CASE STUDY - II

Neil K. - Lafayette, CA
A Baby Boomer who completed his college degree to pursue a new career path.

Background

At 50 years of age, Neil returned to college to complete his degree. He enrolled in the local Community College to take the appropriate coursework for acceptance to Arizona State University, and enrolled in the Supply Chain Management curriculum while also securing a part-time job to gain relevant work experience. Neil graduated with a 4.0 GPA, but still found that competing with "twenty-something" students was very competitive! So he enlisted Awesome Resumes' help.

The "Awesome Resumes" Advantage

The resume and interview coaching assistance helped Neil focus on the skills and value he brought to prospective employers. Neil accepted an offer at UCLA, and in just over one year was promoted to the Office of the President for the University of California campus system, which oversees the operations of 19 locations throughout the state, including 10 college campuses, 5 hospitals and 3 national laboratories.

What do you like most about this new resume, and why?

"It positioned me as a standout candidate, that uses descriptors that present me in my best light. It packages me just like a product, a winning one of course. And it has a clean, neat appearance."

Please comment on the content and representation of you and your skills

"It not only focuses on my job skills, but also hints appropriately at my traits and work habits. Employers want to know who you are. I think Anne's work definitely communicates a complete profile of what an employer can expect to receive on the job."

Please comment on the flow and readability

"The resume reads very well and gets to the point succinctly, using 'high impact' industry savvy content. It's readable, flows logically and weaves a story. It's a comfortable, informative document."

Did anything surprise you about the new resume?

"Mostly, Anne's use of descriptors that I would not have thought of using myself. Also, how to put it all together in a creative manner that makes the information an easy read for the hiring manager."

Please comment on the Awesome Resume process and approach to writing resumes.

"The resume product itself has a job to do...to get you 'face-time' with a hiring manager. The resume did just that - I couldn't ask for anything more. Getting the job was up to me from the first interview on, throughout the process. I really appreciated Anne's professionalism and genuine interest in the successful outcome of the entire 'new hire' employment process."

How did this process help you get closer to what you are striving to achieve?

"Anne was/is a solid contributor to my career change and career growth. I continue to work with her and keep an updated resume at my disposal to provide a hedge against the ever-changing job environment. A current resume gives me the ability to leap at new opportunities as they arise. Anne was very supportive, and has a creative, unique approach in looking at things. She puts them together with the ability to achieve incredible results. Anne instinctively knows the qualities that need to be presented in a resume to make others sit up and take notice. She firmly believes in helping people reach their highest potential - she certainly helped me do that for myself. I very much appreciate Anne's guidance, and have benefited tremendously from her coaching."