I wanted to let you know that finding you to work with was like finding a pot of gold.
Results
“You were so much fun to work with! And you made the whole process less painful so that I actually began to enjoy it. You do very good work.”
– Juli, career changer
"As a result of the networking I did this winter, I got calls for interviews for 3 positions. It does work!"
– Jan, job searcher
"Thank you for your persistance in helping me. Your suggestions always pay off."
– Sharyn, job searcher
“You have helped me realize that there was a lot more to me as a person than just what was on my resume. You gave me guidance to start a new adventure. I am truly grateful!”
– Marsha, career changer
“I am in my third week as VP of Sales reporting to the CEO!! It has been an easy transition and seems to be a great fit. I am selling rather than managing sales people which is what I wanted but with a better title, more pay and much more flexibility and creativity. Thanks for all of your support and help through this period. You are terrific at what you do and am glad that Fort Collins has such a professional, knowledgeable and caring resource."
– Joan, job searcher
“Thank you for your assistance. Fortunately I came to you rather than acting on my own. Things couldn’t be better and I credit you for that.”
– Cole, business CEO
“I wanted to let you know that finding you to work with was like finding a pot of gold.”
– Dennis, job searcher
“This has been the most rewarding career move I have ever made! Thank you for the opportunity to challenge myself and create change. I have recommended you to several others. Keep up the good work!”
– Fred, career changer
“Each networking contact, each application and interview process you guided me through, each bit of moral support you gave me with your smile, each step you helped me walk through was so important to help me reclaim my lost dream.”
– Chet, career changer
Hi Katy - Just an update...I emailed my resume to the opening last Weds. and received an email after about 2 hours asking for an interview. I went down there yesterday and had a great, 2+ hour interview that I think went quite well. You never know how it will turn out, but either way I just wanted to update and THANK you for your help with my documents, especially with such short notice!
– Molly, job searcher
"Thank you so much for this great new cover letter & resume. And for getting it done so quickly! I was very excited to receive it and as I read... got even more so. You are very good at what you do! I knew this already... but to see you work your magic for me... well it's fantastic. Now I'm ready to interview land some interviews!"
- Tammie, job searcher
"My new employer said she had never seen such a well organized resume before...You helped me find a job in my area of interest...Thank You!"
- Cyndi, job searcher
“I thought I had a good resume before I started with JobWorks, but your knowledge of marketing helped me make it many times better. Also, the videotaped mock interview was key in my landing the job. Thank you for all your help.”
- Don, job searcher
“Having an upbeat, positive skills-based resume feels like such an accomplishment to me. Writing a good resume was a hurdle to me, and now I’m off to a great start. Thanks for all your help.”
– Vickie, job searcher
“With your spiffy resume I landed a great position and absolutely love my job.”
- Roxanne, job searcher
“You made me realize that there’s no reason to be afraid when you lose a job, which for me was more valuable than anything.”
– Anna, career changer
“Thanks again for a great referral…you have this amazing ability to match people up. You ARE the Networking Queen. Keep up the great work.”
– Kirsten, career changer
“I just wanted to thank you for helping me get my ideal job! Without your help my resume and my skills certainly would have been overlooked.”
– Karen, job searcher
“Thank you for the referral. The contact and interview were a great success and I have accepted their offer. You were a great help to me in my job search.”
– Maureen, job searcher
“I think your outplacement workshops are excellent, and I look forward to our continued working relationship.”
- Ava, Organization Development consultant
“Ms. Piotrowski’s performance was outstanding. Her program included four individual coaching sessions for each employee, various informal weekly support groups, and four workshops for 75 employees. I would highly recommend Katy Piotrowski of JobWorks for any career counseling, coaching or outplacement services.”
- Kathi, HR Director
Creating a rewarding career after raising a family: After working at a university for a while, Leslie took several years off from her career to raise a family. When she was ready to return to the workforce, she wanted to try something different. Interior decorating had always been an interest, but because she didn’t have any formal training in it, Leslie was skeptical about pursuing a job in the field. Yet through a networking connection provided by JobWorks, Leslie learned of an opportunity to work as an assistant for a window treatments designer. She interviewed, was offered the job, and now has a rewarding career as an interior decorator. In addition to loving her work, she loves the schedule, which she’s able to work around her family’s needs.
Responding to changes in market demand: Joe, a financial analyst, had been laid off following a market drop in the high tech industry. Because opportunities in high tech were limited, Katy advised Joe to consider other industries—at least for a while. Through a connection provided by JobWorks, Joe ended up shifting into banking, and became a loan analyst. This move allowed him to continue supporting his family. But as was recommended by Joe’s career counselor, he kept in contact with his network in high tech. When the market improved, Joe contacted some colleagues in high tech, and landed a job in his previous specialty within a few months.
Defining a new career path that offers better promotion opportunities: Sandy worked as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office, but felt frustrated about her lack of options for progressing in the field. She worked with Katy to define some alternate career paths, and decided to make a shift into the nonprofit industry as a referral specialist, providing resource information to those in need. It was a great fit for her skills and interests, and would provide her plenty of opportunities to grow. Through a networking process she learned from Katy, Sandy was able to land a great job that she loves.
Switch to a new, more rewarding specialty after 20 years in one career: Bruce worked as a general manager with one company for twenty years, and ended up leaving after a personality conflict arose within the organization. He was ready to try something new, and through assessments and career exploration exercises he worked on with Katy, Bruce identified a new interest: Working as a Private Investigator. Even though he had no previous experience, Bruce networked and eventually connected with the owner of a PI firm, willing to take Bruce on as a trainee. Within just a few months, Bruce was performing full PI work, at great pay—and loves his new specialty.
Building a resume that results in interviews: Fred had worked as a lawyer for almost three decades. Ready to apply his skills in a new area, Fred was job searching for a position as a case manager in a social services agency. His current resume wasn’t working, however, because it painted a picture of him as a lawyer, rather than as a case manager. Katy created a customized resume highlighting Fred’s case management skills—of which he had plenty! The new resume generated a job interview with an agency that had received hundreds of applications.
A 200% increase in salary attained through a switch in industries: Kate possesses excellent writing skills, but her job as a creative writing teacher at community colleges paid barely enough for her pay her bills. Eager to identify higher-paying alternatives, Kate completed the assessments and exercises Katy assigned, and uncovered a tech writing position in a new industry that pays her more than double her previous income.
Resume preparation and interview coaching leads to a job offer: Sharyn hadn’t searched for a job in a while. Her resume was out of date, and her interview skills were rusty. Katy revamped Sharyn’s resume, and Sharyn applied to an appealing position she saw advertised on line. Within two days, Sharyn had a call for an interview. Katy led Sharyn through effective interview preparation activities, helping Sharyn perform well in the interview. Sharyn got the offer!