So, I originally wrote this review almost four months ago. Julie LaCroix saw the review and…read moreresponded to it. However, did she do anything to make sure she answered the main element of the complaint (that she won't stop spamming me in spite of numerous requests over the years - including those apparently only decorative "unsubscribe" links in her emails?). No. Screen shot for proof. Draw what conclusions you will. Original Review and Comment on Response: I had two appointments with Julie LaCroix several years ago. I ultimately thought the sessions were a waste of time and (quite a lot of) money. She decided my skill set made me a particularly good fit for a specific type of job, and she disregarded my repeated protests that the job in question went against my moral values. She made up her mind and was incapable of hearing anything that didn't align with her first (somewhat arbitrary seeming) idea. She ended our last session by throwing together a ridiculous, typo-ridden resume in a couple minutes targeted at a position I had made clear I would not apply for. (Since that time I finished my graduate degree and am working in a suitable career.) After our second meeting, I was ready to move on and not give career therapists another thought. I have not had that luxury, however, since Julie LaCroix has spammed me and stalked me on social media ever since. Every couple years, I get re-added to her email list which I have never given her permission to put me on, and she has not responded to messages asking her to desist. She also periodically tries to connect with me on social media (she is undeterred by my refusal to connect with her, and, again, does not respond to messages asking her to desist in contacting me). I understand that she thinks networking will help grow her business. I don't understand why she thinks harassing people and ignoring them when they object would be beneficial to anyone. Given her systematic abuse of my personal information, however, I am no longer surprised that she could not process my objection to an unethical career. **Regarding Response** Notice the non-denial regarding the abusive email practices I describe. Also note the absence of a statement that she would address this matter and make sure I am not re-added to her list again in the future. The rest is a matter of he-said-she-said, but why, after 11 years, would I have reason to think of her--much less make random false claims in a review? I would encourage her to check her email (julie@julielacroix.com) to see that I have, in fact, contacted her multiple time over the past 11 years to ask that she stop re-adding me to her spam list. She has also found me years after using her (dis)services and tried to get me to engage with her professional profiles on Facebook and Instagram over the years. The dishonesty/lack of integrity in her response here is appalling.

I retained Julie's services for my daughter with regards to helping her pick a college major that…read morewould fit her personality and long term objectives. My daughter enjoyed working with Julie very much.

Had the pleasure of having Anthony as my therapist for a few months to help me work through a job…read moreloss along with a few other personal projects, and it was amazing. Anthony was down to earth, transparent and empathetic. I felt like I was heard and supported in every session. When we both felt like it was time for me to graduate, he asked me if I was ready and reassured me that I could always go back if I needed more help. I really appreciated this and felt like he was always looking out for me instead of seeing me as a bag of cash. Thank you again for all of your help Anthony!

Anthony was wonderful to my family. He was super patient and understanding. He was also very…read moreflexible and had our best interest at heart. I am very grateful to Anthony and definitely recommend him to anyone seeking therapy!

Gladys in Riverside,CA is awesome, it has been a wonderful experience. She's very professional and…read moreshe will get you something very quickly. Her service is simply amazing.

I was supposed to have an interview that got blown off twice by person who works their named Rich…read more No email, no phone call. I'm the one who had to try to reschedule both times. I took off work to talk to you people and you can't even make the time to keep your own appointment! Absolutely unacceptable!

Career Strategies is great. I particularly recommend Juli Barksdale and her assistant Karla…read moreMartinez, both of whom are very responsive. I've gotten a few placements through them by now, and even though it's varied, the work is good money. Also go to Juli's class; you'll learn!

Career Strategies is a waste of time! I recently moved to…read morethe IE and reached out to them to see if they have any opportunities. They requested I went to their seminar and I passed everything necessary for me to continue on with the company and I told them I have full open availability and able to travel anywhere in the IE. I was told I would expect an offer the next day after the seminar and I did not... fast forward a few weeks later there is no communication between me and the company and this is super frustrating cause when you promise someone a job and don't deliver especially after I explained the situation I was in you decide to forget your employees. Moral of the story, if you don't have jobs to offer then don't advertise that you do.

Hi Juliet- I just…read morewanted to thank you again for all your hard work, understanding, and helpful advice that you have blessed me with during our time working together. I landed a position with one of the city government roles I was targeting here in Orange county! This role has been a great fit for me, and I enjoy and respect the other people I work with, and the people in the community that we serve. I had several offers after our work together and ultimately decided this one was the best fit for me. The work you did with my personality profile, career goals, and resume was extremely helpful and definitely had a lot to do with the number of offers I received. I also performed very well in my interviews not just because of my experience in this field but also because of practicing the questions and hypotheticals we went over together. You are a master of your craft and I will not hesitate to mention you if I have any other contacts who are looking for resume and or career coach professionals with your skill set. Thank you again for everything!

As a recent graduate in May, I found it difficult to ace interviews and navigate job searching,…read moreespecially when many opportunities required more experience than I had. That's when I decided to seek help and was soon recommended to Juliet. Juliet was incredibly helpful, working with me each week to ensure my resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letters were in top shape. She even pointed out things I hadn't considered including on my resume that turned out to be valuable. When it came to interviews, Juliet walked me through the most common questions, offering constructive critiques on what I should and shouldn't say for each one. Her advice was super informative and helped me feel far more confident than before heading into interviews. I really appreciated how she pushed me out of my comfort zone, and noticed how her help made me stand out more to employers. Many of them even complimented how well-written my resume was! I'm super happy to say that I accepted my first job out of college a couple of months ago, and can't thank Juliet enough for her guidance and great advice!

