I cannot say enough good things about Renee Walrath and her staff. Their tireless efforts to…read moresupport me throughout my job search were appreciated beyond measure. Renee really gets to know her clients and does all that she can to offer them the very best of what a good recruiter has to offer. I cannot say enough good things about Renee and my experience with her company.

I reached out to this company while I was currently working, I wanted to see what other…read moreopportunities I may have out there for me at the time. I made an appointment and the owner helped me with the interview process. I was very pleased with how professional and thorough the people here were.. Immediately I was suggested several potential fits that my skills and experience rang a bell in the owner's head. I was going through the process and due to my current circumstance I decided to stay with my current job - but I can say that I was extremely pleased with the entire process and ability to put my resume out there to see some opportunities I never would have known about. I definitely recommend Walrath Recruiting to anyone who is looking for a job. It's not a 1 or 2 day turn around and BAM you're hired.. as long as you understand what this company does (provide a filtered and relevant list of applicants for businesses looking for the right fit) you can understand that this is a fantastic tool in addition to looking for a job in other avenues. My experience was very rewarding and if my current situation changes I most definitely will be dealing with Walrath Recruiting again.

If you're out of work, or want better work, you can come here and find out what programs might be…read moreavailable to you. It's sponsored by the gov't and it's free. You can meet with someone who knows the available programs, learn about topics like making a resume and interviewing, look at the job ads and bulletin boards, use the computers and phones. Everything from free entry-level computer classes, career counseling, training, to unemployment or vet benefits. There are special programs for seniors, youth, women, the disabled. Anyone can use the services and it's not a hassle. And if you're not in Albany, there are several similar centers around -- see the whole list here: http://www.labor.ny.gov/workforcenypartners/osview.asp

From the owner: Whether you represent a local business or are a job seeker in search of employment or a new career,…read moreyou are invited to put the Capital Region Workforce Investment Board to work for you. We offer 3 Career Centers for you to visit: 175 Central Ave, Albany 1600 Seventh Ave, Troy 433 State St, Schenectady

Nearly a year ago I inquired with Hope Langner of Soulutions Leadership about coaching. What…read moreresulted was months of e-mails back and forth trying to schedule an appointment, and finally the realization that her prices were so exorbitant (and her attitude poor) that I was no longer interested in working with her, and was turned off from coaching in general. What prompts me to write this review now is a renewed interest in coaching. I stumbled upon a coach that seems to fit the bill for what I am looking for (entirely accidentally), and realized how strongly I still feel about my experience with Ms. Langner. Now, for the long story, if you are interested... After looking for coaches for quite awhile, I had decided that I wanted a coach that I could meet in person (at least once) as opposed to doing coaching purely by phone. So after narrowing my search area I found the website for Soulutions Leadership. I set up a by-phone initial consultation with Hope and believed that this would be the beginning of a wonderful experience. I got the impression that her methods were not the typical dry coaching style and that she was more holistic and client-centered. Eventually though, her lack of professionalism before the actual coaching began led me to believe that was just a facade. I received an email from her soon after the initial call, saying how excited she was. And then comes her fees: For 8 hours of coaching over the course of 4 months...$3,000! WHAT!?!? That works out to $375/hour. I am a graduate student. She was aware of this. Besides that simple fact, this is for coaching, not psychiatry or litigation. While she does possess certain certificates, it does not require an advanced degree and is not in any way covered by most (if not all) insurance plans. Clearly I was shocked to say the least. And for reference, a year later, I have been looking at fees. It seems the standard for someone with her degree of experience is about $100/hour, and about 45 minutes/week with additional check-ins. So I was getting less coaching time and paying almost four times the average. Talk about a bad deal. That was in mid-August. I had attempted to make an appointment with her for a slightly reduced fee (feeling like I had no other prospects) at $600 for the formal consult. It was then, that after talking to me during the initial call about how free her schedule was, that she disclosed that she was unable to meet weekends AND monday and friday, for the foreseeable future. Umm...ok, well those were all the days that actually worked well for me. From September to nearly November there was e-mailing back and forth. She would never give enough notice of her availability, and in turn I'd be forced to list in detail all the times and dates that week that I could meet, only for her to shut me down. Then, she dropped off the radar for two and a half weeks. Would not answer e-mail or phone calls. Apparently, in the extensive number of e-mails that we exchanged back and forth she mentioned once that she would be away for that period. Generally, when a professional goes away for such an extended period of time and doesn't make note to you that they will not have phone or e-mail access, at the very least they change their voicemail to say they are out of town or put up an autoreply on their e-mail, saying they would not be able to respond until they return. No such luck here. That was the beginning of the end. When she got back, she sent me a lovely email (could not even pick up the phone) back that bolded the prior email that she would be away from those dates. Really? Because in this day and age, when we are trying to arrange an in-person meeting, I'm supposed to assume when you say that you will be "out of town" that you will have dropped off the face of the planet? I decided that if we were going to go forward, considering the "service" that I had gotten thus far, I was not willing to pay $300/hour. I asked her to reduce her rate. She told me to find someone else or deal with it. So at this point it's November. Although my purpose was to start the coaching early in my semester, I had wasted several months and considerable time over the course of those months (there were extensive forms she had me fill out, along with the back and forth e-mail) and now it was too late in the semester to start the process over. All in all, Ms. Langner is unprofessional, condescending and greedy. While she may have helped some, she actually more likely negatively impacted my grades and my organization, because she wasted so damn much of my time.

I always found it really hard to express myself in writing and I knew that my college essays were…read morethe most important part in letting the university know what kind of person I am, so I sought help in order to make my application as strong as possible. I honestly loved working with Jessica. She always seemed to know how to phrase what I would struggle to express in writing and I appreciated that. I feel as though I improved my writing skills and polished my writing style through working with Jessica.

From the owner: Since 2009, Private Applications works discreetly, quickly, and attentively with all students…read moreregardless of academic records or standardized test performance. Stress Free! Flexible Meeting Hours! Skype Sessions Available! International Student Expertise! Enjoyable & Painless Process for Students AND Parents! College Counseling: Guidance is provided to students in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. Get early assistance with curriculum planning, extracurricular consults, special project strategy sessions, school visits, and summer activity suggestions. Seniors work on school selections, scholarship search, essays, applications, mock interviews, financial aid negotiation, and more! Graduate School Counseling: Guidance provided to graduates applying to Medical School, Law School, Dental School, Architecture School, Doctorates, MBAs, Masters of Science, Masters of Arts, and more! Get help selecting schools, identifying professors for research, articulating education goals and writing essays, Career Counseling: Guidance provided to recent college graduates or college students applying for internships. Get assistance with the creation of an effective resume and cover letter. Gain tips for successful job interviews and appropriate corporate and non-profit communication. Applications are 20% of what has already been accomplished and 80% of how it is presented. Getting help is nobody's business but yours. You will be glad you did.

My husband and I both needed to find new jobs we contacted Custom Resume & Writing we each got our…read moreown cover letters and resumes my husband and I both got the jobs we wanted very quickly. John was very nice and very professional, I highly suggest John to help you!!!

From the owner: Certified professional resume writer by the Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career…read moreCoaches. Specialize in resumes, cover letters, and job-search assistance. Some specialty areas include health care, federal resumes, and student resumes.