INTERVIEW SKILLS AND MOCK INTERVIEW PREP
“I owe my advisor so much after working with her for the past three years. Since sophomore year, I have been preparing for interviews with her. Without fail, at the end of each application cycle, I have had multiple offers to choose from because of my advisor’s help and expertise. I am graduating in May and have secured my dream job 100% due to my advisor! From the initial job search to my resume and cover letter to final interview critiques, my advisor was able to streamline my applications to reveal my true value-add to companies. I would recommend her to everyone who is currently in the job market! Thank you so much for everything!” – Jasmine
“My advisor has been an incredibly valuable individual through my career search process. Not only has she spent quality time on finalizing every detail of my resume and preparing me for various interviews, but she also has constantly stayed in contact with me regarding a variety of potential opportunities that arise. Mary has a strong network of connections and is passionate about analyzing you as an individual in order to specialize in your path towards a successful career. I highly recommend working with CS Advising as they have strongly impacted my career search experience.” – Hailey
“In addition to providing the expected assistance in preparing my graduating daughter for seeking employment, CS Advising provided the much more valuable psychological assistance. My daughter’s advisor was able to bolster my daughter’s confidence in the interviewing process because of her prior corporate experience. She was invaluable in helping my daughter get a job! Thank you!!” – Patsy
“From the first point of contact, my advisor ‘got’ me and helped create a strong resume after my extended absence from the workforce. Every point of contact was uplifting and helped increase my self-esteem and better prepared me for the interview process. I cannot recommend CS Advising enough.” – Annette
“I contacted CS Advising almost on a whim after an unexpected opportunity in a completely new field appeared on my radar, and I’m glad I did. My advisor was quick to respond and set up a call in a short time frame. She gave me fresh insights into how to most effectively communicate my professional experience, and just knowing that I had taken the extra step to prepare with her gave me a new level of confidence.” – Rachel
“I recently worked with CS Advising on two job-search related items. (It’d been a few years since working outside of the home and I needed some help!) First, my advisor re-wrote my resume, and more recently, she provided interview prep. I would highly recommend her for both types of services! My advisor was patient, thorough, thoughtful, and offered really practical, pertinent advice. After my new resume was done, I used it to apply to exactly one job, got an interview, sat down with my advisor for interview prep, interviewed, and subsequently landed the job. Thanks CS Advising!” – Tory
RESUME WRITING AND LINKEDIN PROFILE
“My advisor was so helpful to people going through a job search. She is fantastic at writing resumes and helping people formulate their experience in a way that shows the value in their work instead of just what they did. She transformed my resume, cover letter, and job search and left me feeling confident and comfortable moving forward. She knows all the features of LinkedIn to use or not use, and so many strategies to enhance your job search and minimize wasted time in a very time intensive process. I’m so grateful to her for all her guidance!” – Julie
“I first discovered my advisor and Collegial Advising Services through Stanford Alumni Career Services. I’ve had the pleasure of working with my advisor to revamp my resume and establish my presence on Linked In. She doesn’t shy away from the challenge of helping career changers and veteran professionals alike navigate through the ever-changing, technologically-mediated landscape of job hunting. She does so with patience, tact, and persistence. Not only did she do an incredible job of helping me to revise my resume but she also assessed my interests and helped me to explore alternative career pathways given my credentials. I appreciated the amount of time she invested in me, often going above and beyond the hour we had scheduled to undertake research on my behalf as well as coach me through the process of being a more competitive job candidate. I felt that our time together was extremely valuable, and I would highly recommend may advisor to anyone who is looking to get a competitive edge in their job search.” – Simone
“A friend recommended my advisor to help with my resume and LinkedIn page. I did not take that advice for a few months. Why? Because I had other people I knew tell me that my resume looked really good. Finally, I decided to have someone with specialized experience look at my resume so I contacted my advisor and set up some initial meetings. After the very first meeting, I regretted not contacting her immediately after the initial recommendation from my friend! She worked with me to refine and make a much better narrative around my work experiences plus formed a smoother connection between resume and LinkedIn. Don’t wait months like I did, or even weeks, to make your resume and online/social media profiles better! Also, and this is important, my advisor was very pleasant to work with and made short work of understanding what I wanted to aim for in regard to my resume and social media presence. Thank you!” – Barry
