Erin Kennedy

Professional Resume Services, Inc.

Since 2001, we have offered our clients a high-touch service with our certified, award-winning, executive resume writers. Our certified writers and editors make sure your documents are crisp, current, and error-free. 

Our team consists of award-winning, multi-certified writers, editors, career/job search/interview coaches, and administrative support. We collaborate with you on branding, resume focus, and industry trends. Your resume will meet ATS standards, as well. 

★ SUCCESSES ★

✔ Selected as one of Forbes "Top 100 Websites for Your Career".
✔ Hired and developed a team of certified executive resume writers, career coaches, proofreaders, admin support, and LinkedIn developers to meet the demands of a 500% business increase.
✔ Awarded the resume writing partnership with The Wall Street Journal (FINS Resume Service)--chosen over a dozen other companies.
✔ Industry expert and resume writing partner for over 1200 professional associations' career centers.
✔ Landed several dozen partnerships and contracts, generating increased revenue, and cultivating lasting business relationships.
✔ Consistent "Top Career Website" in Twitter groups and online forums.
✔ Develop and maintain a strong repeat/referral business with a high rate of job search success.
✔ Active blogger and contributor to multiple career websites. Conducted résumé writing workshops for corporate layoffs.
✔ We are Recruiter Approved!

CEO | Executive Resume Writer | LinkedIn Profiles |  C-Suite, Boards, EVP, SVP | Branding | 

Served as a mentor, business strategist, and trainer for resume writers and small businesses both through CDI (Career Directors International) and Professional Resume Services. 
Provided business development strategies for resume writers, career coaches, and business owners in the career industry. 

★ SUCCESSES ★

Coached business owners through the in's and out's of business and touched on what challenges to expect. Watched their businesses successfully grow and expand. Topics included:

✔ Start-Up Basics
✔ Business Planning & Long-Term Goals
✔ Certifications & Professional Development
✔ Strategy & Scaling
✔ Hiring Subcontractors & Staffing
✔ Marketing, Advertising, Media & more

Executive Resume Writer for C-suite, President, VP, SVP  | Career Strategist | LinkedIn Profiles 

Chosen out of 50+ candidates to train under the top executive resume writing firm in the industry. Gained invaluable, hands-on training in strategy, content creation, keywords, advanced formatting, client interviews, coaching, and more.

★ SUCCESSES ★

✔ Carved out specialties in a variety of areas in the executive realm including: finance/banking, healthcare, IT, educators, business development, sales/marketing, venture capital/private equity, HR, federal and military-to-civilian, and so much more. 
✔ Worked with clients all over the world learning the differences in resumes across the globe.
✔ Won the Best Executive Resume Writer Award and voted Best Resume Writer several times over. 

Extensive experience as an Executive Resume Writer, Executive LinkedIn Profile Writer, LinkedIn Profile Developer, CEO Executive Resume Writer, CIO/CTO/CISO Executive Resume Writer, CFO Executive Resume Writer, Executive Cover Letters, Executive Biographies, Director and VP Executive Resume Writer.

Executive Resume Writer | LinkedIn Profile Writer 

Forbes Coaches Council

An invitation-only organization for successful business and career coaches specializing in business services, networking, thought leadership, and mentorship.

Official Member | Executive Resume Writer | Resume Writing Expert | LinkedIn Profile Expert

North Oakland Career Center

Began resume writing career at this federally funded job search and assistance center. Case managed and facilitated the “Work First!” (formerly Welfare-to-Work) program in Northeast Oakland County. Provided clients with employability training including role-play, interviewing techniques, résumé writing, networking, application forms, job search, empowerment guidance, and career assessment. Complied with state and federal employment regulations and funding requirements. 

★ SUCCESSES ★

✔Fostered a strong resume writing referral base that led to the highest number of resume rewrites in the region. 
✔Piloted the wildly successful “Dress to Impress” clothing closet for low-income men and women. Networked with local businesses and community leaders to donate appropriate business attire.
✔ Coordinated the “Summer Youth” program that put low-income and adjudicated youth in employment for the summer while learning new job skills.

Career Coach |  Resume Writer | Executive Resume Writer | Job Search Coach

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 that my three passions of helping people, writing, and talking would eventually be my career, I wouldn't have believed you. I was hell-bent on working in a human resources office of an automotive company (I’m from Michigan—Motor City!).  

