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I thoroughly enjoyed working with you. I

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I thoroughly enjoyed working with you. I am amazed at how impressive I am now!

Paula is a tremendously gifted

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Paula is a tremendously gifted coach and business-savvy professional. I have found that she consistently provides clear insights into thorny business problems and gives actionable advice. She is also direct and to-the-point, traits that I personally value. Asset Protection & Loss Control Executive

Thanks very much for giving me this

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Thanks very much for giving me this experience, which has become more than just writing a Bio. I have always shied away from documenting myself in any positive way. You have taught me how to do that with grace and without arrogance. IT Executive

I've received lots of great feedback

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I’ve received lots of great feedback and have a 2nd interview today. Thanks for all your help. Retail Marketing Executive

I just got off the phone with the prospective

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I just got off the phone with the prospective candidate you recommended. I told him he has one of the best resume I have ever seen, like all those that get you help! Executive Search Partner, Top Dallas Firm

Thanks for helping me create my best resume ever.

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Thanks for helping me create my best resume ever. Working back and forth we developed a fantastic marketing took with components I had never seen before. Just 5 weeks after working with you, I had 2 job offers based on my new profile on LinkedIn. Marketing Manager

Great job on my bio!!!! Feel

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Great job on my bio!!!! Feel free to share it with your clients.

My resume looks absolutely wonderful.

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My resume looks absolutely wonderful. It has been a real pleasure and learning experience. Senior Healthcare Executive

It was a pleasure to work with you.

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It was a pleasure to work with you. I’ll certainly keep you front-of-mind for references. Global PR Agency President

Great job on the resume of the

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Great job on the resume of the executive I referred. He said you made him work, but from my perspective it was worth it. Now he won’t get screened out prematurely. Executive Search Recruiter, Information Technology

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“I hadn't even considered updating my resume or getting ready for a job search effort in more than 20 years, so obviously I had both some trepidation and skepticism about this process. Not being in a state of immediate need made this investment a difficult decision initially. It shouldn't have been. In fact, I should have done it sooner. My experience with you has resoundingly addressed my initial concerns. I am proud of the resume and bio we created together, and I also feel much more comfortable about where I am today and the prospects for an active search effort, when and if that time comes. I am more relaxed and confident as a result - and that benefits both myself and my current employer.” CEO, Medical Device Company

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