“Shauna, I’m already happy. You had me at hello. What I’m getting out of this process is not just a great document. It’s advice. It’s career strategy. When you’re looking for a job and not being successful, you start to second-guess yourself, your career, and your choices. But what you’ve drawn out of me is that I’ve actually had a pretty damn good career and done a pretty damn good job. I have things to be proud of. You’ve made me realize that. And you’ve given me more confidence. What you’ve done... from a mental perspective, I’m so much better. This is your calling. I’m very impressed and I’m so happy.”
- Technology counsel
Read More“This has been super helpful. I’m very happy. I’ve been very frustrated working on my own, but you have the right vocabulary and ability to just pull things together, so this is just what I needed.”
- BigLaw associate exploring in-house roles
Read More“I finally have an interview in [City] with the Office of the Attorney General. I have been applying consistently when positions open within my area of expertise. This was my first application since the résumé rewrite and I received a call to interview this morning! I just want to thank Shauna for her assistance.”
- Prosecutor relocating to another jurisdiction
Read More“I appreciate hiring someone like you since I have trouble telling my non-traditional story.”
- Mid-level attorney exploring options after relocation to new city
Read More“You’ve given me confidence to deliver the explanation in a job interview. That gives me a lot to chew on. That’s plenty to work with.”
- Lawyer rebuilding career
Read More“I can’t thank you enough for your outstanding advice!”
- In-house financial services lawyer
Read More“Dear Shauna, Thanks for your help today. I appreciate your patience and skill at breaking down my stream of consciousness style responses into a compelling résumé.”
- SME in culture and the arts
Read More“I feel much better about where I am. I really tried to take to heart what you said about less technical and Navy jargon, and more plain English and relatability. Before my résumé didn't have a clue. Now people can read it, and it makes sense. For the first time, my spouse understands what I do.”
- Second-career lawyer
Read More“I just wanted to say thank you for a great session. I’ve got plenty to work on now. As I mentioned, I’d like to schedule another session... But thanks again for today. It was very helpful.”
- Legal consultant pivoting toward in-house litigation roles
Read More“The résumé and cover letter look pretty good. I’d always had the assumption of a one-page résumé, but I can see that I couldn’t convey very much that way. I’m glad we could include more relevant detail. They’re very strong.”
- General business litigator lateraling to another law firm
Read More“It’s so much easier to read and punchier. This is so exciting! It looks so much better. I’m so glad I did this with you. It was worth every penny to work with an expert.”
- Healthcare transactions attorney
Read More“Shauna, Thank you so much for the call today and your insight. This [follow up] email is also very helpful. I would love to continue working with you to revamp my résumé. Thank you again for your time today.”
- Law firm litigator exploring government and in-house options
Read More“I now understand why I haven't been getting as many hits on my résumé as I had hoped. You've given a lot of food for thought. I feel like so much of the time, it's just the blind leading the blind. This has been so helpful, educational, and eye-opening.”
- Senior-level consumer finance attorney
Read More“You’re totally making me very happy with what you’re saying. I truly believe in hiring professionals and experts, and I recognize that I’m not. I’m very pleased with how this going.”
- Mid-level SME in environmental, safety, and health regulations
Read More“All is well. Employed at the [state] Department of Healthcare Services and very happy.”
- Six-month update from litigator transitioning to government
Read More“Thanks so much for checking up on me. My transition is going very well. I like my new position a lot and have been enjoying life in [new state]! I hope that you are also doing well and please give my best to Shauna!”
- BigLaw associate receiving outplacement / law firm transitions services
Read More“Thank you for the draft and the wonderful session. I can’t wait to work on my résumé tomorrow.”
- Healthcare attorney in-house at healthcare systems
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