Self Made Millennial

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🔸Register here: https://www.selfmadeway.com/job-shopping-webinar1665165710596 

🍊COACHING SERVICES: Job Search Coaching:
🔸Learn more: https://madelinemann.com/coaching

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Skyrocket your visibility on LinkedIn to attract clients, jobs, and speaking opportunities. Register for this free class to see how I have trained hundreds of people to attract opportunities while they sleep:
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CEO | Career Coach

Spotify

I was chosen as the first job search instructor for the new course platform developed on Spotify. The course is currently limited to a small number of countries, but is scheduled for a global roll out over time!

Job Search Instructor

Penguin Random House

Published author for "Reverse the Search: How to Turn Job Seeking into Job Shopping"

In Reverse the Search, former HR recruiter Madeline Mann redefines the traditional job search, moving away from mass applications and dead-end interview processes. Mann introduces her Job Shopping approach, where job seekers become job shoppers, attracting opportunities instead of chasing them.

Readers will learn how to:

🍊Passively attract job opportunities by showcasing their brand online and having companies come to them.
🍊Transform interviews into mutual conversations, positioning themselves as a top candidate while getting companies to sell them on the job.
🍊Focus on high-impact job search actions, reducing the need for endless applications and interviews by targeting efforts where they count.
🍊Secure competitive offers without aggressive negotiations, even in crowded markets.


With practical advice, Mann shows how to take control of the job search process and get results in today’s competitive job market.

Author

LinkedIn

I have 4 LinkedIn Learning Courses. Additionally, I am a LinkedIn Top Voice.

1. “How to Follow Up on a Job Application”

It is for you if you...

🍊 Have applied & never heard back
🍊 Were disappointed by a hiring freeze
🍊 Had an interview and then the company went silent
🍊 Were rejected but want a second chance

100+ 5 star reviews!

Watch: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fhow-to-follow-up-on-a-job-application%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3DP%252B%252B4gBKMTTy%252FDjCtbpCSuQ%253D%253D

2.  Job Interview Nano Tips with Madeline Mann 

What do you say when a job interviewer asks what kind of salary you’re looking for? Does it matter what you wear for a job interview? How should you follow up after an interview? These are all questions that have been plaguing job interviewees for decades. And in this age of business-casual attire, working from home, and job interviews over video call, the answers are trickier than ever to nail down. In this series of microlearning videos, Madeline Mann covers the important questions many job interviewees ask themselves, providing quick, to-the-point answers.

Watch here: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fjob-interview-nano-tips-with-madeline-mann%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3DsgR7jHApQWSWR5qLDP1qGw%253D%253D

3. Strategies for Your First 90 Days in a New Job - https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fstrategies-for-your-first-90-days-in-a-new-job%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3DQtlgOLVPSNO4jxPMmVeVlg%253D%253D

4. How to Create a Video Resume - https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fcreating-a-video-resume%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3DmawOWtPeTI%252BfnWmH4d3hvw%253D%253D

LinkedIn Learning Instructor

Inspire

Sr. Manager, Talent Development

I was hired as the first Talent Development leader to build the learning and engagement function from the ground up for our multiple offices, both remote and in-person. 

The team I lead keys into the business priorities, builds learning experiences to amplify the superpowers of the organization, and crafts engagement experiences to retain and celebrate the employees who achieve incredible results. We have such a blast making Inspire a place where people feel connected and are stretched to reach new heights.

• Crafted a development plan for leaders and high potentials to bring them the right growth opportunities, including launching a COVID-19 "Leading During the Outbreak" program just 1 week into quarantine

• Reimagined the onboarding process in a way that scales and reduced ramp-up time to understand the business from 1+ years to 90 days

• Architected a 5 day retreat for 130+ attendees that drove major business objectives & is consistently named as the top memory by those employees on their anniversaries

• Owned the All Company Meetings and revamped the format & branding to enhance the business impact of the meeting, and coached the executive team members on talking points & facilitation skills to create a more interactive & impactful presentation

• Crafted & facilitated a 3-part Feedback Training that resulted in an increase from 62% to 89% in confidence in their ability to care personally while challenging directly

• Integrated design thinking practices to craft best in class hiring, onboarding, engagement, and inclusion experiences.

