“I had a screening interview with HR from [Company] for an in-house position last week, hopefully should hear whether I move on in the process this week. I have an interview tomorrow with a firm…, and my application for a federal position has been ‘referred’ for further review, which means that I’ve gotten past the first barrier for that position as well. Looks like working with you has been my good luck charm.”
- Court clerk transitioning into civil litigation
Read More“FYI, you may end up getting another client as a result of my asking others to review your draft. One of my former co-workers now with a private firm is wanting to jump start her job search, saying ‘Damn. I think it looks pretty amazing. I have no idea on how to improve it… I may need to engage in some re-branding myself… I would normally hesitate to spend money on it, but now that I see what they can do I am seriously considering it.’”
- Senior judicial staff member transitioning to appellate law in law firm
Read More“I applied on Wednesday and [the law firm] responded Thursday with appointment times. I interviewed on Monday with the founding partner, who said the résumé was one of the best he’d seen.”
- Real estate lawyer
Read More“I love the résumé. It’s a much better representation of what I’ve done and very professional. My new résumé is definitely being noticed and I’m getting good responses. I love it!”
- Financial services and economic development attorney
Read More“Thank you again for such wonderful work. I am impressed… I have gained an audience with the head recruiter at [luxury car manufacturer].”
- Law firm attorney transitioning in-house
Read More“The updated résumé looks good. It’s crisp and it pops. It was exactly what I needed. And the original one you did really worked, so I’m a believer.”
- Senior counsel in financial services and FinTech
Read More“The résumé is well worth what I paid for it. I love the education section; it’s perfect. And I really liked the cohesion and narrative in the early career.”
- Second career lawyer launching career as a litigator
Read More“Just wanted to give you an update on how my interview went [with a major league sports team]… I think overall the interview went well… I received the following response back from the GC: ‘… you presented yourself extremely well, which I expected, but the feedback from my colleagues shared those sentiments…’ Thanks so much for advice and prep! It really helped.”
- In-house sports and entertainment lawyer
Read More“The résumé performed really well. It was a strong representation of my work that led to an easy conversation in the interview. Very well written.”
- Former Google attorney
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 is the first [application] since the résumé rewrite and I received a call this morning! I just want to thank Shauna for her assistance.”
- State prosecutor
Read More“Hi Shauna - thanks for your help with my résumé recently. I was in a meeting this morning with a recruiter from MLA [Major, Lindsey & Africa], who complimented the updated look and feel.”
- Senior in-house counsel
Read More“You’re the best in the business!”
- Senior associate in high-value, high-profile plaintiff’s litigation firm
Read More“Since the Résumé Cram with Live Edit, I’m getting a lot more responses back. My wife says the before and after is like night and day. It’s changed the way I think about [my work] and talk about it. That change landed me my first client. The work has helped on so many levels.”
- Tax attorney
Read More“Thanks for the [three-month] follow up. I start a new job tomorrow with the [state healthcare agency], and yes I used the revised résumé to land it. Thanks for all your help.”
- High volume trial and administrative hearings lawyer
Read More“I love what you did [in the past] and I love working with you again. I’m stoked about it. I would never apply for a job without your help. I appreciate your feedback so much. Everybody knows when I want to make a career move I call you. When I saw the job opportunity at [my dream company], even my mom was like, “How long until you call Shauna?” But I’d already emailed you in the first 5 minutes. [Update three weeks later…] I just got the offer and accepted!!!! I absolutely could not have done this without you – thank you for everything 🙂”
- Hedge fund attorney
Read More“I really like what you did with the cover letter. And I liked how you addressed the corporate bankruptcy and restructuring problem at [my current employer].”
- Litigation and risk management AGC at global company
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