“Thanks Julie! I want to thank you for your guidance and assistance with revamping my résumé and my approach to transitioning into my second career. Your guidance was invaluable and I am eternally grateful!”
- Second-career professional getting first associate attorney role
Read More“Hi Shauna - Hope you are doing well. I wanted to let you know that I gave notice on Monday and in the coming months will be starting a new job in-house at a broker-dealer/investment bank. It is a great position and a step up to a Managing Director title.
The work that you did on my LinkedIn profile optimization and résumé proved to be extremely valuable. I ended up with two offers and went into final rounds at several other places. And I got a lot of unsolicited calls for interviews. Also, the creative process of talking through the résumé drafting with you was great interview preparation because it helped me to think of the best ways to present myself.”
- In-house counsel in financial sector
Read More“Hi Julie, I wanted let you know that since we last spoke, I accepted a position at an AmLaw 100 firm! It is a position I would not have likely even applied for before we spoke. You were so very helpful with my concerns and confidence. I understand that is part of your job, but your genuineness came through and made me feel a little more at ease with my search. Thank you!”
- Midlevel associate transitioning between large firms
Read More“Jared, I am so grateful for all of the hard work you put in to helping me with my resume and LinkedIn. More than just getting documents prepared, your process helped me hone the way in which I marketed myself in interviews and negotiations, and I am so very thankful. Also, let Shauna know the good news and how incredibly helpful her advice was in the negotiation process? After she and I spoke, I countered the firm’s initial offer and they came back with no changes to salary or bonus, just a better (partner) title. Speaking to her about how to present the counteroffer gave me the confidence and tools I needed to make that happen!”
- Partner for an international corporate law firm
Read More“My new role is VP, Deputy General Counsel. I will lead all compliance, regulatory, and IP functions. So this is an awesome opportunity to fill holes in my resume while building and leading a larger team. I'm very VERY excited. Thank you again for all the coaching and resume writing help. Having my resume re-written gave me a leg up during interviews. Instead of focusing on my substantive experiences, I spent more interview time focused on deeper issues because the resume spoke for itself. I truly couldn't have done this without the help you provided me. You took my resume from Stone Ages to modern times. Thank you, Shauna, so much for all that you did for me! I am so grateful to have you in my corner.”
- DGC on track for GC roles
Read More“Dear Shauna, I hope this email finds you well. It was a pleasure working with you back in 2019. My resume received a very good feedback. As a result, I joined a mid size firm in Chicago as senior counsel.”
- Litigator
Read More“Hi Julie, thanks for making yourself available for a last-minute call. Your considerations were sound and helpful. I think you were on point in your advice! The headhunter texted me yesterday evening that both interviewers thought I was “terrific” and they would work on an offer in the coming days.”
- Foreign-educated attorney looking for U.S. in-house position
Read More“The resume was great and now I have 3 interviews tomorrow. Thank you again so much for your assistance, Shauna.”
- Mid-level lawyer returning to workforce
Read More“I'm so excited that you have time to work your magic again, Shauna. After you did my resume before, I went from no one even talking to me to several job offers.”
- Nonprofit executive director
Read More“This gives me a lot of confidence, Jared. It was helpful to have an interview today because things came up that we've been talking about and I could so clearly see the value of your process.”
- Of Counsel for an international general practice law firm
Read More“I get like two interviews a week, Shauna! And I've also got some good strategies here that I didn't have before.”
- In-house transactional lawyer
Read More“I'm a happy repeat customer! Things worked out really well last time, Shauna. My hit rate in landing interviews went up at lot.”
- Executive attorney
Read More“I have to admit, Jared, I was a bit of a doubter about some of the formatting choices, but they have grown on me and I can see how they make it much easier to quickly consume.”
- Law firm litigation equity partner
Read More“About 18 or so months ago I had a résumé cram session with Shauna. I was pleased with the session and results and it ultimately led me to my current gig where I've been for just over a year.”
- Senior corporate generalist
Read More“Shauna, I have a second interview for the position I interviewed for earlier this week. The prep session was very helpful!”
- Foreign-trained lawyer landing interviews for in-house roles
Read More“After our meeting, I sent my new cover letter and résumé to the recruiter posting a role with [Global 15 law firm], but the recruiter didn't seem that enthusiastic, so I did like you said, Shauna—I figured out who the partners who would be making the decision were and I sent my materials to them. I got responses from both partners within 24 hours and now I have an interview set up.”
- Junior corporate lawyer breaking into BigLaw from small firm
Read More“Hello Julie, I had a great second interview and received an offer from the firm yesterday! Thank you so very much for all of your help with the résumé, the LinkedIn profile, and the coaching! Your expertise and guidance has been invaluable.”
- Career prosecutor transitioning to private data privacy practice
Read More“With such a great résumé that you drafted, I just had in the last week interviews with hiring managers from 2 different companies, in addition to Facebook. Thank you again for all your support, Shauna. You are absolutely the best! I say that not only for having worked with you and benefited from your amazing support. When I first tried to work with you, you were completely booked, so I ended up trying out other two legal résumé writers. So, I can say that there is no one like you out there!”
- Data privacy and compliance lawyer
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