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🎥 See how James landed two offers in six weeks after refining his personal brand.

James ' Inspiring Story: Unlocking Success Through Personal Branding

After months of job search frustration, James repositioned his professional brand and landed a leadership role aligned with his values. Watch his journey unfold.

⭐ From Cloud Vendor Aspirations to Microsoft Offer

Turning Point

Mark was based in Singapore with a strong track record in the Financial Services sector, but wanted to relocate to Perth and land a strategic role with one of the global cloud vendors. Despite his experience, he found the job search process unexpectedly slow. His network, which had served him well in the past, wasn’t translating into interviews or offers in a new market. He quickly realised that visibility, positioning, and recruiter engagement worked differently for someone relocating internationally, and he needed a sharper approach.

We worked together to refine his brand positioning, craft compelling application materials, and prepare for senior-level interviews. One of the key breakthroughs came in how he articulated his value at the intersection of technology and industry expertise.

The Result

Mark secured an offer with a major global cloud technology provider for an Account Technology Strategist role, exactly the kind of position he had been aiming for, based in Perth. The role allows him to stay deeply involved in Cloud and AI technology while leveraging his Financial Services background.

This role is exactly what I wanted. It will give me exposure to Cloud and AI technology while leveraging my experience in the FSI business domain. I just want to say thank you for all your help and advice — this was a great next step for me

~ Mark G | TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIST

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Rated 5 out of 5

Meet Dayo: From Job Search Frustration to Landing a Role in Australia

The Turning Point:
When Dayo first sought support, she had been in Australia for nearly two years without securing a role in her profession. Despite repeatedly updating her resume and reaching out to recruiters, she wasn’t getting interviews. The consistent feedback was a lack of Australian work experience, leaving her feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.

The Result:
Through the process, Dayo gained clarity on the roles that aligned with her skills, strengths, and interests, and shifted from a reactive job search to a more strategic approach. She learnt how to position her overseas experience effectively, interpret job requirements, and target the right opportunities.

This led to increased visibility on LinkedIn, stronger applications, and progression to interviews. With clearer preparation and direction, Dayo was able to navigate the process with confidence and ultimately secured a role within four months.

Her story highlights how the right positioning and strategy can help professionals break through common barriers and gain traction in a new market.

“I had recently relocated to Australia from overseas and hadn’t been able to land a job.

I wasn’t getting interviews despite rewriting my resume multiple times and reaching out to recruiters. The main feedback I received was that I didn’t have Australian work experience.

During the process, I gained clarity on what I wanted and aligned it with my skills, strengths, and interests. I also learnt not to approach the job search from a position of desperation.

The biggest difference was knowing how to present my overseas and transferable skills and experience, and learning how to ‘read’ the industry and position myself strategically for opportunities.

As a result, I gained more visibility on LinkedIn, my applications started getting feedback, and I became more confident in knowing which roles to apply for. I improved at unpacking job descriptions and understanding requirements, which helped me apply more strategically.

My job search progressed to interviews, and I was better prepared for them. I landed a role within 4 months after the sessions.

This kind of support would be useful for professionals who are new to Australia, people who have taken professional breaks, and those changing careers.”

~ ADEDAYO | CIVIL ENGINEER | PROJECT COORDINATOR & QA |

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Meet Ankita: From Uncertainty to a Thriving Career in Supply Chain

The Turning Point: When Ankita first sought career coaching, she was navigating a challenging situation: she needed to secure a role in Geelong to meet her visa requirements but found herself applying to a wide range of positions without a clear direction. With a background in IT, she wasn’t sure how to position herself in her new field. Through our sessions, we uncovered that her true passion and strength lay in supply chain management.

The Result: Over a 16-18 week journey, we refined Ankita’s personal branding, tailored her resume to highlight her supply chain expertise, and worked on her confidence and networking skills. This transformation led her to secure a fantastic opportunity as a supply chain specialist in Geelong, with her current company even making efforts to retain her. Her story is a testament to how clarity, confidence, and the right strategy can open incredible doors.

