Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about the services offered? That’s to be expected. I'd never expect you to make a substantial investment in your well-being and future without feeling perfectly comfortable about how things will go.

Here are the most common questions I hear from prospective clients, and my most succinct answers.

How does coaching work?

My coaching philosophy is that you have the answers that are most valuable and relevant to your life. I’m here to help you uncover them. I will ask you questions, help guide you and provide expertise (and even straight-up advice) when needed.   

I will work to help you keep true to your values, overcome obstacles and help you stay on track to get the outcome you want. 

Is Personal Branding a fad?  

Your personal brand is your professional reputation, and reputations aren’t fads. Your personal brand is how others’ experience you — and not everyone is as self aware as they think they are.  One can be stellar at what they do,  but that’s not always enough to help you stand out in today’s job market.  In my experience, a strong personal brand reflects your marketability.  What makes you unique, also makes you most marketable.  I help my clients get a clear view of what’s most marketable about themselves.  As a result, they tend to attract the right opportunities for them, and enjoy their work way more too.

My family member/friend could use your help. Can you coach them?

Sure! This is voluntary, so they have to want to be an active participant. Have them take a look at my website, or, for a more subtle approach, send them one of my blog or social media posts. If they’re interested, they can contact me. If not, don’t fret. They, and you, will be okay. Self development is a personal journey and everyone is on a different trajectory. 

How long will it take for my collateral to be completed?

Depends on the complexity of your career, the state of your current documents, and your availability! My approach to this process is that we work on your resume, cover letter, and Linkedin profile a bit together, so you can see how I approach making the improvements. Typically, we meet around 2-3 times, and you should have all of your finished documents in a few weeks. Should you have an urgent need, we can certainly discuss an expedited completion date. 

Can You Help Me Secure an Interview?

Technology has transformed the employment landscape, including how we apply to jobs and network. I share with clients best in class strategies to get the word out and drive the right eyes your way. In getting to know you, I gather all of the details needed to create compelling documents chock full of specific keywords and formatting that appeals to today’s online readers and applicant tracking systems.

Do you guarantee you will find me a job?

This is a nuanced question. While I have a high satisfaction rate and over 95% of previous clients secure full time, permanent work as a result of our partnership, I don't guarantee that you will have a new job within X days after working together. 

This is because I am a strong believer that the success of your job search relies on both the quality of your resume and other documents (I’ve got you covered there) AND the strategy and effort you put into the process. It’s a 2 way street. 

By LinkedIn "makeover," do I have to have a profile first?

Yes, you will need to at the very least have a profile established, even if it hasn’t been fully populated. I will help you optimize it, make it appealing to your network, hiring managers, recruiters, and show you how to use the entire platform to your benefit.