# JobStars USA: Expert Career Services for Serious Job Seekers

> JobStars USA is an individually owned and operated career services firm providing Resume Writing, Job Seeker Services, and Career Coaching\.

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## Pages
- [Job Seekers Blog](https://jobstars.com/job-seekers-blog/)
- [Job Concierge Process](https://jobstars.com/job-concierge/job-concierge-process/)
- [Message From the Owner](https://jobstars.com/about-us/message-from-the-owner/)
- [Job Application Submissions](https://jobstars.com/job-concierge/job-concierge-process/job-application-submissions-process/)
- [About Us](https://jobstars.com/about-us/)

## Posts
- [Job Seeker Resources List](https://jobstars.com/job-seeker-resources-list/)
- [Local Events and Conferences](https://jobstars.com/local-events-conferences/)
- [Events and Conferences by Industry](https://jobstars.com/industry-events-conferences/)
- [Professional Designations \& Certifications](https://jobstars.com/professional-designations/)
- [Local Employment Agencies by City](https://jobstars.com/local-employment-agencies/)

## Jobs
- [Post Your Job Ad Here](https://jobstars.com/job/your-ad-here/)
- [Sanitation Crew Member](https://jobstars.com/job/knouse-foods-sanitation/)

## Products
- [A La Carte Sessions](https://jobstars.com/product/a-la-carte/): \<p class="ai\-optimize\-25"\>\<strong\>A La Carte Sessions\</strong\> for entry through executive level professionals\. These sessions are nonthematic, flexible, and adaptable to your needs\. Laid off, fired, furloughed? Preparing for an interview? Going for a promotion? Seeking better work life balance? Negotiating a higher salary? Work one\-on\-one with a dedicated Career Coach to tackle any career\-related issues you're facing\.\</p\>
\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/career\-coaching\-services/process/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click here to learn more about the Career Coaching process\</a\>\.
\<h3 class="ai\-optimize\-32"\>Frequently Asked Questions\</h3\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-33"\>\[fusion\_accordion type="toggles" boxed\_mode="" border\_size="1" border\_color="" background\_color="" hover\_color="" divider\_line="" icon\_size="" icon\_color="" icon\_boxed\_mode="" icon\_alignment="" hide\_on\_mobile="small\-visibility,medium\-visibility,large\-visibility" class="" id=""\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-34"\>\[fusion\_toggle title="Is This Service Right For Me?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-35"\>This service is perfect for tapping into an external perspective for support and guidance with various career issues\. You and your dedicated Career Coach discreetly work together to address your unique situation and priorities\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-36"\>Career Coaching is optimal for motivated individuals that are ready to get serious about the issues they're facing and don’t want to do it alone\. A La Carte Sessions are inherently flexible and designed to cater to your specific needs\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-37"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What Are A La Carte Sessions?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-38"\>A La Carte Sessions are open\-ended\. You and your Career Coach work together in a discreet and confidential manner to address any career\-related issues\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-39"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What is the Process and Timeline?" open="no"\]\</p\>

\<h3 class="ai\-optimize\-40"\>Intake \& Sessions\</h3\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-41"\>The intake process begins with an online introductory assessment to learn more about your needs\. After completing the introductory assessment, your initial session is scheduled with your Career Coach at a mutually agreeable time\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-42"\>Generally recommended is a one or two\-week interval between sessions\. This may go faster or slower, based on your needs and availability\.\</p\>

\<h3 class="ai\-optimize\-43"\>Homework\</h3\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-44"\>Between sessions you may be prompted to complete voluntary ‘homework’ such as worksheets, mental exercises, and online research to spur along your objectives\.\</p\>

