My job search efforts were yielding very poor results in this economy. The few decision makers, I was actually able to circumvent the computer screening process and speak to, let me know that there were close to a thousand applicants for each position posted. I was being constantly spit out by the deselecting process. I had put in over 500 online applications and could count the number of responses I had received on one hand.
I had been out of work for almost 10 months when I saw a posting for Texas Career Solutions. I filled out the information and was contacted by Kent Miller. After meeting with Kent, I was very ambivalent about the service that Texas Career Solutions offered, but after much deliberation and research decided to give them a try.
I filled out a questioner and met with Kent the next day. His team created my new resume, introduced me to LinkedIn and gave me an instruction manual on how to use it, gave me information on how to execute effective follow-up on applications I was submitting, ideas for appropriate correspondence with prospective employers, reading material on interviewing, negotiating salaries and developing contacts. The next step was for Texas Career Solutions to distribute my resume to prospective employers within parameters that Kent and I discussed.
I started getting responses to my applications and had two interviews within a week. Kent Miller and his staff at Texas Career Solutions gave me the tools I needed to be successful, encouragement and training. I now not only have a job but am employed with a company that I am proud to work for, in the field of my choice and at the salary I deserve.
Thank you Kent Miller and Texas Career Solutions, I could not have done it without you.
Sue N.
“Lori is heads above anyone I have worked with in my job search. I have worked with three expensive outplacement companies prior to working with Lori and Texas Career Solutions. No one was able to provide the service and value that I have received from Lori. To sum it up, Lori is true value. I highly recommend her.”
John M. Kamp President & CEO The Business Kamp
"Lori was a life-saver at a time when I lost the "job of my dreams". I was a bit down on myself and though I'd sent out many resumes, had not received one call or inquiry. All that changed after Lori had my resume re-written and began to market me. Not only did I land a great job as a Lab Director at TRMC, I was offered another position that I learned of through a connection of yours on LinkedIn. I start in June!! Thanks, Lori, you are the best at what you do!"
Dana H.
"My experience with Texas Career Solutions was a good one. Laurie Miller and her staff were instrumental in my job search. I have found a full time sales position in Dallas and I owe a lot of the credit to Texas Career Solutions. I would recommend everyone to give Laurie a chance to assist them in their job search."
Sincerely,
Ashlee M
"When first contacted by Kent I was somewhat ambivalent, his service sounded too good to be true. I consulted with friends and family about working with Texas Career Solutions, and got a complete split decision. I have been looking for work for several months after being laid off at my last job and what I was doing to look for employment was not working. I decided to take a chance and trust Kent. My new resume was sent out yesterday; I have already spoken with decision makers and have an interview scheduled for tomorrow morning. Kent has giving me the tools I was missing in my search and I now see light at the end of the tunnel that was less than a week ago caving in. Thank you to Texas Career Solutions and Kent Miller!"
Sue N.
"Wow! I'm glad I got through to your contact with CORT. He is the area VP and said he has a recruiting team coming in to help him go through resumes. He has over 400 resumes for the position I applied for. He actually tossed my resume because he thought it came from a recruiting service. I explained that TCS wasn't a recruiting firm. We ended up talking for about 15 minutes and I forwarded him my cover letter and resume in an email where I also thanked him for his time. What's nice is that out of the 400+ resumes he has received, mine will be stuck in his head."
Talk to you soon.
Roy
“I wanted to let everyone know how pleased I am with the promptness and professionalism of your concierge service that your company provides to your customers. Both Laurie and the service have been very helpful to me and because of their hard work and dedication they have helped me obtain my first interview. It is this kind service that a person can truly appreciate, again thanks for your hard work.”
Thanks,
James C.
"Kent......Please thank your concierge team for the great job they did in securing me an interview with my new company. What makes this remarkable is the fact that this company rejected me for the SAME position when I applied online three weeks prior to my first appointment with you. I start as the operations manager at approximately 80K first year salary. I remember you telling me that it wasn't going to easy but the process was simple and you were correct; but with your help I finally got this job search done. Hopefully I will never need you again:). Take care and much success to you and your awesome team."
Sincerely,
Steve R.
"I cannot thank you enough for all your help. I looked for a new position for 13 months prior to coming to see you. We started the process on 11/11/09 and I start my new position as a project manager on Monday 12/7/09. Kent, NO ONE was more skeptical than I was but with your guidance and my awesome new resume it worked !!! My family and I can't thank you enough and you have made it possible for me to enjoy the holidays. God bless you and your team for all the hard work and help. Have a nice holiday season and again, thank you."
Sincerely,
Carl D.
I would like to thank Texas Career Solutions for preparing an outstanding resume for me. I was recently interviewed for a job at Allegheny Bradford Corporation. I was informed by the company's CFO that out of hundreds of resumes they had on file, they chose 8 individuals to interview. I would also like to thank, Career Specialist Lori Maddigan for providing me with interview training that proved to be invaluable.
Nicholas C.
Bradford, PA.
