HAPPY CLIENTS

Katherine Sydney
Product Manager | MBA

“Rose’s counseling was the very best thing that I did for myself throughout this difficult time and I could not be more pleased with the results. I come away from this experience with a job offer in hand, and a renewed excitement and direction in my career.”

I reached out to Rose because I had just been laid off and wasn’t sure about my career direction. I needed someone who could help me figure out what I really wanted in life as a whole.  I needed a career counselor who could help me to conquer my fears, misconceptions and insecurities.  I really needed someone who could help me dig deep and get me to ask myself the right questions.  Rose’s counseling was the very best thing that I did for myself throughout this difficult time and I could not be more pleased with the results.

Rose really “gets it.”  She gets what it is like to be a woman in the workplace, trying to navigate the waters successfully because she’s been through it herself.  Rose makes me feel so comfortable that I have felt comfortable asking her every single question, even the ones I’d otherwise feel too insecure to ask my peers.  The methods that Rose uses are quite analytical, which is also a reason why I loved working with her. The assignments she gave me were targeted precisely to help me clarify what I wanted in life and in my career.  She obviously spent quite a bit of time reading what I had written for these various assignments and pointing out patterns and helping me decipher what they meant.  She also coached me along to make sure I wasn’t slacking off in my job search, and is still there for me via email if a quick question pops up.  I trust her advice implicitly.

I come away from this experience with a job offer in hand, a renewed excitement and direction in my career, and a brand new arsenal of “tricks of the trade” in terms of successfully interviewing and negotiating for a job.  In only four sessions, she helped me more so than two years of career counseling at a fancy business school!  I recommend her whole-heartedly and plan on keeping her in my life for as long as I’m a working woman.

Marisa McMillan | Operations Manager

“I was able to successfully negotiate a position with a cutting-edge company in an industry I’m passionate about for $10,000 more than I made in my corporate gig, all while living in a different city!”

I came to Rose unhappy in my career and thus pretty unhappy with my direction in life.  I was being underpaid and over worked in New York’s Corporate America.  While I enjoyed the industry I was working in, I felt unfulfilled by the corporate environment; there were endless ladders to climb, a plethora of lateral movements and a major lack of innovation and a general aversion to modernization.  I wanted to feel challenged in my career and I wanted to work in a fun, creative and collaborative atmosphere where I could see my ideas in action.  I also wanted to move to Boston, but I had no idea how to run an effective job search from New York.

I knew what was wrong in my career, but I didn’t know how to fix it. And then came Rose. Not only was Rose able to help me pinpoint the roles that showcased my skills in an industry I desired, she was able to create a personalized tactical approach to put me ahead of other potential applicants. Rose helped to sharpen the story of my career in a way that was both attractive to employers and encouraged me to feel confident in my skill set. And more than that, she demonstrated a unique quality of emotional support during my job search that was much appreciated.  Because of Rose’s help, I was able to successfully negotiate a position with a cutting-edge company in an industry I’m passionate about for $10,000 more than I made in my corporate gig, all while living in a different city!

Cecily Nelson-Reynolds
Account Manager | Advertising

“Not only did I land an amazing job, but it checks off so many boxes of what I need and want, and my new salary is a great step up from my previous corporate jobs. With Rose’s help, I was also able to run an effective long-distance job search and land a job in a different state than I was currently living, so by the time I moved, I had a job there waiting for me!”

Before I started coaching with Rose, I was working in retail and I was miserable. In the past, I had previous corporate jobs where I gained valuable experience, but I never felt truly happy or fulfilled. I knew what I didn’t like and what I was good at, but I didn’t know how that would translate into a job that I would really enjoy and be successful at. I was in an industry and job where I wasn’t challenged and I knew I needed a change. I wanted to work with someone who could push me to become better. I knew I needed someone with the knowledge to help me discover the various roles out there in the job market that would suit someone with my background, education and skill set.

Working with Rose was an absolute blessing and I am so thankful for the opportunity to have had her as my coach. I felt a difference from day 1. She helped me focus on honing in on my skills and what I bring to a role, helped me realize that my dream job was actually attainable, and taught me the skills needed to effectively network. She helped tailor my resume into something that I can truly say I’m incredibly proud of. Rose was with me at every step in the process for advice, guidance and fantastic interview prep. After four rounds of interviews, I landed a role as an Account Manager in an advertising agency and I couldn’t have been happier. Not only did I land an amazing job, but it checks off so many boxes of what I need and want, I’m finally back on an annual salary and my new salary is a great step up from my previous corporate jobs. With Rose’s help, I was also able to run an effective long-distance job search and land a job in a different state than I was currently living, so by the time I moved, I had a job there waiting for me!

