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You want a job - a job that's  the right fit for you. Get the expert advice and essential tools you need to land your next role. 

You need to be an attractive candidate to land the job you want. You're willing to put in work, but want your efforts to pay off.

Career transitions can be stressful if not overwhelming. But you don't have to navigate your job search alone.

Together, we'll tackle all the components of your job search, breaking down the big goal into achievable, actionable steps. 

WE'LL TACKLE THESE OBSTACLES:

Maybe youre sure the best way to approach your application materials so that you can get noticed by employers. 

Maybe you've gotten some traction in your job search, but you've stalled out and are not sure how to improve your success.

Perhaps you've been applying for a while and haven't received an offer. You need to communicate your value and nail your interviews.

TIME FOR A CHANGE

INTRODUCING THE COURSE:

EXPERT ADVICE AND ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR Job seekers and career changers

Module No. 1:
Effective Personal Branding

the six modules:

EFFECTIVE PERSONAL BRANDING

This module walks you through each step to establish your personal brand. Think of your brand as the takeaway you want a hiring manager to have about you. Effective personal branding means your audience won’t have to work to discern how you’ll make a contribution. You have distilled your value proposition for them, communicating it with ease.

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RESUMES THAT WORK

Your resume is the most important component of your job application. It can open doors – and close them. In this module, we’ll cover the two audiences you need to consider when crafting your resume. We’ll also discuss tactics for the three types of resumes you’ll need. You'll also get a selection of resume templates that incorporate resume best practices.

Cover letters are an often missed opportunity to reveal something more than what’s in your resume – they help an employer know you, like you, and trust you. You’ll walk away from this module with three distinct, strategic cover letter approaches and a clear gameplan. And some important tips on cover letter formatting.

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LINKEDIN PROFILE DESIGN

LinkedIn is an essential hub for hiring managers to connect, recruit, and learn more about a potential hire. This module will include all the strategic steps you can take to create a LinkedIn profile that works for you, not against you. By the end, you’ll know what edits you need to make on your profile to help it shine.

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JOB SEARCH STRATEGY

Whether you’re preparing to apply or are already applying, this module will help you be efficient and effective with your applications. We’ll talk about ways to structure your approach so that you're a competitive candidate.  I'll share common pitfalls to avoid. You’ll also walk away with an action plan on leveraging relationships – the “secret job market.”

INTERVIEW CONFIDENCE

The interview preparation strategy I provide in this module is probably counter to most of what you’ve been told. Learn the three things you want to teach your audience in an interview and skills to help them stay engaged. My approach to interviews will help you feel confident and ease anxiety. 

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COURSE BREAKDOWN

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Perhaps one of the most powerful tools you have as a job seeker is your network. Nearly half of my clients get their jobs through people they know. Don't have a network in your preferred industry? These emails are the tool you need.

07: Essential Networking Emails

Essential Networking Emails

CONNECT AND THRIVE

BONUS MODULE FOR FALL 2024

CLIENTS FOUND ROLES AT:

Know how to articulate your value and how to customize your brand for any industry or role

Have everything you need to create a polished resume that gets noticed and is also easy to customize

Know how to create a LinkedIn profile to help employers know you, like you, and trust you

Be equipped to develop cover letters designed to make a memorable impression

Have a strategic plan to locate opportunities, including accessing the "secret" job market

Know how to prepare for interviews with confidence - no memorizing required

BY THE END OF THIS COURSE, YOU WILL:

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THE RESULTS

MAYBE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR MORE OF THIS?

Maybe you need a job - you're a recent graduate, you left or were let go from your last role, or you're heading back to work after time away.

Or maybe you're in a role that's not the right fit, and you need to make a change. Whatever your reason for seeking a new job, don't settle. Identify what you want and then use this course to get there. 

WORDS OF FORMER CAREER TRANSITION CLIENTS:

"Brandy introduced me to a wealth of materials and frameworks that quickly helped direct my job search and clarify a few urgent decisions."

PAUL W, QUANTITATIVE ANALYST

"Working with Brandy has been invaluable. I'm just beginning to apply. Thanks to Brandy, I feel good about it, and look forward to my next work adventure."

KATE CLAIRE, NONPROFIT LEADER

"Brandy really helped me rethink and reframe my delivery in interviews which was so helpful. She gave practical advice and helped prepare me." 

MONICA MOORE, SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER

HI, I'M BRANDY DEORNELLAS

Expert career strategist, Berkeley and Harvard Law educated, here to guide you through your career change.

This is for you if:

You’re ready for a change

YOU AREN'T SURE IF YOU WANT A  JOB CHANGE (TRY 1:1 COACHING)

You want concrete strategy

YOU WANT 1:1 COACHING, ONLY

YOU WANT A COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO 1:1 COACHING

It's probably not for you if...

YOU WANT SELF-EMPLOYMENT (opt for 1:1 coaching)

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR ME TO COMPLETE THE COURSE?

You can complete the course in as little as a day, but I recommend you tackle the materials as you go. Give yourself a week or two, ideally. Or go slower.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this at my own pace?

You can complete this course at your own pace and have ample time - you have access to the course for an entire year.

What if I’m not sure what jobs I want to apply to?

You’re in good company! Perhaps start with 1:1 sessions to get clear about where you’re headed, or you can do that alongside this course.

ANY TIPS FOR MAXIMIZING THE BENEFIT OF THIS COURSE?

Mastery before complexity - aim to master the material in each module before proceeding to the next. 

WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF THE COURSE OVER 1:1 SESSIONS?

The content tackled in the course covers over four 1:1 sessions worth of content. For significantly less. 

CAN YOU REVIEW MY LINKEDIN, COVER LETTER, OR RESUME?

You are welcome to reach out if you'd like additional support - my hourly rate for editing or LinkedIn audits is the same as 1:1 sessions. 

WILL I ALSO NEED 1:1 SESSIONS?

It's up to you! I've designed this course to give you all the strategy you need. Though some of my client enjoy the support of 1:1 sessions to get curated edits or individualized job search strategy.  

What if I have other questions?

You are welcome to email me with any questions you have about this course or career coaching. 

WORDS FROM FORMER CLIENT, MARYBETH VENTURA:

"Brandy was exactly the person I needed to get me on the right path in my career transition. She helped me turn my 18 years of experience into an articulated brand and through that process I began to believe in myself.  I would highly recommend her for just about anything related to your career - resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, brand articulation and negotiation."

TIME FOR A CHANGE

GET THE COURSE:

Module No. 1:
Effective Personal Branding

EXPERT ADVICE AND ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR Job seekers and career changers

INVESTMENT:

$1,040

VALUE:

COVERS MORE CONTENT THAN FOUR 1:1 COACHING SESSIONS - A $1,040 VALUE

PERSONAL BRANDING

RESUMES + ATS-OPTIMIZED TEMPLATES

JOB SEARCH STRATEGY

INTERVIEW SKILLS

LINKEDIN PROFILE DESIGN

COVER LETTERS + TEMPLATES

BONUS: ESSENTIAL NETWORKING EMAILS

FOLLOW ALONG @bdeornellas — FOLLOW ALONG @BDEORNELLAS — FOLLOW ALONG @BDEORNELLAS — FOLLOW ALONG @BDEORNELLAS — FOLLOW ALONG @BDEORNELLAS — FOLLOW ALONG @BDEORNELLAS