I'm lucky enough that I am gainfully (and VERY happily) employed full time, and feel my job is…read morestable. However, as many others have said, you just can't be too careful or get too comfortable in today's economic climate. I would much rather be prepared for the worst, and hope for the best. When Yelp offered a free 15 minute session with Timothy, I wanted to give it a try. I've helped others with their resumes in past years, but looking at my own is always so much harder. It really needed a brush-up. Tim's advice was wonderful, clear, and so easy to follow. He provided me with templates that would be more attractive to any potential readers. Over the next few weeks, I plan on using one of the templates to pop my own information in, and have it at the ready "just in case."

I take pride in having a better than average resume and interviewing well. (I'm in nonprofit…read morefundraising and unfortunately that is a field that most of us move jobs every few years - so my resume is always up to date.) Timothy actually had some advice that helped me though and I recommend that you take the time to have a resume review with him. Having an outside set of eyes on my resume made me see some easy improvements I could make to help stand out in a future job search. I'm employed not but not naive about the impact of this pandemic on every industry including nonprofit - so I'm ready if a layoff happens.

I cannot recommend this program strongly enough! Shannon helps you be what you want to be. I am the…read moresame person I was before her program - yet simultaneously completely different. I had been on an exhaustive 10-year career search, looking for a position that fit others' expectations of where I should be next . . . Not realizing that the career I was already making for myself, was most closely aligned with my values, beliefs, and desire to live a balanced, yet well-paid life that puts my happiness, and presence for my children first. (As Shannon put it, I am like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz - in that I didn't need to "look any further than my own back yard.") I wanted clarity over the future direction of my career, and to get to where I want to be. This goal was met due to the expert advice of Shannon. My product and brand has been strengthened, and I am much more mindful and intentional about the career decisions I make. Shannon listens, then reminds you what you said is important to YOU, rather than fit you into a cookie-cutter program. I wholeheartedly recommend the Whole U. process.

Those of us who don't work in career advising don't really know what we're doing when it comes to…read morechanging a career. I'd hire a professional to fix my car, or operate on my heart... so I'd certainly hire a pro to guide my way to my new career. Working with Shannon helped me set up a road map to reach my goal. I learned how to: write a 21st-century resume, re-do my LinkedIn page, and I learned (again) that there's no time like the present to start the first step toward my goal. I learned that my goal isn't ridiculous and could actually provide a huge benefit to people. I really appreciate the holistic approach to Whole U. advising services. Everything in this world is interconnected, whether one believes that in a spiritual or scientific way, and one's career is not excluded from that.

Update! They never did a thing for me! They acted like they would have opportunities for me, but I…read morewas never offered anything. I did see a much younger person walk in dressed for a trip to the gas station get a hero's welcome and an immediate assignment. So that might have been the issue.

Has anyone else had an issue with the payment department of motion recruitment?…read more was contacted after project was completed, was told how much i was owed and then ghosted? Is this how they regularly do business? have tried multiple times to connect on telegram app and Gilbert or anyone from payment department of motion recruitment isn't responding! is this their regular business? not great

I highly recommend Lucy - she is excellent at what she does and the choice to see her is one of the…read morebest I have made. Lucy is an empathetic listener who will ask hard questions (in a very kind way). She kept me "on topic" and accountable as I met my personal and career goals. She shared knowledge and resources relating to salary negotiation, resume building, LinkedIn and answering interview questions. Lucy helped me navigate a difficult conversation at work and I am truly grateful for her support in advocating and speaking up for myself. As we continued to work together, I further clarified my personal values, skills and strengths which gave me a clearer sense of purpose. I am no longer stuck in my head and am making active steps forward. If you are thinking of working with Lucy you should do it!! I am amazed at how much has changed for me over five months and how I feel so much happier, more confident and optimistic.

In just 8 sessions, Lucy gently helped me to figure out what I wanted from my life. I am blown away…read moreby how quickly my path has changed. I came to her feeling confused and a bit fearful, and just a few months later am feeling ambitious and excited about my future. I was just accepted into an amazing graduate program in nursing, a path that I had only vaguely considered prior to working with Lucy. I am confident that I would not be in this spot today, with a big door wide open in front of me, if I had not worked with Lucy. She is patient, intelligent, non-judgmental and most importantly - warm and kind. I can't recommend working with Lucy enough.

Very nice people here. Though they haven't had things that were in my salary range, they have…read morealways treated me with suburb respect and dignity and continued to try anyway. Fortunately I'm not on the job hunt now, but when I have been, they have always been trying to find opportunities for me, and I appreciate that. And they are honest. Check these guys out. I used Christopher W. He was excellent and the kindest professional in this business!!!

Decided to give this temp agency a shot as I was struggling to find a job in Boston after I moved…read morehere. Applied online and got a call back from Jen who was very friendly, told me to come take a visit for an interview. The building was very nice, prime location in Financial District. Front desk person asked me to fill out an application and led me to Jen after. Jen was telling me that she has been working at John Leonard for almost 30 years holy moly! She was very professional, knew what she was doing, and sounded like she has a great relationship with their clients (employers). Asked me couple questions about my skills and experience, what I want to do in a long run. After the interview, she explained some of the jobs they have in the system and asked me if any of those spark my interest. Really liked this short term assignment in Cambridge, was places there a week after that interview! Went through many assignments with various employers through John Leonard so far, was a great experience to work with all those employers. John Leonard seems to have a good clientele of employers that would treat you well as long as you do your job! Long story short- no matter what kind of career goals you have, John Leonard will listen to you, learn your story to find a great assignments that fit to your needs and qualification! Shout out to Jen, you are awesome!

