If you aren't sure about hiring a career coach, DO IT!! Hire Yolanda right now, she is absolutely…read moreworth every penny and more!! If you implement what she tells you to do, you will absolutely see results. I am currently making a career change from one industry, and back to another. I'd been applying for jobs for a couple of months and before I'd reached out to Yolanda, I was not hearing much back from employers. I was getting very frustrated. I paid for a phone call with Yolanda and she suggested some very constructive revisions to my resume. Not only that, but she explained WHY those revisions needed to be made. And she made suggestions on HOW to write things in a way an employer would take notice. Y'all, I'm not even kidding.. a week after I'd made those changes and started using the newly revised resume, I had multiple responses to applications. It's been about a month now and I can't even tell you how many interviews I've been on now. Just this week I've already had 2 interviews and I have 2 more scheduled!! In my opinion Yolanda was the single most valuable asset I've utilized in my job search. I know the services Yolanda provided me with are a big part in my inbox and phone exploding with interview invitations. Seriously, if you are struggling with finding a job, hire Yolanda right now. Do exactly what she tells you to do. Listen, I'm on the other side of the country, and she knocked it out of the park for me. I honestly wish I could give Yolanda 100 stars for this review.

Normally, I prefer to write stellar Yelp reviews but I cannot recommend this service in good faith…read more My husband suggested I have my resume revised with Yolanda and after 2 months of waiting I've received a "template" and a rude email that cost $175. If you have time to waste and would like a condescending "career coach" then engage her services. In a very competitive job market we rely on coaches for their industry knowledge and guidance. I'm now seeking additional resume services and career coaching as I've been chastised for questioning her expertise with my resume edits. By all means, just pay LinkedIn for a resume review this service is a waste of time.

A colleague recommended Traverse to me. She told me that her career coach had rewritten her résumé…read moreand cover letters, prepped her for interviews and helped her to quickly transition from a very unhealthy office atmosphere into her new position. Since I am in a similar situation, I contacted the coach ASAP and, long story short, I spent $75 for her to tell me something that I already knew.. that I'm "creative". In our initial (free) conversation, I expressed that I've done as much as I can do developing my own career and that I needed assistance translating the tasks and duties I've performed at my dead-end job into something marketable to put on my résumé. I also mentioned how much I HATE networking (so many bad experiences. We swap business cards and it starts off as "business" but ends up with an awkward and unwanted "proposition". Ick!) and that I was still reeling from a job interview that went exceptionally poorly. The coach, Ellen, mentioned that she had a background in HR, so I thought she'd be perfect to assist me in all of these areas. I was wrong. In our first (and last) paid session, I reminded her that résumé rewrites were important to me. She told me that "résumés are not really important", and spent the next hour trying to talk about anything but that. I felt that she was not in tune with, and did not consider, my needs as the client (even though I clearly expressed them in the form of a 10-page "All About Me" document that she asked me to write for our paid session). I came in with the expectation that she would consider my concerns, hear my reservations and difficulties and respond with both compassion and reassurance, as well as a plan. I was expecting to hear something like, " Ok.... I see that your résumé is important to you, but I want you to know that that is not the only tool you have working for you, so I'll tell you what. Since you're the client and you are paying for these services, we will address your résumé issues first. After that, we'll start working on finding networking avenues that are more comfortable for you and in the following session, we'll start working on your elevator pitch... I know it's not your favorite thing to do, but we're going to work on it together and I'm going to help you come up with something great!" Had I heard anything close to that, I would have signed up right away. Instead she spent much of the session telling me that I was "putting up walls" if I expressed uncertainty about some of her methods or disagreed with observations she made. Much of what she did recommend to me I have already done, and instead of saying, "Ok, let's talk about how we can capitalize on your efforts and take them to the next level", I felt like I was being criticized for taking my time and choosing to make careful decisions; as if I hadn't been working fast enough for her or something. Even though she insisted she wasn't doing so, I felt like I was being judged the whole time: like the efforts I've been making on my own weren't good enough (which was the whole reason I reached out to her in the first place!). One thing an effective coach does is reassure players and help them to recognize their potential. Instead of reassured and empowered, I left that session feeling frustrated and annoyed. From the questions and comments she provided, it was evident that she did not have a clear understanding of what I needed. At one point, I had to stop her and ask "Did you understand what I meant when I said ...." I was dismayed that she did not ask enough questions to clarify, but instead tried to march forward with her own plans without a clear understanding of what I needed. It's one thing not to listen to me; it's another thing entirely to pay to be ignored. It goes without saying, I do not recommend these services to anyone.

