Joanna helped me with a cover letter when I was totally freaking out about finding the right save-the-world practicum job. She helped me go from blah "I want to save the world" to "here's what I'm good at and why you should hire me." When I had interviews, and I wasn't sure what position to take, she held my hand through the process (in an extremely no-nonsense way) and told me just what I needed to hear. Joanna gets it. Talk to her. read more

Joanna is a GREAT resource, not only for job hunting but also for getting through the negotiating that comes once you've got an in. She has in the past, for me: 1. Helped me negotiate a salary/benefits package for a long term contracting gig 2. Found me an interview for a fulltime job 3. Upgraded my resume appropriately for opportunities. She gets it, and she knows tons of people. A great resource! read more

Joanna is extremely helpful, regardless of whether you're a newbie to job search or a veteran. She offered suggestions to improve my resume, taking it from good to great--really important in a recession when you need to stand out from the crowd. The area where Joanna helped me the most was in the art of strategy and negotiation with multiple job offers. This was new to me, but Joanna provided extremely useful insight and empowered me to make decisions that were in my best interest. Her years of experience dealing with hundreds of clients and job candidates have given her a great eye for the details, as well as the ability to see the big picture. You will not be disappointed. read more

I have actively looking for work so I decided to give employment agencies a try to hopefully find something a little faster so I focused on the good rated companies so one of them was Joalt. I went to the website and did not find much information in it so I sent them an email with my resume asking them to send me more information about the company and I have to say that they did respond the next day however with no information other than a reply stating that they could not help me. I am not very faithful on a company with so little regard towards customer service read more

Joanna is exactly what this economy needs. She is efficient, knowledgeable, fast, bright, detail-oriented, and no-nonsense. Joanna is not for the faint-of-heart because she is extremely honest and gets right to the heart of the problem. She'll tell you what's holding you back from being as successful as you can be and you need this kind of feedback. Don't delay. She's busy! read more

Joanna is a find. Her no-nonsense, yet kind approach really helped to focus me on the task at hand: building my own business. Joanna's advice and wise counsel were invaluable to me, and I have her to thank for making my to-do list less overwhelming. She's an excellent resource with a real understanding of how to get things done right. read more

Over the past two years, I have worked with Joanna at different stages of my career, and I highly recommend working with her should the opportunity arise. When I was looking to change jobs, she did not just present me with an opportunity; she ensured that the opportunity matched my experience and would be a good long-term fit for my career objectives. She extensively coached me through the interview process to ensure that I was well prepared and informed. I have also benefited from her help in re-vamping my resume. Her style is very interactive, and she brought more value to the editing process compared to other resume writing services I had surveyed prior to enlisting Joanna's help. I appreciate her honesty and her willingness to work with you as long as you are willing to place your trust in her. read more

I am in the process of getting back into the workforce after a year off of having a baby. I wanted help with my resume and I contacted Joanna and couldn't have been more pleased with her work! She helped me sooooo much in revamping two different resumes (one was focused on my old line of work, one was focused on a line of work I recently went to grad school for). It looked 100 times better after she rewrote it! She was able to pull everything together to make it attractive and professional. In addition, she always got back to me immediately and sent things right on time - even on the weekends!!! I would highly highly recommend going to Joanna if you feel "stuck" like I did and not sure where to begin. She helped me tremendously!!! read more

Joanna just ROCKS. She is one of those amazing recruiters who just gets the damned job done. Period. No excuses, no wasted time; she knows the right questions to ask, then just finds the right candidate for the job. I'm a pretty tough client, but she has TOTALLY delivered for me and impressed me immensely. It is a pleasure to work with her and I feel fortunate that I'm able to. Oh, and she provides incredible value--great ROI here, folks... read more

Thanks Joanna for all of your help. Happy to say I am gainfully employed in part to your advice and services!

Joanna is a great resource for anyone looking for a job. In a short amount of time, she helped me transform my resume from an amateurish-looking laundry list to a professional document that employers can look at to get a clear sense of my skills and experience. She knows how to cut out the superfluous stuff and highlight the info that employers are looking for. Joanna works fast, and she cuts to the chase -- she's very honest, in a way that's helpful and not demeaning. I highly recommend working with Joanna. read more

After moving to San Francisco from London, I was seeking someone who has a great understanding of the local job scene. Joanna was truthful, helpful, and very prompt. She definitely knew the ins-and-outs of the local markets. I work in technology and she helped me re-vamp my resume, really making it pop. I noticed a big pick up in calls from recruiters and companies after she helped. She's fast, she's efficient, and her services are very worthwhile. Highly recommended to anyone seeking a new job. read more

Joanna's assistance was fundamental to my grad school application process! I am so grateful that she was around when I had to go through the dreadful process of writing about 500 essays for MBA applications. With Joanna's help, I was able to survive last minute emergencies, have a voice of reason and a second set of eyes review my work and best of all, I was admitted to my top choices - Haas Business School and Wharton! Joanna's professional experience as a recruiter has given her a strong eye for what is important in a resume. She advised me on content (what experiences were worth including and what were too outdated / irrelevant to anyone but me) as well as professional formatting. If you want someone to sing your praises, Joanna may not be the right person. She is honest and critiques your work to her high standards. While we sometimes disagreed on the best approach to an application question, I could always count on her to give me practical, knowledgeable insight. On the days that my applications were due, she would meet me at lunch or before work for a final set of eyes. Joanna is extremeley approachable and made me feel comfortable even emailing one line questions or sending her multiple drafts of the same essay. She knows how to connect people like no other so if you are looking for a job or an employee - she probably has someone in mind for you. I highly recommend Joanna if you need some advice on admissions, applications, resume, or finding a job. read more

I found Joanna to be fantastic through out my job search process. She helped me to examine options for new positions and then worked with me to tailor my resume for positions I was targeting. When I applied to grad school, she helped me to get organize, search for schools, and then helped to edit my essays. She also coached me on grad school interviews and conducted practice the interviews with me. I can honestly says that if I had not been working with Joanna, I do not think that I would have been accepted to grad school. I highly recommend working with Joanna. She will work with you for your entire process, she is very good and giving constructive criticism and her advice is always spot-on. When the time comes for me to look for a position after grad school, she will be the first person that I call. read more

Joanna is awesome. I spent an hour with her and went over my resume. She combed through every position I ever had down to my internship seven years ago. I would have never been able to break down my resume to the level of detail that she did. The finished product was perfect. My cover letter and resume had a focus and presented my experiences in the way I always wanted but couldn't capture myself. read more

Joanna has developed an exceptional business model, is a dedicated professional and a pleasure to work with. She assisted me in tweaking my resume and gave me simple yet effective suggestions. Joanna is approachable, thorough and genuine in all of her interactions with candidates and clients and works hard to understand your needs and follows through. I would recommend Joanna to anyone. read more

This is a really important service for job searchers. Joanna has been of tremendous help while I was securing a new job in biomedical research, a very competitive field. Not only did she help me with my highly technical resume, cover letter etc., but I also was in constant contact with her (though I was calling at least 3 times a day, she was always professional) while negotiating offers... She kept me calm and strategic throughout my anxiety. She gave me advice on what to reply to prospective employers and how to negotiate to find the best position for me. I highly recommend Joanna's service. read more