Career Coach and Resume Writer

My difference is RESULTS!

I am an accomplished, elite-level Career Coach and Professional Resume Writer. I take great pride in my work and providing the best outcomes for my clients. In Pandemic 2020, my clients have secured jobs at:

Tesla, Lytx, Masimo, Toro, Northrop Grumman, Eaton, L3Harris, TuSimple, Frequency Electronics, Computer Aided Technology (CATI), Quantum, Magnum Venus, Jabil Precision Automation Solutions and Panoramic Software, among many others. Need help? Let's get you hired!

“Thank you for your help over the last 45 days – starting with the resume and LinkedIn page and finishing with pre-interview advice. I received a job offer today for a position that I was happy to accept." – Tom, Sept. 2020

RESUME WRITING RESULTS

“The documents he wrote helped me get better interviews and land an amazing job. I referred him to colleagues and they too landed amazing jobs within weeks of putting their resume on the market.” – Nobia

INTERVIEWING PREPARATION RESULTS

“Joe really helped me sell my value during the interviewing and salary process. He assisted me with validating my best qualities, skills and abilities versus the competition. We role played scenarios and determined my worth depending on each position. I landed a great job.” – Brad

SALARY NEGOTIATIONS RESULTS

“Joe, your tips on salary negotiations helped. I was able to have them agree to $15,000 more. Thank you again!" – Lorna

CAREER CHANGE RESULTS

“Being 50+, last time I worked was over 10 years ago. He explained how I could overcome obstacles and provided potential entry points to secure employment in different industries. His advice to pursue an LVN Certificate was the right path. Joe, my greatest appreciation!” – Cheryl

NETWORKING SKILLS TEACHING RESULTS

“Taught me how to use LinkedIn to connect with decision makers. Thank you Joe! It was priceless.” – Steve

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS RESULTS

“Hired Joe multiple times. He focuses on a strategy and plan to achieve results. I have learned a lot from him.” – Erica

My clients have secured career employment at:

As an experienced Career Counselor and Consultant, I'm hired to deliver career advice that gets results. For example, during my career, I've helped clients land at:

Innovators/IT/Cloud Computing: Amazon; Apple; Google; Tesla; Microsoft; GE Digital; Salesforce; eBay; SAP; VMware; Symantec; Samsung; Neustar; Ring Central; McAfee; Looker; Alteryx; Computacenter; Macnica Americas

Education: University of Southern California (USC); San Diego State University; San Diego Mesa College; Palomar College

Healthcare and Pharma: Kaiser Permanente; National Institutes of Health (NIH); MD Anderson Cancer Center; Aetna; Blue Shield of California; Thermo Fisher Scientific; Sharp Healthcare; Cambia Health Solutions; Lumeris

Government and Non-Profit: U.S. Navy; Orange County Transportation Authority; San Diego County; Monterey County (California); California Community Foundation

Manufacturing: Intel; AMD; General Motors; Cargill; Northrop Grumman; Eaton; Caterpillar; CNH Industrial; Solar Turbines; APS Technology; Polaris; Lam Research; Wacker Neuson; Milwaukee Tool

Insurance: New York Life; Northwestern Mutual; CorVel; Marsh; Ameritrust; Chubb.

Finance: UBS; Cantor Fitzgerald; Alliantgroup; October Three; Stearns Lending; Visa

Apparel/Retail (Corporate Office, not in store): Costco; Ralph Lauren; Nautica; IKEA; Big Lots; Haggar

Entertainment: Disney; Warner Bros.; Viacom; FOX; Paramount; Carnival Cruise Lines

Telecommunications: Blackberry; Cable One

What I Do Best and How I Will Help You

WRITING: I review, build and write resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles that result in interviews. I also offer a money back guarantee and a free resume review. I also write resumes for executives.

INTERVIEW AND SALARY NEGOTIATION PREP: I teach how to answer motivational and behavioral questions confidently to excel during a phone, in-person, group, technical, video or oral presentation interview. I also help with negotiating and securing more compensation and benefits (and, if applicable, bonus/stock/equity).

TEACHING YOU ESSENTIAL NETWORKING SKILLS TO FIND A JOB: I create a proactive job search strategy that differentiates you from your competing job seekers. In this capacity, I teach how to network effectively to identify jobs using online and offline forums.

SUPPORTING THOSE SEEKING A CAREER CHANGE OR TRANSITION: I support clients changing careers and making a successful transition to a new field.

HELPING CLIENTS START A SMALL BUSINESS OR CONSULTING PRACTICE: I counsel individuals debating starting a business and those ready to get started.

WHO I HELP: Entry-level to middle management to executives, including candidates over age 50; the long-term unemployed; and stay-at-home mom’s ready to re-enter the workforce, plus international students, immigrants and newcomers to the U.S.

GENERALIST BACKGROUND ACROSS MANY INDUSTRIES: Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, education, IT (cloud computing, software, hardware), aerospace, telecommunications, electronics, environmental, legal, non-profit, publishing, automotive, real estate, transportation, retail, and sports and entertainment fields, plus consumer packaged goods, food and beverage and the public/government sector.

My career coaching services are driven by one purpose for my client: results!

Results, Results, Results!

“If you have the feeling your resume is going nowhere, you must definitively contact Joe! I have no doubt Joe's effort tipped the balance in my favor. It's the best money I have invested in a long time – and it was excellent work at a very reasonable price.” – AM

“I came to San Diego six months ago from overseas on a work visa and was getting very depressed. I recently got a job and the hiring manager said my resume stood out among the other applicants.” – SR

“Joe, I just wanted to let you know I did get a job, the job I really, really wanted. I’m so excited! Thanks for all your help and advice and support.” – EJ

“(Joe’s) deep and detailed knowledge of professional resume writing put me way ahead of others in the job environment. I highly recommend Joe for your resume needs.” – PR

“Hi Joe, I just want to thank you for helping me create a new resume and cover letter. I really obtained better interviews, and interviews were with more serious and important companies. I landed a job last week.” – OG

“Joe revamped my resume and, in doing so, helped me get the perfect job. (The resume) played huge role getting me my current job.” – JY

“The first thing (the hiring manager) said in the interview was that he was impressed with both the appearance of my resume and my qualifications. I appreciate your help.” – LC

Want to talk to any of these clients? Contact me at 858-531-7128 or via email and I am happy to put you in touch.

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