I loved her flexibility with communication; whether it was via skype or a phone call, Rose was always available, understanding and supportive. Rose pushed me to think strategically, think differently and throughout the process I became more and more confident in myself. She genuinely cared about my success and development. And clearly, knows what she is talking about.

Rose really helped boost my confidence in my abilities. If I hadn’t worked with Rose, I would have never thought that I could do what I’m doing now. I might not have been able to make that career transition into a different industry.

Regardless what the end goal is after working with Rose, people should know that they will walk away feeling much stronger and better about where they are and what they are doing. It wasn’t just about getting a good job – it was also about figuring out what I would enjoy doing in an industry and path where I could grow professionally.

Amy Shannon
Senior Clinical Project Specialist

“I received a promotion, my salary almost doubled, I have more vacation time, and I am in a place where I feel appreciated and respected for what I have to offer. Contacting Rose was the best thing I have done for myself in terms of a career move.”

I worked for a company where my previous industry experience and interpersonal skills were under appreciated.  After a year and a half my confidence was torn down and the prospect of finding a new job seemed daunting.  Speaking with a friend of mine that recently found a new job, I was introduced to the idea of career consulting. I then reached out to Rose Keating.  Rose helped me regain my confidence and courage to start the job hunt.  We worked together to revamp my resume and tailor it specifically for the position and industry I work within.  Rose assisted me in converting my resume from a large listing of tasks to strong bullet point power statements highlighting the skills and value I brought to the company.

Within days of posting my new resume on job search engines I was contacted by a recruiter.  Within two weeks I was working with over a dozen recruiters and was being represented with potential employers for over 20 positions.  I landed the perfect position within two months!  I received a promotion, my salary almost doubled, I have more vacation time, and I am in a place where I feel appreciated and respected for what I have to offer.  Contacting Rose was the best thing I have done for myself in terms of a career move.  I cannot express enough how much more confident and competent I felt and appeared to potential employers after working with Rose and getting the advice I needed to truly succeed in my job hunt.

Maria McNeil, MBA, PMP
Program Director, IT Security Training & Awareness

“If it wasn’t for her holistic approach, I don’t think I would have found the perfect position for me three weeks later which I applied for and was later offered. With Rose’s guidance, I negotiated for a higher salary and bonus; it was like I hit the jackpot!”

In early 2014, I reached out to Rose for assistance with my job search. I had been applying for jobs, interviewing and I just wasn’t getting anywhere. I had just been out of the workforce for roughly three years and hadn’t interviewed for over ten so I was rusty with the entire process and that’s when I finally realized I needed some guidance.

When I first met with Rose, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. After one conversation, I realized she was well versed in the industry, had a handle on what employers were looking for and how I needed to position myself for success. She provided statistics and tools I was able to review on my own time to dig deeper into the various industries and the different job families which corresponded to my experience. She helped me revise my resume to reflect accomplishments in a way that suited the position I was applying for so it would pass through HR to the hiring managers. She practiced role playing with me on interview questions so I’d feel comfortable when answering questions. She also helped me to successfully navigate a remote job search since I was looking for a job in a different part of the country than where I was living.

But a couple of months went by and I wasn’t receiving call backs and started getting discouraged. When I spoke to Rose again, she assured me it was all part of the process and to not give up. The pep talk was just what I needed to keep going and keep my mind and thoughts in the right place, critical to your job search.

Rose addresses all aspects of the job search, from the technical (resume writing, interview questions etc) to the emotional roller coaster you feel throughout which is rarely found in career coaches. If it wasn’t for her holistic approach, I don’t think I would have found the perfect position for me three weeks later which I applied for and was later offered. With Rose’s guidance, I negotiated for a higher salary and bonus; it was like I hit the jackpot! I couldn’t have done it without Roses help, she’s amazing! I highly recommend her to anyone currently in the job search no matter if they are just out of college or in upper management, looking for a new career. Rose has the skills to assist you.

