PHONE CONSULTATIONS

Change Your Life Forever

My experience is very rarely matched
You won't get this information anywhere else

Please call my (NJ) office #

973.667.9263

I'll call you back so you do not have to pay for the phone charges.

I'm available Monday - Friday (excluding major Holidays)
By appointment only
Evening hours also available (EST)

New! … Saturday Hours

Starting … March 2008
(no Holiday weekends)

You may want to take advantage of my LOW COST fees.

You'll see a return on your investment in more ways than one.

Call anytime to schedule a consultation

973.667.9263 (EST)

ALL consultations are in half-hour increments. I only bill by the half-hour. You can have as many consultations as you need.

*I believe establishing a comfort zone before scheduling the initial consultation is important.

*There is NO FEE to talk briefly about your specific needs prior to scheduling an initial appointment and making a payment.

*Determining your specific needs and reviewing your background and/or resume will only take a few moments and it's free. It enables us to establish a comfort level AND also to see how I can help you to quickly secure …

YOUR IDEAL JOB

Scheduled phone consultations must be paid for in advance in order to reserve your time. Sorry, no refunds for missed phone appointments. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Paid fees can be applied towards future phone consultation appointment(s) OR you can transfer your scheduled time to someone else but you will still be responsible for the charges as they will remain on your credit card.

Once you actually schedule an appointment and make the payment, you can reschedule if necessary,
but NO refunds will be issued.

If you prefer, schedule an appointment by email …

Janice@IdealJobOffer.com

All calls/resumes/correspondence are kept strictly confidential.

Phone Consultation Q's and A's

Q: I've been trying to change jobs for over a year now. I have never paid for job counseling services as most of the information I reviewed was available on-line for free.

After countless hours reading the information on various web sites, borrowing a few job interview books on how to get a job and carefully following the advice, I can't figure out why I don't hear back from employers and receive an offer.

A: If you do what you've always done, you are going to get what you've always gotten

Q: Will I get a credit towards a future phone consultation if my questions and concerns add up to less than a half-hour?

A : Anything worth achieving and accomplishing is never the end result of a quick fix. Since I do not offer quick fixes (in the long run they don't work) my consultations are never less than a half-hour. You'll want to take advantage of the full half-hour. It goes by faster than you might realize.

Q: What if I have an afterthought or concern after my initial consultation and I need a few more minutes?

A: Email is ok OR you can call me. If I'm available we can talk and if not, leave a message and I'll get back to you.

Q: Do I have to pay a consultation fee all over again if I want to follow-up to tell you how my interviews went or about my first week on the new job?

A: Certainly not - Email works well or just call. I always love to hear how things went :-)

Q: My friend used your services with great success. She says you also gave her the boost she needed and very highly recommends your services. But she is concerned that I am too sensitive. I admit I do not always deal well with constructive criticism. What are your thoughts?

A: I'm sure you would not want to talk to a professional or an expert who will tell you what you want to hear, or "sugar coat." What's the point of paying to hear what you want to hear instead of what you need to hear? It's ineffective and not helpful. The end result is not positive.

I do tell it like it is but in a supportive, non-judgmental way. I make people feel enlightened, empowered and confident, not angry, scared or put down.

Q: I have limited finances and time right now. I am struggling and working lots of overtime. The OT is the main reason I need to find a new job. Due to privacy issues and my work hours, I do not have time for a consultation. Can you help me with questions regarding job interview techniques? I need a new job real soon.

A: There is no quick fix. It's best if you call me when you have privacy and more time.

Q: How many sessions will I need?

A: I would be guessing if I tried to determine the number of sessions each individual needs. Typically, many clients need only one half-hour (future) follow-up session after the initial consultation. Others need at least 2 additional follow-up sessions.

Some clients only require an initial ½ hour consultation. But they are usually senior level and experienced. They are networked and their job search and interviewing skills are above average.

Q: Can I continue to call for follow-up sessions as often as needed?

A: Yes, of course as I'm here to teach, help, guide and support.

