Ali was very helpful and the services are a great value for the price! I learned a lot of tricks…read moreand tips for job hunting and how to navigate the changes to the hiring process. I am much better prepared with understanding the skills and experience I have and how to job hunt.

Wow! This is exactly what I needed. I was ready to reenter the workforce after a decade long break…read morefocusing on my kids and running my own small business. I was overwhelmed by the changes in the professional landscape that had occurred during my absence and Alison helped me get clear, focused, confident and ready to be successful. I am so thankful! From resume review to interview practice, my time with Alison has been incredibly valuable. I just got my first job offer and it's exactly what I was hoping for!

Great guy, nothing to argue there. I don't recommend spending $2000 on a situation that doesn't…read morealign with your goals. I was refunded $1000 for a resume that was littered with spelling errors, typos and flat out wrong information. My opinion is go somewhere else.

I want to just say thank you to Kolby for helping create a great resume and cover letter! I moved…read moreto Massachusetts and knew it would be difficult to find a job that was comparable to what I was leaving behind. Kolby created a great resume that told my work history for the past 23 years! It wasn't easy. I think in total I applied for 32 positions in 4 months, most I was qualified or over qualified for and was turned down. Through this time Kolby checked in which helped to keep me motivated. I finally had two interviews and was offered a position. It wasn't what I wanted but realized it's what I needed. I had an interview and that same night I had a request for references. I sent them off and was offered a job the day before we flew out! It's been great at my new job with nice people and a really great environment. Thanks to Kolby and his writing skills and making my very old resume look fresh and interesting I got the position I needed and am very happy! I highly recommend Kolby. He'll make your resume, cover letter really show who you are as an employee and your accomplishments. He offers coaching to prep you for the big interview and from other reviews it sounds like it really helps. Thank you Kolby!!!

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.

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.

Yes, of course my wonderful wonderful caseworker Nadia. I couldn't have done it without her and her…read morepatience and Yolanda as well. I've been absolutely smitten on how well they take care of their people that need a life and start working all over again and trying to help them get on their feet like I thank you so much everyone happy holidays to you.

I've tried to get help through this place twice. The first time, the experience ended with some…read morewoman telling me that if I can get a job at McDonald's. then take that. This time, the second time, my experience has been even more painful. Supposedly, I entered into some sort of "program" to get me employed but thus far it has been months of going around and around with one woman after another who has done nothing but refer me to "workshops" led by women who openly admit that they cannot get hired doing anything else. Yes, the Metro Career Center is clean, but I really wonder if some of these overly enthusiastic reviews on here are created by employees simply to ensure that the funding continues. The truth is that you can get a computer at the library. You can get a listing of temp agencies (that are not hiring) from Google. I can tell myself the basics of resume design. I can (even better) ask ChatGPT. My current "case manager" does nothing. She knows that I am going to go hungry soon so she sends me two links to dead-end job listings from companies that thus far have ignored my application. I'm not qualified to be a lot attendant for a parking company? Do I need two degrees for such a prestigious position? Now my case manager refuses to return my emails, even after I have begged for more help, or at least some moral support. Terrible. These Career Centers do nothing and are staffed by people who are otherwise unemployable themselves. As I've already written, the library also has free computers. The people at the Career Center claim that somewhere at the end of the rainbow there may be Department of Labor training, but you never get there. The pot of gold is a mirage. It's just the same thing over and over again, if you are even that lucky. Redo your resume. Redo your resume. Redo your resume. Get no job hits. San Diego's job market is the worst I've ever seen. Vastly too many people. And most of the people doing the hiring are very very biased and prejudicial about who they hire. Too old? Too this? Too that? Too bad. Get your shopping cart and pick a nice corner in a nearby parking lot to live. And no one cares. Even the people allegedly paid to help you. Five stars for superficial appearance. Zero stars for actually doing anything to help you get employed.

I had an outstanding experience working with Megan at Proven Recruiting. From our very first…read moreconversation, she was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me secure the right job opportunity. Throughout the entire process, Megan kept me informed, provided helpful interview guidance, and checked in to make sure I felt prepared and confident. What stood out most was her transparency and consistent communication. I never felt like just another candidate--she truly advocated for me and made sure I was positioned strongly with the employer. Thanks to Megan's support, I secured a position that I'm genuinely excited about. I highly recommend her and Proven Recruiting to anyone looking for a recruiter who is knowledgeable, supportive, and committed to your success.

Proven recruiting is by far the best agency I've worked with. I've been unemployed for seven months…read moreworking with various recruiters. Megan Joyce was my recruiter and she was outstanding, she really took the time to hear me out, providing constructive feedback on my resume and basically held me hand through the entire process which I appreciate. After working with several recruiters, I finally felt heard. Megan was super helpful with walking me through the company I was applying for and giving me pointers on interview prep. She was proactive and constantly checked in making sure I was happy. Megan is truly the best, not just saying that because she got US A JOB and a great company. On top of that, she was kind enough to connect my friend that is looking for a new job with one of her colleagues. Proven has great staff all around and I highly recommend them. Keep shinning Megan, I appreciate you!

David didn't help me reach my goals -- he helped me absolutely redefine them. I went to David…read morelooking for support with my presentation skills, to further my corporate career. 9 months later, I left that corporate career of 20 years to create my own small business and make time for conscious parenting. This transformation left me feeling empowered, driven and energized by new possibility. David's coaching gave me the tools to advocate for what I wanted for my life and work. He is incredibly empathetic and caring while offering different points of view alongside practical tools for measurable success. I can't recommend David enough as a partner for change and progress.

