Job search coaching services include resume revision, interview preparation and negotiation, and job search tool development. Some clients only need help with preparing for an interview or updating a resume, while others need more time and tools to yield better results.

Resume Revision:

• Review of resume in its current form (no judgement!) for content, formatting, and first impressions
• Intake and analysis of career accomplishments, strengths, skills, and examples
• Reformatting to market results, strengthen language, tell a compelling story, and include key words
• Coaching on storytelling and techniques to leverage your resume when job searching

Interview Preparation and Negotiation:

• One-on-one intensive interview preparation, including role-playing
• Techniques to help you confidently illustrate your story and become an equal contributor during the interview
• Exercises to improve recall of your examples in the face of tough interview questions
• Key questions to ask before and after an interview
• Post-interview coaching, with strategic follow-up tactics
• Coaching on negotiating a job offer based on market research, assessing your personal values, and knowing your worth

Job Search Tool Development:

• Review and analysis of your existing job search and marketing tools (LinkedIn and other social media profiles, cover letter, networking emails, personal website if applicable, etc.)
• Expert revision and optimization of these tools—or, we’ll help you create them
• Coaching on how to strategically use your job search and marketing tools

Personal Branding Services Include: 

• Assessment and analysis of the totality of your personal brand
• Exercises to identify your strengths and natural talents, clarify your values, and pinpoint your passions
• Creating your elevator pitch, a vital tool you can use to quickly communicate your brand when interviewing and networking
• Coaching on strengthening your brand to ensure your audience is clear about who you are, what you offer, and what makes you different

On-The-Spot Coaching

Sometimes you have a pressing career challenge that arises quickly or unexpectedly. For these exact situations, we offer a quick-turnaround service to give you immediate, expert attention. These are just a few sample career challenges that required on-the-spot attention for Traverse clients:

“A recruiter called me out of the blue and wants me to interview for a really interesting position
—and I am not even job hunting! How do I handle it?”

“I received TWO job offers and need to make the right decision.”

“I have my performance evaluation coming up and I want to ask for a raise.”

“I am applying for a spot in a professional development program and I really want to be selected!
I need help strengthening my application.”

“I am resigning and I want to negotiate severance.”