A small percentage of clients are "regulars." They call me almost every week for a half-hour session. Sometimes they just need support. Most often they are hard working, dedicated, high achievers who feel an intense desire for success. They'll do whatever it takes to achieve the high goals they set for themselves.

Q: Do you think just one consultation will work for someone who worked in HR (Administrative) for 10 years and to some extent knows the drill?

A: It's difficult to determine how many sessions you will need. In the interest of time,

I can review your resume and/or job descriptions at no charge before the initial consultation.

I also ask you to prepare a list of your concerns, issues and questions prior to your consultation so you can get as much out of your session as possible. Since you most likely know the HR process that is not an area we would need to cover.

I wouldn't impose any limitations on something that will create job and career success and fulfillment through knowledge and empowerment, regardless of your HR exposure and experience level.

Q: I am stressed out over my resume. Since you have read lots of resumes over the years, I am assuming you also help with resume writing. But I did not see anything on your web site relating to resume writing. Do you provide this service?

A: I only teach and share information within my specific areas of expertise.

(See "Topics Covered")

I'm very skilled at providing resume feedback. I also critique resumes but I do not provide a Resume Writing service. I've reviewed thousands and categorized countless resumes but never designed a single one. I have no experience (or interest) in crafting, designing and writing resumes.

I provide general resume feedback, advice and helpful suggestions. Since I've reviewed thousands of resumes and matched many resumes to open positions, I can immediately determine if a resume will pass a recruiter's
"7 second eye sweep." I can also determine when and why it might not.

I highly recommend hiring a professional resume writer. It is an excellent investment.

(See "Professional Resume Writers")

Finally, always check out the Author's biography, background and hands-on experiences before making a book purchase or spending valuable time reviewing web sites. I looked high and low and couldn't find one book authored by someone who actually sat on my side of the desk and has my extensive background and experience. The same goes for web sites.

Many have unrelated degrees and training, if any. Their information is limited and sometimes distorted. Most Staffing and HR professionals provide vague responses to the outside world due to liability and/or confidentiality issues. Staffing people are notorious for providing lame excuses and reasons for disqualifying candidates.

Most of the information we provide to candidates, headhunters, executive search, agencies, employees and anyone who asks is subjective, inconsistent and as vague as can be. Our feedback intentionally lacks substance.

"Lack of chemistry" or " We hired someone more suited to the position"is common. We don't explain "what" "why" or "how." We provide excuses, not real reasons. We leave it up to one's imagination. Others teaching job interview and search techniques believe the information and tips we share with them is true and will be helpful to their job seekers and candidates but …

the truth is, we really do not share the truth.

So, here's the reality; if someone lacks verifiable long-term actual corporate staffing experience and knowledge, you may want to think about how and where they learned what they are teaching you. Chances are they were provided second hand and vague information. I worked in the specific area of companies all job seekers try to penetrate. I live what I teach.

When you want expert advice, ask an expert

Q: There are many books and also web sites on job interviewing that cost considerably less than your fees. Some are free. Can you comment?

A: I'll answer your question with a question.

Would you rather …

Waste lots of precious time and your hard earned money and spend countless hours reading books on the topic with little or no end results and wind up right back where you started

OR

Invest $165 on an initial one-time fee AND enjoy a lively interactive individually tailored information packed half-hour, learning effective simple techniques and tips from an expert so you can secure job offers (or get the promotion) in a timely manner and enjoy career success for the rest of your career?

If needed, I am also available for follow up sessions. I offer as many follow up sessions as you need each for only $70, less than half the cost of the initial session.

I cover many topics and teach much more than job interviewing. For 23 years I worked very closely with corporate hiring decision-makers including some CEO's and on a daily basis.

Once you learn what I teach, you'll always have the information.

Finally, always check out the Author's biography, background and hands-on experiences before making a book purchase or spending valuable time reviewing web sites. I looked high and low and couldn't find one book authored by someone who actually sat on my side of the desk and has my extensive background and experience. The same goes for web sites. If they do not have staffing experience and knowledge you may want to think about how and where they learned what they are teaching.

I worked in the specific area of companies all job seekers try to penetrate.

When you want expert advice, ask an expert