I thoroughly enjoy helping job seekers find a solid job in the quickest and most stress-free way possible.
Because let’s be totally honest here…
Doing a job search can be one of the most unenjoyable ways to spend your time, especially during a pandemic and an economic crisis. These challenging times are adding even more stress to job seekers. I get it!
I understand the frustration of sending off resumes and never hearing back. Or feeling like you bombed an interview even though you SWORE you were prepared. Or wondering if your LinkedIn profile is helping or hurting you. Or … knowing you should be networking, but not exactly sure how.
That’s Where I Come In…
When I start working with clients, they’re usually spinning their wheels.
- They might have an idea of what they’re looking for, but they’re still somewhat unclear.
- They think their resume and cover letter are “ok” but probably need improvement.
- They have a general sense of how to prepare for interviews, but are pretty out of practice.
- They basically have zero networking strategy.
- And many of them are feeling financial stress due to a recent layoff and want to get back on their feet as quickly as possible.
My Approach
I give clients a clear plan of action and helpful resources so that their job search goes from disorganized and dawdling to focused, streamlined and fast-tracked.
Aside from all the critical components (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, interview prep), I ensure that clients take a full self-inventory and are branding themselves in the most specific and strategic way.
I also help them use a multi-pronged networking approach to tap the hidden job market — the upwards of 50% of jobs that aren’t posted online!
As a coach, I’m a cheerleader, task-master, and sounding board all rolled into one. What I’ve learned is that it’s not only about tactics, but also mindset. Slogging through a job search can be demoralizing, so I’m here as a support system during those rough days.
My Story
It all started when working in recruiting and HR in both the corporate and non-profit sectors. While doing full-cycle recruiting for a wide array of positions, I reviewed thousands of resumes and cover letters, interviewed hundreds of job seekers, and made job offers to over a hundred final candidates. I really saw it all — the good, bad and everything in between.
In doing this work, I quickly learned why certain job seekers stood out and why others landed in the “no” pile. More than anything, I was motivated and inspired to arm candidates with the knowledge and skills to be successful in their job search. I had remembered making so many of the same mistakes when I was job searching and wanted to help others avoid these doozies.
So how did I go from recruiter to career coach? My interest was sparked while volunteering at Upwardly Global, an organization that assists underserved populations with their job search. There I conducted mock-interviews and provided resume consultation. I knew at that moment that I was meant to do this work!
I then completed the Certified Professional Career Coach program through the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, the longest-running professional association of its kind.
The coaching skills I honed from this program along with my experience on the “other side of the table” propelled me into starting my own coaching business.
I’ve since helped many clients, across industries, get clarity in their job search and either get job offers or make it to the final round of interviews at companies like: Google, Amazon, Wells Fargo, The Gap, Ticketmaster, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey, City of Los Angeles, FanDuel, and other smaller companies, start ups and nonprofit organizations.
So, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read this. I am committed to helping you land a rock-solid job in most strategic and pain-free way possible!
All the best,
Janna Kefalas
Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC)
(Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches)