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Since 2004, the Personal Touch Career Services has worked with over 3,000 professionals throughout the US. Our online classes have taught over 8,000 job seekers how to implement effective, real-world strategies and master their job search. All told, we have over 20 years of working directly with job seekers, helping them overcome their employment challenges and land jobs that they love.
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Our mission is you.
At PTCS, we help people land jobs they love in half the time while earning up to 20% more in salary.
We focus on the practical tools that make an immediate and long-lasting effect on your career, from resumes to strategy development. Our career coaching style is grounded in a tactical approach, covering topics such as dealing with the HR department, tracking down hiring managers, implementing structured networking, and acing the interviews.
Why is it so hard to find a job?
Chances are, you have asked this very question. It seems like everyone around you is finding great positions, but your efforts just keep falling flat. Plagued with constant rejections from HR, ignored LinkedIn invitations to hiring managers, and a silent network, far too many well-qualified candidates struggle to land their next job.
Fortunately, there is hope.
The rise of AI in job searching:
According to Capterra’s Job Seeker AI Survey from September 2024, 58% of job seekers are using AI tools to help them in their current job search. (Source)
However, according to Forbes, 80% of hiring managers look down on job seekers who rely on AI to do the work for them (Source)
How can you remain competitive in the job market?
We get it – AI can be a great tool for your job search.
The key is to START with a wonderful resume and then use the latest tools to MODIFY it for a specific job.
That’s where an expert resume writer can make all the difference.
Schedule a consultationJust imagine…
- Working with a resume expert to help you identify your skills, talents, achievements, and experience that employers value.
- Streamlining your job search with a fully ATS-compliant resume that still has a modern, attention-grabbing design.
- Having a resume that sounds like you and your personality, while still incorporating the essential keywords to survive HR’s screening computers.
- Being consistently found on LinkedIn for high-quality positions that match your target job.
- Leveraging your network to find hidden jobs rather than competing against thousands of applicants.
- Avoiding oppressive company cultures by learning the essential red flags throughout the recruitment process.
- Converting more interviews into lucrative job offers.
Many times, our clients are blown away by seeing their experience and talents displayed in a new way – we regularly hear statements like “I would hire me!” or “I had no idea that I had so much to offer an employer.”
The Personal Touch: It's more than just a name.
Who we serve:
If you are serious about your job search, we are serious about helping you reach those goals.
Our clients span every experience set, from entry-level to high-ranking executives at such companies as Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, Twitch, Disney, Oracle, and Amazon.
Most of them earn anywhere from $85,000 to deep into 6-figures – or they should be.
We love helping people start a new career, break through the glass ceiling, move up the ladder, or find a better company culture.
Our top clients:
- Innovative leaders in marketing, media production, entertainment, media, and broadcasting.
- Top-producing leaders in health sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotech.
- Technical folk in IT, software development, engineering, telecom, and biotech.
- Project managers, program managers, product managers, and team leaders.
Top producers in sales and account management. - Human resources leaders, recruiters, generalists, and specialists.
- Luxury lifestyle management professionals in private service, including executive personal assistants, estate managers, private chefs, directors of residence, and chiefs of staff.
Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, and Cover Letters
Unlike some resume writing services, we devote a lot of time getting to know our clients. We conduct a fresh keyword analysis for every project. Our LinkedIn profiles consistently attract recruiters and streamline the application process. Finally, our flexible cover letters are easy to customize for different jobs. All our experienced, certified resume writers are based in the USA.Â
Career Coaching
Members of our signature Down & Dirty Job Search program consistently earn 20% more salary while cutting their job search time in half. Don’t need a full program? Our Interview Coaching and hourly coaching options are perfect for targeting and overcoming your specific issues.
Online Classes
Beyond “just” getting a resume, we offer three online courses: The Down and Dirty Job Search, LinkedIn Secrets for Job Seekers, and Ace the Interview Without Going Crazy.
After all, a beautiful profile won’t do you any good if you don’t know how to use it!
These self-directed, video-based classes are fun and informative. Take the guesswork out of your job search!
How does your job search stack up?
We are happy to conduct a complimentary 30-minute consultation to give you an honest resume review and job search evaluation.
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Audrey M.
It has been 10 years since my last serious job search, and I was struggling to get my resume and applications past the ATS. I purchased the resume + LinkedIn package and a cover letter. Since I started using my new resume and cover letter, I have landed interviews at 5 different institutions.
Pedro Henrique
I had a great time through this course. Donna makes her explanations so clear and with enthusiasm that makes you feel self-confident to deal with LinkedIn. This course is totally worthwhile, either if you're new at LinkedIn or have some experience and want to improve your profile.
Nanci B.
I took part in Donna's Comprehensive Coaching Package, and I was very happy I did. I got insight into job searching that I was completely unaware of, not to mention a great new resume and LinkedIn profile. Plus, the support to keep me on track and tactics to do so once our sessions were completed. I highly recommend Donna and Personal Touch.