“I have had the pleasure of working with my advisor on my resume and LinkedIn profile, and I have to tell you, the before and after difference is astounding! Her expertise regarding what it takes to stand out among the competition—that special mix of skills, keywords, job duties, and networking savvy—has really helped transform my resume and approach to job hunting. As a result, I feel far more confident that I am putting my best self forward. I would highly recommend her services for those just getting started in their careers as well as for those who are further along their vocational trajectory. As a matter of fact, I very recently recommended her to a friend of mine who, upon seeing my resume transformation, is now interested in her services.” – Lawrence
“My advisor is one of those people you instantly connect with once you talk to her. She is so kind and thoughtful. She is also a fantastic career coach! I started working with her a few months back and after our first call, I knew she understood me and my goals. Within just a few weeks, we were able to complete my resume and update my LinkedIn profile. She also helped me build my career story. After updating my LinkedIn profile, the quality of job opportunities that I received messages about was really exciting! I am happy to report that I recently accepted a position with an amazing company and it is because of the work my advisor and I did together! I am so grateful that I found CS Advising and my advisor! Thank you!” – Dawn
“Thank you for walking me through the dreaded process of writing a resume after more than 10 years. With your professional help, I was able to find the words to share my experience and skills and I feel ready to start applying for jobs. It is an overwhelming task to tackle on your own, but not when you have the support of someone who knows what they are doing!” – Kerry
“Just recommended my advisor to a friend and would recommend her to anyone looking for effective and streamlined support to update your resume. She was quick to respond, easy work with, and most of all helped me to create an effective resume.” – Eva
“My advisor was very influential in helping me tailor my resume to highlight my work experience and unique qualities. Having a relevant resume is so important and I would highly recommend her to assist you in that process.” – Carolina
“CS Advising performed a fantastic job on my resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. The whole office is professional, knowledgeable and really listened to the nuances when I described what I was looking for to put in my resume/cover letter/LinkedIn. Specifically, my advisors were a pleasure to work with, had attention to detail and didn’t waste any time in whipping me into shape (on paper anyway). Their communication and people skills are excellent and they had some very innovative and prudent ideas.”
“I can highly recommend CS Advising for your resume, cover letter and/or LinkedIn profile writing. I am confident that when I show my resume and cover letter that it gives a hiring manager a great understanding of my work background and it has been commented on positively numerous times.” – James
“My advisor helped me in the daunting task of updating my resume! Her knowledge and expertise made the process seamless. And her timeliness very efficient to complete the task in the time I needed my resume completed. I now have a professional and polished resume that is ready to use when applying for my next challenge in my career.” – Jan
“My advisor is a very talented and personable career coach. She has a thorough, in-depth knowledge of the LinkedIn platform and how to develop your profile and/or brand as a tool for your best presentation. She has so many great ideas and suggestions to grow your network connections. She is skilled in leveraging the power of your LinkedIn profile to attract superior connections and job opportunities. Even after using other “supposed” LinkedIn professionals to update my profile, my advisor is the one who added the most value because she took the time and personal interest in developing an authentic and compelling narrative for me.” – Lisa
“I recently worked with my advisor to update my resume and LinkedIn profile. The CS Advising team provides excellent service and insightful guidance throughout the process. I strongly recommend CS Advising for your resume needs.” – Darren
CAREER LAUNCH
“CS Advising Rocks! Our daughter has a new drive and direction for the coming year when she graduates college. She no longer feels “lost” about what to do upon graduation, and I commend CS Advising for giving her a feeling of empowerment. She now has a plan, has had some informational interviews, and has focused on specific companies for… the career she has in mind. The career advisors have a tremendous wealth of experience and your money is well spent (kids, after all, have better ‘hearing’ when their parents are not talking). Our daughter even recommends CS to friends at school who are also facing graduation and a tough job market … So, don’t hesitate! Get a consultation at the very least. You’ll be surprised at how focused you or your child can be when guided through the maze of career opportunities.” – Ellen