• Built & led monthly Lunch & Learn program, which regularly garners 30%+ employee attendance, and serves as an enriching opportunity for individuals to share their expertise with the organization

• Won "Rookie of the Year" at the 2019 All Company Retreat, one of 6 performance-based awards given out annually

• Created the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training strategy and executed a 3-part immersive program

Talent Development Manager

Gem HQ

Promoted in Oct. 2017

At Gem, I partnered with leadership to grow the organization and meet goals. My top focuses were to build out a culture that attracts the right people, and then through information collecting, testing, and iterating, build retention initiatives that go beyond flashy perks. But don't take my word for it, read the recommendations of my colleagues at the bottom of my profile!

Some key accomplishments:
•	Directly advised the CEO and Board of Directors on employee issues and initiatives on a recurring basis, and was the guide through difficult legal and personnel situations.
•	Scaled engineering team to double the size & structured team to allow for internal promotion and role growth.
•	Built compensation philosophy and framework for performance evaluation which led to more objective and faster compensation reviews.
•	Implemented in-depth original survey to uncover employee motivators, leading us to reallocate $40k in funds to more impactful retention initiatives.
•	Managed all aspects of HR: Organizational development, culture, learning & development, recruiting, benefits, compensation, & onboarding.


Gem believes every person is valuable. We build people-centric products driving the movement to a new decentralized economy that values people over institutions. Gem’s all-in-one cryptocurrency platform brings crypto enthusiasts confidence and delight in managing their digital assets, and helps them fully experience the New Economy.

The platform gives consumers a single entry point for tracking all of their crypto investments and net worth, a universal secure wallet, curated discovery of new tokens and decentralized apps, and a connection to the larger crypto community.

Director of People Operations

Human Resources / Culture / Organizational Development / Recruitment / Learning and Development

I was hired as Gem's first HR leader to build out all the processes from the ground up.

My 5 key focus areas were:

•	Grow Gem through org development and planning
•	Cultivate the company culture 
•	Optimize talent acquisition
•	Enrich the onboarding and employee development programs
•	Conduct all functions of Human Resources

Key Accomplishments:
•	Surfaced a lack of direct feedback on the team, and crafted a 6 week facilitation. 62% satisfaction at onset changed to 91% at the end, featured on RadicalCandor.com and SHRM.
•	Crafted the company values with the CEO, built processes to instill them, leading to better hiring decisions, powerful employee unity, shared language around standards, and 96% rating on the statement “I know what it means to be a culture fit at Gem.” 
•	Created a more rigorous process for evaluating headcount to tie hiring goals to ROI and data.

People Operations Manager

Scopely

International mobile games publisher - 1,200+ employees and rapidly growing.

•	Lead New Hire Onboarding: coordinate with managers, plan orientations, collect feedback
•	Conduct 360 Degree Feedback Program
•	Develop surveys and track employee data
•	Implement training initiatives
•	Manage the Mentorship, Leadership and Buddy Programs/Process Continue to innovate these programs and come up with new initiatives to help build community
•	Work with managers to create growth tracks for their teams
•	Facilitate the tri-annual People Review Process (gather data, ask managers for feedback, recommendations for salary/compensation/title adjustments)
•	Organized career development days featuring mentors from Google, Facebook, Snapchat, Hulu, Netflix, and more. 
•	Handle immigration process: Work with Immigration attorneys, filling H1Bs, TNs, OPTs, Transfers 
•	Work with the Culture Team to implement culture initiatives and plan events
•	Administer payroll and benefits

Human Resources Specialist

University of Southern California

•	Served as part of the admissions board and Professional Board of Advisors for USC's Master's of Applied Psychology Program

