What can I say other than John completely hit it out of the park for me and some! I am around 40…read moreand am a mid-senior level professional and since the pandemic I had deviated from the corporate sector a little and hired John to get to the next level of my career. More specially, my resume needed work as I was getting little to no response on LinkedIn. In all fairness, I have never really had to use a resume as I have always gotten jobs through my relationships. However, this needed to change to meet new market demands. I have also found writing them to be extremely difficult, somewhat artificial, and just gross. But John has a unique gift! After our one-on-one call in which we connected, John to my surprise and delight was able to not only come away with what I had done, where I currently am in my career and what I am looking to do but to also understand what all that meant together in its entirety. I have often struggled and I consider myself a pretty good communicator & writer with my resume. The balance of getting it all in, being specific but also general enough to make you the most marketable you can be for various roles. There is a fine line for anyone to express this but for John to so eloquently and dare I say almost effortlessly write me the best resume I have had! While it's all true and honest it made me feel good to read what I had done! I would hire me! John is a class act, a hard worker as I know he spent a lot of effort on making my resume shine like it did. I have not even spoken about the LinkedIn updating he did on my behalf and the cover letter. If his resume writing ability is an A+ then his linked in profile writing and enhancement and cover letter writing are A+ squared. I will always recommend John and Five Star Resume to all my friends and colleagues who need this service. I cannot believe that I found him after interviewing 3 people from proposals I received on LinkedIn. What a gift and I trust a relationship in which we will help each other for years to come.

John was incredibly professional and helped me identify the career path I wanted to continue on and…read moreposition my resume to obtain a position on that path. A few months later and I have attained my dream job. Thanks John.

My husband and I were relocating, and we chose to work with Frank to help in the transition. Frank…read morenot only wrote an incredible resume and cover letter, but coached my husband on how to contact employers and interview more effectively. Frank spent a lot of time talking with my husband about his past experiences and his future goals to tailor the documents perfectly for him. Not only did we receive positive reviews from the firms we contacted, but we were told by a recruiter that the new resume moved my husband's salary from the lower part of the given salary range for our region to the higher part of the range. I am glad we invested in Frank. It was worth it, and I would gladly make the investment again.

I met Frank when he came in to my office to repair his iPhone... I didn't know then that he'd talk…read moreme into making a significant investment in his coaching and copywriting services. I have to admit Frank came right out and said that my advertising was subpar (okay he said it sucked) and that he was just the man to fix it. But Frank didn't just talk the talk, he wrote some amazing copy, and even convinced me to fire my discount Voiceover artist and rerecorded the voiceover himself in his podcasting studio. Before rewriting my ad copy, Frank interviewed me in detail about my most profitable services, the type of customer I usually attracted, the benefits of coming to an independent repair service, and lots more. His attention to detail made a huge difference in the final ad and dramatically increased my click-through rate and sales figures in just weeks. But Frank wasn't done, he began coaching me on my phone sales approach, my lead tracking, and my advertising strategies. Frank has tremendous energy and really lights a fire under me... I see him every two weeks and he holds me accountable while also getting me psyched up to take on new challenges. He really gets me to put myself and my business out there. From my own personal experience, you could not find a better motivational coach, or a stronger copywriter. Now he just needs to repair a few more tablets, laptops and iPhones, and we'll be even.

Confidante Consulting helps to create a unique vision for a business and efficiently walks clients…read morethough all intricate legal and business aspects of setting up a company. I was really impressed by Natalya's prompt response and various helpful suggestions related to my requirements for the process of establishing the business plan and delivering the final product. All consultations were very professionally organized and executed - and it also was a friendly, warm and personable experience. Natalya attentively listened to my needs, evaluated them and provided custom made solutions that perfectly fit my vision. Needless to say, I am very pleased with the outcome of my work with Natalya and can whole heartedly recommend her services for all professional business needs.

Khara has been an amazing advisor to me, gently guiding me towards techniques I can use on a daily…read morebasis to ground myself and keep perspective. She is a great listener who brings with her so much experience and practical knowledge. I wasn't sure what to expect from a coaching session with her but she is part therapist and part guru who understands the pressures of being an attorney (having been one herself). We should all be lucky enough to have Khara as a coach.

Khara is a wonderful career coach. She is supportive, helps you talk through and achieve your…read moregoals, work through problems, and wants to see each client succeed. It was very helpful to discuss personal and professional goals with her and she encouraged me to set specific objectives with timelines along the way to help achieve those goals. She required accountability but was very supportive. Highly recommend meeting with her no matter what your career goals may be.

