she thought I should be in again. :) As for me, I felt great.... Thanks so so much for your help! Priceless :)”
"I appreciate the candor. I’ve been sending résumés out for weeks without the response I’ve wanted, and I’d realized that I’ve just been missing something. But I didn’t understand what that something was. Thanks for your time today.”
"I’ve had a career coach before and he went through my résumé. But he didn’t do what you’re doing and he didn’t tell me what you’re saying. The work you’re doing is fantastic. I really like it, I feel like it tells a story.”
“Overall, the résumé reads really strong. I’m really, really happy with it. You’re very receptive to questions and you make me feel really comfortable about talking through all the decision-making and the language.”
“That was fast! It’s all happening a lot more quickly than I thought it would! I didn’t feel comfortable with the résumé the other professional résumé writer did. But just a week after we finished the new résumé, I’ve already set up interview for an AGC role in DC.”
“Thank you, thank you so very much. I really value and appreciate your insight. You gave me a lot of things to think about that I never would have come up with on my own. I don’t know what I would have done without it”
“Organizing the panel you suggested has already had benefits and it was completely worth it. I’ve already raised my profile. It was great. It was also a lot more enjoyable as an experience that I’d thought. People were much more willing to work with me than I thought they’d be. It opened my eyes a lot.”
“Great conversation today! Many thanks for the mediations and other helpful recommendations. This has been extremely helpful. I have a plan now and several action items I can do today. I’m excited about my plan.“
“Thank you so much, Julie! Today’s résumé writing session was extremely helpful, and my anxiety about finding employment in these unique and trying times is already much reduced. I expect my homework will be done with a light heart. I look forward to speaking with you again.”
- Judicial clerk transitioning to criminal defense position
