The Inner Compass Process is a fantastic resource with a step-by-step approach to learning what…read morechanges can help you feel more fulfilled and satisfied with work. Hunter coached me through this process. I can't say enough good things about her. She is professional, kind, and a fantastic listener. She really listens to everything I'm saying and is able to understand and get at the core of what it is I am saying, sometimes before I even know what it really is I'm trying to communicate. Since she was able to understand me so well, she was able to provide me with good takeaways. She also asks great questions that help reveal more insights. I started going through this process with hardly a guess on what I may want to do next. The Inner Compass Process helped me get very clear on what my values are and what talents I want to be utilizing in my next job. Hunter and I talked together about some jobs that involve these values and talents and now I know which job I want to pursue. I even said I'd prefer to not go back to school and we found a job role with no extra education required. Thank you Hunter!

I started working with Hunter about 6 months ago and it was the best decision I've ever made!! I've…read morebeen working in the same industry for over 20 years and knew I needed out, but honestly has NO CLUE what I wanted to do with my life. I remember during my initial free phone consult, just feeling so completely defeated with no direction... and after only 20 minutes of talking with Hunter, I felt hope for the first time in years. She has such a calmness and kind heart that made me feel at ease opening up to her, yet an indescribable passion and fire that made me believe that at the end of this, I was going to be able to achieve greatness! Even when I didn't believe in myself, I truly felt that she did, and that kept me going. The way this program works is really magical. Danielle did a great job of putting this together, because I honestly do not think I would have finished with the same outcome, using another method. It takes you back to your childhood and forces you to dig deep into distant memories, both happy and sad, and really has you dissect the reasons behind the feelings of these memories and why they had the impact they did. It continues to move on throughout your life, thinking of situations and stories that left both good and bad tastes in your mouth, and then goes back and compares these to the childhood memories. It's amazing the patterns and similarities that I discovered along the way. As fascinating as this all was, at the halfway point of the program, I still had absolutely no idea where this was leading and if I'd ever be able to find something that was right for me. I started to worry that I was not going to be a success story, like all those I read about in the Yelp and Google reviews, and I may have just wasted my money. I expressed these concerns to Hunter and she reassured me that this was NOT going to be the case. She said that she believed in me and my journey and that she knew we would find the perfect career path that was meant for me, so I had no other choice but to trust her. I always left my zoom meetings with Hunter, feeling so hopeful and truly inspired! I remember telling her on one of our first sessions, that I always felt so good after talking with her, that I wanted to do what she did! I told her that I wanted to be someone's Hunter; the reason someone smiled again, found their confidence and felt hopeful for a better future, after coming from a place of negativity and defeat. Even though I said this early on, it didn't hit me until much later in the game, that I my true passion was in coaching. I have decided to leave my long time career aviation and go into wellness coaching, focusing on fitness, nutrition and mindfulness. Never in a million years, would I have come into this program thinking I'd have a skills or bravery to leave the corporate world and start my own coaching business, but that is exactly what I am in the process of doing! I owe Hunter more thanks and appreciation than I will ever be able to express, for this truly insane and much needed career transformation!

I took my time selecting a service to rewrite my resume, knowing there are many options out there…read more I worked with both Dia and Donna throughout the process. One thing I wish I had known beforehand is how important it is to have a clear idea of the specific type of role you're targeting before starting the resume process. During a job search--which can be incredibly stressful and uncertain--I didn't feel that my experience or challenges were fully understood or acknowledged. Navigating a job search takes strategy, reflection, and support, and unfortunately, I didn't feel there was much empathy offered throughout this process. If I could do it over again, I would work with a career coach first to gain clarity and direction, before investing in resume services like this one."