His words were inspiring & he is leading you to find your…read morepath The only issue was the high cost

I felt the desire to find some guidance in my career and in my life. After looking for a coach…read moreonline I came across Johnny Blackburn's profile. It looked promising and I reached out. My experience was amazing. Not only did Johnny guided me, he is also very human and deeply connects during the session. I left invigorated and with a sense of clarity that I haven't felt in a while. This was a meaningful experience that definitely provided me with more than what I was looking for. I'm so grateful.

Johnny is someone I will never forget! The impact he's had on my life is undeniably profound and…read moreI'm eternally grateful for his deep wisdom in all areas of life. I committed to working with Johnny during one of the most difficult times in my life which was a divorce. It was time I 'rebuild' all areas of my life, as my world was completely upside down. I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel, and to break through I needed his guidance. During this time Johnny guided me in all areas of personal development; spirituality, confidence, masculinity, communication and presence. I had no idea the importance of any of these areas until I met Johnny. Session after session my thought patterns shifted, I evolved. He is truly a gifted human being...a real-life LEGEND. I highly recommend working with him.

I had the privilege of working with Adam and was continually inspired by his passion for helping…read moreothers navigate career transitions with clarity, confidence, and compassion. He had a rare gift for listening deeply, asking powerful questions, and guiding people toward their true purpose. Adam's insights changed the way I think about work and life. His wisdom, energy, and genuine care will be missed profoundly--but his impact lives on through the countless people he empowered. Thank you, Adam, for all that you gave to your clients and the world. You truly made a difference. You will be missed immensely.

Working with Adam has been a wonderful experience. I wanted to start working with him because I had…read morebeen feeling very hesitant and unconfident about how to proceed with my career and my life. Over the course of the next few weeks, we set out to understand what had clicked with me in previous work and life experiences. From there, we set out to convert those insights into a set of actions that could lead to starting a business. I still have a ways to go to make it all happen, but ultimately my biggest takeaway from this process is a valuable mindset change. Through our conversations and his reading/video materials, Adam initiated an ongoing mental shift from fear-based thinking to a more open outlook on life. Adam's compassionate, personable, and intelligent approach to our sessions was instrumental. I really enjoyed our interactions. He can probably help you with whatever you need, from a straight job upgrade to a more progressive mindset shift.

I was looking at consulting business to study the landscape of business consultants in San Diego. I…read morenoticed the high rating of Asha's business and read some reviews. The reviews made me realize that I could use Asha's services. Her website was clear and easy to navigate and schedule a session. We got on a call and Asha was quickly able to understand my core need and then ask the right questions to understand and identify some key blocks, strengths and weaknesses to be explored to develop clarity and strategy for use of my experience and talents to allow me to narrow my focus and get the responses I was looking for. If you're looking for someone to help you get clarity, understand your key road blocks, and develop strategies to work through them, time with Asha will be a very worthy investment into your career.

Trust the process! Working with Asha has been a journey that I can highly recommend. I came to her…read morebecause I was experiencing stagnation in my career and almost no results from my job searches. For the last 8 years I was stuck in a career and industry that was not my passion, which did not offer any further advancement and the financial situation was far from satisfactory. I had almost lost my hope & confidence. Asha listened to my issues, learned about my unique situation and was able to develop a very clear strategy for me as early as our initial session. After our decision to work together, she helped me overcome many hurdles and confront issues that were holding me back for many years: financial, emotional, my mindset, beliefs, and self-imposed limitations. She tailored exercises, assignments, and meetings that helped me realize my potential. She helped me apply my skills, talents and dedicate my energy to what I needed to do, to finally generate results I wanted. Asha noticed in me skills and talents that I've never knew I had. It helped me broaden my horizons and it allowed me to be open to more successful job opportunities I've had not considered before. I've completely changed the ways I've been doing things. I was able to successfully update my resume, cover letters, online presence, and most importantly my attitudes and confidence. I finally got multiple job offers, in my ideal industry, for much better income and with better growth opportunities. Now I really enjoy being interviewed, and I receive great interest and feedback from potential employers. I am being selected to move forward with the hiring process over other candidates.

Working with Teresa was a real game-changer. I needed someone who could provide action-able…read moreresources and tools that could help me make a fairly major career pivot. I didn't know where to start, but I noticed that so many of Teresa's reviews had REAL results, like folks actually landing a new career after their time with her. Thankfully, I'm happy to report the same -- and wouldn't be able to say that without her. The Career Clarity Course is a great way to get your wheels turning on possible career changes, and it offers tons of great questions and quizzes to help open your mind to career paths you wouldn't have before. And when combined with in-person sessions with Teresa, it's an incredibly helpful set of tools, since she provides a ton of great, real-time feedback and support that's flexible to your situation. Basically, if you're on the fence like I was, just make the smart move and invest in Teresa's course. You definitely won't regret it!

Working with Teresa has brought me so much clarity about who I am and how I make decisions. I also…read morelearned a lot about what my values and passions are, and the ways I can use those things to guide my next career decision (and other life decisions too!) Teresa is such a fantastic listener and is super empathic. I very much value the sessions I had with her so far. And if ever in the future I would need to speak to a career coach again, I wouldn't hesitate to schedule another session with her. 10/10 I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking clarity or help around anything career related!