But life had different plans for me. 

It took me a bit to get here but eventually, I did (I post a lot here about my detours!).🛣️

For the last 20 years, we’ve helped 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 land the roles they wanted in the companies they chose. 

We can do the same for you.

We offer a high-touch service and work with you one-on-one throughout the process as your thought partner and career strategist. 

My team of 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗧.𝗢.𝗥.𝗜. 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 create career documents for clients seeking opportunities from $150K+ to $1M+, from mid-level to c-level executives for just about every industry. 

We have 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 on staff to help you navigate LinkedIn’s ever-changing landscape through coaching and hands-on LI exploration.

I’m proud to say I've assembled a select team of writers, editors, and LinkedIn experts that are truly the "𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁". As the top writers and consultants in the industry, they create power-packed documents and profiles that will make you say, "WOW!! Is this really me? I'd hire me!"

▶️ 𝗪𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥:

✔ Executive Resumes & Cover Letters
✔ VP, Director, Senior Mgr, and Professional Resumes 
✔ Resumes for CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, CTO, CMO, "CXO", CSO, and C-Suite
✔ Board Resumes
✔ LinkedIn Profile Writing, Strategy, & Coaching 
✔ Brand Strategy
✔ Graphic and Networking Resumes
✔ Job Search, Interview, & Career Coaching 
✔ Executive Recruiter Resume Distribution
✔ VC/PE Resume Distribution 
✔ We are Recruiter Approved!

▶️  𝗠𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗦

➖ Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE)
➖ Master Career Director (MCD)
➖ Certified Resume Analyst (CRA)
➖ Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW)
➖ Certified Executive Resume Writer (CERW)
➖ Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)
➖ Certified Empowerment & Motivational Coach (CEMC)
➖ Member: CTL, CDI, NRWA, Forbes Council
➖ Former Board Member, NRWA: Experienced Business Owner, East
➖ Certification Committee, Career Directors International (CDI)
➖ TORI Judge, multiple TORI nominations and wins (CDI)
➖ 20+ years in the career industry
➖ BS,Human Resources

Call now: 810-664-1933
Or schedule your appointment at: https://www.exclusive-executive-resumes.com

CEO | Executive Resume Writer | LinkedIn Profile |  C-Suite, Boards, EVP, SVP | Branding | 

Erin  Kennedy

I'll admit, at first, I was way too nervous to show up. 

Back when I first joined LinkedIn, I did nothing more than lurk.

I didn't know anyone, save for a handful of colleagues in my industry whom I had gotten to know over the years. 

So, when I finally decided to put some effort into LinkedIn, one of the first people to extend a hand of friendship was my next guest, Jeff Young.

If you haven't heard of Jeff, well, I'd be shocked. 

Jeff Young is one of those rare LinkedIn experts who doesn’t just use the platform--he understands it at a level most people never will. 

Known as “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝘂,” Jeff has helped thousands of professionals worldwide transform how they show up, connect, and build real traction on the platform. 

He’s mastered LinkedIn’s hidden features, its evolving algorithm, and the mindset shifts job seekers and leaders need to stand out in a noisy digital world. 

In our conversation, Jeff breaks down his signature “𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣’𝘀” 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵--  Profile, People, and Participate--which has become a trusted roadmap for anyone looking to elevate their presence. 

He shares 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 executives can put into play immediately, from untapped profile sections to engagement habits that actually move the needle. 

If you’ve ever wondered how to 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 without feeling pushy or performative, Jeff is the guide you want in your corner. This episode is packed with the kind of actionable wisdom that helps leaders get seen, get remembered, and get results.

**Links to the podcast and the video in the comments.

Erin  Kennedy, MCD, CERW, CRA, CERM, CMRW, CEMC

“Describe a time when...” 
or
“Share an example of a situation where...”

We’ve all heard these types of behavioral approach questions in an interview. 

I'm sure you've been asked one, if not both, of these.

So, what should your answer be?😳

S.T.A.R. 

⭐️ Situation - Task - Action - Results

S- describe the event or Situation

T- talk about the Task, discussing the challenges

A- describe the Actions you took to overcome the problems, focusing on the skills you used without stating them specifically

R- close with the Results of your efforts

Keep your response to three minutes or less, focusing on the traits the job you are applying for demands.

