It feels like a privilege that I finally have the opportunity to praise and speak to the success of…read moremy experience with Plum Coaching--I called Lora expecting a fairly transactional conversation about costs and expectations, but I decided to move forward because she genuinely listened to the specifics of my situation. In summary: I was seeking new opportunities in my field of UX design, had built an impressive portfolio but was consistently failing to communicate my work in a way that resonated with hiring managers. I had gone through 12 unsuccessful interviews before I decided it was time to seek some professional and objective advice. What I appreciated most about the mock interview with Lora was that she never tried to steer me away from being myself...she gave me practical tools to make sure that I was able to speak on my own behalf and recognize the intention behind every interview question. Long story short, I found myself with an offer letter about three weeks after our session in a role that is perfect for my professional development. If you're in a tough or confusing spot, don't make decisions based on the cost of services--just find someone who you trust that understands your goals and needs and it will pay off a thousand times in the future. Plum served that purpose for me and I can't reccomend their services highly enough.

I attended Plum Consulting's "You Can Use LinkedIn and Love It" workshop, and loved it. Lora is…read morehigh energy and carried the room, keeping everyone interested and engaged. It is a workshop, so you really are encouraged to bring a laptop and check things out for yourself as she walks you through how you want your profile to appear, how to contact people you are already connected to, and how to make new connections particularly to the people who make hiring decisions. I think you'll get more out of the workshop if you are able to do some homework beforehand, like get a Linked In account, and perhaps read Lora's blog posts. I liked that she asked folks to say what they were hoping to get out of the workshop, and then circled back at the end to make sure these things were covered. People came with many issues: out of the workforce for a decade, new to the Seattle area, trying to transition to a new industry, etc. I felt Lora was deft at handling these particular concerns with strategies that could be used through Linked In. I also have to say that I'm very familiar with software. I'm very familiar with web sites. But, I was not familiar with how recruiters and hiring managers used Linked In, and it was helpful to see things from their perspective. So, if you are holding off on doing this because you think it's just software and just a website, I think you'll still find value. This workshop was the first thing I did with Plum Consulting and Lora, but it left me with a favorable impression of the tenacity to expect from their other services.

My Linked In profile needed some work…read more After a quick review of what it looked like, and an understanding of what I am trying to accomplish with it, Jamie helped me make some tweaks that I believe will increase my visibility, and further my use of the website's tools. Even though I didn't need any help with my resume, the service was very helpful to me. Sometimes it's good to just talk to someone that knows what they're doing. I would recommended this service for anyone who is looking to expand their reach.

I worked with Jamie to update my resume as I wanted to switch from one sector to another. The…read moreprocess was easy and professional - we spoke for 30 min and I sent her my old resume. She sent me a totally updated and relevant resume one week later. I have a newfound confidence in my job searching as this resume now expertly captures my skillset and will allow me to sell myself better than I ever could before. And the price was way less than competitors too. Highly recommend!

Sonja helped me network, interview, and negotiate the offer. Job searching is a stressful process…read morewhere you can easily get lost. She was very responsive and flexible to give advice in a timely manner. A part of her services is resume & LinkedIn profile optimization (Note: Sonja doesn't write a resume. Her staff does). I saw clear results: a number of recruiters started to reach out within a couple of days after she updated my LinkedIn. Her services aren't cheap, but I think it's worth the money if you can see it as an investment. In fact, I was able to achieve nearly 30k increase of my salary.

Through working with Dynamo Careers, I was able to successfully land a job in the US after working…read morein Asia for almost 4 years. Before working with Sonja, my job search strategies and resume were not getting me much success. Using the tools, advice, and resume help that Sonja was able to offer, I landed a job back in the US with an almost 10% pay increase and multiple benefits. Dynamo careers is not just a resume service, but offers a comprehensive package including, resume assistance, networking advice, negotiation strategy, and much more. I highly recommend AT LEAST having a chat with Sonja to discuss your personal career needs.

Amie & SIP do great work. I had a fantastic experience being educated and working alongside their…read moreteam to revamp my resume and improve my online presence. Their process is thorough and constructive, which is important when you're overhauling your entire life's work. I completely overhauled my resume with their guidance and was more than pleased with the results.