\<h3 class="ai\-optimize\-45"\>Post Program Messaging\</h3\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-46"\>Post Program Messaging enables you to message your Career Coach for additional support as needed for a 30\-day period after your final session concludes\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-47"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="How Are Sessions Delivered?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-25" data\-start="207" data\-end="298"\>Career Coaching sessions are offered both in person and virtually\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-26" data\-start="300" data\-end="615"\>\<strong data\-start="300" data\-end="314"\>In\-Person:\</strong\> Meet face\-to\-face with your Career Coach at 10 S\. Riverside Plaza, \#875, Chicago, IL 60606, in the West Loop\. Enjoy private, one\-on\-one coaching in a professional office setting with hands\-on collaboration and real\-time feedback\. The location offers easy access by Metra \(near \<a href="https://share\.google/QCsK0m2qdaXVNZSlU"\>Ogilvie\</a\> and \<a href="https://maps\.app\.goo\.gl/A8PVmAMYWNBc2XVf9" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Union Station\</a\>\)\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="300" data\-end="615"\>Please visit \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/introducing\-in\-person\-career\-coaching\-in\-chicago/"\>Introducing In\-Person Career Coaching in Chicago\</a\> for a closer look\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-27" data\-start="617" data\-end="930"\>\<strong data\-start="617" data\-end="629"\>Virtual:\</strong\> Connect with your Career Coach from anywhere in the U\.S\. via MS Teams\. Virtual coaching provides the same personalized guidance as in person, with flexible scheduling and no commute required\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-51"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="How Long Are Sessions?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-52"\>A La Carte sessions are 50 minutes each\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-53"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What are the Exercises, Guides, and Worksheets?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-54"\>Between sessions, you may be assigned voluntary “homework” which involves completing various DIY exercises and worksheets from our collection\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-55"\>This service includes full access to our entire library of exercises, guides, and worksheets which are free for you to download within the customer portal\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-56"\>\<b\>Job Search Guides\</b\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-57"\>Guide to Applicant Tracking Systems\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-58"\>Guide to Behavioral Interviewing\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-59"\>Guide to Comparing Job Offers\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-60"\>Guide to Cover Letters\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-61"\>Guide to Customizing Your Resume\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-62"\>Guide to Explaining Why You Left A Job \(During an Interview\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-63"\>Guide to Facing Unemployment\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-64"\>Guide to the Hidden Job Market\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-65"\>Guide to Job Search After Age 50\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-66"\>Guide to Job Search Letters \(Letters of Acceptance, Refusal, and Resignation\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-67"\>Guide to Knowing When It's Time For A Career Change\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-68"\>Guide to Networking\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-69"\>Guide to Professional References\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-70"\>Guide to Quitting Your Job\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-71"\>Guide to Salary Negotiation\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-72"\>Guide to Salary Transparency\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-73"\>Guide to What to Do After the Interview\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-74"\>\<strong\>Career Discovery Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-75"\>Career Discovery Pondering Questions\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-76"\>Career Values Identification Workbook\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-77"\>Researching Occupations Exercise\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-78"\>\<strong\>Goal Setting Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-79"\>3 Month Vision Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-80"\>Annual Goal Setting Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-81"\>Rocking Chair Life Visioning Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-82"\>SMART Goal Setting Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-83"\>Understanding The Why of Your Goals\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-84"\>Wacky Wild Goal Brainstorming\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-85"\>\<strong\>Interviewing Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-86"\>Elevator Pitch\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-87"\>Interview Cheat Sheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-88"\>Interview Recap Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-89"\>Interview Script\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-90"\>\<strong\>Job Search Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-91"\>Company Target List Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-92"\>Job Search Fundamentals Checklist\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-93"\>Job Search Tracker \(excel\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-94"\>Monthly Goals Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-95"\>Requesting an Informational Interview\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-96"\>\<strong\>Self Improvement Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-97"\>Boost Your Strengths Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-98"\>Weakness Zapper\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-99"\>\<strong\>Self Reflection Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-100"\>360 Feedback Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-101"\>Find Your Hidden Treasure\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-102"\>Get Perspective Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-103"\>Job Focus Grid\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-104"\>Personal SWOT Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-105"\>Sample Values List\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-106"\>Top 10 Cognitive Distortions\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-110"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="Are Sessions Offered on Nights and Weekends?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-111"\>Yes\. Night and weekend sessions are available upon request and mutual availability\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-119"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="May I Order This as a Gift?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-120"\>Yes\. Career Coaching makes a great gift for loved ones and friends\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-121"\>Simply place your order here on the website and include the name and email address of your gift recipient into the 'order notes' at checkout\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-122"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[/fusion\_accordion\]\</p\>
- [Job Concierge](https://jobstars.com/product/job-concierge/): \<p class="ai\-optimize\-13"\>\<strong\>Job \</strong\>\<b\>Concierge\</b\> for entry through executive\-level professionals\. This is our signature service for helping you land your next great job\. Are you struggling with finding quality leads, tailoring your application materials for each position, and keeping up with the demands of the job search? We do a deep dive to identify opportunities aligned with your goals, present them for your review, customize your application materials, and submit each application on your behalf\. To expand your reach, we also send your Resume to recruiting agencies and company talent networks\. Additionally, premium add\-ons are offered to help you connect with hiring managers and decision makers\. This service compliments your existing search by taking a targeted approach with a focus on quality over quantity\.\</p\>
\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/job\-seeker\-services/job\-concierge\-process/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click here to learn more about the Job Concierge process\</a\>\.
\<h3 class="ai\-optimize\-18"\>Frequently Asked Questions\</h3\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-19"\>\[fusion\_accordion type="toggles" boxed\_mode="" border\_size="1" border\_color="" background\_color="" hover\_color="" divider\_line="" icon\_size="" icon\_color="" icon\_boxed\_mode="" icon\_alignment="" hide\_on\_mobile="small\-visibility,medium\-visibility,large\-visibility" class="" id=""\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-20"\>\[fusion\_toggle title="Is This Service Right For Me?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-21"\>Job Concierge is perfect if you have a clear picture of what you want and seek a confidential partner to do the legwork of jump starting your job search\.\</p\>
This service helps with finding quality leads, tailoring your application materials for each position, and keeping up with the demands of the job search\.
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-24"\>From C\-Suite to entry, we serve professionals of all experience levels, occupations, and industries\. Simply tell us what you’re after and we'll begin the search\.\</p\>
\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/job\-seeker\-services/job\-concierge\-process/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click here to learn more about the Job Concierge process\</a\>\.
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-20"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What is Reverse Recruiting?" open="no"\]\</p\>
The term “Reverse Recruiting” refers to a job search service model where a professional partner works on behalf of the job seeker instead of an employer\.