Julie was recently certified as a life coach and is in the process of building out her client base…read more As a function of this, I partook in some promotional complimentary life coaching sessions, and I'm really glad that I did! With Julie, she doesn't solve your issues or answer your questions. That's not what life coaching is about. She helps you walk through those challenges and helps you find your own answers, and she does this in a very supportive, non-judgmental way. She then captures those key ideas and possible solutions and both motivates and holds you accountable to take action to get where you want to go. What really impressed me about speaking with Julie is how easy she is to talk with and how very insightful she is. She listens, then distills and clarifies your ideas. Sometimes, it's like she's a human Pensieve (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magical_objects_in_Harry_Potter#Pensieve)! Expect her to be direct; there's not much beating around the bush with her. You can tell that she means it only for your own good, though, and that makes all the difference. I appreciate that she can get right to the heart of the matter and make you face yourself in the mirror - even if you'd rather look away. For those looking for a little more direction, or a kick in the pants to get you moving on something you already know you want/should do? Julie can help you find that personal gusto you need to get off your duff. Check out her website and send her an e-mail and get ready to make the most of your life! Note: Julie's in the process of relocating to NYC, but she's always been very good about responding to contacts.

Last fall, fresh out of grad school, on the cusp of the big 3-0, and ready for change, I decided to…read morefind a life coach. I had several "trial sessions" with some highly recommended people I found online. After I spoke to Julie, I knew my search was over. She was bright and energetic, and what I noticed about Julie immediately was her insight! She caught on to what I was saying right away - I didn't have to edit myself or slow down to explain where I'm coming from. I felt like we could get right to work. She's a great listener, but she dissects and simplifies things to get to their core. And through it all, she does so without judgment. Initially I contacted Julie about career help. In the process, we've covered everything in between. I once asked Julie how long clients are in life coaching, and she says it varies - some stay for a few sessions, some stay for years. I am going on 9 months with Julie. And while I haven't reached my ultimate "goal," I feel like I'm well on my way. I've discovered so much more about myself, I ended a relationship I had been in for a long time, and found a great, supportive group of friends. Even though this past year has been difficult for me in some ways, it was also one of my happiest and I have Julie to thank for that. Ultimately, a life coach will only help you as much as you are willing to help yourself. If you are willing to really dig in and find a fulfilling life, a life you deserve, she will guide you on that journey.

Through Kori's coaching, I finally took control and rewarded myself with some needed time off to…read moreexplore my passions. During that time, I earned licenses and accreditations in fields unrelated to my career. If you read the materials, take the workshops, talk things through with Kori, and be open with yourself, you will get the results.

I had just quit my job, and I was feeling directionless, scattered, like I didn't know what to do…read morefirst. I saw a lot of possible directions for my career but needed time and space to explore these different avenues. The most impactful part about working with Kori was learning how to identify my inner critic's voice. I learned to listen and work with the fear-based voices in my head and eventually trust in the more natural flow of things. I learned to embrace the synchronicities and quiet moments of my life when it seemed like "nothing was happening." As a result of the program, I am more goal-oriented now. I obtained my Engineer in Training License. I met people with a similar career path, and I continue to strengthen my network for future opportunities. I have my plan for the next six months! I feared that this program wouldn't work because "I wasn't like other people," and it was better to stay on the sidelines. But, instead, I have learned to identify stories and give my dreams and desires the benefit of the doubt. I'm excited about my next chapter, volunteering with AmeriCorps City Year for the next six months, and will continue to build my network in the engineering field and then decide to either join the workforce or continue my education. Thank you Kori!

He answered my phone call quickly and gave me the appointment the following week (I called on a…read moreFriday). The building is very professional and very well kept, but the office was hard to find since it is in the basement (so be sure to enter by walking down the stairs on the right entrance as you enter from the street). Don't do what I did, and try to go through the front entrance. After this slight snafu, everything went pretty well. He is a very nice and kind man, like the wise uncle you always wanted. I have to confess that I was getting a bit impatient because I wanted answers right away, but I understand that I first need to tell my story, right?! So, yes, he is not a mind reader. His fee is very fair and you do get the sense that he is really interested in helping people and not in for the money (like so many others I've seen through the years).

I reached out to Ariana late last year to help fix up my resume. I hadn't updated it in a long time…read moreand it was 3 pages long (Crikey!). I emailed her my original resume and told her the kind of jobs I was looking for / industry. Ariana very promptly emailed back a breakdown of my resume and notes on what could be tweaked or taken out entirely. After a few emails back and fourth Ariana sent me a few versions of my resume in different formats for me to choose from. Throughout the process Ariana was very communicative and explained why she had chosen to keep / take out certain parts. As a result, I received many more calls for interviews and just accepted a job offer! I would highly recommend Yay Resumé for anyone who needs help fixing up their resume.