A powerful résumé should tell the story of your professional career, showcase your accomplishments, and display the unique value that you bring to potential employers. Whether you have never had a résumé or are in need of an update and edit to align your current one with today’s best practices, I can help.
I am a nationally Certified Professional Résumé Writer, Certified Professional Career Coach, and award-winning résumé designer. I will work with you to design a portfolio and develop a strategy aligned with your career goals and create documents that are both visually impactful and contextually rich to position you for career success. My thorough information intake process and collaborative approach set the tone for our work together.
Your goal is my goal. Your success is my success.
Let’s explore how we can partner to help you achieve your goals.
Résumé / CV Consultation and Development
Today’s résumé/CV is a job search tool as well as a marketing and branding document that can determine your future earning potential. Together, we’ll make certain your first impression is an impactful one.
I will:
- help you define your job search targets and craft your unique promise of value through a one-on-one personal consultation.
- ensure that your new professional résumé is compliant within today’s Applicant Tracking Software.
- provide you with branded letterhead stationery and a professional reference list template to populate once you have confirmed your references.
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Cover Letter Development
Don’t believe the rumors you have heard about the demise of the cover letter. It’s alive and well, but has evolved to meet the demands of the ever-changing job search market. No longer just a regurgitation of your résumé, a cover letter is meant to be an introduction to your résumé with a compelling call-to-action: a request for an interview. I can help you craft a high-impact cover letter that catches the eyes of hiring managers and other influential readers.
Looking for a more succinct approach to an online application? You may want an “e-note.” Ask me if that’s the right option for you.
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Biography / Executive Profile Development
Biographies/Executive Profiles are critical elements of an executive portfolio as well as the perfect vehicle for networking introductions, social media profiles, and online web portfolios. I will create a biography or profile to complement your résumé and provide a condensed and informative narrative of your career to help open the door to future opportunities.
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LinkedIn Profile Optimization
A robust and optimized LinkedIn profile is a critical tool in your job search strategy. LinkedIn provides a potential employer the opportunity to learn more about you and allows recruiters searching the platform to proactively engage with you.
I will create (or update) your LinkedIn profile to communicate your value through effective use of the “Headline,” “Professional Summary,” “Experience,” and “Skills & Endorsements” sections. We will also discuss how to leverage LinkedIn to widen your network and improve your professional visibility through development of a thought leadership presence representative of your unique brand and value offering.
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Branded Testimonial Sheet
A testimonial sheet is a comprehensive and concise document created using recommendations from your LinkedIn profile and/or formal letters of recommendation. It showcases the lasting impact that you have had on your colleagues, former managers, vendor partners, clients and subordinates.
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Résumé Posting & Distribution Solutions
- Recruiter Email Campaign - With this solution, I will first create a recruiter database of 1-1000 recruiter contacts based on your specific needs, then execute a recruiter email campaign (local, national, or BlueStep affiliate recruiters) for you. This email campaign will include your cover letter and résumé.
- Résumé Posting and Profile - BlueSteps and ExecuNet I will post your résumé and create and optimize profiles for you on BlueSteps and/or ExecuNet according to your functional and industry targets.
- Direct Mail Employer Campaign - I will merge, print, fold, stuff, and mail your cover letters, résumés, and return envelopes to local/national employers of your choice.
Résumé Samples
There is no one-size strategy that fits all job seekers. These are just a few examples of my résumé designs, customized to meet each individual’s needs.
What My Clients Are Saying
Cathy helped me secure several job offers in a relatively short period of time. She updated both my CV and my LinkedIn profile. She follows a thorough process to ensure she highlights one’s strengths and experience. She is very professional and I enjoyed working with her. I highly recommend Cathy.
I used Cathy’s services in my effort to possess a professional resume while searching for a new job after graduation. She has an easy and efficient system to really highlight all your qualities you have to offer to employers, and she was able to have it done quickly. I do consider myself a decent writer, but there would have been no way I could have created such a resume without her help. Every word and space she used on the page served a purpose and I never felt more confident showing up to a job interview as a result. I highly recommend her services to anybody who is looking for a competitive edge in the job market. Don’t forget to use her for your cover letters as well. She is a master.
With Cathy’s help I was able to land a job with a growing and innovative medical sales company. She helped me curate a fabulous cover letter, resume and more. She coached me through the job search, application, and interview process and also educated me on how to professionally and most effectively use LinkedIn. I would recommend Cathy to anybody!
“I was recommended to Cathy Lanzalaco by a friend after I mentioned I wanted to update my resume, and position myself to begin a job search. Cathy and I met together and worked through my extensive work history, and came up with a resume and cover letter that showcased the highlights of my career while conveying my personality and passion for my work. She was a pleasure to work with and a real professional. I will recommend her to my friends now!”
I recommended Cathy to a friend for an updated/improved resume and cover letter. Within one month, my friend received multiple (seven) job offers and she accepted a job where she now makes $16,000 more per year than before, has health benefits and a fantastic retirement plan. Her work can change your professional life for the better.
Cathy was an absolute joy to work with. She sets the tone for a fun, yet professional session, and truly takes the time to craft a resume that reflects the individual she is helping. It is clear that she dedicates immense time and effort into the editing and work she produces. Cathy listened astutely to my preferences and clearly demonstrated her knowledge and expertise of resume writing and career coaching. I certainly plan on working with Cathy again, and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to enhance their career change experience.
I had the privilege to have met Cathy through the recommendation of my former employer. She is so nice and friendly and very good at what she does. I highly recommend her services and I am so very happy I had the pleasure of working with her.
Cathy has been an amazing professional find! I’m not aggressively job hunting but realized due to my activities outside of my profession I found these passions and volunteer work stacking up. Then a potential opportunity was presented to me but I had no resume (I tried creating few on my own and realized a great resume takes a professional in the field) I really didn’t know how to translate my ‘extra curricular’ work into a substantive resume. WOW, did Cathy know how to do this! I had a friend, now retired – 2nd in command of NASA, review her work and he said she is top shelf! Then I sent the resume to the potential job opportunity. While the job is not currently open (but this group wants to talk) the executive director and the manager I will report to both said I had an amazing resume. Cathy definitely made me shine! Cathy also has provide me with great coaching as I’ve looked at other opportunities. In a kind and professional way she has been honest about my strengths and professional weakness. To succeed you must have someone like this to help navigate; where to focus your efforts, so not to waste time, and to reach your goals more quickly. I can not recommend Cathy enough. She earns her reasonable fees and should be part of your professional team!
At a pivotal professional juncture, Cathy jumped at the opportunity to work with me. Her willingness to help quickly became apparent in our initial dialogues. She met with me and analyzed my professional situation and immediately provided exceptional guidance. Cathy’s experience greatly aided me with several components such as an updated resume and cover letters. Cathy’s career coaching provided me with new insights and her how-to-transition guidance was especially helpful. Cathy’s vast knowledge and practical direction helped me greatly.
I was looking to update my resume and make my experience more relevant to hiring professionals. I was amazed at the difference that Cathy provided. The resume she presented was professional, modern and I am certain it will get the results I am looking for. In addition to her obvious HR skills, Cathy clearly has strong business acumen and is very comfortable navigating within the various online platforms. If you are looking for the right tool to land the interview, I strongly recommend using this company.