Hi Peter,

I hope you are having some time off during this holiday season and enjoying!!

I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the invaluable guidance and support you provided during career counselling sessions.

I’m delighted to share that I’ve secured an amazing opportunity in Geelong as a supply chain specialist position with great remuneration. Additionally my current company is making efforts to retain me, all of which I attribute to the confidence and clarity I gained through your guidance.

Your expertise and support were truly invaluable and I’m so grateful for your help. Thank you so much for making such a positive impact on my career!

I hope to stay in touch, and I will certainly recommend your service to anyone seeking career guidance.

~ ANKITA | SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST, MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION.

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Rated 5 out of 5

From Rock Bottom Confidence to Career Renewal at 60

The Turning Point:
Stefan came to coaching at one of the lowest points in his career. He had previously tried to transition into a new role – an experience so demoralising that he described it as a bad joke. The failure shattered his confidence. After numerous unsuccessful attempts at landing interviews, he was left disillusioned and at his wits’ end. With his wife recovering from a serious illness and financial pressure mounting, Stefan felt he had no direction and little hope. He assumed the best he could aim for was a low-level or menial role outside his field.

The Result:
Through our coaching work, we reconnected Stefan to the value of his 30+ years of experience — not by changing industries, but by repositioning him within his own. We rebuilt his confidence from the ground up, crafted a resume that distilled his achievements with clarity and relevance, and prepared him thoroughly for interviews. The result? Stefan landed a role that felt like it was made for him. He described his interview as the best he’d ever done — calm, confident, and even comfortable in the salary negotiation. More than a new job, Stefan regained belief in his professional worth and a renewed sense of control over his future.

“Working with Peter was one of the best career decisions I’ve made. I came into the program with doubts – turning 60, unsure whether I still had value in the arts sector, and considering a complete career shift. But Peter’s approach helped me realise I wasn’t done – I just needed to reposition myself.
His program was motivating, clear, and highly practical. He helped me compress 30 years of experience into a compelling resume, and the job interview I landed as a result was the best I’ve ever done. I felt relaxed, confident, and prepared – even in the salary negotiation.
I could’ve been stuck and wallowing, but Peter’s guidance gave me the clarity and momentum to act – and it worked. I’m now in a role that fits me perfectly, and I feel more confident about my future than I have in years.”

~ STEFAN | SENIOR ARTS AND CULTURAL CONSULTANT, PERTH.

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Rated 5 out of 5

From 50+ Applications to Competing for Senior Project Roles

The Turning Point:
After more than 15 years in IT project management, this client found himself in unfamiliar territory. He had been out of work for several months, submitted more than 50 applications and was getting very little response. As the frustration grew, his search became broader and less focused, and repeated rejection was starting to affect his confidence.

The Result:
Through coaching, he discovered that his experience wasn’t the problem. His job search wasn’t presenting that experience clearly or consistently to the market. We strengthened his positioning and brought the different parts of his job search into alignment. The response began to change: increased LinkedIn activity, direct approaches and interviews for senior roles. More importantly, he went from reacting to the market to approaching his job search with clarity, confidence and a strategy he understood.

“When I started working with Peter, I had been looking for work for months and was becoming increasingly frustrated. I had a lot of experience, but what I was doing just wasn’t getting results and I wasn’t sure what I needed to change. Working with Peter opened my eyes to how much I didn’t understand about the job market and how I was presenting myself. What I really appreciated was that he didn’t just tell me what to do. He challenged my thinking, explained why things weren’t working and helped me become much more confident in my own decisions. By the end, I felt far more in control of my job search and much more confident about what I had to offer.”

~Pravin | SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER

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From Misaligned Job Moves to a Confident Return to His Career Strengths

The Turning Point:
I first spoke with Brian several years ago, when he was exploring a potential career change. At the time, he chose not to proceed after accepting a new role – but his instincts about change were valid. Structural shifts in his industry eventually caught up, and Brian found himself navigating roles that didn’t align with his experience or interests. After a series of misaligned career moves and a redundancy, he was left unemployed for several months – with growing financial pressure and a résumé that raised more questions than answers.