Alex Giunta
TAC Engineer | Web Security

“Having this new arsenal of skills allowed me to land a job offer at a well known technology company with DOUBLE the salary of one of my previous job offers.”

I started working with Rose for interview coaching when I was applying for IT jobs.  After working with Rose I have a much better grasp on how the interview her, every interview I went to I was extremely nervous, and that led to bad interviews. She taught me how to leverage the what-you-feel-is-how-you-act principle to my benefit, and I am now able to go into interviews much more confidant. She taught me to do deep research on the people I’m going to be interviewing with. Before I worked with her, I never even thought of doing that. It was really beneficial to be able to put a face to a name, especially once I started the job. It felt like I already knew some of the people I was going to be working with.

Rose really pushes her clients, but in a really good way that you need.  She really pushed me to get my answers to interview questions drilled into my brain to avoid hesitation.  I think this was one of the most important things to do before having an interview.  Having this new arsenal of skills allowed me to land a job offer at a well known technology company with DOUBLE the salary of one of my previous job offers.   Rose’s extensive expertise on how to navigate multiple job offers and negotiate the best compensation package possible was invaluable to me.

Rose was always so upbeat about everything, and that made a big difference.  I felt like she was invested in my success, and that really meant a lot to me. I would recommend her to any of my colleagues or friends who are looking to get into the job market.  For college grads, it’s still tough to find a good job that will pay what you’re worth and will treat their employees well.  Rose helped steer me down the right path to exactly that job.

Kelly Wilson
Associate Director | Digital Marketing

“Due to Rose’s incredibly helpful advice and commitment to my job search, I was offered a job at my number one choice of employer at a significantly higher salary that I was making before.  I sincerely believe I could hot have achieved these results without her.”

Rose was a huge help to me during every stage of my career search process. From thinking about career options, to networking, to resume writing, to the interviewing process, she was always available with helpful advice, strategies, and ideas. Her depth of knowledge and passion for her work are palpable; she truly cares about helping her clients find the best career options possible (and she never stops believing that her clients will achieve success). Rose provided me with multiple resources I would never have found on my own and always had the time for an email, a call, or a face-to-face session whenever I needed to touch base. Due to Rose’s incredibly helpful advice and commitment to my job search, I was offered a job at my number one choice of employer at a significantly higher salary than what I was making before. I sincerely believe I could not have achieved these results without her.

Pavitra Kumar
Sr. Associate Consultant | San Francisco

“I achieved my desired result, which was to negotiate for a more senior position at my firm. Rose helped me develop key talking points and coached me on how to approach the negotiation process in a collaborative manner, while retaining a firm stance.”

I hired Rose when I was approaching a promotion conversation at my job. Rose was extremely friendly, listened carefully to my issues, and sent me several helpful materials as well as talking me through her proposed solutions. I achieved my desired result, which was to negotiate for a more senior position at my firm. Rose helped me develop key talking points and coached me on how to approach the negotiation process in a collaborative manner, while retaining a firm stance. It was a very delicate balance to strike, and without the benefit of Rose’s advice, I would not have had the first idea how to enter into such a negotiation without it backfiring!  I would definitely recommend Rose’s services to colleagues and friends who are experiencing professional issues or problems they need to work through. She is a wonderful career counselor, especially for young women like myself. I really enjoyed working with her, and am thrilled with the results!

Adam Fullerton
Product Specialist | Video Content Marketing

“After working with Rose, I feel a  lot more confident about interviewing, job hunting, and negotiating. I killed it in several interviews and got an offer at a great company for a salary 50% higher than what I was making at the time.”

I hired Rose when I was working through a Career transition.  After working with Rose, I feel a  lot more confident about interviewing, job hunting, and negotiating. I killed it in several interviews and got an offer at a great company for a salary 50% higher than what I was making at the time. I enjoyed working with Rose because of her professionalism, confidence, attentiveness, flexibility with phone calls for advice, and decisiveness. When conversing with her, there is a steady flow of ideas, progress, and a good level of challenge. These make for really productive and inspiring conversations. She asks great questions and makes sure to help you pull out good answers. I feel much more knowledgeable about the job market and my career strategy which is very empowering.   I would definitely recommend Rose to anyone who is stuck in their career or needing advice on how to interview and negotiate during a transition, she is incredibly efficient and you will be in good hands!