Job Concierge is our unique spin on "Reverse Recruiting"\.

Rather than navigating the job market alone, you receive hands\-on support with finding opportunities, managing applications, and executing a targeted search\.

\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/what\-is\-reverse\-recruiting/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click here to learn more about Reverse Recruiting\</a\>\.

\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What is Included?" open="no"\]

Job Concierge is a personalized job search management service that combines one\-on\-one support with hands\-on execution\.

This service includes 15 job application submissions, 15 recruiter agency submissions, and 15 talent network registrations completed on your behalf\.

You will work directly with a personal Job Concierge who serves as your primary point of contact and is responsible for carrying out the services included in your package\.

The secure JobStars customer portal enables direct messaging with your Job Concierge along with a shared spreadsheet for tracking activities and progress\.
\<h3 class="fusion\-responsive\-typography\-calculated ai\-optimize\-14" data\-fontsize="30" data\-lineheight="39px"\>Included\</h3\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Dedicated Job Concierge\</li\>
 	\<li class="p1 ai\-optimize\-15"\>15 Job Application Submissions\</li\>
 	\<li class="p1 ai\-optimize\-15"\>15 Recruiter Agency Submissions\</li\>
 	\<li class="p1 ai\-optimize\-15"\>15 Talent Network Submissions\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<h3 class="fusion\-responsive\-typography\-calculated ai\-optimize\-14" data\-fontsize="30" data\-lineheight="39px"\>Premium Add\-ons\</h3\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Professional Introductions \(optional\)\</li\>
 	\<li\>Resume Distribution \(optional\)\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-32"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What is the Timeline?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-18"\>Finding quality job leads that meet your specific criteria takes time\. Job Concierge is open\-ended; there's no set expiration date for when your credits must be used\.\</p\>
The timeline is ultimately flexible and its duration varies depending on several factors including your urgency level and selectiveness\.

Unlike most Reverse Recruiting services that charge you every 30 days, Job Concierge is not a subscription service\. You're only charged if you decide to add more credits\.
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-35"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What Are Job Application Submissions?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-36"\>We provide a fully managed service of searching and applying to individual job postings on your behalf\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-37"\>This involves finding jobs aligned with your criteria, modifying your Resume and Cover Letter for each job, and navigating each company's unique application process\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-38"\>To improve your odds of success, we avoid using large job boards and only apply to jobs on first\-party sites \(individual company websites\)\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-39"\>\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/job\-concierge/job\-concierge\-process/job\-application\-submissions\-process/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click here to learn more about Job Application Submissions\</a\>\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-40"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What Are Recruiter Agency Submissions?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-41"\>We identify and send your Resume directly to multiple recruiting firms\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-42"\>Sending your Resume to recruiting firms is a useful strategy for connecting you with agencies that may have placement opportunities aligned with your background\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-43"\>This serves as an expression of interest in connecting with recruiters and positioning yourself as a placement\-worthy candidate\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-44"\>\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/job\-concierge/job\-concierge\-process/recruiter\-agency\-submissions/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click here to learn more about Recruiter Agency Submissions\</a\>\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-45"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What Are Talent Network Submissions?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-46"\>We identify and send your Resume directly to multiple companies \(in the form of talent network submissions\)\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-47"\>Joining a company's talent network is useful for expressing your interest in becoming an employee of that company \(without actually applying to a job\)\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-48"\>This increases your visibility in the company's talent pipeline and positions you to potentially be contacted by internal recruiters at that company\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-49"\>\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/job\-concierge/job\-concierge\-process/talent\-network\-submissions\-process/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click here to learn more about Talent Network Submissions\</a\>\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-35"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What Are Professional Introductions? \(Premium Add\-on\)" open="no"\]\</p\>
Professional Introductions are a premium add\-on designed to put your name in front of senior decision\-makers at companies you’re interested in working for\.