USC Admissions Committee Member

UCSD Guardian Newspaper

•	Designed and implemented a new training program that improved writer performance and strengthened their sense of community 
•	Coached editors on retention strategies
•	Documented all practices to create a repeatable hiring, orientation, and training methodology
•	Revamped the recruitment plan, resulting in twice the typical number of applicants 
•	Created a uniform hiring process across all areas of the organization

Managing Editor - Jan 2011 – March 2012  /  Opinion Editor - Sept 2010 – Jan 2011

Training and Development Manager

Turning Job Seekers into Job Shoppers 🍊 | Your Fairy Job Mother | Career Strategist featured on ABC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal | Creator of Self Made Millennial | Job Search & Career Coach | LinkedIn Trainer

📙 Grab your copy of Reverse the Search (Coming April 1 2025: ReverseTheSearch.com)

It's time to go job shopping!

I work with clients who are not looking to land any old job. They want to land the RIGHT job.

Because you may have experienced that:

🍊You find the jobs you want are often filled before they barely hit job boards.
🍊You know that you are well qualified for roles, but if your experience isn't a perfect fit, you don't hear back 
🍊You know you have great value, but don't always know the right way to seal the deal to get the offer.

I have the Job Shopping System that has landed thousands of people jobs that light them UP.

Let's land you that career-defining job, shall we?

Here are resources: 

🍊COACHING SERVICES: Job Search Coaching:
🔸Learn more: https://madelinemann.com/coaching

🍊FREE LINKEDIN MASTERCLASS
Skyrocket your visibility on LinkedIn to attract clients, jobs, and speaking opportunities. Register for this free class to see how I have trained hundreds of people to attract opportunities while they sleep:
🔸GO HERE: https://www.theselfmademillennial.com/linkedin 

🍊FREE RESUME MASTERCLASS
Learn my proprietary resume system that has gotten SO MANY people jobs! Register in an upcoming session: https://www.standoutresume.com/webinar 

🍊HELPFUL CONTENT
Check out my hours of career content:
🔸Hit "follow" on LinkedIn
🔸YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/selfmademillennial
🔸TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/se5UF8/
🔸Visit my website for more resources and to get in touch: www.madelinemann.com

🍊 Here's a bio, in case you were looking for one:

Madeline Mann is an HR & Recruiting leader and the author of Reverse the Search, who spun her insider knowledge of the hiring process into an award-winning career coaching empire, called Self Made Millennial, where she has reached millions.

Through her platforms and coaching, Mann works to turn job seekers into Job Shoppers, enabling any professional to land high-paying job offers, with many landing roles at competitive Fortune 500 companies.

Mann has been featured in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and ABC News, and is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice.

Madeline Mann

Does anyone actually read cover letters anymore?

Short answer:

At large companies almost never.

At small or mid-sized companies, it's more likely.

But even when they’re read… most cover letters are a snoozefest.

Here’s how to make yours stand out instantly:

🍊 Go on LinkedIn. Find someone who works at the company.

🍊Look for a shared connection like same school, same volunteer org, mutual friends, etc.

🍊Message them and ask how they like working there.

🍊 If the conversation goes well and they recommend the company...

➡️ Open your cover letter like this:

“Hi [Hiring Team], I recently spoke with [Name], your [Job Title], and they had great things to say about working at [Company]. Therefore I’m excited to apple to the [Job title] role.”

It makes the reader pause.

You've met someone at the company and are actually intentional (most job applications are just blasted out without reading the job description).

It's one of the best opening lines you can have!

PS: If you want to revamp your resume and start landing more interviews, check out my free Resume Revamp Masterclass. The link in the comments!

#resume #jobseeker #jobsearch

Human Resources Leader - CHRO | Featured on ABC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal | Creator of Self Made Millennial the Job Shopping Method | Job Search & Career Coach

I asked thousands of hiring teams how they sort their resumes, and here is what they said.