Juliet Alla
Instrument Technician | Antarctica’s Palmer Station

“It was such a relief to find someone who not only believes it’s possible to have a job that you’re excited to show up to — she knows how to get you there.”

When I contacted Rose, I was at the nadir of career searching: I had been in my own head for so long that every trail I went down brought me back to the same disgruntling conclusions, the most effacing being that my skills, experience, and interests were so desultory that I would be completely unemployable, forever.

Of course, this was ridiculous, and Rose was the first one to call it out. It’s kind of like this: Before I started working with Rose, it felt like I was putting together a puzzle, except the pieces didn’t really fit and I was jamming them together because they were all sky-colored or something; in our sessions, we broke up the ill-fitting segments, reassessed the pieces, and started building sections that worked for real.  Rose is incredibly insightful, and she helped me tease apart some of the false conclusions I had concocted. I can be pretty wily, so I really appreciate that Rose was able to bring perspective, fresh ideas, and a reality check to my process.

I have to say though, that the most impressive part of my sessions with Rose was how results and action oriented they were. Before working with Rose, I was concerned that an attempt at career counseling would yield a bunch of fuzzy generalities and half-baked aphorisms. I was delighted to find that our sessions were extremely focused, and while the initial meetings cast a wide net, the later ones were unequivocal in addressing the details. My resume is tighter than it’s ever been, my cover letters received a full (and much needed) revamp, and my professional goals feel much better tuned to my personal perspective. Oh yeah, (and I know I’m just part of the Greek chorus on this one but) while we were working together, I was hired to work an incredible job in Antarctica. Just saying.

Finally, and maybe most importantly, working with Rose was a total pleasure, mostly because she’s fantastic, but enthusiastic, supportive, super smart don’t hurt either. She’s flexible with scheduling, generous with time, and totally on top of it. It was such a relief to find someone who not only believes it’s possible to have a job that you’re excited to show up to — she knows how to get you there.

Molly Jespersen
RN | Franciscan Hospital for Children

“After working together I was able to better understand the concept of describing the results and impact of my work, instead of just listing my responsibilities. Shortly after working with Rose on my resume, I was hired as a full time RN at a Children’s Hospital.”

I was initially hesitant to receive help on my resume because I thought I knew how to compose one; it’s just your accomplishments on paper… right? But after working with Rose I was able to create a resume that really effectively articulated my accomplishments and my personality, which is what makes me unique and separates me from the competition. Shortly after working with Rose on my resume, I was hired as a full time RN at a Children’s Hospital.  I liked working with Rose because the process was very relaxed and easy. She really got to know about me, and not just my work history. After working together I was able to better understand the concept of describing the results and impact of my work, instead of just listing my responsibilities. I would recommend Rose to anyone in college, or recent post graduate because I feel like those are the years when everyone is applying to the same jobs with the same resumes, with the difference of one or two awards. Those are the years we need someone to help guide us into writing a personalized resume, not a copy and pasted one from the school’s curriculum.

Trevor Cunningham
Fire Fighter | U.S. Air Force

“Everything about my experience working with Rose was fantastic, I have a clear head and a clear direction for my career and most importantly, I am taking steps to make it happen!”

When I hired Rose, I was feeling very lost about where my career was going.  I knew I needed to narrow down my options, but I didn’t know exactly how to do that.  Rose was extremely easy to talk to, and I felt comfortable opening up to her right away. Even though I am located 1500 miles away, in a different time zone and have a crazy schedule at my job, Rose was able to work around this to help me get to where I needed to be. I loved that she didn’t tell me what direction to go in or what decision I should make. Instead she helped guide me to evaluate my options based on what is most important to me in life, and then from there I could make the decision myself.

The stress of not knowing where my career is going has been very tough for many months and now after working with her I have a clear head and a clear direction, and that has made all parts of my life easier.  Through working with Rose I have begun to make steps to change my career. I have been able to narrow down and decide where my career path is going. I would definitely recommend Rose’s services to anybody who is having difficulty deciding where the next step in their career is going to take them. For me, I am in the middle of college and she helped me figure out which direction to go in for a major and a career afterwards, but her services would be extremely helpful to anybody having difficulty even if they have been in the workforce for 20 years. Once you speak with Rose you will have a whole new sense of motivation towards your career and you will be ready to make the necessary changes that will make you feel fulfilled!”

