Ready to secure that next role, but not sure how to go about it, or make sure the next company and job is really a right fit? Let’s talk!

Start by booking a quick call with me, KaptivateMe’s Coach Kate Peabody, MBA, an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach

Outcomes

1. Clarified vision of yourself, capabilities and what you want out of your next role and company

2. Updated professional presence related to where you want to go with your career, with cover letter, short pitch, resume, LinkedIn and portfolio as needed

3. Learn how to craft and leverage your pitch in networking and applying to companies you admire, not just to existing job reqs.

4. Gain the strategy, tools, resources, skills and personal support to manage the job finding, creating and securing process in a sustainable way

5. Feel prepared to interview and negotiate confidently

“I got the call late Friday and flew in for 5 interviews today. Was extremely prepared and left it all out there and now I wait. I want to thank you for working with me without your help I wouldn’t have been prepared to take on this endeavor, 1 personality test and 9 interviews.....
...I got the offer last night! Big win! Maybe we could work on my 30-60-90 day plan next, and some coaching on building rapport as a new leader to an existing team? I’ve always built from the ground up. I appreciate you! Thank you!”
- Doug, Regional Director of Sales

Investment

Your investment to take your career to the next level is $1500 (+ $15 skills assessment as desired) and includes:

6 hours 1:1 career coaching, plus quick check-ins via text, email or 20-minute phone chat
baseline resume, cover letter and pitch
best practice templates, guides and resources for networking, LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and all aspects of the getting the job strategy

Program Details

Pre-work

To kick-off Kate’s first resume asessment and identifying potential roles:
1. VIA Strengths Assessment (FREE), saving the list of ranked strengths ("Printer-friendly download" link as you scroll down the page)
2. OPTIONAL - Take the $15 SkillScan (either Express or Drive versions are fine, it’s really about how much time you want to spend taking it) and share results with me
3. Send me any existing resume and portfolio.
4. Send me a few links to roles you are interested in so I can do an initial study and comparison with existing resume to identify key areas and keywords for messaging focus. (or create a google doc to copy and paste them into)
Before our first coaching session, think about both personal and professional moments/stories, from the last few years, where you felt: Happy, Fulfilled, Proud.

Session 1: Job Framework & PAR Framework to fill resume gaps and prep for cover letter - 2 hour kick-off

Review strengths and skills assessments results for how to leverage in life, next role and in resume/CL.
We’ll ground ourselves in existing big goals in other areas of your life for the role to support, completing the "job framework" worksheet to clarify the MVP requirements for your next role/company, from expected salary and benefits to work environment and values to must-have role activities and responsibilities.
Review Potential Roles to go after, brainstorming and adding to an initial list of potential roles/titles, org types, companies and industries for search and networking beyond the obvious.
Discuss and write “PAR” statements for your resume and cover letter based on key items in job description and your most proud moments, walking through how I’m writing and ultimately restructuring your resume to be skills and results-based rather than chronological so we can just spoon feed recruiters and bots what they are looking for.

If a portfolio of case studies is required, PAR is great framework for that too

Homework:

Kate will take another pass at the resume and first draft of the cover letter, with Client’s help generating more PAR statements or providing additional info as needed.
If a portfolio is needed, Client to take on writing initial statements.
We'll develop in Google Docs to make everything easily collaborative, editable and duplicable, talking through comments as needed.

Session 2: “Finalizing” Resume & CL for First Roles; Getting the Job Strategy - 2 hours

We’ll go through the resume and cover letter live, addressing any final gaps.
We’ll talk about how to update the resume most effectively for each role you apply
We'll discuss cover letter cadence, template, and how to update for different roles, or turn it into a pitch.
As needed, we’ll discuss the portfolio and can do some live edits together
Based on your individual needs, I'll walk you through all of my career resources to talk "Getting the Job" strategy to make sure you're approaching the search from every angle - maximizing job boards, talent networks, recruiters, connectworking, pitching yourself - and are creating an effective routine to keep you moving on the job hunt in the midst of everything else in your life.
Homework:
1. Pitch and cover letter refinement, Kate and client working in google doc

