Are you stuck in a job search that's going nowhere?

Let's face it: Most career changers are terrific at jobs -- not job change.

Most career changers think, "It's a numbers game."

"Nothing I do seems to work. So I'll do more...and more..."

When your car keeps stalling out, you search for the reason. You don't kick tires and bang on the hood. 

But many career-changers keep sending out the same resume, over and over.

Time to stop playing the numbers game and start playing the marketing game.

Most career-changers search for jobs by pounding on closed doors (instead of getting themselves invited to the party).

• Have you been sending out resumes but getting no response?
• Do you have a great resume -- for the job you no longer want?
• Are you trying to fit your new skills to a new resume?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're you need to stop working hard and start working smart.

Most career changers think, "I can't afford to hire help." (Most can't afford not to.)

But...how much is a resume worth?

Suppose you save ONE MONTH of job-hunting with your new resume.

If you earn $75,000 a year, you've gained a cool $6250.

Earn $100,000 a year and you've gained $8333.

For a professional job search, hire a pro.

When you're a professional, you want to work with a pro -- someone on your level who speaks your language. Cathy has been helping clients with resumes since 1975. She holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a PhD in marketing from UC Berkeley. She's taught management, marketing and accounting.

As a professional, Cathy creates customized solutions tailored to unique client and career needs. She's familiar with a broad range of industries and careers so you'll be able to communicate your goals and feel understood. Cathy will help you use your own words so employers won't spot a resume-for-hire. And she'll explain how to incorporate your resume into your networking strategy.

Cathy's worked both sides of the desk -- employer and applicant. She has interviewed recruiters and HR managers, so she'll help you work through the maze of the hiring process. And she is truly passionate about working with career changers, especially those at mid-career.

Resume Program: $397.

I'll review your draft materials, consult with you by phone and email and create one powerful resume you can use immediately,

Your resume sells you to an employer -- or sends you to the "reject" pile. No one can survive today's competitive market without a strong resume.

And you'll be surprised how confident you'll feel when you face the market with a strong, solid resume that invites employers to hire you.

Include 2 45-minute calls.

Interview Strategy Program: $277.

Rehearse your presentation and prepare answers to your toughest challenges.

These days, getting an interview is a significant accomplishment. Employers receive hundreds of resumes in a single day for a single position. When you miss out on one opportunity, you may wait a long time for the next one.

Do you have these common interview experiences?

• Expecting to lose the job -- so you don't stay motivated
• Feeling like, "If I blow this one, it's all over"
• Baffled by questions you never expected
• Hearing the same concerns over and over ("can you really do this job...")
• Wondering how to explain why you took a year off...or got fired three times

Here's what happens:

I review your resume and job descriptions.
We schedule a 60-minute call.
During our call, we'll create a customized strategy, building on your strengths. You'll walk into your next interview with increased confidence and poise. 

Introduction for New Clients Only: Get started with a $97 resume review. Email me your resume and career objective.  You will get a confidential email critique: what's good, what's great, what could be more effective.

You are not obligated to hire me for a follow-up -- but if you do, you can deduct $97 from your package fees.

 

Getting started

Send an email with the subject "jobsearch." Tell me something about yourself and (very important) your time frame. I'm pretty busy -- so set up a call if you're serious.

I answer all emails within two business days. As we all know, emails occasionally get lost. Please call or try again if you don't hear from me.

Ready to start right away?
Feel free to give me a call : 206-819-0989.