Frequently Asked Questions

Resume Only packages take 2-3 weeks. Full Package engagements typically run 3-4 weeks. For coaching programs, most executives land their target role within 3-6 months of starting coaching. The timeline depends on your target role, market conditions, and how actively you're searching.

Resume Only includes up to 2 revisions. Full Package includes unlimited revisions within 30 days. Coaching packages include ongoing adjustments and refinements as part of the monthly engagement.

My 87% placement rate reflects client satisfaction. If something isn't working during the revision period, we'll keep working until it does. I'm invested in your success. For coaching engagements, we continue the relationship until you land your target role.

For executives, I typically recommend a hybrid or reverse-chronological format that emphasizes your most relevant and impressive achievements first. Functional resumes can raise red flags in executive search. We'll customize based on your specific situation and target roles.

Critical. Executives evaluate other executives on quantified impact. Instead of "managed team," say "built and scaled team from 5 to 25, resulting in 40% capacity increase." Numbers make your achievements concrete and memorable. I help you identify and showcase your most compelling metrics.

We'll identify them together. Improved efficiency is a metric (time reduced, cost saved). Better processes are metrics (adoption rate, error reduction). Improved satisfaction is a metric (retention increase, NPS improvement). Even "strategic" achievements can be quantified or contextualized in ways that matter to decision makers.

One to two pages. Executives are busy; they appreciate concision. That said, every word should carry weight. I prioritize your most relevant and impressive achievements, cutting anything that doesn't directly support your target role.

Not necessarily. Your headline should communicate your target role and value proposition, not just your current title. For example, instead of "VP Sales," you might use "VP Sales | SaaS Growth | B2B Leadership | Enterprise Revenue Generation." This attracts recruiters searching for your target role.

LinkedIn has privacy settings that let you signal openness to recruiters without broadcasting to your current employer. You can turn on "Open to Work" and restrict visibility to recruiters only. I guide you through these settings and help you craft a profile that signals readiness without triggering your current employer.

It's optional but powerful. Thought leadership posts (industry insights, lessons learned, professional reflections) establish credibility and keep you visible to recruiters and your network. They don't announce you're job hunting; they demonstrate expertise. I guide you through content strategy if you want to pursue this.

Research your market rate, understand your value proposition, and practice before the conversation. Don't counter-offer immediately; ask for time to consider. Focus on total compensation, not just salary. I provide detailed coaching on negotiation strategy, typical approaches, and how to handle objections.

Quality over quantity. Identify people in roles or companies you're targeting, and reach out with genuine purpose (not "let's grab coffee"). Offer value first—share an article, make an introduction, ask for 15 minutes of their expertise. Many executive roles come through referrals, not postings.

Executives are evaluated on strategic thinking, communication, and judgment. Prepare specific examples of challenges you've navigated, decisions you've made, and results you've driven. Understand the company's business model, market position, and strategy. In interviews, ask thoughtful questions. I guide you through mock interviews and specific preparation.

I use LinkedIn's confidential features and never share your information without permission. We'll strategize about how to navigate your search while maintaining privacy. Most employers don't find out until you've decided to leave.

That's fine. We'll adjust strategy, refine positioning, and pursue other opportunities. My goal is your success—not any specific company. Throughout coaching engagements, I help you evaluate offers and ensure they align with your career goals.