"I got a job two days after I sent out my new résumé!
"I posted my freshly rewritten résumé to Dice and got a response within 24 hours! I got another call a day later to set up an interview for that night! They offered me the job on the spot, and I'm STILL getting calls from other employers just about every other day.
"Thanks for making me visible, Life's Work! I will definitely be sending referrals." —Robert de Heer
"After sending out my new résumé on the internet, I was pleasantly surprised when I received not one, but two responses in less than a day! A job offer came shortly after.
I was very happy with the prompt service, and the price for the Consultation and Rewrite is very reasonable considering the months of work I have put into rewriting my résumé on my own. In this tough economic climate and with the increased competition in the job market, I highly recommend Life's Work to give your résumé the winning edge." —N. Strudwick
"After a professional Rewrite from Life's Work Services, my résumé helped me win more freelance assignments in one week than it had in six months of job-searching.
"The Rewrite gave me more than the simple edit I expected. I can take what I learned about résumé writing from Life's Work Services, and use it every time I need to put myself out there for a new assignment.
"When I went to Life's Work Services for a consultation, I was confident about my professional experience but I didn't know what human resources or recruiting professionals really wanted to see on my résumé. Life's Work helped me focus my résumé's message to appeal to these 'gatekeepers' and get interviews for the jobs I really wanted." —Lora Kolodny
"Inside of a week of sending out my new résumé, I received two interviews, one of which resulted in a job offer that I promptly accepted!
"I never would have thought that I needed outside help with my résumé but since I wasn't getting any interviews, I submitted it for a free Life's Work Critique. I can honestly say I didn't expect to learn so much from a free service! I was so impressed with the quality of the critique, I bought the Life's Work Consultation and Rewrite that same day.
"The [phone] consultation was extremely helpful. My counselor pointed out things I hadn't noticed before and helped me recognize impressive skills I'd nearly forgotten." —Karen Smillie
"Just this week I got 2 phone calls from recruiters that I had not previously dealt with (before my Rewrite). They want to submit my new résumé ASAP for active, available job openings.
"I found Life's Work Services while browsing the web, and decided to try the free 15-point Critique. I was impressed by the detailed and professional nature of the free response I got, and the fact that it was so 'on target' regarding the deficiencies in my résumé.
"I then purchased the Rewrite service and was pleased to find out that the same person who did my 'Critique' would be working with me personally (including multiple phone calls) throughout the entire revision process.
"I am very excited about my new résumé—it is shorter, clearer, more attention-grabbing, less confusing, and does not sacrifice any important information.
"The item on my new résumé that I am especially happy with is the new opening line at the top. The resume writer did an outstanding job of understanding what I said to him on the phone and encapsulating it in a short phrase that helps both technical and non-technical people gain an understanding of who I am and what I do." —Paul Milligan
"I am living proof that having a master's degree does not qualify a person to write a résumé. Within a month of purchasing the Life's Work Consultation and Rewrite, I received three interviews and two offers!
"During our 2-hour consultation, my counselor asked all the right questions. He made me think about the jobs I have had, the duties I've performed, and the skills I've mastered. He was able to cut through all the fluff and get to the most important aspects of my work experience.
"My counselor's easy-going nature and prompt responses to my inquiries made him a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Life's Work to anyone looking for a perfect, professional résumé that gets results." —Molly Glockler, MSW
"I used my Life's Work résumé to get a promotion. After a very productive 2-hour phone conversation, I felt confident enough to ask for a raise. Life's Work helped me realize just how much I've accomplished and how much of an asset I've become to my employer.
"They created a full page of brand new content covering my most recent achievements. Their final draft made me look qualified for my boss' job!
"With Human Resources' approval, I submited my updated resume for review. Three days later, I received a sizable raise as well as a personal commendation from my division manager!" —Anonymous
"Life's Work turned my bleak landscape of words into a professional presentation that got me three job offers! I'm thoroughly impressed with their creative problem-solving and revamping ability.
"I already know I'm a hard worker and have had valuable job experience, but now I see how that wasn't shining through on the previous version of my résumé. The changes made via the Rewrite show a truer picture of my expertise and my potential value to a company. I feel better about my qualifications now and can confidently say that I would hire myself!"
—Elyse Beffa
"It's beauteous! I figure I might actually land some interviews now. I look like a different person than the one "disguised" in my original resume. It looks really great!"
—Chrisa Hotchkiss
"Thank you for my new resume. I hardly recognize myself! (That means you did a great job). During our consultation, you were able to sort through several of my past jobs and pull out details that needed attention. Your Rewrite has given the entire resume a much-needed weight and balance, both in substance and format. I'll be sure to let you know when that special job offer comes in."
—Skip Richardson
"Life's Work, thank you for your superb work in creating a new and exciting résumé for me. I appreciate the way that you cleverly incorporated my functional resume into a chronological format. Our consultation gave me new ideas concerning aspects of my work experience that I can exuberantly highlight in upcoming interviews.
