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
I attended a Linkedin workshop presented by Cathy. She exceeded my expectations. I found her to be very knowledgeable and comfortable with the material. She was professional, interesting and kept it engaging. I left feeling confident with the information that I need to help me be successful. I highly recommend Cathy for her workshops.
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.
I highly recommend Cathy Lanzalaco! My resume has never looked better. She cleaned up my resume and condensed it to one page. Also, she gave me guidance and clarity on my career path and goals. I was recently offered a position for the job I’ve been looking for and couldn’t be happier!
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.
If anyone is looking for a new career or to see if there is something more out there for them, I HIGHLY recommend Cathy Lanzalaco at Inspire Careers. She is so supportive during the entire process and is so responsive to any needs or questions. It was with her help that I was able to shift professionally from over a decade of customer service jobs into nursing. Even if you are in a career you love, but want to achieve more, she is your woman! I had no idea how I was going to sell myself as a graduate nurse after changing to a new career, especially since I have over 15 years of customer service. Cathy made the entire process incredibly easy and stress free for me (especially important since I was studying for my boards at the time!). She has a true gift when it comes to this, and it shows in all of her work. She created the most beautiful, concise and eye-catching resume I have ever seen. Cathy is an absolute pleasure to work with, and her dedication and passion to helping others achieve happiness in their careers is abundantly clear when working with her.
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.
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 recently worked with Cathy with a few tasks while planning out my next career steps. Task #1 was to take the resume I had been adding to for the past 18 years and revise it to current standards. I was very pleased with the results. Cathy also did a great job updating my LinkedIn profile. I really appreciated Cathy’s insight and analysis of where I am at currently in my career; she really helped me think clearly about where I wanted to go next. Sometimes after losing your job I imagine that can be a tough thing to figure out, I am glad I had Cathy to help me through that stage.
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.
Cathy Lanzalaco is wonderful to work with. She is an exceptional career coach, resume writer and presenter. I partnered with Cathy to put on a career focused workshop through MassMutual New York State’s learning platform, The Establishment. Cathy exceeded my expectations with the content she delivered. The class attendees were engaged throughout the entire presentation and some even rated it as the best class they have attended. Cathy’s enthusiasm and passion for what she does is very inspiring. She is insightful and has an abundance of knowledge to help those looking for solutions related to their career.