I often hear job seekers express frustrations like:

💬 "I'm caught in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) trap!"

💬 "The system is filtering me out before humans even see my application."

💬 "Should I hide keywords in white text to get past the ATS?"

There's much more to the story here.

Swipe to see what I found when I asked recruiters about how they used the ATS while hiring. 

PS: If you want to learn more about crafting an effective, ATS-friendly resume, check out my free Resume Revamp Masterclass. 

The link is in my comments! 

#recruiting #career #lookingforjob

HR & Recruiting Leader - Author of “Reverse the Search” | Featured on ABC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal | Creator of Self Made Millennial the Job Shopping Method | Job Search & Career Coach

How to answer: “Tell me about a time you failed.” in a job interview.

🍊 Step 1: Share a real failure.

Pick a real mistake, but not one damning to your character. (For example: overlooking a detail or not documenting a process.)

🍊 Step 2: Walk through the example.

Explain the context, what went wrong, and the actions you took to address it.

🍊 Step 3: Highlight the lesson.

Interviewers don’t care that you failed, but they'll want to know how you dealt with the situation and if you grew from it.

An example of this could be when something went wrong in a project, you realized you needed better documentation, so you created a system to prevent issues moving forward.”

I have a free Unshakable Interviews Masterclass that ​teaches you how to answer tough, vague, or unexpected questions without missing a beat.

I'll link it in the comment section!

Don’t fear the failure question; it’s actually one of the best chances to prove your resilience!

#humanresources #hiringandpromotion #leadership

Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to answer "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"

This interview question gets people eliminated all the time.

The key to nailing this question lies in understanding the question's true purpose. 

Swipe through the carousel for insights on how to tailor your response.

🍊PS: Mastering interview questions like this one can significantly boost your chances of landing your dream job.

That's why I've created Unshakable Interview Masterclass, a comprehensive class designed to elevate your interview performance. 

It's packed with strategies to help you secure better roles and higher pay. 

The link to watch is in my comment section!

#humanresources #hiringandpromotion #leadership

Say these SUPER POWERFUL words to be more persuasive in an interview:

One of the best ways to get a company to hire you is feel like you're already a member of the team.

Do this by saying the NAMES of other people in the organization during an interview. 

So, when you’re asked in an interview:

🍊 “Why are you leaving your job?”

🍊 “Why are you interested in this job?”

Here’s the strongest way to start your answer:

“When (insert name of recruiter) reached out to me after finding me on LinkedIn, I had to look into this opportunity.”

or

“After talking with (Name) in Accounting about what it’s like to work here, I got curious.”

Notice what’s happening here:

You’re showing that you’ve already built connections inside the company. You’re not just another name from a job board.

Many of my clients report that 50%+ of their interviews come inbound, with no application required.

So instead of spending hours blasting resumes, warm up your network.

🍊Reach out to people at your target companies.

🍊Catch up with former coworkers.

🍊Stay active on LinkedIn so recruiters can find you.

Every conversation is a potential door opener.

PS: For more on how to improve your job search, I've created a free masterclass that dives deep into how to land more interviews and offers.

The link is in my comments! 

Stop measuring your job search in applications and start making meaningful connections! 

#TangerineTips #Jobinterviews #jobsearch

We’ve been taught to write our resumes the wrong way.

We were told to pick out the post impressive things we have done in the past… instead of building our resume around the next role.

Here’s the fix:

🍊 Start with the role you want next.

🍊 Then work backwards to position your past experience as proof you’re ready for it.

This is the difference between being ignored and getting interviews.

I break down how to do this in my free Resume Revamp Masterclass. The link is in my comments.

This is the best way to write a resume and will actually land you interviews!

#hiring #jobsearch #resume

Channel Mindy Kaling's energy in your job search. Here's how: 

On The Mindy Project, Mindy’s character takes every insult and spins it into a compliment.

For example, one character says to her, “You have really wide feet.”

And she responded with, “Thank you, I never trip.”