The Result:
Through coaching, we reframed Brian’s experience with clarity and confidence. We identified that the roles he had been targeting didn’t suit his skills – and more importantly, didn’t energise him. Together, we realigned his direction, focused on opportunities that matched his actual strengths and interests, and rebranded his professional story to make it both employer-friendly and authentic. We addressed the résumé gaps and repositioned his career narrative so he could walk into interviews with credibility and composure. The result? Brian re-entered the job market in a role that made sense – not just on paper, but to him personally.

“After a series of roles that didn’t quite fit – and a few hard knocks – I was beginning to doubt whether I still had something valuable to offer. I’d been out of work for several months, and it felt like my résumé was working against me, not for me.

Working with Peter gave me the clarity I didn’t know I needed. He helped me reset, refocus on roles that made sense for my background, and reframe how I talked about my experience. For the first time in years, I felt confident walking into an interview – and I landed a role that actually suits me.

I’ve now been in the role for a few months and I’m loving it. The work fits, the culture’s right – and I finally feel like I’m back on track.”

~Brian | TECHNICAL SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

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From Chef to Senior Operations Leader

The Turning Point

David came to coaching after a life-changing health crisis had kept him out of work for six months. When he returned, the experience had changed his perspective. After 35 years in his career, he knew he was ready for a major change – but he wasn’t yet sure what that change should look like.

He had also been out of the job market for almost 20 years. Initially, David thought he needed help updating his resume and LinkedIn profile. But as we worked through his career, it became clear that the bigger challenge was how he saw himself.

David still thought of himself primarily as a chef. Yet when we examined where his career had actually taken him – the scale of his responsibilities, the people and operations he’d led, the commercial decisions he’d made and the results he’d delivered – a very different picture emerged.

He wasn’t simply an experienced chef. He had become a General Manager and senior operational leader.

That realisation changed the direction of our work.

The Result

We repositioned David around the leadership and operational capability he had built over 35 years, rather than the profession in which his career had begun. We clarified the senior roles he could credibly target and rebuilt his resume and LinkedIn profile to reflect the level at which he now operates.

From there, we developed a targeted job-search strategy: identifying the right organisations, building his professional network, approaching decision-makers directly, generating leads and preparing for the more difficult conversations and interview questions that come with senior appointments.

David now has something he didn’t have when we started: a clear professional identity and a clear direction.

Rather than simply applying for advertised jobs, he is targeting senior operational leadership roles and actively building relationships to determine which organisations offer the right fit for the next stage of his career.

“35 years into my career and back on the job market, having not applied for roles in the last 20 years, I realised I was behind the times and needed some help.
I initially thought it would be a resource to rewrite my resume and profile, but it was much more than that. It was a deep dive into my career, achievements and themes, which helped me understand and articulate who I am professionally.
My positioning is now super clear and I have a clear, targeted plan – how to cold call and generate leads, scripts for approaching people, and interview preparation for those tricky questions. My resume and LinkedIn profile have also been updated to suit the current market.
I would absolutely recommend career coaching – 100%. The process gave me a deeper understanding of what recruiters and managers are looking for when they hire, which translates for me into a more confident, succinct approach.”

~ DAVID | SENIOR OPERATIONS LEADER

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Rated 5 out of 5

From Being Headhunted to Having to Find His Own Opportunities

The Turning Point:
After more than 25 years in technical sales and engineering, this client had built a successful career without having to spend much time looking for work. Opportunities had often come through his reputation, relationships or direct approaches. When circumstances changed and he needed to generate his own opportunities, he discovered that being highly experienced at his profession didn’t necessarily mean knowing how to navigate today’s job market.

The Result:
Through coaching, he began to see how much value was hidden inside his experience. Significant commercial achievements that had previously been buried amongst responsibilities became central to how he presented himself. He developed a much clearer understanding of his professional value and how that needed to translate into the market.