Grateful Review for AppleOne Employment Services - San Bernardino…read more I express my deepest gratitude to AppleOne Employment Services - San Bernardino for their exceptional support and professionalism in my job search journey. Their team provided outstanding guidance from start to finish, ensuring I found the right opportunity that aligned with my skills and career goals. A special thank you to Carmen Vaughan, Divya Mishra, and Jessica Luva for their dedication, responsiveness, and encouragement throughout the process. Their expertise and personalized approach made all the difference, and I genuinely appreciate their efforts in making my job placement seamless and successful. Suppose you want a team that genuinely cares about your career growth and goes the extra mile to match you with the right opportunities. In that case, I highly recommend AppleOne Employment Services - San Bernardino. Their professionalism, efficiency, and unwavering support set them apart as a top-tier employment agency. Thank you again for everything!

I cannot say how much I love this employment company; they are truly the best. If you are in need…read moreof a job, I cannot recommend them enough.

I just finished up my project with Jodi. She provided me with a new resume and updated LinkedIn…read moreprofile. What makes Jodi stand out is her attention to detail making sure everything thing she wrote mirrored my new goals and objectives. She is a great listener and shares her ideas and thoughts that I would never have thought of. Huge value leveraging her knowledge and experience in this business. Super fast turn around, responsive to my needs and made great recommendations. I highly suggest you call her today!

I got referred to Jodi at Recruitshop from a friend who had used her services and they were very…read moreimpressed. I can vouch for that. I had been in the same industry for many years and my resume was stale and tired. Jodi spent the time with me on the phone to understand what I was looking for and what I had been doing. I thought this personal touch was awesome, some services I had looked at, all the contact was by email only, and for more money... She is very professional, asks many questions and you can tell she has a strong background in Recruiting. I was VERY happy with the results. I chose the Resume and Cover letter package. Is it worth having a professional resume? All I can say to that is that I had been getting nowhere in my job search, Jodi gave me some tips and along with my new resume I had interviews lined up within 4 weeks. Thank you Jodi. I have and will continue to refer you to my friends and colleagues.

I made my appointment in mid-March to crunch the numbers in preparation for retirement and was…read morequite happy with the assistance offered. My retirement specialist ran through several potential retirement dates to ensure I could receive my maximum benefit at the earliest possible time, which I had assumed would have been a month later. This she had prepared in advance along with additional information in the event I elected to postpone retiring for another year ("No way!" :D). She was both pleasant and knowledgeable on the various options dealing with the finer points of retirement paperwork (mostly spousal percentage options and beneficiary stuff). She also ensured all information was up-to-date; after all, much of the original information (residence, phone number, etc.) on my paperwork was from almost three decades ago when I started in the profession. The CalSTRS office is on the second floor of a large building near downtown Riverside next to the 91 Freeway but, thankfully, not in the heart of downtown. It contains ample underground parking and, though parking fees are posted as you enter the structure, parking for those visiting the CalSTRS office is validated at the reception desk - another appreciated money-saver. The office lobby also has a small "work" area off to the side so those desiring to complete/amend the various forms necessary for submission don't need to return with completed paperwork at a later time. (You will need to submit several forms for processing in Sacramento). Since I was traveling from L.A. County, this was extremely useful in allowing me to avoid an extra trip while feeling more comfortable with a hand-to-hand submission of most of my forms (in place of sending paperwork directly up north through the mail). The receptionist who took my completed paperwork who is also a retirement specialist - they share "lobby duties" - made sure all was in order and fully completed to avert having anything "kicked back" for lack of checked boxes, incomplete information, or missing signatures. (I did have a few). What can I say? The entire process was stress free and relatively quick. If you're ready to retire, schedule your own appointment and go see them; retirement awaits! Thanks to all the Riverside CalSTRS staff for their assistance!

As I started writing this review, I didn't know where to start because there are just too many good…read morethings to say. I have attended many seminars with Ronald Hurst within the past year. I have come to find that he is an extremely knowledgeable, personable, professional who genuinely wants to see you develop in to the greatest leader you can be. He takes a personalized approach to increasing factors within an organization, such as: communication, motivation, commitment, effectiveness, and overall leadership. What differs about him and other trainers is how evident his passion for what he does. I cannot recommend Ron and Developing Leaders enough.

I had the pleasure to attend Ron's seminar on motivation last month and have already put many of…read morethe lessons into action. When you are in the room listing to Ron you are not only learning how to strengthen your team but yourself as well. I set out to help my team but Ron held up that mirror to see that I needed to start the change with me in order to help my team members. I along with several of my coworkers have attended several of his seminars and we plan to continue due to the great results we have see. I would recommend Ron for any of your small business or corporate needs.

After some large life changes, I felt like life was turned upside down; far more than the situation…read morewarranted. Through my conversations with Tricia, I am able to process thoughts and emotions that had been abstract and unclear. Things are coming in to focus and I am finally getting my legs back under me!

I came to Trish with the desire to find a balance between my family life and work life, I think…read morehoping for pointers. What I have discovered is that there are motivations behind everything we choose to do and choose not to do. And when we are trying so desperately to change lifelong ways of doing things, that there are layers we need to peel away to understand our behaviors. Trish has helped me understand myself in a way that is allowing me to finally acheive the changes I want and need in my life. She has a heart of gold. She hears past your words with patience and humility. She doesn't offer you a solution but rather helps you find your solutions. I am a better version of myself for my experience with Trish. You will be, too. =)