As a job seeker, if you bring that energy into every job search and interview process, it's going to change the game!

Believe that every follow-up you do is appreciated by the company.

Believe that even if you didn't land the job, if you got far in the process, it shows that they saw value in you. 

Now you're seeing obstacles as opportunities. 

Job seekers who are more optimistic are consistently outperforming those who assume negative intent.

Now cue the pessimistic comments :)

PS: If you want a personalized report to help you land more job offers, I created a job search quiz to help you on your way! 

I’ll link it in the comments below.

Next time you interview, channel your inner Mindy Lahiri!

I'm going to end the 1 page vs. 2 page resume debate right here.

Asking: "How long should my resume be?" is the wrong question.

The correct question is:

What does a company need to know about me to know I am the right fit for THIS role?

The answer to that question shrinks your resume dramatically.

Most people put too much information on their resumes.

Companies don't want a comprehensive view of your background. 

They want a summary of exactly what makes you a fit for what they are hiring for.

Sure, sometimes that can go to a second page.

If it's a great resume, that doesn't matter.

But if it's a poor resume, where the reader has to sift through to find the important information, a 2-page resume is going to be an opportunity-killer. 

To create a powerful resume, I recommend using the GLORY Formula.

There's a lot more to it, so I've put together a free Resume Revamp Masterclass that shows you what I mean. 

You'll find the link to watch in the comments.

Focus on making your resume a sales page, not a Wikipedia page.

#careergrowth #jobsearch #jobseeker

Remove PARAGRAPHS on your resume.

There. I said it.

Resume should be easily scannable.

I have studied closely how recruiters actually review resumes.

And most of the resume advice floating around the internet is outdated.

That's why I designed the GLORY Formula, which has led to thousands of job interviews landed.

I created the Resume Revamp Masterclass and explained how to do this! 

In this class, I'll show you how to craft a resume that makes hiring managers think, “We need to talk to this person NOW!”

And I want you to have that same confidence in your resume.

Here’s what you’ll learn: 

🍊The # 1 thing to catch the company's or recruiter's attention in 6 seconds

🍊​Myths about résumés that cause so many candidates to fall through the cracks (I see it time and time again!)

🍊​How to design a résumé that not only gets you the interview but makes the interviewer try to sell YOU on the role

🍊​How to turn your résumé from a dry informational document to a well-crafted masterpiece makes your hard work & expertise POP

🍊How to decide what companies want and appeal to what really matters 

🍊​The key to creating a résumé that makes you SHINE by finding the GLORY in your story!

🍊​AND MORE!

Click the link in my comment section to watch!

#hiring #jobsearch #resume

Here's how to answer the interview question, “What’s your leadership style?”

Too many candidates fumble here because they:

Recite a buzzword-filled definition they read in a management book.

Or downplay their leadership because they haven’t had direct reports yet.

But there are plenty of times when you've directly influenced people. 

Here’s how to actually nail it:

🍊 Start with flexibility.

“My leadership style depends on the team and the person.” That shows you adapt, not force one rigid approach.

🍊 Share a real story.

Even if you’ve never had direct reports, you’ve still led in many ways like:

Contractors who needed direction.

Cross-functional teammates you influenced on a project.

Situations where you had to rally people to deliver.

🍊 Show your range.

For example (made more brief so you can get the gist):

My leadership style is flexible based on who I am leading.

When one of the team members wasn’t hitting deadline, I dug into their workload, found conflicting priorities, and created a plan that worked across teams.

With experienced teammates, I gave the end goal and trusted them to execute.

PS: I have a free Unshakable Interviews Masterclass that ​teaches you how to answer tough, vague, or unexpected questions without missing a beat.

I'll link it in the comment section!

Giving these examples, even if you haven't specifically been in a leadership role, can be a really powerful way of showing your leadership. 

#hiringandpromotion #leadership #jobsearch

I've noticed that there are 3 elements of high-performing resumes.

Your resume is one of the most important documents when job seeking.

