Bruce,
….One of my grad school teachers had once said that when more work yields less results its time for a paradigm shift. I knew I needed a new plan

The Hire Aspiration model helped me to understand my strengths and potential value to future employers. The skills assessments and assignments pressed me to reflect deeply and recognize my talents and their potential applications. I started feeling much better about myself and I could feel that I began to project this to others.

As I clarified what I had to offer, magically the phone started to ring. I finally settled on an amazing organization that manages philanthropic and non-profit organizations. I love my work, my colleagues, and the fact that I know what I do makes a difference.

The interviewing skills I learned, the value statements I had developed, and the several rehearsals and critiques I was provided allowed me to speak to my offering in a clear, crisp, and confident manner that related to my employer’s needs.

If I were standing in front of you I would urge you to sign their contract immediately and get Hire Aspirations working on getting you working... and take a minute to congratulate yourself for finding an individual of Bruce’s caliber to help you.
Best of luck.
William P
Accounting Supervisor

Linda,
…I wanted to thank you for all the guidance and encouragement you gave me throughout my time with Hire Aspirations when I was in the throws of my personal marketing campaign. Your persistence and targeted follow-up kept me focused during my campaign.

Your encouragement and gentle urging kept me focused. In addition, you reached into your network and that of the Hire Aspirations family, to assist me in my search to transition into a new position – something virtually unheard of in this individualistic society.

I am extremely impressed with the depth and breadth of the Hire Aspirations network. I can only hope that I can build up my personal network to that level. I also better understand the value of networking – not just as a tool for future employment, but as a means to empower others to pursue their own career goals.

Now that I have made a transition into a new position, I can reflect on the value of your services. Not only did our sessions during the campaign help me to define the type of position I wanted, but I was also able to achieve that position. My new position is everything I outlined during my campaign. In addition, I reinforce my value proposition everyday through my daily work.

Thank you for assisting me in making the best investment of my life.
Réal H.R.
Public Relations Manager

Dear Linda:
Standing at an important crossroads in life can be as daunting and confusing as it is exciting and motivating. Defining goals, developing clear objectives, and adhering to a system for achieving results is absolutely crucial.

That is why I am so thoroughly pleased to have engaged you and the Hire Aspirations team to help me deliver on the next big thing in my career. You listened to me. You empowered me to shape my direction. You helped me create and execute my own personal marketing campaign.

One of the aspects of my experience with Hire Aspirations that I found so compelling was the system the firm employs to achieve the campaign goals. It is a clear, step-by-step process that instills discipline and measurable success at every threshold.

Today, I have a thriving company with more business than I know what to do with. Most importantly, I have a concise view of my career and how it connects to the other valued aspects of my life. What Hire Aspirations has given me is a holistic way of managing my life at the strategic and tactical levels.

Thank you, from your client for life.
Chris C.
Marketing Strategist

Dear Bruce,
I wanted to thank you for your non-wavering support and guidance during my job search. Your dedication and willingness to work after hours and weekends is why the personal touch given to all Hire Aspirations clients stands out against the competition. The enthusiasm provided by you, Linda and Paul were invaluable during the entire process. I could always count on you and the team for that needed reassurance and confidence boost. It was a pleasure to work with all of you.
Richard C.
CFO

Dear Linda,
This is a heartfelt thanks and my expression of gratitude for the outstanding guidance, support and encouragement from you and the team at Hire Aspirations.

During our time together you took me from a state of disillusion and, I’ll admit it, some despair, to a point where I felt confident and purposeful in my search.

Your methodology is the best. I cannot recommend it more highly to those, like me, who feel that we’ve tried everything possible to get a foothold in the ugly process of finding a new position at the appropriate level.

To anyone who has been there, it is a grinding forced march on a path full of potholes, false trails and need I say charlatans and thieves.

The Hire Aspirations methodology of course takes discipline and faith. As you often reminded me, each step has a purpose.

But there came a point when I realized that what you were doing was not repackaging the resume or teaching me which tie to wear.

What you did was tease out the best in me, and you not only unearthed those qualities that can make me an asset to any organization, but that you put them to work.

Success. What a feeling!

Your client for life,
Michael G.
VP External Relations

Dear Linda,
I cannot thank you enough for your dedication and support in assisting me with my transition following 20 years of active duty service in the United States Navy. Being able to locate my first place of employment after only two months of our campaign is a true testament to the services provided by Hire Aspirations.

