JOB SEARCH COACHING
personalized career coaching to meet your needs.
includes any of the topics below.
Job search strategies
Learn the five search strategies you need to accelerate your job search.
Why applying online (if that’s all you’re doing) is the slowest and most frustrating way to look for a job.
How you can “beat the system” to land your dream job.
your personal brand (how to stand out from the competition)
Identify how you add value to an employer in a way that no one else does.
Learn how to articulate your value to an employer in a compelling way.
Create a powerful personal brand statement that can be used in your resume, LinkedIn profile and in interviews.
Learn how to identify and create impactful, memorable stories of how you add value.
resume and cover letters
Resume and cover letter templates
Step-by-step guide of how to write each section of your resume so that employers are eager to talk to you.
What to include, and what to leave out of your resume so that you don’t look inexperienced, too old or not knowledgeable.
How to “beat” the Applicant Tracking System and maximize the chances your resume will be seen by a human.
How to write accomplishment statements that get you noticed.
Personalized review of your resume and cover letter with suggestions of what to add, revise and/or eliminate (2 rounds of review).
Linked in optimization
How to write your LinkedIn profile so that hiring managers and recruiters can easily find you.
What sections are essential to being noticed and what to include in each of them.
How to write your About/Summary statement so that employers are eager to talk to you.
The two essential components to your profile that increase the number of inquiries you receive from recruiters/hiring managers by up to 80%!
Tips for increasing your visibility and credibility on LI - so that employers want to hire you!
Personalized review of your LinkedIn profile with suggestions of what to add, revise or eliminate (2 rounds of review).
uncovering the hidden job market
How to find and apply for the 80% of jobs that aren’t advertised.
How to network your way into the companies you want to work for.
How to identify and work with recruiters.
How to leverage your personal network (even if you’re new to town or don’t know many people).
What to say - and what not to say - when you’re contacting people you don’t know.
interviewing
How today’s interviews may be different from the ones you’ve gone on before.
How to answer the most common interview questions, even ones about your weaknesses, and come out looking better than your competition.
How to impress any interviewer with simple-to-use techniques that make you more memorable and more valuable.
How to follow up to increase your odds of being hired.
salary negotiation
How to answer the salary question.
How to identify the going rate for the job you want.
How to powerfully negotiate a better compensation package, even if you’ve already given them a salary range.
“Claudia was an excellent job coach! She walked me through updating my resume and LinkedIn profile, counselled me on handling tricky salary negotiations, and supported me through the ups and downs of a career pivot. I looked forward to her positive demeanor on our weekly scheduled meetings that helped me stay on track. Thank you Claudia! ”
“Claudia is an excellent career coach. She perfectly balances listening and advisement as she guides you toward your career goals. She provides immediate action item recommendations as well as providing a sounding board for your ideas as you navigate the next steps in your professional development. Most importantly, her advice is customized and specific to you rather than general career advice. I strongly recommend her coaching for anyone looking for guidance on their career path.
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