“I had been successful in my career for a long time, so I thought I had a pretty good understanding of what I brought to the table. Working with Peter showed me that I wasn’t communicating that nearly as well as I thought I was. There were achievements and strengths in my background that I had simply taken for granted and never thought to highlight. What I enjoyed about the coaching was that Peter kept asking the questions that made me stop and think rather than just giving me answers. I came away seeing my experience very differently and with a much clearer understanding of the value I could bring to an employer.”

~ Joseph | SENIOR OPERATIONS LEADER

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Rated 5 out of 5

“I came to Peter pretty disgruntled and cynical about coaching, yet I was stuck in the unfruitful sludge of the traditional job board and recruitment agency application cycle. Adding to my frustrations was dealing with recruiters who promised the world but delivered nothing.

“Peter helped me to focus and clarify my objectives. He crystallised a job search strategy and action plan which gave me the critical skills to take job searching on with a newfound confidence.

“Peter’s techniques are the new way forward for job searching-I’ve already passed my skills onto people in my network. Highly recommended!”

~ ROBERT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, MINING.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Redefining What the Right Career Move Looked Like

The Turning Point

When Tonya came to coaching, she was running her own financial accounting practice, working as a CFO to small and growing organisations.

On paper, she had built a successful career. In reality, the work was taking a heavy toll. Difficult client relationships had become exhausting, and one particularly toxic working relationship was making her professional life miserable. At the same time, a major life event had changed her financial circumstances. She needed to increase her income and believed that meant returning to a higher-paying corporate role.

But there was a problem. After years outside the traditional corporate environment, Tonya wasn’t convinced employers would see her as a credible senior finance candidate.

Initially, our work focused on changing that. We went deeply into her experience, identified the value she had created for businesses and built the evidence and career story that demonstrated the level at which she was capable of operating.

But in doing that work, something else became apparent.

The Result

Tonya realised she hadn’t fallen behind by working with smaller organisations. In many ways, it was where she did her best work.

She enjoyed being close to the business — working directly with CEOs and directors, bringing structure to organisations that were growing or evolving, strengthening financial discipline and helping leaders make better commercial decisions.

She didn’t need to escape the work. She needed to change who she was doing it with.

That shifted the career decision completely.

Rather than returning to corporate simply because it appeared safer or more lucrative, Tonya became much clearer about the kind of businesses and leaders she wanted to work with: emotionally mature decision-makers who valued her expertise, wanted finance involved in the business and were genuinely prepared to make changes with her help.

Today, she positions herself not simply as an accountant, but as an experienced senior finance professional who works alongside founders, boards and leadership teams to bring clarity, structure and commercial discipline to growing and evolving organisations.

Most importantly, she now has much clearer criteria for the opportunities she will pursue – and the ones she will walk away from.

“What I valued most about working with Peter was having someone who could step outside my situation and challenge my thinking.
When you’re running a business and dealing with everything day to day, it’s difficult to be objective about your own career. Peter asked questions I wasn’t asking myself and helped me recognise the value in experience I had simply taken for granted.
The process gave me a much clearer understanding of what I bring to a business and the confidence to communicate it. More importantly, it gave me the perspective to make better decisions about the opportunities I pursue and the people I choose to work with.
I would recommend Peter to anyone who knows something needs to change in their career, but is too close to it to see clearly what that change should be.”

~ TONYA | SENIOR FINANCE PROFESSIONAL

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Rated 5 out of 5

More Career Stories

Every career situation is different. Here are more examples of the challenges clients came to me with and what happened next.

“After many years in a successful role I began to tire of the commoditisation of the workforce – suddenly I was having to deal with 6 people just to do one small job. Additionally I was experiencing covert age discrimination, so I came to Peter for coaching.

“I never knew I’d be starting my own business but I here I am today doing exactly what I want to be doing. Peter helped me to rephrase my thinking and I learned how to identify the right leads toward what I wanted to achieve.

“Peter got me back on track with life. If you need that kind of push, Peter is the one to do it.”