I had a great time working with Gail. Gail helps you define what you want and what you need. Once…read morethat was established, I was able to develop an actual plan. I didn't have a system established before in determining how to proceed with changing careers, evaluating what I wanted as a career, and how to approach applying to different roles. Now I'm a lot more confident in doing so. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a career switch.

I worked with Gail when I was exploring a career transition. While I didn't transition entirely out…read moreof my profession, I did land a position in a different sector that is of great interest to me. When she saw/heard me light up about this new field, she encouraged me to pursue my interests. I also like her demeanor and comfort in asking challenging questions. She also helped be revamp my resume which was in need of fresh look. I highly recommend her services; she is a true pro.

I worked with Sandy in the Summer of 2012 to help me with a career move. It was a difficult time…read morefor me as I was trying to push myself out of situation that was not ideal. I had tried many things, but ultimately meeting and working with Sandy was one of the major turning points in my search. While working with Sandy she was a valuable resource; an objective voice, a sounding board, and most importantly, a guide in my search. While Sandy won't find you a new job or pick your next career, she will put together a process (and make you stick to it) and give you the tools to get you to where you want and need to be. After I did move forward and into a new position, I worked with Sandy, to make sure my uptake and priorities in my new role set me up for success. I can honestly say, not only did Sandy help me in my search, she has helped me become more aware of myself, what works for me, what I need to improve, and what I should try to limit exposure to. I value these items almost as much if not more than the job search help, as this self awareness will not only help me today, but throughout my career! I recommend Sandy Machson to anyone looking for a Career help (whether looking for a change or looking to perform at their peak), as she she is flexible, smart, and caring! (Also don't believe me? Than check out her LinkedIn profile, even more rave reviews there!! www.linkedin.com/in/whatsnextcoachingconsulting)

My work environment was facing a rather large change, and I found myself in a postions where I…read morecould either stick it out and (with a lot of effort) turn the job into something I want or leave and try something completely new. Sandy helped me to figure out what was keeping me from fully embracing either path, and to make a choice I could live with and not look back. Identifying what I enjoy about my work and developing strategies for dealing with the aspects that were uncomfortable for me were crucial in the process of making a decision. I was motivated to take on tasks that were outside my comfort zone but were really important to my professional success. I would wholeheartedly endorse Sandy's services. She was a pleasure to work with.

Dr. Guedj coached me through a significant career and life change. I had reached a level of success…read morebut stalled. He helped me understand the circumstances, see beyond the fog, and focus on the opportunities ahead. Simply stated, he helped me move forward on the executive and life path. Four promotions, a happy home life, and two great investments followed. I recommend Thierry without reservation.

From the owner: BostonJobDoctor provides affordable, high-impact consultations to professionals interested in…read moreenacting meaningful and measurable change. The Job Doc can help you: * Change jobs or careers * Market and leverage your unique talents * Clarify what truly motivates you * Set achievable goals and improve effectiveness *Reduce stress & improve job satisfaction My clients achieve amazing results through a mix of guided introspection, honest feedback and expert coaching. BostonJobDoctor's straightforward advisory process works best for individuals (and teams) who are eager to learn new skills and wish to neutralize the roadblocks that are getting in the way of their success.

Elizabeth was such an amazing support during my job search process. I needed a resume and cover…read moreletter that was professional and could compete in this job market. My previous resume was acceptable, or so I thought. It was a basic format that wasn't all that eye-catching. Likewise for my cover letter. I was job searching and not getting any bites. I was a bit frantic when I called Job Search Divas, but she was quick to provide very comforting words. After consulting with Elizabeth during an initial introduction call, I knew I met the right person to help ignite my job search. I knew she'd take my resume and cover letter to the next level. She worked with me to really highlight my skills and the great work I have done in the past. She was very patient and incorporated everything I requested in my cover letter and resume. Elizabeth also gave me great advice about LinkedIn and how it would be helpful in my job search. If you are considering a resume and cover letter service, I highly recommend Job Search Divas. I really enjoyed my experience and think Elizabeth is fabulous.

I've just finished up week 4 at my new job…read more Life circumstances had brought me to taking a professional leave for 3 years. Coming out of that leave, ready to get back to the working world, I was looking at a resume that really hadn't been updated for... a while. My resume needed an overhaul, as did my confidence. I didn't realize that I would get both from a Yelp search. I 'interviewed' a couple of career/job search professionals. Elizabeth just seemed like a smart, insightful, professional, but very approachable, good human. In a fairly painless process, she gleaned the facts as well as the nuances of what I bring to the table professionally (as well as the dishes that I had brought to previous 'pot lucks'.) And she made them sound really good - enough so that it took a while for me to embrace that the end result wasn't full of half-true embellishments, but a more confident way to represent my real skills and temperament.. I would hire me! As I hadn't had to 'really' interview for a new job in (ahem) decades, I had so many concerns and questions. In addition to overhauling my resume and making my LinkedIn profile look like I'm an adult, Elizabeth took the time to answer all of the concerns that I shared with her, even throughout my interviewing process. She was a touchstone of my navigation of the whole 'adventure', a cheerleader, a support, a reality check. I made a really good decision in hiring her.

I'm reviewing the ILC as a volunteer teacher. This school is fantastic! I have been volunteering…read morehere for a few months and absolutely loving it. I am so impressed with the staff and students. The main focus of the ILC is their intensive English program for immigrants in the community. Students of all backgrounds can join the program (I believe there is currently a waitlist) and be placed into the appropriate level. I help out with the lowest level, where students started from basically zero English. The main teacher is amazing and I am truly impressed with how much the class has learned, all while having fun and creating a close community. There's also a computer lab where students do English practice while also learning computer skills. The ILC also offers other services, like an in-house social worker, workshops to teach other skills, etc. So happy we have an organization like this in Malden!

i'd definitely say that ILC is the best school to go. Awesome teachers, awesome staffs. ILC is GREATread more