Because not only does it land you interviews...

Every time you apply to a company, they have your previous resumes in their system.

AND it continues to make an impression in every conversation.

Yet, I see so many talented people apply to jobs with resumes that don't catch attention.

Just a document with a list of accomplishments and tasks from their past.

If you're sending in poor resumes, you could be ruining your chances of having a shot at your dream company.

I've read thousands of resumes, and I know that there is a powerful formula that will make a hiring manager say:

“We need to interview this person right away!”

I put together the 3 elements of high performing resumes (and more) in a free class!

Click the link in my comment section if you want to watch the Resume Revamp Masterclass for free.

In this webinar, you'll learn:

🍊The # 1 thing to catch a recruiter's attention in 6 seconds on your resume

🍊​​How to turn your résumé from a dry informational document to a well-crafted masterpiece 

🍊​How to decide what companies want and appeal to what matters 

This process is a total mindset shift and one of the key secrets that I only tell my private clients, but I'm giving it away for free!

I know how tough the job market is right now, I hope this helps!

#hiring #jobsearch #resume

Heyooo, the secret is getting out about “Reverse the Search”! 👀 😄 Love to see it!

One of the kindest things you can do for a friend or loved one who is job searching is to tell them about “Reverse the Search.”

For the people who follow the book step by step, they’re getting multiple job offers in this wild job market!

That’s exactly why I wrote this book. To help job seekers stop feeling like they’re begging for scraps and instead flip the script so opportunities come to them.

Thanks for sharing the book y’all and keep WINNING!

#jobsearch #career #lookingforjob

Hiring a Career Coach can be life changing, but it also can be confusing where to start and how to choose one.

I’ve worked with hundreds of clients who told me about their past experiences, and I’ve also interviewed and hired career coaches for my own team. That gave me a front-row seat to what makes someone effective, and what doesn’t.

Getting a career coach / job search coach can change your life and be one of the highest compounding return on investment you ever make, you just need to choose wisely.

This week’s video walks through some things to consider.

Such as: The first place to start to find a career coach or job search coach is to ask your friends. 

If they liked them, you might too, and that can be pretty reliable.

Now just because your friend's coach is competent, it also depends if that coach’s personality works for you.

We all like to be coached in different ways. Do you like a tough love no nonsense approach, do you like someone who’s more inspirational, do you like someone who feels very approachable. Think about that when evaluating coaches because personality does matter.

Watch the full video for how to find and evaluate career coaches, including a question you should ask before joining a career coaching/job search coaching program!

Open video: Before You Hire a Job Search Coach, Watch This on youtu.be

Before You Hire a Job Search Coach, Watch This

The Resume Revamp Masterclass has helped thousands of people shift away from the ineffective resume advice we have been fed for decades.

I remember being in a business workshop as a participant, and I was talking to the main coach about my business, and one of her employees in the back of the room raised her hand.

She said,

"Madeline, your free resume class is the reason I got this job."

It filled my heart so much to hear that!

The coach confirmed that it was a very competitive hiring process that this employee stood out in!

I have gotten lots of compliments on the class virtually, but to look someone in the eyes and hear their story was another level.

If you want to get the same results, watch the free class today! I've linked it in the comments below.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:

🍊 How to capture a recruiter's attention in just 6 seconds

🍊Strategies to position yourself as an amazing person to hire

🍊Common resume myths and mistakes (and how to avoid them)

🍊Techniques for decoding job descriptions to tailor your application 

🍊And much more!

The impact of a well-crafted resume can be life-changing. 

Your skills and experience deserve to be noticed. 

Let's make sure your resume does them justice!

#jobseekers #hr #recruiting

AI is replacing the intern, and here’s what e people need to do:

Colleges need to teach real world skills so that students come out of college already mid level.

They should focus on real-world projects and skill building.

If I were 18 today, here's what I would do:

Take the money I would have spent on college, float my expenses, and apprentice with someone who is great at what I want to do. 

