I purchased the Career Launch Kit for $899 from Your Next Jump (YNJ), along with a cover letter for…read morean additional $100. While I appreciated the professionalism in communication, the overall experience fell short in several important ways. First, there was minimal human interaction throughout the process. At no point did anyone take the time to understand my unique career goals--whether I was repositioning myself for a new industry, returning to the workforce after a break, or targeting a specific type of role. The service felt highly templated and lacked the strategic depth I expected from a career consulting company. They did want me to submit two job opportunities, to get an understanding of the roles I wanted to apply to, but by the time YNJ completed their services, those roles are obsolete. YNJ emphasizes their move toward AI- and tech-driven solutions, but this focus seems out of sync with recent hiring trends and feedback from recruiters nationwide, who have voiced growing concerns about the authenticity and accuracy of AI-generated materials (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/business/dealbook/ai-job-applications.html?smid=url-share). Unfortunately, that disconnect was evident in the documents I received. They don't need to be experts in every field, but there's a noticeable lack of industry knowledge that makes it difficult for them to highlight critical, role-specific functions. Drafts were returned with errors--including incomplete sentences and exaggerated or unclear claims--so I had to carefully review everything to avoid misrepresenting myself. Revision times of 24-48 hours (even for minor edits) created unnecessary delays in my job search. And conversations with Tim felt rushed and surface-level; I was never fully confident that my feedback was truly understood or applied. I did call YNJ to discuss these concerns before posting this review, but they did not respond, I'm assuming it is because they already received their payment. I had roughly five different hiring managers review their work, and none were impressed. While the general template that they utilize is unique to their services and adds a splash of color amid the monotonous pile of resumes, nothing really stands out. In the end, Your Next Jump's work may serve as a basic starting point, but if you're a professional with a nontraditional background, transitioning industries, or aiming for mid-to-senior level roles, you'll likely need to invest significant time refining their drafts yourself--or seek more strategic, personalized support elsewhere.

I have never wrote a review before but feel obligated to due to my experience…read more I purchased the Job Search essential package for fixing up my resume and I have to say I am incredibly disappointed with the service. They didn't bother trying to understand my job or what career I am looking for and basically just copy and pasted my previous resume but in a different template. The very few changes they made were sentences that were incoherent, repetitive (used the same sentence several times throughout the resume), and full of typos. No amount of "unlimited back and forth between the writer" is going to salvage poor and lazy writing. You're better off saving your money and doing it yourself or passing it through ChatGPT (which I am pretty sure they are doing anyways). The 5/5 star reviews for this company are clearly purchased/bots. Christina J.'s review is spot on for the experience

I have not encountered a human being more kind, insightful or intentional. Sara has been an…read moreabsolute gift to me personally as well as to my marriage. She is a bright light in the midst of the confusing, painful parts of life. She has helped my husband and I time and time again when we have struggled to communicate, heal wounds, or align our priorities. Our sessions with Sara always leave us with so much more to talk about and learn from each other - the value does not stop when the session ends. We would not be the couple we are without Sara's support, and we would wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple looking to strengthen their bond and have a happier, more intentional relationship. She will work wonders for you.

Sara is an absolute gem, and an amazing life coach. She is the best at what she does…read more I started seeing Sara for help with my career development, but the coaching that she has provided has ended up improving almost every aspect of my life. Sara is kind, caring and a wonderful human being. She makes you feel completely comfortable from the very beginning. She's also extremely motivating, and a fantastic listener. Her coaching fosters productivity, and she promotes introspection that's truly life changing. Sara will provide you with real, practical tools and strategies that you can use to make the improvements in your life that you're aspiring to make. If you need a life coach, look no further. After just 10 minutes of your first appointment you'll clearly see the value that she can bring to your life.

Great company to work with. CEO, operations manager, career coach and resume writer - all wonderful…read morewomen to work with. They helped me with figuring out what my next career path is and writing my resume from scratch. Michelle Glick is so prompt with responding to all my emails which is very much appreciated. I highly recommend working with this company. You won't regret it! I certainly don't! Big thanks to The Career Strategy Group!

NOTE she only has one Review & she is quite expensive in my…read moreopinion for thousand bucks for a resume That's why I didn't use her services I have no idea why she has only one review by one client If she had more than one satisfied client don't you think she will have more reviews. Not just one.

Wonderful service and great resume tips! After I missed an event hosted by YES at their office, 6…read moremonths later Michael kindly reached out to me with a warm and sincere email amid Covid and offered a free resume consultation. My 30 min consultation with Katherine was really helpful! I learned formatting tips and ways to beef up my resume by adding a header, summary, and core competencies and creating sectional dividers. She recommended outcome-based bullet points that highlight the benefits and quantify the results rather than a laundry list of tasks. Katherine was friendly and thorough and even had enough time to quickly proofread my hubby's resume. It was really nice to get an extra set of eyes! While the $299 starter package seems a bit pricey, it's a good deal considering that you are equipped with the A team of an interviewer, drafter, and editor. They will rewrite your resume and can fine tune and belt out those bullet points. While my resume could use a few tweaks, the starter package is a great option if you're looking for a resume overhaul without doing all the guess work. I found the resume consultation surprisingly useful. Would highly recommend it and consider the packages!

I have communicated with Jerold several times, and he is an active listener who is very…read moreprofessional and patient in answering my numerous questions. I am very satisfied with his service and consider him the most comfortable salesperson I have encountered.