A quick note to let you know that I have accepted a position with PepsiCo. I appreciate your help in my search and look forward to crossing paths in the future. Once I am settled in at PepsiCo, I will update you with my contact information.
Regards,
Jeff N
I recently separated from the Navy after about 13 years, including time spent earning a degree under a NROTC program. Over a 4-5 month period, I attempted over a hundred cold calls myself, tried to use the "free" placement companies as well as distribute my resume through an online service, none to any real avail. In that period, I went through two legit interviews. I turned to TCS, we prepared a new resume within days and it was sharp. The resume was distributed later that week, (just before Christmas, nonetheless) and I was shocked to receive a call early the next week. We conducted a "pseudo" phone interview and a couple days after Christmas I was invited to come in for an in person interview . I was again, shocked! A week later I completed the interview and a week after that, I was made an offer. I am completely happy with TCS and what they do. To transition from "career" to "career" and not "job" is pretty remarkable, especially given the economy coupled with this time of year. The deck was completely stacked against me, yet I, with the help of TCS, persevered. Thank you!
Mike G.
Richardson, TX
I have put this heartfelt thank you off too long but I have been swamped at my new position. I recently paid a lot of money to a company that I thought was similar to yours. I could not have been more wrong. After I paid them a very large sum of money I was put in a classroom setting and they began to teach me how to market myself. It took me about 5 minutes to realize I had been taken for approximately 6000.00. I was literally sick to my stomach and had to excuse myself from the class. What they were trying to teach me and what their rep told me they would do were as different as night and day. I had my lawyer contact them but there was no way to get out of the contract. I never went back to the class because I needed to interview immediately; not learn how to write documents, research and then COLD CALL companies. I have since found out that they are out of business and that their website is gone. Then I contacted Texas Career Solutions. Believe me; no one was more skeptical than I was when I visited with you. Once you explained that you would do all the work and didn’t want me to call the companies I began to feel a little more at ease. After you GUARANTEED me calls for interviews within 72 hours; and put the guarantee in writing; I decided to use your services. There is no way to describe the feeling I had when I got my first call for an interview. The call came approximately 31 hours after you began to distribute my documents to the correct contact at each company. This may sound strange but my joy was not over the call but the fact that I did not get taken again was a huge relief. Total I received calls from 7 companies and interviewed with 6 of them. That resulted in 3 offers. The offer included a 7000.00 raise from my previous position, 3 weeks vacation, 3% matching 401K, 20% bonus potential and car allowance ( helpful with gas at 4.00/ gallon). I couldn’t be more pleased!!!!!!!
Pamela B., Dallas, TX
I just used your services to obtain employment in entry-Level programming and you helped me find several jobs within the industry of my choice. I went from no calls to three interviews in one week!!! I did accept the GIS Technician position.
Thanks again. I look forward to working with you again.
Sincerely,
Eric L., Denton, TX
I would like to thank TCS for all its work. I am very pleased with the position I received. I requested TCS research because I was going for a final interview with the VP of Sales. The research helped, I aced the interview and got the offer, which I accepted. Also, the resume I used to obtain the interview was the one written by TCS. Please pass my thanks along to your research and resume writing teams, they did an awesome job. I would like to thank TCS for all its work; I am very pleased with the result. I am also recommending your company my to best friend who is looking to make a career change.
Thanks again.
Robert W., Rockwall, TX
As I sit here trying to describe my experience with Texas Career Solutions I have decided to make life simple and summarize my experience:
Enrolled with your company on a Friday. You began marketing my new documents on Tuesday. 9 calls for interviews by the following Friday (8 business days). 4 offers that we reviewed together and I accepted a position that took me from 73K to 82K with a 2K signing bonus. I won the bet with my wife and she owes me dinner.
PS……….I only searched on my own for 14 weeks prior to coming to see you.
God Bless you,
Tim O., Plano,TX
AWESOME is all I can say. 3 calls and 2 offers in 3 days. YEAH BABY !!!!!!!!!!
Terry D.,Commerce,TX
I am a highly compensated upper level manager. I received some disturbing news about my employment sixty days ago and immediately put my resume on the street with your help. I had to leave my job immediately as I had so many interviews that time did not allow for work. Yesterday, I received a VP of Operations position with a public company. In the same week I had to turn down three substantial offers. I have never seen such a quality response to my resume as what has happened in the last forty days. Even though I had sent my resume to employment agencies and as direct answers to advertisements, every offer I received was not advertised through normal means. They were a direct result of your service. I was just in the right place at the right time because of Texas Career Solutions. I will not hesitate to recommend your services to others. Thank you for assisting in a successful job search.
Danny L., Plano, TX
I have accepted my new position. My first year income should be in the $150,000 range. When you started marketing me the phone did not stop ringing and I had 7 interviews and 3 offers on the table in less than 30 days. I am so happy I decide to allow you to “sell” me to the industries I fit in. I am going to call you again in two years when I complete my MBA.
Thanks again,
Alex B., Rowlett, TX