"I arrived on your doorstep with self-proclaimed bitterness and extreme frustration concerning my job search but left hopeful and confident after we discussed my strengths and professional accomplishments.
"Your résumé-sculpting services are an asset for those who have just started a career, as well as for seasoned professionals. I trust your business is growing by leaps and bounds." —T. Mallie
"I'm very pleased with your reorganization, layout, and other fine touches. I've spent years honing my résumé, scrutinizing every typed character for spelling, punctuation, consistency, and relevance. It has been extremely helpful to have someone with your fresh perspective and extensive experience provide such valuable feedback and infuse my well-worn résumé with new life. Your improvements have given me increased confidence when I present myself to hiring managers. Thanks!" —Eric Ivory
"Thanks for the wonderful work you've put into the first draft! I have to say, the content in the employment history is so much more presentable now. I'm beginning to feel more confident already." —W. Fuller
"I was pleasantly impressed by the results of the 15-point critique. Its scoring system addressed all the major characteristics of a résumé that I could think of. More importantly, it pinpointed significant flaws.
"I then purchased one of their services to fix these flaws. The counselor's resume expertise went far beyond what I expected, offering elegant solutions for each problem. This was definitely money well spent!
"With Life's Work's help, I now have a pithy, focused résumé that looks great. In interviews, I've noticed that readers have a much easier time finding what they're looking for. I feel much more confident that my résumé is representing me well to 'screeners' as well as industry insiders. It's been a huge improvement." —Amy Brooks
"If I know any friends who need résumé service, I will definitely recommend you guys." —Fei Wan
"I have only accolades for Life's Work.
"My counselor was fabulous! He listened to my needs, and was careful to include the components of my résumé I was adamant about including. I was impressed with his ability to make sense out of my 'social worker talk' and to advise me about what information would be most appealing to potential employers. He didn't hesitate to ask questions about areas with which he was unfamiliar, and demonstrated his comprehension by producing a beautiful, flawless, and marketable résumé. —Allyson Morrice
"Life's Work took my original bland résumé and transformed it into something much more eye-catching. They offered suggestions as to what items belonged on the résumé versus those that merely took up space. It was easy to work with them and I am very pleased with the final result after my Rewrite." —Anonymous
Please note: The above 'Client Testimonials' came from Life's Work customers and are used with their permission.
"No other résumé service compares with Life's Work's expertise and professionalism.
"Their recruiting background gives them a noticeable edge over the
competition; their front-line experience with hiring managers makes them an asset to any job search. I have and will continue to refer active job
seekers to the Life's Work web site." —Lynn S.
"Out of the hundreds of résumés I got for this listing, yours got more than the usual '10 second glance' because of the excellent formatting, organization, and layout. It really stands out from the rest in its appearance, so I read it more closely. I'm interviewing four or five people out of over a hundred, and sending two [résumés] on to the client—[your résumé] is one of these two." —Rob C.
"I think this version looks fabulous! And [you] managed to fit it all into 2 pages, impressive. I like it; I think it is very pleasing to the eye and contains all of the pertinent information. I might have to look into this service myself. May I ask the cost?" —Sheila P.
"This résumé is outstanding! The format is perfect." —Andrew S.
"The new résumé looks really good! [Life's Work] did a great job." —Erin S.
"The résumés delivered by Life's Work are always expertly written and perfectly formatted—which is why they yield such a positive response from my clients. I'm happy to refer my candidates to them because they're guaranteed to return with a résumé that really 'sells' the reader. In the end, everyone's happy—my candidate gets the interview, the hiring manager gets the qualified candidate, and I've done my job of matching talent with opportunity.
If I could only offer one piece of advice to candidates who aren't getting interviews, it would be this: take your résumé to Life's Work and let them make it shine." —Buck B.
Please note: The above 'Recruiter Testimonials' were written by veteran recruiters who've received résumés from Life's Work's clients.