~ DANIEL | FOUNDER, INDUSTRIAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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From Five Years of Struggle to Career Breakthrough in Two Months

The Turning Point: Abbas’s journey transformed when he realised that his challenge wasn’t his qualifications but how he was presenting himself to potential employers. Together, we worked on redefining his personal brand, ensuring that his resume and overall presentation were laser-focused on what Australian mining companies were looking for.

The Result: In just two months, Abbas went from no interviews to landing a senior mining engineer role, tripling his income. His story is a testament to how the right guidance and strategic approach can unlock incredible opportunities, even in the toughest job markets.

“I was forced to accept a job outside of my chosen profession. For 5 years I’d been trying to find work in my desired profession without success-then I discovered Peter at Pillentum. Not long after I’d completed his career coaching program, I was hired for a role that paid me 3 times more than my previous job, doing the work I yearned to do. I’m so much happier with my work and finally feel I’m being paid what I’m worth.”

~ ABBAS | MINING ENGINEER

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“I came to Peter after I’d received a poorly written resume from a supposedly reputable resume writer. I couldn’t believe the difference! He invested a lot of time in assessing my career objectives and asked thought-provoking questions which opened up areas I’d never thought of.

“Peter was brilliant to work with – he is highly professional and includes you through every step. I’d recommend him to anyone looking for a top-quality resume.”

~ RENEE | ROPE ACCESS TECHNICIAN

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Rated 5 out of 5

“We are all different and what each of us needs will be different , that’s what Peter provides. Peter provided guidance to me when I was changing from working for a large mining company through to running my own business. What struck me was that Peter listened to me, challenged me to look at other options and when I had made my decision had the skills to guide me on the path. It wasn’t a “one shoe fits all” approach it was a considered personal experience that truly added value in areas that I needed assistance with.”

~ GEOFFREY | INNOVATION SPECIALIST

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Rated 5 out of 5

From Visa Stress and Career Despair to a Sponsored Role He Loves

The Turning Point:
Amila was a highly experienced project engineer from Sri Lanka who came to Australia with his wife to build a better future. After completing a Master’s degree and investing heavily in his education, he found himself working as a cleaning supervisor – far removed from his background and aspirations. Despite sending out hundreds of job applications, he struggled to progress beyond first-round interviews. With only a few months left on his visa, and no clear pathway forward, Amila was under intense pressure to secure a role that aligned with his qualifications and would allow him to remain in the country.

The Result:
Amila’s skills weren’t the issue – but how he communicated them was. We discovered that the roles he was targeting didn’t align with the kind of work that truly motivated him, and that his interview performance was unintentionally creating doubt. Together, we refocused his strategy toward site engineering – a better fit for his interests and strengths – and built a personal brand and interview narrative that employers could clearly understand and trust. With targeted coaching and preparation, Amila secured a role as a Civil Site Engineer with a company willing to sponsor him. He’s now thriving in a job he enjoys, and finally building the life he came to Australia for.in a role

“He did a great job for me! When I first approached him, I was clueless about facing interviews. However, he guided me through every narrow detail, taking into account my unique qualities. I’m truly grateful for his help!”

~ AMILA | PROJECT ENGINEER – CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

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“Peter gave me useful career advice and shown me the benefit of having the correct profile for social media such as LinkedIn. He also covered all aspects of resume writing and covering letters, advising changes that made a big difference at getting me noticed.”

~ ANDREW | TRAINER & ASSESSOR – MINING

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“Having moved to Australia and struggling to find work was taking its toll on my confidence and family life-I was losing the will to even bother! Also, what was particularly disheartening was that I’d come from a thriving career in a management role.

“Peter coached me through my confidence roadblocks and gave me the structure and support to take my power back around job searching. It’s like getting the key to freedom and hope! Definitely engage Peter if you’re fed up with the search and are willing to take on his strategies. Thank you, Peter!”