I engaged Personal Touch Career Services in September 2019 to get them to review and tweak my…read moreresume. they had been recommended by a friend. I paid my $498 and they did what they do, changes were made etc, and before long I was sending my resumes and letters were being sent out but I got zero response. I still didn't feel it was saying the right things the right way for my industry so a few more changes were made but I had the same lack of results. I stepped away, changed a few things myself and sent it to people direct and I got a better response and even some work. I chalked the money spent, at a time when I couldn't really afford it, and the experience I had up to it being 'just one of those things' that don't work out for me and my situation and I moved on. Not long after I got a year long contract as well as some other work (but that was through my work in general, a recommendation, and my self-tweaked resume). With both their resume and the one I did, I got very little pick up via job ads. Flash forward to late 2020 and PTCS reach out to get feedback on the service I received. I explained how it hadn't worked for me and I had drawn a line under it, and we set up another consultation. I also provided copies of the current resume I had made. Donna, who is lovely, ran tests and gave me the results, and that was kind of it as 90 day options had long run out. The most significant advice I got was to open a Jobscan account/subscription and read chapter 11 of the book I got as part of my package. Should I have gone back again within the 90 days? Maybe, but I wanted to draw a line under it and try a different approach (which included getting industry friends to input on my resume). All I know is that while Personal Touch Career Services have been great for some people, and I'm delighted that's the case, working with them didn't get results for me. Also, if you're reaching out after 90 days to get feedback and offer help and the main response is, 'We can't do what we could have done because it's after 90 days,' that doesn't feel like the best result to offer. It certainly won't make me look at giving PTCS more of my money. They might work for you, they're certainly nice people to deal with, but for someone working in journalism and production for over 25 years, it didn't bear fruit in my case.

Alana is a gifted professional in the recruiting space. She helped me while I was still in the…read morediscovery phase of my next career step. Specifically, she taught me a very helpful framework that would give me clarity into what I wanted next, but also into what I actually needed. Alana thus helped me set clear boundaries and discover what my next step looked like. Once this was clear, one of the most difficult parts of my work was done. Alana is able to play a very personal role in helping you achieve your career goal. She takes her time to listen and understand your inner needs very well before she comes up with a plan. She truly believes that we all have a potential which we can achieve, if we take the right steps to get there. Once Alana understands your inner needs, she is able to easily unlock any personal or professional limitations and help you fulfill your potential by focusing on the specific areas that need action. I would highly recommend Alana to anyone who needs guidance with their career, seeks help regarding the job market, has uncertainties about the psychological part behind getting your dream job, is interested in recruiting -- her knowledge & experience around the area is incredible; or simply getting to know a gifted soul! :)

Alana has provided career guidance for me multiple times over the last 5+ years. She genuinely…read morecares about you as a person, and that remains priority #1 while she lends her extensive experience in Bay Area (and beyond!) recruiting to your personal situation. Alana will take the time to understand you as a person and provide counseling beyond what could be expected of a typical 'HR-type' looking to fill their next open position. With her inside experience she is able to guide your resume, conversation skills, and expectations to highlight your skills and strengths, and help you expose potential employers to the 'you' they really want to meet. This can be difficult for those with 'engineering minds' like myself who tend to be more objective, and Alana definitely helped me step out of that box. Most recently, I worked with Alana to update and improve my resume. After a single session we had completely re-worked one section of my resume to better reflect 'my voice' and clearly state my accomplishments in a way that highlighted my abilities as well as reflecting my personality. The difference from the initial draft I sent her to the final draft I used for interviews is subtle but dramatic, and I am positive it played a role in the callbacks I received. To hand over a resume that truly represents you makes everything that follows more natural, and that is a HUGE deal when making career moves! Beyond the resume, Alana was there to talk out any concerns, nerves, and provide encouragement throughout multiple levels of interviews and offer negotiations, something that can be overwhelming for someone at any level of professional experience. She has helped me aim higher than I would have on my own and provided the insider confidence I needed to push for the best possible outcomes. Could not recommend anyone higher; do yourself and your future a favor and let Alana guide you through your next professional moves.

Lauren is exceptional. Period. Full stop. My situation was a bit more unique than most. First,…read moreI had run my own successful business for over 18 years, had closed it down, and was preparing for a new professional adventure. Obviously, on a more global level, I needed help refining my strategic direction after so many years of being my own and my employees' boss. Lauren's well-honed intuition and intelligence expertly guided me through that more philosophical process. On a practical level, though, I had not needed--and, in fact, did not have--a formal resume for almost 20 years. So, that had to be created anew, with an eye toward the fact that my professional life had been more adventurous and entrepreneurial than most. Lauren excelled at pulling from my narrative and highlighting the specific strengths that make me stand out as a potential colleague. I cannot thank her enough for making smooth and enjoyable that which could have been a very bumpy and unpleasant journey. What a gifted guide Lauren is!

With 110% confidence I recommend Lauren for career coaching. She has been my trusted adviser for…read moreover than a year and her insight is way above the standard. She listens, responds, and give valuable advice. She is a woman of strong intelligence, integrity, and has a love for the impact she makes. In addition, the commitment Lauren makes to ensure your goals are successful is incredible. Honestly, I cannot thank you enough for sharing your knowledge, strength, wisdom, and experience. You are absolutely amazing, Lauren!