I've thought for awhile about the resume support I received. In some ways it was helpful. In some…read moreways it was counter productive. Ultimately, both with a temp agency and a recruiter I was given the opposite advice of this service and had to redo my resume entirely twice. The person I was working with no longer lived in Washington and I wonder if not having someone local impacted the advice I was getting. In the end, the most important way to get a job is not a resume. The service I got was good enough but it was very expensive. I think relying on my existing networks and getting support from friends and peers and mentors would have saved me money. If you can't afford this service and you are feeling worried about your resume -- exhaust all other free and lower cost resources before this one. It's a vulnerable time when you're looking for a job. Be safe out there. Reaching out to your existing networks and community is always going to be the best way to get a job.

I'd applied for a position through an online job site and was lucky enough to have Laurel reach out…read moreto me. From the get-go, she invested time in getting to know me. We talked a lot about my previous work experiences, my current situation, and where I saw myself going. Throughout the interview process, she was transparent in communicating the client's perspective. As soon as she received an update, I could count on her to connect with me. Though job interviewing has a tendency to be a stressful process, she helped me keep my head on straight by always being straightforward with where I stood. She provided lots of helpful engagement tips and offered effective follow-up communications. Week after week, Laurel demonstrated a high level of professionalism and was personable throughout. The entire process took about a month and I'm grateful to have journeyed with her to successfully land a new career opportunity.

Had the very best experience with Dana! She is not only friendly and personable but she is very…read moresupportive throughout the entire process. I have had a few experiences in the past with other recruiters from different companies but Dana is truly the best.

Everybody needs a resume - new to the job market or been there for 20 years. And everyone needs a…read morefresh resume. Everyone needs Kevin Daniels. I have been working with Kevin for years. He has been my go-to when I need a new spin on my resume and LinkedIn. Each time he writes an update, I start hearing from recruiters. He gets the job market, recruiters, technology designed to weed out candidates. Even more than all that, Kevin has a knack for getting to know you. He asks the questions, probes and gets you talking so that he can write a resume that represents the true you and positions you well in the marketplace. He's good. You won't find anyone better. I recommend Kevin to everyone. I can honestly say everyone I send his way is extremely happy with the process and the end result.

Kevin wrote me a stellar resume and LinkedIn profile. He really captured my experience and the…read morespirit of my personality! I am excited to launch my new brand "ME"! Thank you Kevin!!

I was trying to figure out why I was barely receiving call backs or interviews when I am overly…read morequalified for most of the jobs I applied to. Then it dawned on me that my resume was boring and didn't stand out at all. I came across this company and I was skeptical because I never used a resume service before. But let me tell you it was definitely worth it. My resume was transformed from top to bottom. The services were very professional and I received my enhanced resume on time. I definitely gave this enhanced resumes 5 stars because of the excellent customer service and the finishing product ! I can't wait to start sending my resumes to companies =)

First, I used ESP as a job seeker. I needed to find a new job because the environment at my…read morethen-current firm had grown too toxic for me to tolerate, and the first Craigslist ad I answered had been posted by ESP on behalf of one of their clients. They got my resume and immediately called me for an interview. They set it up quickly, and had me work with Greg himself. In the interview, Greg listened to me, and in listening to him I came to realize that he has excellent contacts in the local legal community, and is very aware of the cultures at so many firms in town - including the one where I was working at the time. My job hunt was complicated by the fact that my reasons for leaving were a negative reflection on my then-employer - making the answer to "So why are you leaving your current job?" a challenge. Greg was sensitive to that complication and was able to put me in touch with potential employers who understood where I was coming from. I generally like to give four stars because I consider five stars to denote near-perfection, with four stars meaning exceptional and three stars meaning good, but I'm giving five stars because Greg and ESP were phenomenal. They made my job hunt far easier and helped me get a new job far better than I had ever imagined. I pretty much did nothing except meet with Greg and go to the interviews he found for me. Easiest job hunt in my life. The other reviewers are spot on. I was able to trust Greg's integrity, intelligence and knowledge. I liked that he didn't promise to deliver anything that he couldn't reasonably deliver. I liked that he really listened to me and had a better grasp of what I was looking for and what my market value was than I did. If you are looking for a job in the Seattle legal field there is absolutely no reason not to call ESP, and every reason to do so. They literally take all the tedium, frustration and battering to your self-worth out of the job hunting process. They made it FUN. I never in my life thought I would describe a job hunt as fun, but this one was. I'm stunned by how great the service of ESP was, and that is why I am giving five stars.

They spent ample time with me identifying my anxieties with my work history, helping set…read moreexpectations appropriately and setting me up for the interview. I wanted a job at a law firm and they delivered. My recruiter was knowledgeable and professional.