Have questions about how to use the STAR formula? Shoot me a DM. We can help!

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Becca Carnahan

Next Chapter Careers, LLC

Career coach helping parents land fulfilling jobs they love without giving up the flexibility they need. Areas of expertise include career visioning, personal branding, job search strategies, and interview skills. 

- Accelerated job searches and career changes for 100+ clients. Guiding clients through building out their career and life criteria, developing action plans for the next stage of their career, and finding (and creating) new job opportunities that integrate with their life and professional interests.
- Facilitated income growth for clients of up to 40% through training on research, networking, and negotiation.
- Founded With Love, Becca, a blog for moms who are managing family, managing careers, and managing to laugh through it all. Create content that combines humor with career development to make the career advice accessible and relatable. Blog receives over 25K page views a month. 
- Featured writing and expertise on Wall Street Journal, HuffPost, TODAY Show, Scary Mommy, and Her View From Home.
- Published two 5 star rated books - Belinda Baloney Changes Her Mind and When Mommy Grows Up: Parenting Yourself to a More Fulfilling Career

Career Coach & CEO

Harvard Business School

Career development, transition, and job search coach for Harvard Business School students and alumni.

- Coach 150+ students and alumni annually successfully guiding clients through career visioning, personal branding, and job search strategy.
- Lead annual workshops for groups of 90+ students on career visioning process to kickstart successful exploration.

Career Coach

- Coached MBA students on career vision, recruiting tactics, resume, cover letter, and social media writing, interviewing skills, job search tactics, offer negotiation, and relationship management.
- Drove innovation in recruiting operations to provide students with appropriate programming and engaging interactions with companies utilizing analysis of  changing recruiting landscape.
- Oversaw planning and execution of recruiting events on-campus including interviews, presentations and receptions. Collaborated with a cross-departmental MBA team for calendar planning.
- Managed recruiting operations elements of recruiting technology platform - services 1,800 current students and 20,000+ alumni, and 13,000+ recruiting partners.
- Engaged students (B2C) and recruiting partners (B2B) in recruiting process as lead on student and company communications. Planned, wrote, and distributed all email communications and select web and social media copy.
- Managed and developed Customer Support Specialist responsible for office administration and resume book.

Associate Director, Recruiting Operations

Promoted to Associate Director in recognition of cross-functional leadership and increased career coaching caseload.

- Coached MBA students on career vision, recruiting tactics, resume, cover letter, and social media writing, interviewing skills, job search tactics, offer negotiation, and relationship management.
- Drove innovation in recruiting operations to provide students with appropriate programming and engaging interactions with companies utilizing analysis of changing recruiting landscape.
- Oversaw planning and execution of recruiting events on-campus including interviews, presentations and receptions. Collaborated with a cross-departmental MBA team for calendar planning.
- Managed recruiting operations elements of recruiting technology platform - services 1,800 current students and 20,000+ alumni, and 13,000+ recruiting partners.
- Engaged students (B2C) and recruiting partners (B2B) in recruiting process as lead on student and company communications. Planned, wrote, and distributed all email communications and select web and social media copy.
- Managed and developed Customer Support Specialist responsible for office administration and resume book.

Assistant Director, Recruiting Operations

Managed key HBS recruiting relationships with employers in a variety of industries including technology, consumer packaged goods, retail, manufacturing, clean technology, telecommunications, and manufacturing.  Planned and executed recruiting events on-campus including interviews, presentations and receptions. Oversaw recruiting operations elements of Career & Professional Development technology platform.

Manager, Recruiting Relations and Technology - Career and Professional Development

Managed key HBS recruiting relationships with employers in a variety of industries including technology, consumer packaged goods, retail, manufacturing, clean technology, telecommunications, and manufacturing and liaised with related student clubs.  Planned and executed recruiting events on-campus including interviews, presentations and receptions.

Recruiting Coordinator, Career and Professional Development

PathWise

Startup advisor and career development thought leader partnering with leaders in the field to create an innovative career development platform.

Advisory Group Member

Harvard Business School Executive Education

Advised potential participants and their sponsoring organizations to identify professional development programs aligned with their career growth objectives and competency gaps. Developed lead generation and cultivation initiatives including admissions and social media project management.

Senior Client Service Specialist

Boston Celtics

Led Inside Sales Department in sales for season ticket packages and premium level packages. Maintained 100 client accounts including phone and email account management and game day customer service.