I had built some unique and arguably impressive skill sets over the last 15 years in my current…read morecareer path, but because it was a set of skills and experience that is sort of a niche, my narrative had to be updated. The ability to craft this new narrative required a real pro. I worked with Stephanie. After a couple meetings, I had a new resume and updated LinkedIN that looks great. THANKS!

I just finished working with Career Muse and have been very satisfied with the experience. My…read morestrategic career discussions with Stephanie and her complete overhaul of my CV/resume have added real value to my current job search. Stephanie is very thoughtful and informed on subjects like current hiring trends in industry, what HR departments and recruiters are seeking in viable candidates, how you may want to present yourself to potential employers, and the language/nomenclature used by firms to identify appropriate candidates. She uses this information to reconceptualize your resume and also to inspire you to reconsider how you may want to present yourself in your current job search. I enthusiastically recommend Career Muse to anyone who is looking to update/rewrite their resume or who may be seeking important career advice/strategies for finding a new job.

Let me tell you "What's good" about fruition coaching…read more.. Megan is truly a gift to your life. 2020 has been a doozy to say the least. For me there was so much uncertainty surrounding my work life due to the pandemic, it spiraled me into a bad place of panic and anxiety. Enter Megan and fruition coaching. After our first chat she taught me a powerful tri-ad that truly works in any situation (personal and professional). I was focusing on the "what ifs" of life which I didn't have the answers to. Megan coached me into focusing on "what's good" and it changed everything. I've always believed we're all lifelong learners and I'm constantly working to change the way my brain asks itself questions to focus on what's good. Megan helped my anxiety disappear by teaching me the tools I needed. I'm forever grateful for her coaching as it shifts the way I've been thinking to see a situation with a fresh perspective. Her program is tailored to who you are individually to propel you to your best self so you can live your most rewarding life. It's worth every penny spent as you'll start to see a shift in yourself and the way you look at the world and that is invaluable. THANK YOU Megan!

Megan is an amazing coach and the best I have ever worked with. For me, Megan is three coaches in…read moreone. She is an adept and skilfull business coach and mentor but she is equally skilled in personal relationships and self-discipline. I feel like I have a secret advantage, Megan is an advocate for me but knows when to lay down a challenge. The old adage is true, you get what you pay for. There are many life coaches, when you're ready for results you know where to find them.

As a dedicated professional, my career represents my life's work. When I decided to make a course…read morechange I wanted a skilled career expert to help me. A person I viewed as not only a career strategies professional but someone who possessed the personal style and qualities of a coach. It was important to me to find a "real person" who would not only guide and instruct me but provide real tools and give candid feedback to help me grow, be successful and reach my goals. Don possesses all these qualities and many more. It truly has been a remarkable experience working with Don and the Ascend team to not only reach my goals but exceed them! I've said it many times and I'll say it again, "Thank you for everything Don!"

I have had the opportunity to work with Don in regard to a job search and coaching for my current…read moreposition. Don is top notch in job search techniques, interviews gained, resume construction, and motivation. I consider it an honor to work with Don his friendly demeanor and genuine personality make it him an asset to anyone and he has a way of motivating you to accomplish great things. I would and do reccommend him highly to anyone!

Executive Career Partners (ECP) delivered meaningful value throughout my job search. Rodney set the…read moretone from the beginning. He was knowledgeable, direct, and encouraging when I was unsure about utilizing ECP. My coach, Marilyn, provided very steady guidance during the ups and downs of the job search, and helped me prepare strategically for interviews, which strengthened my confidence and performance. After 26 years with one employer, I wasn't fully familiar with today's job-market expectations, but ECP's structure, resources, and accountability helped me re-orient quickly. With their combined support, I secured a new position within six months. ECP was professional, responsive, and focused on real outcomes. I would recommend their services to professionals navigating a transition or re-entering a modern job search.

I was very disappointed. They told me they were a marketing agency, which is true…read more Beware - they don't guarantee you finding anything. And I didn't. I had a mere handful of interviews which I worked my a$$ off to get, and their scout had promised, "you'll be having so many calls.. " blahblah. So I doled out several thousand dollars I didn't have and got very little for it. Their resume rewrite wasn't great, and their AI-enabled tool I could do better with claude or chatgpt. They did teach me a few things about using LinkedIn, but otherwise, their advice was outdated, and they paired me with someone who didn't seem to be engaged and didn't know how to help me. They also tried to give me these warm leads but they were at the wrong level. I followed their advice on how to harass people on LI, and never heard back from anyone that way. I definitely wouldn't recommend this company. Save your money.