Lisa is amazing. She got my "number" the first time we met and has consistently known what buttons…read moreto push to get me moving forward. She named every single one of my insecurities, showed me how they have been getting in my way, helped me learn a couple of excellent tools and adds others as I move forward. I had been looking for job for over a year and within a couple of months of working with Lisa I got the perfect job. Now we're concentrating on other life issues and relationships. She is caring and speaks to her clients (me!) in a direct yet compassionate way. Lisa is also funny, very positive and full of great energy. She loves to laugh and it's contagious. Can't say enough about how fabulous she is and how glad and blessed I am go have found her.

Cat is an extraordinary, heart-centered coach who has a gifted way of seeing directly into your…read moreheart and helping you get in touch with your innermost passion and joy fulfilling path. She is a true model of what coaching is all about. She helped me identify years worth of BS that I'd hidden from myself. I felt liberated and full of possibilities while working with Cat and highly, highly recommend her. She's non-judgmental and also willing to challenge you when you need a gentle nudge. I'm a better coach, leader and entrepreneur after having worked with Cat. She also helped me celebrate more and invest in my happiness and self-care in a way that is refreshing and sustainable. What a joy!

Over the past year, I've worked with Cat in two small groups. Coming into the coaching experience,…read moreI was looking for clarity of career and purpose. Coaching did help me figure out some of those things, but more than that I learned to accept responsibility for every aspect of my life. That wasn't easy at times and it was really great being in a supportive group watching others learn those lessons too. But what was really special about the experience was that Cat didn't just offer support and accountability for what I thought I should be working on. She challenged me to turn my attention towards things I was actively avoiding, the things I was afraid to face. Now, I finally understand that I create all of it--the good and the bad. I'm more confident about what I truly want and I know I have all the power, time and energy that I need to keep changing my life.

I started working with Sophie during a challenging job transition. Her versatile/magical toolbox…read morehelped me gain perspective, identify problems and move forward. She gave me the confidence, clarity and concrete tools to start a major job search and interview again for the first time in decades. Sophie's far more than a great coach - she's a fairy godmother, BFF, cheerleader and wise soul. SHE'S the one you want by your side in the muck of career transitions. Thanks to Sophie's guidance and support, I started a great new job last month and am forever grateful! I can't express how greatly Sophie impacted my life, career and relationships - personal and professional. She helped me seek and find meaningful work, "rewrite my story," reclaim my confidence, and nail the interview. :) Sophie's an amazing life/career coach and the complete package: focused, reflective, productive, inquisitive, supportive, compassionate and kind. She means it when she promises: "I believe in you and when you doubt yourself, you can borrow some of that confidence. The beauty of my work is my confidence in you is a renewable resource."

Sophie has been so helpful and has given me great job hunting advice and tactics that have really…read morehelped me! I highly recommend her :)

If you think your potential matters, then Rockport and The Pathfinder by Nick Lore are worth every…read morepenny! I'm talking opportunity cost. College debt. Low-paying entry-level or dead-end jobs. Yellow pages (ok, internet) guesswork. Sketchy advices. High stress, low satisfaction. Poor health and quality of life. A checkered résumé. No horizon. All these costs can overwhelm you (like me), but it needn't be that way. I found Rockport and The Pathfinder over 20 years ago. The methods made sense even to the younger me, and Rockport testing gave me hard data about myself that complemented the inquiries in the book. But I tried to DIY the process and failed to follow through. I spent decades in wrong jobs. I spent money on false starts in school, and lost wages working jobs I hated-usually starting over again each time. I read books that fell flat (Parachute) or just confirmed a suspicion that I was lost (Do What You Are). Online tests (Holland, Strong, etc) gave me pieces for a fee but never helped me complete the puzzle. I was unconsciously comparing all these ideas to the framework of The Pathfinder and Rockport's simple premise: that I can design a life and life's work that I love. So, having tried unsuccessfully to make my own way, I got back in touch with Nick Lore. What a rediscovery! Rockport immediately gave me Simon & Schuster's latest edition. All-new materials illustrate dozens of self-administered inquiries and tools, and new breakthrough language talks readers through the process step-by-step. Way beyond a rehash of personality assessments and goal lists, the 2nd Edition of The Pathfinder makes sense of each career puzzle piece. It shows readers how to get past stumbling blocks, how to market the new you in ways that many find impossible to realize alone. Finally, here is a book to embrace with confidence! Be forewarned: those who want easy answers won't find them, while those who do the work that matters will make breakthroughs. If younger me sucked at staying on task, and lost time and money choosing DIY, then you can save yourself all that when you reach out to Rockport. I'm still working with my Rockport coach, working a new career path, and feeling progress. You can, too!

Find out what your innate abilities are. Use the results to guide your career choices. Make best…read moreuse of who you are. The Rockport career test gives you those insights. The new interpretation materials are further help in selecting a career. I also enjoyed the post test session with a counselor.

It took me 6 years to finally get on the study despite endless surveys…read more I made plans as my my finances is way below the line counting on that 325.00. Just to hear * you are off the study because 1 of your answers yiu provided during questionnaire doesnt match with you interview* 2 b exact that was: out of 5 last groceries, how many paper plates did u buy by dixies? I said 1 in a survey I should've remembered. In the interview I said* 0* giving preference to my regular brands. Seriously? The way that lioonne had habdl3s my participation and kick out if participation was very rude and improper explained. FyI!!!

Shugoll has interesting focus groups. I've participated in a few since moving to DC and they always…read morehave great topics. The trick is qualifying for studies honestly. It can be a hit or miss and sometimes you'll qualify and never get a phone call. I do love participating in these focus groups though. The conversation is usually great and I like hearing other people's opinions on things. I can't wait until the next one!