Nancy at Loken Careers changed my life! I reached out to Loken hoping to get some coaching on other career paths, having reached somewhat of a dead end in mine. Nancy presented me with several meeting options, suggesting that we start with a single session and go from there. I was glad to not have to commit to a whole series of meetings without knowing exactly what I wanted. We met for an hour through Zoom, and Nancy asked a lot of questions about my interests, what makes me happy, what a good day at work looks like, etc. In the end, she concluded that the career path I'm on is actually a great one that I'm well-suited to - I just needed a little coaching in how to be happier doing it. She helped me see that my problems stemmed not from my lack of abilities, but a workplace that didn't make me happy. She gave me EXCELLENT edit suggestions on my resume and sent me lots of homework to do. I admit that the only homework I did was the personality test (sorry Nancy!), but that was very helpful in realizing that my field in is actually well suited to my personality. I incorporated all of her suggestions into my resume and when I was done, realized that I had really been selling myself short. Not only was I good at my job, I was actually kind of a leader in my field, and should be proud of that. I really would not have seen that without Nancy's help. Fast forward a few months and I was contacted about an amazing job opportunity in my field. Nancy had stayed in touch over the months, checking in on me now and then (even though we'd only had that one meeting!) and so I felt comfortable emailing her about the new opportunity. She wrote back immediately and was extremely supportive and even offered some advice about applying. A few weeks later, I was offered the job (at a much higher salary than what I was making) and I didn't hesitate to accept. I truly don't think I would have had the same outcome without Nancy's help. I love Loken Careers! read more

My husband decided to make a career change when we moved to Austin area from Seattle area. He trained in home inspection and was looking to go to work for a new company. We chose to work with Alexa to get his resume and cover letter updated. Instead of going with these services individually, Alexa suggested a Career Guidance and Planning package that she offers. In the first meeting, Alexa asked many great questions to help guide him through the process and better define his long and short term career goals. This really made him think, so he was sent home with homework that involved personality assessment, resume revision and cover letter questions. He sent that information in the following week and Alexa crafted the perfect cover letter and finished the revisions on the resume a few days before the next meeting. The final meeting involved job searching and discussion on parameters for his ideal job. Within a couple weeks, he had offers from the two companies that he was most interested in working for. Alexa was extremely motivating and optimistic throughout the process. She is worth every penny! read more

Alexa helped me find my dream job, because she first helped me define my dreams! I came to Alexa without a clear idea of what industry or job title I was looking for as a next step in my career. She patiently and methodically worked with me to define my talents, interests, and passions. From there she coached me through each step that would be needed to translate those talents, interests, and passions into a job offer. Through Alexa's process I discovered two mentors within my company that were right under my nose. They helped me gain the experience and skills I would need to take the next step. I combined their insights along with Alexa's guidance to far exceed my original goals and find my true calling. I'm sure there are plenty of people who can help you write a good resume, interview better, or negotiate a job offer. Alexa excels at all of these things (and more), but ensures that you're not just getting the job title or salary that you (think you) want. Her approach, attitude, and skillset ensures that you find your dream job, and that you don't settle for less. read more

I would highly suggest Loken careers and Liana as you will see concrete improvement for a very reasonable rate. I found Loken Careers via Yelp when I realized I needed a bit of help finding my next job after my leaving my first position out of college. I worked with Liana, who was extremely professional and helpful. She was willing to meet at a coffee shop near me. She helped me get to a place of confidence, offering concrete feedback on my resume and cover letter documents and great interview practice. One part of the process was to step back and make sure you are going down the right general career path (personal reflection, personality test, etc). I see the value in this, but thought it was less relevant to me since I decided I am comfortable continuing in the tech sales route. It was no problem - she was very willing to customize the experience to me, while still confidently sharing her expertise and not hesitating to push back on me in areas she felt I could improve. read more

I had never used a career consultant before, but when I found myself with the daunting task of applying for a new job for the first time in almost six years, with only a week before the application deadline, I realized I needed some help. Big time. Alexa already had several good reviews, so I got in touch. She responded promptly and was able to see me on very short notice. We met in person once to go over my documents and then, over the next few days, worked together over an email exchange to whip my resume and cover letter into shape. (I should mention it was my choice to have subsequent editing sessions via email; Alexa is very flexible to your needs!) Alexa was friendly, professional, encouraging, and prompt, and her edits were so helpful. She was such a pleasure to work with, and I'm happy to report that a few days after submitting my application I received an invitation to interview for the position. I would highly, highly recommend Alexa's services. read more

