Posts in Resume Writing
From 0 interviews to job offer

“I truly do not think I would have been able to spin my two years post-law school anywhere near effectively as Shauna was able to. Thank you and it was well worth every penny and has already paid for itself.

I had been applying to the same two agencies in DC since August 2016. I had received 0 interviews.

After having Shauna do my résumé rewrite, I resumed my job search at the end of April 2018. I applied back to the agency that was at the top of my list and had an interview in June... however, they had an internal candidate. I had applied for another position in the agency, had a phone interview two days later, and accepted an offer yesterday. I start my new job [date].”

- Government litigator

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a dramatic improvement

“​This is incredibly helpful. I’m watching you like, ‘These are all great ideas, I wonder why I never thought of that.’ I’ve done a lot of reading résumés and interviewing at [top ten 10 law firm], and I have to say this is a dramatic improvement. It's much more organized.​”

- Litigator and corporate investigator positioning for equity partnership

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money very well spent

“This is money very well spent. The things we talking about in the résumé are things that are going to come up at every stage of the interview process as well. I need to be able to speak more eloquently about the things I’ve done. But I’ve had trouble in the past because I couldn't put it all together. So figuring out this organization is very timely. And I really enjoy doing this with you. I really like the way the résumé’s ordered. I’ve been working with chaos, but it almost naturally fell into an order now. It’s kind of genius.”

- Law firm partner moving into drug and cosmetics industry

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It worked!

“Hi Shauna, It worked! I sent my new résumé to a prospective employer the day after we did the live edit session back at the end of August. It was a bit of an interview process, but I got an offer earlier this week, and, after some negotiation, accepted this morning. Base salary is up 30% - and I will be doing work that is far more interesting to me than eDiscovery! Thanks again for everything!”

- Corporate counsel transitioning in-house after feeling trapped on eDiscovery track

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This is your calling.

“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

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rewarding, empowering, and enjoyable

“You make perfect sense. It couldn’t be clearer. I cannot thank you enough. I’m kicking myself for not calling you earlier in my career and my job search. And thank you for not pulling your punches. I appreciate your honesty. This was a really rewarding, empowering, and enjoyable experience.”

- Financial services litigator moving into corporate legal roles

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I received a call to interview this morning!

“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

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