I was a stay-at-home mom for 4 years and decided to put my career on hold as a nurse to be with my…read morekids. Once my kids were in school, I wanted to get back to work part-time, and I reached out to Ellen Dunagan at Traverse Career Solutions for help. Ellen helped me evaluate my professional and personal goals including what part-time meant for me, and how to maintain my work life balance. Once that was clear, I updated my resume with Ellen's help and targeted potential hospitals in the DC metro area to figure out who needed my skills and where I would be a good fit. Based on this approach I quickly landed an interview in a top hospital. In order to be best prepared Ellen suggested that I ask for the names of everyone I was interviewing with so I could do my research and feel more confident connecting with them. It helped me have more of a conversation with my interviewers and feel less stressed. Ellen also conducted mock interviews with me which was incredibly valuable having not interviewed for many years. I was thrilled to get an offer from my first choice hospital following my interview, although the offer was to work within a department that was not the best fit for my career growth. I almost declined the position but Ellen coached me on taking a different approach since I had successfully gotten an offer, connected with several employees, and I really liked the hospital. Instead of declining, I called the Hiring Manager and asked if it was possible to take the part-time position with the hospital, but work for a different department. Lucky for me they felt I was both a great fit and valuable - and I have been working at this top hospital now, part-time, for almost a year - happily! Ellen was both incredibly professional and supportive throughout this entire process and I am so thankful to her! I can't recommend Ellen enough!!!

My reiki experience with Michelle was wonderful to say the least! The intention setting at the…read morebeginning of the session was very intentional and made me feel focused on my areas of need and my purpose for trying reiki in the first place. Michelle felt like a friend throughout my whole experience and as much as I enjoyed the calm and refreshing experience, I also really enjoyed our conversations before and after. Leaving my session, I felt like I had a great set of tools to implement in my daily life to maximize and prolong this positive experience into my everyday life. I will be visiting her again!

There is nothing I look forward to more than my monthly reiki session with Michelle. I can…read moreconfidently say that she is the real deal and I always leave feeling refreshed and grounded. Michelle possesses a deep understanding of the practice and a genuine passion for helping others. From the moment you stepped into her tranquil space, you feel warm and at ease from her welcoming energy. She is attuned to her clients' needs and checks in with you prior to starting so that she can tailor each session to what your specific needs are that day. Every time I leave a session with her, it feels like the stress and tension that I carry seem to melt away, replaced by a renewed sense of calm and clarity. The energy she channels promotes a deep sense of relaxation and restoration. I recommend Michelle to anyone interested in experiencing Reiki. Her skill, knowledge, and genuine care create a healing experience that transcends expectations.

I can't express enough how grateful and bless I'm to had the opportunity to connect with this…read morebeautiful soul. Love Her work ...the reiki experience was AMAZING , love it . I can't wait to to go back to see her. Thank you Nakornsri with my whole heart and soul.

This was my first Reiki experience and although I didn't expect much from it, the experience was…read morestill worthwhile. I had a wonderful, calming, relaxing and inspiring reiki experience with Nakornsri and I look forward to future sessions. After our session was done, she talked with me about future goals and desires and it was truly an eye opening experience. It's been a few days since my session and I'm still reflecting on the things we talked about and how to take control of my life. Nakornsri definitely has a way of connecting with the spirit!!

I have been working with Quang for a few months now. There is so much knowledge that I learned from…read moreEasy Interview Prep. I learned topics such as how to better interview, how to be better at targeting job opportunities that fit my background, and make ATS friendly resume. I highly recommend to my friends and family to him and two of my friends have already started services with Quang. This company is truly helping students see their value and helps students change their lives by finding jobs even before they graduate college. The services are very affordable, fair, and worth every penny. He is very kind, flexible with time, easy to work with and he truly gives value with the services that he provides. If I could, I would give him 10/10 stars. Go to HIM to find a job. He specializes in Tech but can help with other fields as well.

