Resume services for Career or Industry Change

It’s happened to you. It happens to everyone. 

You come across someone who works in a really cool place or does great things in their job and you wonder, “How did they fall into that? Where was that career on Career Day? How did I not know about that?” 

Or maybe you did know, but never dared to think that career might be for you. 

Whether it’s developing stories in Hollywood or helping eradicate hunger in the world, I believe there is deeply fulfilling and satisfying work out there for everyone.

Even for you.

Now you might think that people doing the work you want had all their ducks in a row: parents with money, the best schooling at the right schools, influence and a great network. And sure, in some cases, it may be true that others had it easier.

But — you are the product of your past experiences. 

Over the years, you’ve gained wisdom, knowledge, maturity, boundaries, and you know how to trust yourself. You are self-aware enough to trust those longings that have you looking up jobs in your new field, keeping up with news and people from the industry as if you’re already there, and emotionally invested in the highs and lows of that business.

I have been creating resumes for over 20 years and coaching for over 15. 

And the #1 thing I get asked is this… 

“I have so much experience in this field, but I want to do something completely different. How do I make my resume say ‘this new thing’ rather than ‘that thing I’ve been doing’?”

If you’re like most people, you probably feel like your resume screams “Hire me in the same field for the same thing because I cannot do ANYTHING ELSE!!” 

And maybe the resume you’ve been using really is doing that, which means your career is pretty much what it always was.

You could resign yourself to just staying in the same field and letting the clock run out so you can start something new as a retired intern. After all, it worked for Robert DeNiro in that movie, The Intern. 🙂 

But no. I’m here to change the trajectory of your career.

 

I want to show you how you can inventory your existing skills and leverage them to make your resume “new-industry” ready, with your transferable skills and experience perfectly highlighted to make them see what a great hire you would be because of everything you already know.

And yes, there will be some work involved – for instance, if you don’t know what you want to do next or aren’t sure how a profession will fit into your life, you’ll need to find out. 

But that’s where I come in: you don’t need to break your head about this because you’ll have me as your coach.

We’ll create action plans for everything, from your occupational research to your informational interviews, to the job search itself. 

It might sound daunting, but you’ll have support every step of the way. 

And you’ll have…

  • a beautiful resume, key-worded to the new profession you’re pursuing, 
  • a compelling LinkedIn profile
  • and a customizable cover letter that will showcase you as someone who’s truly ready to move into your new career. 

Interested in working together?

The first step is to book a complimentary Resume Strategy Session with me.

In this free call, we will…

  • Get clear on the type of move you’d like to make.
  • Identify the biggest obstacles that might stop you from making that career shift.
  • Create a clear plan for you to move forward.

Click here to schedule your free Resume Strategy Session!

 

Career Coaching & Resume Prep

Gladys has developed a structure to resume building that hones in on what you have achieved, what your transferable skills are, and then focuses on what your practical experiences are as well as your educational background. She not only provides her invaluable take on resume-building, but she mentors you on how to market yourself on social business platforms like Linkedin, Indeed, etc. Job hunting is a full-job and can feel like you are throwing a dart in the dark sometimes, but Gladys is always looking out for you. She is consistently sharing job postings and connections she thinks would suit you. Additionally, when I was in the middle of some demanding applications Gladys had my back whether it was 9AM or 9PM. She truly wants the best for her clients. She takes great pride in helping you harness your passions and creates a game plan for how to best go after them. She’ll always be in your corner and won’t stop until you have secured a desired job!

A. R.

Community Engagement/Marketing Professional

Prior to working with Gladys, I could not get interviews for jobs that I knew I was qualified for. My resume did not seem to capture my skill set and how to best apply them. I kept having to settle for jobs I really did not want to do and had difficulty thriving in them because I knew I was meant to work elsewhere. The fit was not right. Then I reached out to Gladys to help me with my resume. She looked over my resume and we talked about my prior experience. She came up with the perfect way to showcase my skills and create multiple resumes to focus on different areas that I could go into. All I know is, I now have a job that I am truly happy with and working does not seem like a chore. Going above and beyond does not make me resentful because I am so happy to work everyday. Gladys is an amazing listener and patient. She hung in there with me when I was going through a difficult time. She is masterful at balancing business and the angst that people can go through when we are figuring out our lives.

D.S.

Actor/Entrepreneur

After working backstage in theater for a long while, I realized that a gig-based career like the one I had as a technician was not for me. So I started working as a receptionist in a church and decided to go back to college. In that job I encountered people who needed more help than the church could provide, so I decided that my life’s work would be to help these people (homeless, ill, etc.). Even without a degree and with no prior experience, Gladys worked with me and made my resume into a skills-based (functional) one that got me noticed by my target agency. Not only did I get that job, I got a whopping 20% salary bump! Best investment I ever made in myself.

J.M.

Case Manager

My theatre resume before working with Gladys was too cluttered and not concise. Since working with her, I have a new, aesthetically pleasing and clear resume that highlights my best credits and accomplishments, which helps display my career in the best light. I’ve been excited with the results and have been getting called in more for audition appointments when submitting for regional gigs and various projects. When it’s time to do some sprucing up, I will definitely hit Gladys up again! I totally recommend her services!

C.P.

Actor/Arts Administration Professional

Before I had a chance to work with Gladys, I was mostly writing my own CVs and Resumes/cover letters with the help of my sister who is a savant in her field of literature. So I was quite impressed when Gladys was not only able to incorporate the work I had done with my sister on the cover letter to then encompass a very diverse CV into a resume that was both visually appealing and to the point. All important aspects of any Resume for me, being a “Jack of All”. We had deep discussions and needed very little revisions. At no point did I feel rushed or pressured to “get it done”, she was as invested in getting it right and following up to see if the Resume had landed me the gig(it did) post mortem! I cannot recommend Gladys enough, she is a true master of her craft while also making you feel comfortable and working with very different and hectic schedules! 

T.P.

Creative Director

Before working with Gladys, I was unsure how to format a new and specific resume. I needed another professional eye to assist, review and enhance my resume. Glad I went to her. Great experience. She is very patient and very helpful. She also suggested sites to look up jobs! I now have an easy template for updating my regular job resume. For actors who struggle with putting together a “regular job” resume, Gladys is the person to go to. She is also an actress so she understands us.
 
K.R.

Actor and Singer

Life/Career Coaching

I keep on having to raise my prices so I am not so busy! It’s amazing… it’s coming up to another increase again. You really helped me see a lot of stuff and you helped me realize that just what I imagined in myself was not all there was. You made me imagine a life that was bigger than what I thought I could do, a me that was bigger than I thought I was. You helped me imagine that and you helped me take other steps and dare to take some risks and that is amazing because I was so scared of life, scared of everything. And now I’m just so confident and I feel like I can do anything, I really do!

T.H.

Independent Tutor/Educator

Working with Gladys was a joy for me… I was going through a stage of needing to reassess how I spend my time and how to determine what my purpose at this point in my life is [and]… finding what really is of value to me. Through Gladys’ positive encouragement and supportive questioning, I was able to release myself of some of the “shoulds” I carry and really begin to explore those things that give my life real joy. I left the sessions feeling inspired and worthwhile, with the weight of “shoulds” off my shoulders. Gladys is a good listener and an inspired, and inspiring, person to work with.

M.A.

Coach/Educator