Session 3: Progress & Pitching Check-In; Interview Prep - 1 HOUR

We’ll connect to see how the process is going and brainstorm any improvements
We can examine particular companies, roles and opportunities for holistic “pitching and connectworking” efforts
We'll discuss how to interview the company and how to address salary conversations early in the process
We’ll talk about how to use the PAR framework in interviewing and work through some of the key expected questions

Session 4: Coaching Where You Want it Most - 1 HOUR

Ongoing interview practice and refinement
Ongoing pitch identification and customization
Negotiation tips and practice

Resources Include

Messaging, Resume, Cover Letter & Pitch Templates with writing/editing/review support to put your best foot forward and beat the bots
Epic Getting the Job Tracker and Hot Topic Resource Guides (Search/Networking Strategy, Negotiation, Interviewing/Culture Analysis, Portfolio Development, LinkedIn Connectworking, etc) to feel confident you are approaching the search from every angle and can tackle each step in the process empowered to shine.
In addition to our set sessions, I am available to you via email, text or quick call to answer questions, review emails/feedback/pitches/resumes, talk strategy, at no extra charge. I'm here to support you in what can be a daunting journey.

Ongoing Support

If you do find yourself looking for additional conversation and support beyond these sessions, I'm available at a reduced rate of $150/hour.

Breaking Free - A KaptivateMe Client Story

A life and career coaching case study with Phil, a KaptivateMe client

20 years experience. Dedicated service to three companies and U.S. Marine Corps

Feeling unappreciated, tired and disillusioned at work with job negatively impacting personal life

Wants a change - either a full career/role shift or a new job with a different company

Looking for coaching in

broadening lens of what roles might be possible
increase understanding of what want out of next company and role
positioning and pitching for roles within and beyond current industry and role
latest job application techniques and technology tips, from resume and cover letters to maximizing LinkedIn, job boards, recruiters, networking, etc.

After twenty years experience honing both technical and industry specialities, Phil found himself in a rather niche role. While he had job security and a senior title, his teams’ workload was consistently increasing while headcount was reduced by upper management - leading to what he felt was inadequate work and no time to help his staff learn from their mistakes.

“I’m all about accountability, and grow further and further disillusioned with the current culture. I have achieved my numbers for the past eight years but I’m extremely tired and feel unappreciated. My current morale is at an all time low. My job has affected my personal life. I need to break free and be happy. I need to find a new job or career — or my marriage will be over and I’ll stay miserable.”

For the first time in his career, Phil reached out for help, and began working with KaptivateMe’s Coach Kate to address next steps not only in his career, but also in his life in general. To take a step back and see what’s working or not, dream big about all areas of life, and take accountable actions to renewed confidence and wellbeing.

“The values and mindset work was everything….changed everything. I’m working out again. I’m meaningfully connecting with my team and peers again. I stood up to management for my values and what I believe to be the best for our clients, team and company. I feel so much better already - and my wife can tell!”

After using a variety of exercises to help identify a variety of careers suited for Phil, Kate supported him in developing his pitch, messaging, resume and cover letter to suit; tackling the “getting the job strategy;” and preparing for interviewing and negotiations. How to be picky about the next role, and have alignment with company culture, was a big focus.

“Kate, I had a great interview with the COO of {global software company} yesterday. I felt really good. She told me, 'Phil, your resume is fantastic. I love the format you utilized!' The resume really enhanced the opportunity. The resume documented everything they are looking for she said! Thank you for everything!”

Phil consistency put himself out into the world, networked, applied for roles, pitched himself, interviewed around, and just five months after starting coaching, secured exactly the role with the type of company he was looking for.

“Kate, I just accepted the job offer and my new title is Director of ... It has a catchy ring to it! I really like my boss and the culture - everyone gets along! Thanks again for everything you did for me.”

CONGRATULATIONS, PHIL!

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