Writing this review for Quang and Easy Interview Prep can't totally capture how happy I am with…read moretheir services because they surpassed my expectations! Let me tell you how they help me land at $95,000 a year job with no experience and no internships... I am a 37-year-old returning student and a senior about to graduate with a degree in Cybersecurity with no idea of how to land a job because I have no IT experience and haven't done an internship. I was lucky enough to be introduced to Easy Interview Prep through a classmate and instantly knew I needed their help. I first had a free consultation with Quang and he informed me on how he can help me with the whole process starting from crafting my résumé to show how I'm the best candidate for the position, then how to perform in the interview, and all the way to negotiating and signing a contract. From that initial phone call I knew I had met someone that wasn't doing this just for the money, he was doing it because he wanted to see people succeed and learn the things that will make you successful not only in interviews but in life. Quang and I had multiple sessions and something transformed he no longer was a guy that I was paying to help me do well in interviews, he became a mentor and a friend to me. I could call him anytime I had a question or needed any advice and he was and is still there for me. What resulted in my time spent with him was me going into interviews extremely confident and receiving multiple job offers! A couple of days ago I signed a contract for $95,000 a year with a Cybersecurity company that will start when I graduate with not ever having worked in IT or having an internship! I'll tell you how much Quang meant to me on this journey, only two people witnessed me signing my contract, my girlfriend and my mentor\friend Quang! If you're looking for a job don't be at the mercy of these companies hoping they hire you. Get with Easy Interview Prep and choose which offer from companies you're going to take!

Technical Staffing Specialists has supported many of our staffing efforts over the last 26 years…read moresince I have know Jack Crouse (President). His personal approach to supporting his clients and candidates sets him apart from most staffing firms. His breadth of knowledge and approach in helping companies meet their hiring goals is exceptional. If you have technical, operational, sales, or support hiring requirements, TSSI is your go to! I highly recommend them! Richard Goudie-President of RDG Services, LLC

Jack Crouse and Technical Staffing Specialists have supported our commercial, civilian agency, DHS,…read moreand DoD staffing requirements since the early 2000's and his personal, professional, and quality driven approach to ensuring "the right candidates at the right time" set him apart from many recruiting firms in the Washington DC area. He was especially helpful in sourcing cleared resources as well. I highly recommend Technical Staffing Specialists as your recruiting partner. Richard Goudie-President RDGS / Fast Rope NCR

Simply the best! I reached out to YES career coaching…read morebecause I was feeling stuck and ready for a change in my work. My resume was OK, but I wanted to put my best foot forward. The team did a fantastic job on rewriting my resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. I ended up applying to a handful of jobs and got an interview immediately. What ended up happening though is that during the resume rewriting process, I developed this newfound confidence in my work that I never had before and I was going to go after what I wanted to do. I started to network with people that I knew in my area at different companies and ended up with an opportunity that was a perfect fit for me. Since I was a referral, the management team was not too focused on my resume but I ended up getting the job! I am thrilled to start this next chapter of my career and I have to thank YES career coaching for guiding me to see the light I had inside of me so that I can show up and be the best version of myself. Highly recommend!!

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 landed a job in big tech within 4 weeks after my first conversation with August. Yes, you heard…read morethat right...one month from initial consultation to an offer. I was in the same government job for almost 8 years and feeling extremely stuck. I knew I needed to make a change and after a friend referred me to me,and I decided to reach out to Argus Academy for a consultation. It turned out to be one of the best career decisions I've ever made. From the first conversation, August made me feel comfortable and supported. He took the time to really understand my goals and concerns, and then developed a personalized plan to help me achieve them. He walked me through everything from hidden gems around networking, resume upgrades, interview support to negotiations. I learned that I had an incredible amount of experience and value, but I was unaware of how to navigate the rigorous job market potholes, and how to get my foot in the door of my top companies strategically. I literally called him after every interview (3 rounds) and he was right there for me to advise and guide me on next steps. Ended up getting a 30k bump + stock options and bonuses, which I am so incredibly grateful for to have both gotten out of that role and into a well-respected firm with a MUCH better culture. I can't recommend August and his talents highly enough. I truly don't think I would be where I am today without his incredible support and expertise around networking and succeeding in this difficult job economy we're in right now. THANK YOU, AUGUST!!

August has been profoundly helpful throughout my search for a new role. His techniques have helped…read moremy confidence in the job search soar, as well as my network grow in ways I hadn't imagined. I'm so happy to be able to work with someone who inspires confidence and hard work.