"The job search work team was really helpful to me during my job hunt. The accountability of reporting my activity every week was a good motivator for me. Getting feedback and perspective from other team members was helpful too. For me, the biggest bonus to being on the team was feeling like I was helping others. Whether sharing job leads, sharing a technique or skill I found useful, or offering feedback on their positioning statements, helping others made me feel good and reminded me of how much I have to offer."
Deborah Yackle - QA Supervisor, Irvine Pharmaceutical Services
- "Excellent program and facilitator. The group support and interaction made my job search faster and more precise."
Sepehr Fariabi - Senior Director R&D, Ellipse Technologies
After joining Rina Sahay's group I immediately felt comfortable and
realized there were several areas of the LHH program I was not utilizing. I had more in common with the members of my group that I realized. Hearing
their stories, their frustrations, their goals, made me feel like we had much in
common, and I did not feel alone! Following the suggestions given, I developed a better positioning
statement and a deeper look at what I did best and to whom I should be
targeting. Once I recognized there was so much more I could accomplish through this
group, I set out to take advantage of the tools LHH offered.
At that point it took about 3 months of concentrated efforts, from
revamping my resume to positioning statements, interview techniques, Linkedin
strategies, and follow ups, I was able to find my new opportunity! I
received my offer letter, the day before Christmas Eve from a company that
sounds very exciting.
Without the encouragement from Rina and the team, I would not
have accomplished my goal of finding not only a job, but a position of which I
am really looking forward.
The coaching at LHH was exceptional, enlightening, and always encouraging
(the 3 'e's!), It was great to make new friends and hopefully will be able to
stay connected through Linkedin, as well as attend LHH alumni events.
Bernadette Lynch - Director Strategic Alliances and Channels, Pics Auditing
Bernadette Lynch - Director Strategic Alliances and Channels, Pics Auditing
"I wasn't sure exactly what to expect when I walked into the Rina Sahay's Job Search Work Team group. I was immediately put at ease, however, finding a great mix of business professionals at all levels that were in very similar circumstances to my own. The atmosphere was very caring and supportive and provides a great networking ( and practice for networking ) experience. Rina is an excellent facilitator and provided great insight into the entire job search process. The Job Search Work Team was the single most important part of my Search project, as it provided for momentum, accountability, and encouragement. I met some terrific people, beyond the LHH staff that are wonderful and helpful. This team helped guide me into making some changes in my career strategy and I highly recommend anyone in the LHH program attending JSWT. "
Rob Cron - Systems Engineer and Technical Sales - Altaware Inc.
Rob Cron - Systems Engineer and Technical Sales - Altaware Inc.
While reflecting on learning experiences throughout my transition, I want to express utmost appreciation for your coaching efforts and guided collaboration with fellow JSWT members. I found the situational lessons invaluable during the entire job search process. Lots of proactive networking along the way didn't hurt either.
Jack Yen - Senior IT Business Systems Analyst, Disney
Jack Yen - Senior IT Business Systems Analyst, Disney
...the element that I found most valuable was the Job Search Work Team. The weekly meetings kept me accountable for my progress as I didn’t want to get in front of my peers & announce that I hadn’t done anything in a given week. Additionally, I found the feedback that I received from the group very helpful as I positioned my Elevator Speech as well as myself. And especially given the length of time it took for me to land, the meetings kept me motivated even when my ‘luck’ wasn’t going so well. The support from the other members helped me understand that I wasn’t alone & to keep trying/ stay the course. Also made me want to pay it back by sharing my experiences with them in hopes it helped. It became my extended family & I really felt they cared about me.
Calvin Baskerville - Senior Account Managers - Kelloggs
Calvin Baskerville - Senior Account Managers - Kelloggs