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Getting Interviews But Not the Job? Here’s Why. Congratulations on getting an interview. That’s no small accomplishment in todays’ super competitive job market. But nailing the interview takes putting together a combination of several ingredients, each of which makes a…

Why You’re Not Getting Interviews—Even If You’re Qualified? 2025 is turning out to be a particularly difficult time to land an interview across a large number of career areas. This is in great part due to the uncertainty of the…

Should You Have AI Write Your Resume? As is true with so many uses of AI, its value in helping you write your resume can cut both ways. The Pros of AI Writing Your Resume AI is able to do…

Ghosted After a Job Offer? Here’s What to Do Next There’s no one good answer to this question, since your individual circumstances are going to impact how you approach the situation. If your heart’s set on the job you’re certainly…

A lot of people feel uncomfortable about networking – reaching out to people they know in the quest for information or introductions. The general reason I hear for this discomfort is that people are feel that asking others for “favors”…

The Best Job Application Strategy …Is to reduce your emphasis on submitting applications to posted positions and focus most of your time and effort on networking. You have a very, very tiny l chance of landing even an interview, much…

What Do You Bring To The Table Over the past months a very large number of visitors to my blog have read a post: “What Do You Bring to the Table.” The post is certainly among the most useful ones…

LinkedIn is far and away the single most valuable career-related tool in existence today. A surprising number of my clients know about LinkedIn but really don’t know how to use it. Searching online, I discovered that there is no up-to-date,…
Jim helps you build a concise narrative capturing everything relevant: who you are, what drives you, and where you want to go.
Jim identifies paths with clarity including responsibilities, entry points, challenges, and genuine trade-offs.
Jim assesses each path against your strengths and constraints. A prioritized shortlist formed based on logic and AI feedback.
Jim ensures that your networking outreach, resume, LinkedIn profile, elevator speech, and interview performance are superior.
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I am so incredibly grateful for Jim’s guidance during a challenging career change. His insight, feedback, and support were essential to my success in landing a dream job. From helping me chart a new course and finding a new passion after burning out in a draining career, to coaching me through final interviews, he was with me every step of the way. I cannot recommend him enough!
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