“My advisor has been an outstanding resource for me in my search for internships and jobs. Within the first ten minutes of our meeting, I realized that she has the tools and resources needed to propel myself, and everybody else to the top of the game. Armed with experience and a creative mind, my advisor helped me develop an outstanding resume, LinkedIn, and overall game plan for my job search. I would highly recommend her expertise to anybody in the job search.” – David
“I cannot recommend my advisor and the rest of the CS Advising staff enough! As a college student, it was difficult to navigate my career path. For the past two years, my advisor became an essential part of my career building journey and I am so grateful. Not only did she make my resume and cover letter incredible, but she also taught me how to revise it myself for the future. Thank you so much!” – Jasmine
“The CS Advising team was a pleasure to work with. My advisor helped me to navigate the mad world of resumes, interviews and LinkedIn. I wasn’t quite sure what I was looking for in my career when I met my advisor, but she knew all the right questions to get me there. She didn’t just help me find a job, she helped me find the right job.” – Ryan
“Thank you for the impact you’ve had on my career search so far, you’ve been invaluable!” – Kat
“I would recommend my advisor, she is very knowledgeable and professional. Thank you again for your advice.” – Ramiro
“Everything looks amazing and I can’t even begin to thank you enough. I feel quite excited to apply to positions…thanks a million!!! I’m indebted.” – Erin
CAREER TRANSITION
“My advisor is an amazing professional and is one of the best advisers I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. She is exceptionally skilled at identifying the strengths of her clients and articulating those capabilities in a clear and effective way. Her support not only resulted in an exponential increase in responses to my LinkedIn profile, but her coaching was also very valuable during the negotiation phase with several prospective employers.” – Jorge
“I contacted my advisor almost on a whim after an unexpected opportunity in a completely new field appeared on my radar, and I’m glad I did. She was quick to respond and set up a call in a short time frame. She gave me fresh insights into how to most effectively communicate my professional experience, and just knowing that I had taken the extra step to prepare with her gave me a new level of confidence.” – Rachel
“Very professional and thorough. My advisor provides fresh perspectives and insights, which are particularly helpful for those who have been working awhile.” – Hugh
“My advisor is a great resource for career advice whether you are a new grad or an experienced executive. Her ability to quickly and easily uncover what is important to a candidate or the company looking to hire is what makes her the perfect advisor and recruiter. She helped me re-structure my resume when I was looking to re-enter the workforce after running my own business for a few years and has been my go-to person for career advice several times over the years. My advisor is a networker extraordinaire and you will never regret taking her advice!” – Dineka
“When I made the decision to return to the healthcare sector after being away for several years, I sought help to have my professional background refreshed and ready for prime time. My advisor was keen on the one thing that was most important to me: listening. She understood early my employment goals and how my sales background would resonate. We agreed on several key points that eventually lead to finding what has become my most exciting career choice to date.” – Scot
“I engaged CS Advising to help me develop my resume and coach me in the use of LinkedIn. I had not looked for a job in over 18 years and hadn’t had a current resume for over 13. Things have changed. I found my advisor’s help on how to conduct a job search in the digital era to be invaluable and they did a great job of collaborating on a resume that I think works.” – Scott
“I had never had professional help with my resume or Linkedin profile before but decided to seek it out as I was looking to make a career shift… My advisor really dove in and was able to get me to look at my career and experience in a whole new light. I won’t say it was not a lot of work, but the partnership was easy and very productive. She is very responsive and also fun to talk with, which matters, as we all know updating a resume can be a bit dry. I appreciate her challenging me to think about my career in a different way. I commend my advisor for her ability to dig into a person’s career, as I know her clients fall into every category you can think of. Shortly after we finished my LinkedIn and resume updates, I was frequently contacted by recruiters and able to line up quite a few interviews. The challenge of finding a new job in the virtual world of today is getting your foot in the door, and my advisor was able to help me do just that. I am several months into my new job and could not be happier. I will definitely reach out to CS Advising again should I decide to make another change in the future.” – Kristie