I wouldn’t expect a paycheck because they could likely get my work for pennies on the dollar using AI.

But I would come out with practical skills, a portfolio of work, much less debt, and likely be mid-level by the time my peers are landing their first job out of school.

AI is replacing entry-level tasks.

The way forward is to have skills that are better than what an AI can do / know enough to properly prompt and check the work of AI.

PS: I have a free Unshakable Interviews Masterclass that dives deep into powerful interview techniques. 

I'll link it in the comment section!

#humanresources #hiringandpromotion #career

ProMe

I take a straightforward and practical approach to rehabilitation. I focus on delivering clear and effective strategies, equipping clients with the skills to navigate the job market independently.

* Vocational Counselling: I help clients to identify their unique value propositions to return to work directly or through retraining. I use Hope-Action Theory which places hope at the center of career development. This evidence-based approach helps clients to develop their competencies in self-reflection, self-clarity, visioning, goal setting and planning, implementation, and adapting.

* Job Seeking Services: I leverage my 40 years of experience across various roles and industries to maximise job fit for clients and help them to prepare competitive job-seeking documentation and ace online/AI interviews.

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*Business Coaching Services: My qualifications in strategic management, combined with extensive experience in business operations and online business coaching, enables me to assist clients to explore career options in self-employment, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of starting and running their own businesses.

* Executive Coaching Services: I provide tailored guidance to senior professionals and executives to clarify their goals and develop effective strategies to navigate complex career challenges with confidence.

Career Development Practitioner / Rehabilitation Counsellor 

Reframe Careers

I help clients to identify their unique value proposition using creative and visual interactions. This approach benefits individuals seeking career transitions or those who have lost hope in returning to work post injury or illness.

With 40 years' experience in multiple roles across numerous industries, I have a deep understanding of the labour market, emerging AI technologies, and individual employability factors to maximise good fit with meaningful and suitable work. I am skilled in assisting individuals to develop competitive job-seeking documentation and prepare for online/AI interviews.

My qualifications in strategic management and extensive experience in business operations and online business coaching make me a good fit for those who want to explore career options in self-employment as a business owner.

I specialise in working with mid-career professionals, executives, neurodivergent clients, and women returning to the workforce after family responsibilities. My services have national coverage completed via Zoom video conferencing.

Career Development Practitioner | Rehabilitation Counsellor

I leverage my extensive work history, knowledge, and experience in career development, occupational rehabilitation, and life insurance to provide expert forensic vocational opinions in matters of historical institutional child sexual abuse and personal injury claims. My expertise includes evidence-based vocational opinions on key assumptions underpinning claims of economic loss. I take a trauma-informed  approach when exploring the stories of trauma survivors.
Contact me via rr@rebekahraftopoulos.com for more information about my professional services.

Career Development Practitioner | Rehabilitation Counsellor | Aff. Cert. Prac. Life Ins. (U&C)

Benchmark Rehab

Occupational rehabilitation services focussed on the life insurance sector.

Rehabilitation Consultant

Workcom Pty Ltd

“I help clients to identify, clarify, and leverage their value to obtain meaningful work.”

  As a PGAP Provider, I deliver occupational rehabilitation services across multiple schemes and multiple jurisdictions in Australia, including life insurance and workers’ compensation. Contract services include case management, initial assessments, vocational counselling, job seeking services, and ALUCA-approved employability assessments.

As a Career Development Practitioner, I provide evidence-based professional career services within compensation schemes that develop career competencies, create hope and inspire clients to develop and attain their vocational goals. The regular testimonials I receive inspire me to continue doing this important work.

Achievements:
* Achieved high RTW success rate 
* Approved as employability assessment provider according to ALUCA standards
* Accredited as Comcare service provider
* Qualified as a PGAP Provider
* Introduced PGAP to ORP
* Awarded David Mico Education Award in 2023 by ALUCA for commitment to education and innovation
* Conference speaker at TAL Summit held in Melbourne and Sydney in 2023 "Increasing and sustaining HOPE through evidence-based vocational counselling"

Rehabilitation Consultant & Career Development Practitioner

Prestige Health Services Australia Pty Ltd

Contract provider of vocational assessment, transferable skills analysis, and vocational planning reports for SIRA NSW / Workcover NSW and Worksafe VIC Workers' Compensation schemes.

