SUCCESS STORIES

I was at both a life and career crossroad. Ms. Brenda pulled me back from the ledge and provided effective, practical, and intentional career and personal guidance. The Career and Recalibration Experience is a Master's Class in career transition. If AI is about "Efficiency," then Resume and Career Services are about "Clarity" and "Individuality." For me, it was a personal investment in myself. Highly recommended for senior- and executive-level leaders.

"I remember going into job interviews thinking I did a good job, but I never received a call or follow up interview. However, ever since you helped me with my resume, not only have I found a job, but I also had to turn one down because of the conflict in schedules would not allow me to work both jobs. I went to the interview expecting a Cook position, but after reading my resume, the Chef informed me of an expediting position that changed into a supervisor’s position within three days. I just had to send you a great big thank you for helping me turn my work life into a positive success. Thank you again for all your help." 

"Absolute 10+++, you are an exceptional listener, researcher, and writer! I will recommend you every chance I get, and certainly will be a return customer when the next opportunity presents itself. I greatly appreciate all of your efforts and over the top skills! Many, many thanks, Brenda!" 

"Brenda Goburn Smith helped me redo my resume, to attract new possibilities in the job market. Her ability to strategically enhance the qualities I have to bring to potential employers through first glancing at a resume is nothing short of excellent." 

"You are clearly a woman who knows her craft. This was a very good investment in my future. I appreciate your help." 

"Thank you so much, I hardly recognized myself on my resume. I needed that objective perspective. Thank you."

"I went to my interview on Wednesday, it went great! I was hired on the spot, pending a background, which will not be an issue and I am getting the salary I wanted! Thank you."

"I am excited about the services, I’ve received from you – resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, self-branding tips, etc. I have even shared your information as a resource for others." 

"You made this process much more painless than I imagined. Great communication and feedback. Thank you for all of your work."

"I just signed a contract for a consulting position to begin in January, thanks to the resume you revised. I have been very successful on LinkedIn! Thank you."

"In my initial conversation with Brenda, I stated, the goal is to have a resume that stands out and grabs the attention of whoever is reviewing my credentials. Brenda, you nailed it! You are a true professional. Thank you."

"During my interview the recruiter complimented me on my resume, saying, it represented me well and was nicely put together." 

"You did a ‘yeowoman’s job! Nothing much to edit, other than to say BRAVO." 

“Brenda, again, thank you for your work, superb.” 

“I like it. It is fantastic! You did a great job and I am grateful.” 

“I am pleased with the resume you prepared. Thanks for everything.” 

"One again, thank you for all your efforts in assisting me in identifying and clarifying my personal brand. It has been an eye-opener. Now that I have a new outlook and a goal to pursue, another journey begins. I am excited and question the unknown at the same time, however, I will face it anyway." 

"What a tremendous help you have been helping me shape an accurate view of my abilities and attributes.  The personal branding assessments and exercises were right on point. This was a great experience and helped me set realistic career goals." 

"I have found your services to be a necessity in today's job market. The intense interview that you perform before creating a resume is CRUCIAL. I didn't expect or wasn't prepared for so much detail. So much thinking. Introspection. Self-evaluation to answer your questions. Self-awareness. Initially, I thought the price of the service ($600.00 USD) was high, but when I saw the finished product, I was speechless and amazed. "A resume can look like this." Incredible! Then there were always the follow-up conversations that you initiated—making sure that I liked the resume and it included everything I wanted to say. I then returned to you three years later to update my resume. I received the same level of dedication again. I am giving you permission to use this email or portions of it as a review of your performance and our engagement. I give it five stars. Thanks again for everything."

"As an experienced, working adult who has been in the nursing profession for forty years, it was time to update my resume and rebrand myself to seek a change in my career path. I searched the internet for services that would help with a resume. When I read about Resume & Career Services, I was impressed with the complete package that was presented. Not only were resume and personal branding services offered, but career counseling as well. It was easy working with Brenda Goburn Smith, she was proficient, honest, and easy to talk to. She made a daunting task, pleasurable and meaningful. Her services are personalized. I did not feel like I would be one of many who would or could have been lost in the shuffle. I am confident in moving forward in my career and recommend Resume & Career Services to those who want a new or refreshed resume or personal branding." 

"I truly appreciate the quality of your services and the time you took to listen so carefully to my needs. Your thoughtful questions and patience helped me understand my strengths more clearly and recognize how to use them with intention in my career journey.

I’m especially grateful for the extra effort you put into creating an additional resume for me, it made me feel supported and seen. I would confidently recommend your services to anyone who is trying to figure out
their career direction or needs guidance in presenting their best professional self.

Thank you for your dedication and care."

"In today’s world of fast technology there are many different companies offering resume services online. This presents a challenge on deciding which company can be trusted to provide the greatest service possible. When I found Brenda’s Resume and Career Services online, I did not know what to expect. I decided to call and when I did, immediately I was blown away by her patience and willingness to listen to my career concerns. Brenda made me feel comfortable while expressing my resume needs in full detail without interruptions. During the end of the call I knew that I wanted to move forward with working with her. Brenda is professional in every way when conducting business and makes the process an ease. She was extremely helpful with offering information that would not only help me with creating an excellent resume but also offered great tips that could be applied to my career search. After meeting with Brenda in person, I knew that I was making the right decision. The finished result ended with a well-written resume that exceeded my expectations.  I now feel confident that my talents and abilities will be properly displayed to potential employers. Brenda is not only gifted in resume writing, she cares about her clients and wants the best for them. When your gift is helping others, it has many rewards. If you’re looking for any resume services, trust that Brenda will provide the best work possible and you won’t be disappointed. Looking for a job can be an exciting time as well as a challenging one. Working with someone you can trust to do a phenomenal job makes the process all the better."