As a recent mother I was looking for a job that would provide flexibility to spend more time with…read moremy little one. The current role I was at provided little flexibility with an hour of commute each way. I enjoyed the company and people but I was just adjusting to motherhood and working 40-50 hours a week. I heard about Career Ready through a mutual friend and reached out right away. Within a single meeting, Lucy provided a thoughtful analysis of my situation, strengths and career choices. She was very supportive and made me feel confident about finding the right position that would fit my life and allow me to spend more time with my little one. Lucy crafted a dynamic resume for me based on our discussions. Not only did Lucy help me with my resume. She helped strengthen my interview skills. She coached me on phone/live interviewing. This is an area I needed some guidance in. I managed to send my resume out 2 weeks after Lucy and I worked on it. Took a couple of phone interviews, live interviews and I was happy to land a role that provided flexibility, great benefits and work/life balance. I am a much better employee, mother and wife :) I am forever grateful for her time, support and guidance.

I was looking to return back to the US job market and worked with both Amalee and Lucy to revamp my…read moreresume. We worked on it remotely and could not have asked for a better experience. Their feedback was insightful and quick. Every line of the resume was scrutinized​, they took the time to better understand your experience, and bring out the best of your relevant work experience. Ever since using my updated resume, I have been receiving​ calls and emails for opportunities​ and even interviewed at some of the big tech companies. I highly recommend their services​.

Emily did an amazing job editing my non-fiction and somewhat technical book. As a first-time…read moreauthor, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. She was happy to try out a new workflow based on an online tool called Quip, was very responsive to questions, and most importantly, significantly improved the quality of my writing. I feel much more confident about my book's quality as a result. I'd strongly recommend her services to other writers.

Emily is an outstanding editor! I couldn't be happier with the quality of her work. And it's not…read morejust about making the text better, which she does so well. She also has insights about where you need to add this or that to make the message clearer or more complete or more impactful.

I have worked with Irene on two separate occasions regarding both repositioning myself and resume,…read moreand on evaluating career opportunities. Irene has been professional and focused, helping me determine the best way to outreach and to select what best fits me. I have recommended Irene to at least three people who have contacted her for help - all of which have told me they were very satisfied with her services.

Irene is an absolutely wonderful resume writer and career coach. She has a talent for what she does…read moreand a keen eye for what works for you as an individual. She helped me get my jumbled mess of a resume in order. After her help I feel so much better about what my resume can do for me. She gives her complete attention to you when you're with her, and will follow up with revisions and proof reading even after you've left her office. I would recommend her to any and all of my family and friends.

I feel so privileged to have Alice edit my writing assignments. Not only is she a gifted writer,…read morebut she excels at helping me express myself more clearly and powerfully. With her assistance, my assignments have made a huge impact and have helped me in obtaining jobs and gaining admission into graduate school and various programs. I think working with Alice has been a worthy investment and I recommend that you use her services!! KAW, Stanford University

I highly recommend Alice Chen as a college admissions consultant. We met Alice when my son was in…read more10th grade. When we first met her, we knew she was the right person to help our son with his college application. She planned everything ahead and kept my son on track with all the application processes. She was always creative and shared new ideas from different aspects of the applications. She was tireless in her enthusiasm and generous with her time, especially during the holiday season. She gave my son the most considerable support. The competition is fierce for Asian male engineering students, and she helped my son create the strongest application possible. My son has already been accepted into an Ivy League university and another Top 10 University. She is an outstanding mentor - she works not just on the essay but on developing the potential of each of her students.

Dan is phenomenal! It was a momentous task for my son to start his personal statement for college…read moreapplications. He has always been determined and was ready to start working on this essay by the time Junior year was ending. He was full of ideas, but really needed guidance on how to start and asked for help. We met with multiple tutors and companies, but ultimately chose Dan. Kai liked his approach and felt comfortable with him. As Dan said "It's a leap of faith." and we're happy with our choice. Dan really listened to Kai and gave Kai homework to do which involved answering focused questions. All the talking, discussions and homework really gave Kai clarity. That introspection was extremely valuable. He was able to focus on what he wanted his personal statement to reflect. Dan does not write the essay, but he was very effective at helping Kai put his thoughts, personality and strengths into writing. Kai was able to use what he learned and answer other college essay questions. Thank you Dan!

extremely helpful! very thorough with comments and editing. Very talented and knowledgable.read more

For over six years, we relied on Silicon Valley Direct for warehousing and fulfillment of our tech…read moreaccessories business. (We've since closed the business--otherwise, we'd still be working with them.) We shipped both direct-to-consumer through our Shopify site and to wholesale accounts, and orders were consistently shipped promptly and accurately. In all that time, I can't recall a single instance of a customer receiving the wrong item. Our inventory was consistently clean, well-organized, and fully accounted for--never dusty, messy, or missing. The team is excellent: Adriana, our day-to-day contact, was always responsive and helpful, and George, the owner, is ethical, professional, and a genuinely stand-up guy. I recommend Silicon Valley Direct wholeheartedly.

My husband and I have been running all aspects of our small e-commerce business on our own for 6…read moreyears from production to order fulfillment. SVD has been a godsend after a challenging and short lived experience with our first 3PL. The sense of security I got from the moment the owner of SVD, George, emailed me back after inquiring about his services has only grown in the few short weeks we've worked together. We were in a bind and needed to set up our account very quickly and George led us with so much care and understanding. From the moment our goods arrived to our first sale being processed only a few days passed. Within a week of partnering we had an extremely viral moment happen with our brand and sales skyrocketed on a Friday and into the weekend. By Monday, George and his team had fulfilled every order. I cannot praise the team, their organization, and their communication enough, as well as George's willingness to strategize and work with us to maximize efficiency. The SVD warehouse is beautiful, clean and organized and the vibes from the team are positive and focused. You can feel the great pride George takes in his operation, and he graciously encourages his prospective clients to tour his facility before signing on, just another vote of confidence. I don't know where we would be without George and the SVD team. We are so grateful to be working together for what already feels like what will become a long and productive relationship.