Being in a very competitive creative market, it was really difficult for me to get the right things together to compete in the digital design industry. Alexa was able to give me the advice and push I needed to get my resume, cover letter, and portfolio ready start applying. Her process was very comprehensive and went beyond the scope of just writing a resume and cover letters. She helped me analyze my strengths, weaknesses, goals, and interests to target my job search more effectively. I have never felt so confident about my applications until working with Alexa. Thanks to her attentive listening and sound guidance, I was able to break down the job search process into manageable chunks. Less than a month of having worked with Alexa, I accepted a job offer at an amazing tech company in Austin and I could not be happier! I highly recommend Loken Careers to anyone trying to take the next big leap in their career. read more

I had been out of the country for years, so when I came back to the U.S. I needed someone to help guide me through the job search process. After working with Alexa over the course of several months, I know that I made the right choice. First, she helped me get my resumé and cover letter in tip-top shape. She also showed me where and how to search for jobs most effectively, as well as helping me prep for interviews. Perhaps most importantly, she helped me see qualities and assets that I brought to the table but hadn't clearly recognized on my own, which in turn gave me the confidence to apply for jobs I had never even considered before. Apart from all this, she was always available by e-mail to answer the many, many questions that came up along the way. She is warm and personable and provides an excellent service that is worth every penny. To be quite honest, I don't know where I'd be without her. read more

Reaching out to Alexa was one of the best steps I took during my journey for a new job. I had already been looking on my own and thought I knew what I was doing...however reaching out to Alexa and engaging her services made me quickly realize that my job search efforts were not as thorough as I thought. Alexa really helped me transform my resume to an attractive and super consumable format, aligned my job search to my values in a job, and worked with me to develop my cover letter. I also like to ask many "what if" questions and Alexa did a superb job of making sure I had all questions answered. Although I appreciate Alexa's in-depth expertise on pretty much everything career related (you will too), I am most grateful for her positive energy and supportive cheer-leading; you can never have enough of that when job searching. I highly recommend Alexa...and I am so incredibly happy with my new job!!! read more

I had never done any kind of professional or career counseling before so I really didn't know what to expect. I was very pleased to find that Alexa's casual nature (and meeting place choice of Radio cafe, one of my favorite spots in Austin) made it easy to talk about what I wanted out of a career and how to make my experience sound relevant in a resume (which I was very nervous about given my service industry background). She allayed my fears that I was unworthy of a 'big boy' job or that anyone would ever hire me, reminding me that many people are coming from a situation similar to my own. She compiled great lists of opportunities for me to peruse and took all of the tedious formatting and phrasing legwork out of building my resume. Whether you are a long time professional looking to change careers or a newbie to the job market Alexa has the skills and understanding to find a job that fits you. read more

Liana is an amazing career counselor for anyone in engineering or the tech industry! I originally met with Liana to explore jobs that could better fit my career goals and get assistance in applying for open positions. She was very knowledgeable about all the different roles industry has for engineers and the skills companies look for to fill each one. After our initial meeting, Liana worked with me to target my resume for different job postings, and her suggestions drastically improved my resume. When applying for jobs and preparing for the interview process, Liana helped me evaluate opportunities and decide where to invest my time. With her help, I was able to interview with a top tech company for a software engineering position and got an offer which I accepted. I know I will reach out to Liana again whenever I need career advice! read more

I reached out to Alexa when I was looking to make a career change from education to the business sector. Alexa was enormously helpful! She took the time to get to know me, my interests, and helped me take broad ideas of what I was looking for and turn them into an action plan for the job hunt. Alexa also helped me identify some of the skills I'd picked up as a teacher and pitch them as transferrable skills to potential employers. In our last meeting, we had a few minutes left, so we spent them talking about interview techniques, networking, and the nuts and bolts of job searching, which to me was invaluable. I could never thank her enough for all of her help and encouragement! To be honest, meeting with Alexa was the best professional investment I've ever made, and I highly recommend her services. read more