"As a hiring manager, time is always scarce. A résumé will often get a 5-second glance before it is placed in either the 'rejected' or the 'accepted' pile. The résumés that I got from Synergistech were usually placed into the "accepted" pile—not only because the candidates were qualified, but because their qualifications jumped out from the page. The résumés were easy to scan, well-organized, professional, and most importantly, tailored for my specific job requirements." —Daria Hutchinson, formerly Securant Technologies
"I'm consistently impressed by the professional résumés Synergistech presents. They're clear, crisp, organized, and written to make it easy to learn about a candidate. I pull their résumés from the pile first because I know they present the kind of candidates I'm looking for, and I know the résumé will give me what I need to know." —Billie Khan, formerly BARRA
"When screening candidates, a well-organized and informative résumé saves time and can be the make-or-break step in the hiring process. Without exception, the résumés from Synergistech matched the skills we needed and effectively outlined each candidate's background. A writing professional's résumé needs to be easy to read, must be perfectly spelled, and should reflect the quality of work the candidate creates. Synergistech can provide that capability." —Janet Davies, Niku Corporation
"The résumés I receive from Synergistech are consistently concise, professional, and focused on the information I need as a hiring manager. I'm not distracted by spelling or grammar errors, or the need to mentally translate poorly organized information into the facts I'm looking for. Instead, I can count on comprehensive information and a quick read, allowing me to focus on the candidate's skill set." —Karen Ochoa, Verisity Design
"Synergistech consistently makes strong first impressions by sending résumés that are well organized, comprehensive, professional, and easy to read. In addition, they know how to structure the résumés such that the objectives are clear and the relevant experience is easy to find and comprehend." —Chris Shayne, KMV
"Résumés from Synergistech are always clear, well-formatted, and editorially sound." —Nina Wishbow, formerly Network Appliance
"I found Synergistech's candidates to be of excellent quality, as evidenced by the quality of their résumés, writing samples, and conduct during interviews. I've received dozens of résumés from them that were clear and focused, and which made it very easy to determine whether the candidate had the skills we were looking for." —Gigi Hanna, formerly Allegis Corporation
"Résumés were always professionally done...well organized, no typos, etc..." —Patty Langstraat, formerly BroadVision
"Everyone can use feedback on his or her writing, which is what résumé coaching is, basically, plus some hints on how to 'sell yourself.' When I've been a job candidate, I've always been surprised that more recruiters didn't provide me feedback on my résumé. I think that, especially in this job market, helping candidates create a really strong résumé is truly helpful." —Vicky Lyon, Allegis
Please note: The above 'Hiring Manager Testimonials' were written by department managers who worked directly with Synergistech, the parent company of Life's Work, and an esteemed Bay Area placement agency. To learn more about our background in recruiting, click here.
"On several occasions when I have interviewed a candidate with poor interviewing skills, I sent them to Synergistech for help. I'm so glad to hear that Synergistech recognizes this valuable asset of theirs and that they are now making it a regular feature of their new subsidiary business." —Mike Hedblom, formerly Broadvision
"The candidates were professional, well-prepared, and understood the requirements of the job. In short, I gave special consideration to candidates presented by Synergistech because I knew it was highly likely I would be making an offer to that candidate." —Gary Bradley, formerly MSDWO
"It is my experience that Synergistech candidates are professional, polished, and capable. Each was on time, prepared for the interview, and clearly took pride in their candidacy and their appearance. Asking questions about the culture, the schedules, and the expectations of a new company is very important. The interview is the place for a professional to show how they gather and process information. Synergistech candidates recognize the significance of the interview process." —Janet Davies, Niku Corporation
"Synergistech's candidates always come to interviews well-prepared. I can tell that they've been to our website to learn about our company and products, have worked on their portfolios, and are ready to talk about their qualifications. I don't need to struggle to try to get to know the candidates; they are prepared and motivated, and their materials (résumé, portfolio, samples) show it. I am consistently impressed by their attitude, appearance, and demeanor." —Joe Garcia, Oracle
"Every candidate had good presence, attitude, and focus. This was always my experience with Synergistech candidates, and that is why I'd call them first." —TM DeVaudray, i2
Please note: The above 'Hiring Manager Testimonials' were written by department managers who worked directly with Synergistech, the parent company of Life's Work, and an esteemed Bay Area placement agency. To learn more about our background in recruiting, click here.
"The completeness and precision of Synergistech's reference-checking service relieved me of a big worry and chore." —Ron Kirchem, formerly Selectica
"Synergistech interviewed references for me and provided me with focused reference reports. As a result, I received thorough, specific reference checks without spending the time myself to chase down references across the country and around the world. This is an extremely valuable service to me since my work is deadline-oriented. Without lifting the phone, I get exactly what I need." —Joe Garcia, Oracle
"This was an excellent service that I needed desperately. I was not able to check the references myself, so one of the recruiters from Synergistech offered to do the checks and give me reports from each reference. That saved me a lot of time (I got the references within two days of when I asked for them), and also answered the questions I would have had if I had done the checks myself. As it turned out, the references mentioned skills and abilities that I was later able to see for myself, and I was able to hire candidates a lot faster because all these details had been taken care of by the agency." —TM DeVaudray, i2
"Synergistech did a superior job of providing reference reports. I remember being quite impressed with the thoroughness of the information on the Synergistech [reference] form. Their questionnaire is a great way to get to know more about an applicant and it alleviates the need to do any additional reference checking. Nevertheless, they provide the reference's contact information which is nice because it gives you the option to follow up if you see something in the referral that piques your curiosity." —Chris Shayne, KMV
Please note: The above 'Hiring Manager Testimonials' were written by department managers who worked directly with Synergistech, the parent company of Life's Work, and an esteemed Bay Area placement agency. To learn more about our background in recruiting, click here.