~ ANA | DESIGN MANAGER, MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION GROUP

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“It has been an absolute pleasure working with Peter. Peter has dedicated a lot of time into his program and is always ready to assist when you need help or guidance. Since working with Peter I have established many valuable professional relationships and discovered many useful resources that have aided in my career progression. It certainly does require some effort and research on your behalf but overall, Peter simplify’ s each step breaking down into manageable and achievable tasks. With every session

Peter went above and beyond to help me, we also explored great resources and tools that I still use today. With an abundance of knowledge in his field and most of all professionalism, Peter helped me re-align my career. I highly recommend his services. Thanks again Peter!”

~ CRAIG | MECHANICAL/PIPING DESIGNER – GAS & ENERGY SECTOR

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Meet Lydia – From Redundancy to Dream Job in Professional Services

The Turning Point:
After being made redundant, Lydia found herself at a difficult crossroads. Her confidence was shaken, and she felt tempted to settle for the first available job – even if it wasn’t quite the right fit. Through a short burst of focused coaching, we helped Lydia pause, reflect, and reconnect with what she truly wanted.

The Result:
Together, we clarified her goals and rebuilt her confidence. With an updated resume and a stronger sense of purpose, Lydia attracted recruiter interest via LinkedIn – and ultimately landed her dream job as a Payroll Consultant at a top consulting firm. Most importantly, she made a courageous choice that aligned with her values and career aspirations.

“I just wanted to thank you for your coaching help. I ended up not just settling but gaining the chutzpah to challenge myself and land my dream job. Catherine helped with my resume, and you gave me the confidence to pursue what I really wanted. You believed in me — and that made all the difference.”

~ LYDIA | PAYROLL CONSULTANT – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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Meet Stephen: From Stalled Leadership Role to In-Demand General Manager

The Turning Point:

Stephen had built a successful 15-year career in a privately run manufacturing company after relocating from the UK. He’d risen through the ranks to become General Manager, but with limited opportunity for further growth in the business, he knew it was time to move on. The problem? He hadn’t applied for a job in over a decade – and despite submitting dozens of applications over two years, he wasn’t getting results. With no idea what was holding him back – his experience, his resume, or something else entirely – he was stuck and frustrated.

The Result:

Together, we clarified Stephen’s next career move and repositioned his experience for the mining and engineering sector. We crafted a strategic, outcomes-focused resume that spoke directly to the senior leadership roles he was targeting – and aligned it with how the market sees value at that level. The result? Stephen landed interviews for every single role he applied to – a complete turnaround that gave him the confidence and momentum he needed to take the next step in his leadership journey.

"Every Single Application Led to an Interview"

Hi Peter

Just thought that I would let you know that I got a response and interviews from all my applications

You are very good at what you do!”

Regards

Stephen – GENERAL MANAGER OPERATIONS – MINING

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Rated 5 out of 5

“After my position of business systems analyst with a large mining company was made redundant, I sought help in reviewing my overall job searching strategy. I had made it to the 2nd interview on a number of occasions but was unsuccessful. I became concerned that my technique was letting me down.

Peter worked with me through a range of interview techniques. After just a couple of sessions, I was a lot more confident when my next interview came up which had a big impact on the outcome.

I am now working as a Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master with a large energy company. I have no hesitations recommending Peter to anyone who needs help with their job search strategies and interview techniques “

~ BAILEY | BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST

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Rated 5 out of 5

“I was very happy with the career coaching I got from Peter. He did an excellent job in helping me with my resume, cover letter, interview techniques and developing a marketing plan and helping me to expand my network. I found his job search scoping training along with online tools to be particularly valuable. I would have no hesitation in recommending Peter.”

~ MATT H. | LEAD IT/OT CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT

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Rated 5 out of 5

“I worked with Peter over 3 months. During that time, he assisted me in writing my resume and cover letters, helped me in developing a career marketing strategy. I found his help in defining my resume and networking particularly helpful. I am happy to recommend Peter to anyone seeking help in getting their resume written or developing a networking strategy to tap into the hidden job market.”

~ MATT S. | DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR – MINING

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