Inside Sales Representative

Boston College

Collaborated with Residence Hall Directors to publicize campus events and provide administrative support.

Position coincided with my role as a Resident Assistant in the 2006-2007 school year. As a Resident Assistant, supervised 90 residents and supported them with academic, social, and emotional issues along with on-campus programming.

Office Assistant/Resident Assistant

What lights me up is helping parents find what lights THEM up. When we get to that light bulb moment together and the parents I work with land fulfilling jobs that fit their lives, it feels like magic.💡  

The career I've built as a career coach, writer, and founder of Next Chapter Careers 📖 lets me be part of light bulb moments on a daily basis. I work with moms and dads 1:1 and in small group coaching to help them find what brings them energy, fulfillment, and joy. Then we uncover the connections, find the words to tell their stories, and chart out a path to go get that next amazing role!

When the Zoom camera is off, I write articles and co-host the When Mommy Grows Up podcast 🎧 about careers and working parenthood, connecting the dots in new ways. That's the kind of interpersonal and creative work that gets me up in the morning ready to make my mark on the world. 🌎

How did we get here? Great question!

🏫 16 years at Harvard Business School in higher education career and professional development as a career coach for MBA students, alumni, and executive education participants, writer, and recruiting operations leader.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 10 years of parenting that has connected me with other mid-career parents on playgrounds all over who want to find fulfilling jobs they love without giving up the flexibility they need.

📚 A life-long love of writing and storytelling that has landed my thoughts and words on Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, TODAY, Fairygodboss, Huff Post, and NPR. (Plus 3 books - Check out When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, Belinda Baloney Changes Her Mind, and Benji Baloney Learns to Be Brave!)

🦴 A funny bone that likes to find humor in everything which makes the stressful world of job searching and working parenthood a whole lot easier.

Interested in working together? Let's talk about 1:1 coaching, group coaching, and personal branding programs to fit your needs.

💻 More details on coaching here! nextchaptercareers.us. 

✅ Grab some time on my calendar: https://calendly.com/beccacarnahan/15min

📨 Send me a message or email me at becca@nextchaptercareers.us. I'd love to connect!

Dear Job Seekers and the Career Confused,

I need you to know something.

If all of this career stuff came easily to people...

And by "stuff" I mean:

➡️ Figuring out what you want to do next in your career
➡️ Feeling confident as you embark on a job search
➡️ Writing a resume or cover letter
➡️ Networking, or gearing up the courage to network
➡️ Prepping for interviews

If all of THAT came easily to people, I would not have this job as a career coach.

Nor would any of my colleagues.

And there are a lot of us doing this work, helping people figure it out, tell their story, and build a job search strategy.

So no, job searching, career visioning, and pitching yourself is not easy.

Not in the slightest.

And you're not alone in thinking this is way too hard.

Not one bit.

But it can be easier - much easier - with professional help.

I drop plenty of advice here in post and podcast form, but my best piece of job search advice: ask for help. Please! 

Because, my friend, you're way too great and your time is way too precious to be spinning your wheels alone through some really hard stuff.

With lots of love,
Becca

Career Coach | Mom | Expert Career Dot Connector empowering parents to build fulfilling careers that fit their lives 🔅 Speaker & Author of When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids

I don't know who needs to hear this, but...

You didn't work THIS hard to

❌ be miserable at work every day
❌ let other people tell you what you should want
❌ miss out on moments with your family
❌ convince yourself, "It's fine...everything's fine..."
❌ wait it out until you retire

You worked this hard to give yourself OPTIONS.

Options to

✅ use your hard-earned skills in a new company or function
✅ move from an individual contributor role to a manager role
✅ move from a manager role to an individual contributor role
✅ launch your own business
✅ take a sabbatical
✅ build your portfolio of freelance or consulting projects

You've earned the options, my friend. With every late night, every degree earned, every project you completed, every promotion, every new role.

And maybe you're sticking and staying in a role right now because of the job market. I get that! 

But NOTHING is stopping you from reflecting, strategizing, and planning for that next option so that when the timing is a little better (note: not "perfect," perfect timing doesn't exist), you don't need to get ready. You're already there.

So remember, your hard work = OPTIONS, and I can't wait to see what you do next!

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