Rebekah Raftopoulos

Provided forensic vocational assessment services in matters of institutional child sexual abuse. Developed expertise in providing evidence-based opinions on key assumptions underpinning claims of economic loss.

Provided career counselling services in private practice to a diverse range of clients.

Career Development Practitioner  Vocational Counsellor (Forensic)

Independent Contractor

Provided vocational opinions in matters of Workers' Compensation (Vic).

Career Development Practitioner / Vocational Counsellor (Forensic)

Self Employed

2010 -2017 – Provided consultancy services in industry research and reporting; website marketing development; sales, human resources and training in various business sectors of international sales/shipping logistics, accounting & finance and beauty sales & distribution. Clients included MPR Financial Services and Khloris Botannical.

Business Consultant

Provided leadership and business coaching services in Online Business System, a multi-level marketing high-performance business model, empowering and enabling independent business owners to achieve their potential.

Online Business System Coach

Provided consultancy services in relation to strategic planning; development and implementation of HR systems/procedures; optimisation of staff performance, retention and productivity through training and mentoring; and various administrative services to a diverse client group, including SGW & Associates Pty Ltd, Shell, Qualifi Pty Ltd and other small to medium businesses in Sales and Distribution, Accounting and Finance, Health and Medical, Retail Giftware and Hospitality.

During Ansett Australia’s corporate realignment, restructure and merger with Air NZ, managed project planning office, maintaining weekly communication with key stakeholders regarding project critical pathway and recruited contract personnel for project call centre.

Achievements: 
1. Presented project team realignment message to Ansett Australia L3 executives in Western Australia as a representative of the project team.
2. Project team recognised for excellence and awarded with bonus domestic flights at project end.

Project Office Administrator / Manager Project Planning, Reporting & Resourcing

As a Forensic Vocational Assessor and court expert in historical sexual abuse claims since 2018, I use vocational rehabilitation and career development frameworks to systematically analyse the evidence to formulate evidence-based vocational opinions that can withstand legal scrutiny. I do not shy away from challenging assignments but work diligently to understand people’s stories by sticking to the evidence, and adhering to the Supreme Court Expert Witness Code of Conduct and Overarching Obligations. My expertise in matters of historical child sexual abuse and personal injury claims has been developed by leveraging my multi-discliplinary qualifications, work experience, and forensic mindset in an area of interest since 2008. You can email me at rr@rebekahraftopoulos.com for further information regarding this.

As a Rehabilitation Counsellor, I am a full member of the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors Ltd (ASORC); and an Affiliate Certified Professional in Life Insurance (Underwriting and Claims) (ALUCA). As a Career Development Practitioner, I am a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA).

As a multidisciplinary professional, I support my clients to achieve sustainable RTW outcomes by helping them to define and position their value with AI as my copilot. I am Comcare accredited and an ALUCA-approved provider of employability assessments.

Current business services include contract occupational rehabilitation services as a PGAP Provider, vocational counselling, vocational assessment, and private practice career counselling.

In addition to my undergraduate psychology degree, three postgraduate degrees, and industry certifications in Life Insurance, I have numerous micro-credentials which support my multidisciplinary practice and expertise. I  complete 90 hours of CPD annually as required across my three professional Associations. 

Previous business services included vocational counselling and assessment, human resource management, training, public relations, strategic planning, project office planning, office administration, sales, and logistics.

My 40 years’ experience across a diverse range of small- to medium-size businesses provides me with a unique and deep understanding of the labour market and future projected trends. Through evidence-based practice, I take a strengths-based approach in assisting others to adapt to a dynamic labour market.

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