Erica contacted us when she got the word from her boss that she was being let go. Her ten-year tenure at her organization would come to a grinding halt in just 60 days. She was not only unprepared for the news, but also completely perplexed as to what move to make next. Erica contacted us for help, and she purchased the Traverse Accelerated Job Search package.

One of the most important first steps in helping Erica find employment was assessing her network, as well as her networking skills. Ellen connected Erica immediately with someone in her professional network, and helped Erica prepare for her very first ever informational interview. From that meeting, a “pitch” was born. Ellen worked daily with Erica on adjusting her pitch accordingly as she set up meeting after meeting with individuals within targeted organizations who would be key to helping Erica find not just any job, but a job she would love.

Step by step, Ellen coached Erica through the job search process, teaching her creative and assertive job hunting techniques within each stage. Ellen helped Erica craft a powerful resume that showcased her brand, and demonstrated where she was headed next, instead of just listing her career history. Erica also learned how to lift the words from her resume and tell a story that showcased her expertise. People were excited to hear Erica’s passion when she shared examples of her achievements, and when she talked about how she could make a contribution to the potential employer sitting in front of her. Erica learned quickly that if she knew who she was and what she was marketing to others, she was the one driving the job-hunting process, which made her much less reliant on headhunters and job postings as a route to employment.

In just under eight weeks, Erica received and accepted a job offer. The offer arrived just two weeks shy of her designated departure date. Erica is thrilled on many levels: She met her goal, she built a tremendous network, and she is looking at her career and new job in a whole new light. And in true purposeful-networking fashion, she is engaging with everyone who helped her along the way, offering her assistance however she can. And the best part? Erica learned more about herself than she ever thought possible, and found that she indeed had all the power, with a little help, to make great things happen.

Congratulations, Erica!

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