As a Government Account Manager, I am very excited about my future. You have been an excellent coach during the entire process and I look forward to utilizing your services in the near future as I climb the ladder of success.

“Bravo Zulu on a job extremely well done!”

Sincerely,
Charles B.
LCDR USN (Ret)

Bravo Zulu – This two flag naval message hoist acknowledges fine ship handling or anything done in an exemplary or outstanding fashion.

Dear Linda,
Thank you, Bruce and Paul for all your wonderful work and effort on initiating, planning, and executing a career marketing campaign tailored to fit my goals.

I came to Hire Aspirations with doubts on the benefits of having a career marketing coach and what you and the Hire Aspirations team could do to add value. My doubts were erased by having you work to put together a well formed plan that incorporated my skill set, career history and achievements with my objectives and goals for the future. What was even more impressive was the time and effort that you put forward in keeping me focused and motivated to execute my career campaign. It was truly invaluable to have you and the Hire Aspiration team there with me in every step of the process. The guidance and advice allowed me to handle any situation with confidence. I was always fully prepared to deal with the situation, whether it was making my introduction, conducting an interview or negotiating an offer.

Although I have successfully landed, I know that I am a client for life. I know that I can count on you and the team to be there for me as I advance my through my career.

Best Regards and thanks,
Chester W.
Manager, Global Real Estate Security Operations

Linda,
I wanted to thank you and all the support from Hire Aspirations in preparing me for my next role. From the very first day we met, you assisted me with setting up a progressive, professional program resulting in two very strong offers this week.

During our first meeting, you described the overall plan for the coming months and how each exercise would build upon the previous one. You recommended the most professional job boards, leading to my strongest offer and most likely my future employer.

I was most impressed by the marketing brochure. During a second interview this week, I presented the marketing brochure to the CFO who commented on the professionalism of the document.

I thank you for your continued support and I will recommend you and Hire Aspirations to all those I come in contact with, personally and professionally.

Regards,
Bill D
FINANCIAL SERVICES GLOBAL CONTROLLER

I just wanted to let you know how pleased I have been with the services of Hire Aspirations.  I was surprised to see how you were able to adapt your system and style to meet my needs. Your initiative and persistence helped keep me focused during my campaign. And that is exactly what I needed.

One of the most important services you delivered during my campaign was your regular encouragement and support. I had worked with the “free” career councilors provided by my previous employer before engaging you. They were helpful to a point – but because they did not have a stake in my success, their support was very
limited.   The model you have used to build your business guarantees that customers like me will receive your attention and support while they are working through the process of re-entering the work force.

Now that I am back among the employed, I am really seeing the value of your services.  When you say that the best time to hire a career coach is when you are employed, you are so right. I now feel that I am in the drivers seat because I know where I are going and have a plan to get there.  I no longer feel that I am at the mercy of my employer.  

Finally, I have been very impressed with your support in helping me to develop my network. When I left my previous employer, I thought that I had a great network.  My contact database contained 500 of my closest friends.  But I learned that building and maintaining a network is more than keeping track of names and email addresses. Through your coaching, I have learned how to strengthen my network by helping others and by reaching out to them. I also learned that the quality of your network is more important than the size. The connections your have helped me make will significantly improve my network.

When I initially signed up with you and your business, I thought of the purchase as a job hunting expense and I viewed your firm as a service provider.  But I now see the monies I spent with you as an investment in my career and I view you and Hire Aspirations as a partner in my success.

If there is anything I can do for you and your company in the future, please let me know.
Jerry R

"The world's best athletes have great coaches that help them discover and drive toward their highest potential. I feel like I've found a personal career manager to do the same for me. He has helped me tap into my core values and interests, he has stretched my thinking about career options, and has provided valuable network contacts that I never would've gotten on my own."
Brian S.

Because strategy planning is not simple, "...a counselor is needed -- and you were that person for me ... You pushed me, you kidded me, and you kept me FOCUSED on the plan… and it paid off, and I have you to thank for it.”
Vincent C.

"I'd just like to say, thanks again for your time during our meeting last week. As usual, you were a bolt of lightning for me, with plenty of ideas....”
Mike M.

“I never thought I would find a position so quickly… There were many
Sundays I spent looking through the help-wanted section and became very
discouraged. I feel I am lucky to have had the support [of my Career Advisor] to
keep me on track and to show me where the real jobs are found.

Thanks again. I am glad that I invested the time and the money…”
Charles R.