I first heard about Alexa through a friend of a friend. When I decided it was time to transition out of teaching, I reached out to Alexa. I cannot say enough good things about Alexa. Through the homework Alexa provided, I was able to narrow down what I was looking for in a new job. She helped me make a stronger resume and cover letter. She was also extremely approachable and easy to talk to. Alexa went above and beyond my expectations. About a month after our second meeting, Alexa reached out to see how the job search was going. I reached out to her a month later when I had received an offer to get advice on negotiations. She responded quickly (on a Saturday!) and gave great advice. I am excited about my new job, and I'm grateful for the help Alexa provided! read more

Alexa was extremely helpful in more than one way! She helped me improve the content of my resume, write a unique cover letter, and gave me great resources from interview prep tips to inspiring TED talks. For me, the most helpful part was the "homework" assignments that really pushed me to evaluate what kind of job I was looking for. This allowed me to narrow down such an overwhelming search and focus on the kinds of jobs that met my specific criteria and will make me happy in the long run. She also gave me the confidence boost to go for it! She was very responsive, easy to talk to, and definitely knows her stuff. I also have an interview with my #1 job choice since my last meeting with Alexa! read more

I was at a standstill with my job search. After almost a year of applying and interviewing, I just wasn't getting the job. After meeting with Alexa a couple times, and using her input and practical advice, I realized that I was looking for the wrong types of jobs! Fairly soon after implementing her suggestions, I got the call I had been waiting for, and the dream job I had been hoping for. I wish I would have reached out to Alexa sooner. She was helpful, kind, and always positive. She doesn't just want to help get you a job, she wants to help get you the RIGHT job. There is such a big difference. She can help you get over that rut you are in. Just takes reaching out to her and getting started! read more

Alexa is a wonderful person to work with! When I first decided to reach out to Alexa, I had been struggling with not knowing what in the world I should do with my professional life. I had just quit a seemingly good job that I was not happy with and didn't know what kind career path would be better suited for me. Alexa helped me get really crystal clear on what it was that I did want and motivated me to go get it! I felt really comfortable sharing my personal and professional dreams with Alexa, which is not something I've felt comfortable sharing with others in the past. (This was all via skype meetings-- she is so personable, I felt like I was meeting her in person) read more

I had the pleasure of working with Jessica from Loken careers. I reached out for help on a new resume and cover letter. I couldn't have been more happy when speaking with Jessica about her knowledge and expertise in the areas I needed help in. After speaking with Jessica getting her all the information she needed, it was my pleasure working with her. I have the utmost respect in her, her professionalism and her caring manner, it was a delightful experience. I highly recommend using her with Loken Careers, you won't be disappointed, you'll receive excepetional service and meet a wonderful lady that's GREAT at her job. Thanks, Amy Turner read more

I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked into my session with Alexa. Very quickly I was convinced that this woman knows her stuff. She put me at ease immediately and the session was relaxed and very informative. She asked great questions about my interests and professional goals to help me target jobs and career paths that suit me the best. Alexa re-edited my resume and gave me great feedback on content and layout of both my resume and cover letter. Alexa also followed up and followed up for the following 3 weeks until my resume was in tip-top shape. Great service, very cost effective and worth every cent! Highly Recommend. read more

Alexa was fantastic. It's always hard to hear critiques on something I wrote and she was sensitive to that without too much sugar coating for the message to get lost in. It was also great to talk on the phone rather than just pass edited drafts back and forth; this helped me really understood where she was coming from and the 'why' behind the suggestions. Alexa is extremely detail-oriented and caught a lot of my mistakes that after hours of reading my cover letters and resume I was blind to. Really flexible, fast turn around with drafts incredibly and proactive about our sessions, I couldn't imagine a better experience! read more

Alexa was a wonderful help as I was transitioning careers. She helped me completely overhaul my resume, and fine tune my cover letters to pertain to each job I was applying to. I also felt very prepared and confident going into phone and in-person interviews after her assistance with interview prep. Alexa was flexible, meeting me close to where I live as well as hosting virtual meetings when she was out of town. She also was sure to check in regularly to offer support and answer questions as I was searching for jobs on my own. read more