Shannon King
Quality Control Processor | Audit/Consulting

“I started working with Rose for a short while before I secured a position. She helped me with my interviewing skills and successfully negotiating for a higher salary.”

After graduating from college and looking for several months on my own, I hired Rose for Career Coaching. I started working with Rose for a short while before I secured a position. She helped me with my interviewing skills and successfully negotiating for a higher salary. She is a very nice and understanding woman who helped boost my confidence and skills in finding a position. I will highly recommend her to friends and family and if I am ever looking for another job myself I will reach out to her.

Sara Sezun
Writer | Playwright

“Rose genuinely believes that every woman has the potential to succeed, and she makes you believe it too.”

Rose is an exceptional career coach, with in-depth knowledge of every phase of the job search process. In the beginning, Rose helped me define exactly what I want to do, which is community engagement in the arts. Once I had defined my goal, Rose helped me set up a plan so I could pursue it. Rose taught me to get positive results from informational interviews. At first, I was shy about contacting perfect strangers. Rose showed me how to reach out to people so they would respond, and most of them have. She also taught me how to do an informational interview effectively, and the results have been positive. Throughout each step of my job search, Rose has been available for questions and her advice is spot-on and encouraging. In this sense, Rose really lives up to the term coach. When you begin to doubt yourself, she believes in you, and provides you with the most amazingly effective job search advice. Rose genuinely believes that every woman has the potential to succeed, and she makes you believe it too.

Will Joyce
Financial Products Sales & Analytics

“After working with Rose and hiring her as a Career Coach, I was able to land a great job working in Financial Products Sales and Analytics at a top global financial company in San Francisco.”

After graduating college, it is an intimidating process to look for a job, let alone to start thinking about a career.  After working with Rose and hiring her as a Career Coach, I was able to land a great job working in Financial Products Sales and Analytics at a top global financial company in San Francisco. She has provided fantastic advice on how to really understand the realities of finding a rewarding career and will give you the tools you need to help you get there.

Once I start putting into practice the advice and recommendations she suggested, I instantly started to see results – I was talking to the right people and started getting interviews.  She helped me clarify exactly what I was truly interested in pursuing and was there to support me every step of the way from reaching out to people to facilitate informational interviews to being readily available when I needed to ask a pressing questions for an interview or cover letter review.

What is most rewarding is that the advice Rose gave me will be reaping dividends throughout my life and career, not just to get my first job out of college.

Cintli Sanchez
Fashion Consultant | Talbots

“Within one month of hiring her, I had landed a new job in my dream industry.   I would highly recommend her, the outcome is definitely worth the investment!”

I hired Rose to help me make a career transition from my job in the pharmaceutical industry to my dream which is to work in the fashion industry. Rose helped me to reframe my experience and refine my strategy, which made my job search much more effective. She makes the process less intimidating, and breaks it down step by step. And we got RESULTS – within one month of hiring her, I had landed a new job in my dream industry! I would highly recommend her, the outcome is definitely worth the investment!

Kate Barnett
Co-founder Dismodern

“Under Rose’s guidance I bolstered my professional profile, and within weeks I secured two new clients.”

I sought Rose’s help to revamp my resume and craft an executive summary after a year of self-employment. Working with Rose was a delight; her feedback was encouraging, concrete and actionable. She addressed both the content and format of my resume while making industry-specific suggestions tailored to my needs. Moreover, Rose was highly responsive and prioritized which changes to make immediately, knowing I had an upcoming deadline.

Rose is clearly driven by a passion for helping people identify and achieve their career goals, and her enthusiasm is contagious. Under Rose’s guidance I bolstered my professional profile, and within weeks I secured two new clients. I highly recommend Rose, and look forward to working with her again in the future.

Sara Sternberg
Information and Referral Specialist

“Sessions with her have helped me to get more clear about what I want out of a job, and have helped me unfold and reclaim the strengths I have.”

I came to Rose, looking for help with updating my resume and to help me get back in touch with my strengths and skills so I could present them to potential employers effectively. I was impressed and amazed with how easy Rose was to speak with and how I could safely share my fears and concerns about the job application process. Her questions have always been incredibly thoughtful and have helped to draw me out of my shell. Her embracing, non-judgmental style has felt like gift.  Sessions with her have helped me to get more clear about what I want out of a job, and have helped me unfold and reclaim the strengths I have. She has helped me to create a super resume and cover letters in addition to so much more!