This involves building a list of companies aligned with your criteria, identifying relevant leaders within your desired departments or teams, and conducting personalized LinkedIn outreach on your behalf to introduce your background to decision makers\.

Designed to diversify your job search approach, this outreach strategy creates direct networking opportunities beyond traditional online applications\.

\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/job\-concierge/job\-concierge\-process/professional\-introductions/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click here to learn more about Professional Introductions\</a\>\.
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-119"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What is Resume Distribution? \(Premium Add\-on\)" open="no"\]\</p\>
Resume Distribution is a premium add\-on designed to deliver your Resume to thousands of recruiters at staffing and search firms across the country\.

This involves drafting a letter and emailing your Resume to recruiters at well\-known national search firms like \<a href="https://www\.kornferry\.com/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Korn Ferry\</a\>, \<a href="https://www\.heidrick\.com/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Heidrick \& Struggles\</a\>, and \<a href="https://christianandtimbers\.com/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Christian \& Timbers\</a\> as well as smaller firms \(based on your industry, occupation, and experience level\)\.

Making contacts in the recruiting world is extremely valuable for job seekers\. Of course, doing that on your own can be time\-consuming and difficult\. This service puts you in touch with thousands of recruiters with one click of a button\.
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-133"\>\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/resume\-distribution/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click here to learn more about Resume Distribution\</a\>\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-54"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="How is My Resume Modified?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-55"\>We use \<a href="https://www\.jobscan\.co/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Jobscan's premium service\</a\> for analyzing and revising your Resume before each job application submission to ensure it's optimized for ATS\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-56"\>Based on Jobscan’s analysis, we make modifications to your Resume to incorporate relevant keywords and optimize alignment with the job posting\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-61"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="Is Job Concierge For Federal Jobs?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-62"\>Unfortunately, no\. This service is only meant for those targeting the private sector\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-66"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What Else is Included?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-67"\>Job Concierge includes full access to our entire library of exercises, guides, and worksheets which are free to download within the customer portal\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-68"\>\<b\>Job Search Guides\</b\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-69"\>Guide to Applicant Tracking Systems\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-70"\>Guide to Behavioral Interviewing\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-71"\>Guide to Comparing Job Offers\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-72"\>Guide to Cover Letters\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-73"\>Guide to Customizing Your Resume\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-74"\>Guide to Explaining Why You Left A Job \(During an Interview\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-75"\>Guide to Facing Unemployment\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-76"\>Guide to the Hidden Job Market\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-77"\>Guide to Job Search After Age 50\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-78"\>Guide to Job Search Letters \(Letters of Acceptance, Refusal, and Resignation\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-79"\>Guide to Knowing When It's Time For A Career Change\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-80"\>Guide to Networking\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-81"\>Guide to Professional References\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-82"\>Guide to Quitting Your Job\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-83"\>Guide to Salary Negotiation\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-84"\>Guide to Salary Transparency\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-85"\>Guide to What to Do After the Interview\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-86"\>\<strong\>Career Discovery Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-87"\>Career Discovery Pondering Questions\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-88"\>Career Values Identification Workbook\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-89"\>Researching Occupations Exercise\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-90"\>\<strong\>Goal Setting Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-91"\>3 Month Vision Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-92"\>Annual Goal Setting Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-93"\>Rocking Chair Life Visioning Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-94"\>SMART Goal Setting Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-95"\>Understanding The Why of Your Goals\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-96"\>Wacky Wild Goal Brainstorming\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-97"\>\<strong\>Interviewing Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-98"\>Elevator Pitch\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-99"\>Interview Cheat Sheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-100"\>Interview Recap Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-101"\>Interview Script\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-102"\>\<strong\>Job Search Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-103"\>Company Target List Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-104"\>Job Search Fundamentals Checklist\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-105"\>Job Search Tracker \(excel\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-106"\>Monthly Goals Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-107"\>Requesting an Informational Interview\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-108"\>\<strong\>Self Improvement Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-109"\>Boost Your Strengths Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-110"\>Weakness Zapper\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-111"\>\<strong\>Self Reflection Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-112"\>360 Feedback Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-113"\>Find Your Hidden Treasure\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-114"\>Get Perspective Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-115"\>Job Focus Grid\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-116"\>Personal SWOT Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-117"\>Sample Values List\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-118"\>Top 10 Cognitive Distortions\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-134"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="May I Order This as a Gift?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-135"\>Yes\. This service makes a great gift for loved ones and friends\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-136"\>Simply place your order here on the website and include the name and email address of your gift recipient into the 'order notes' at checkout\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-147"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[/fusion\_accordion\]\</p\>
- [Making a Career Change](https://jobstars.com/product/making-a-career-change/): \<p class="ai\-optimize\-25"\>\<strong\>Making a Career Change\</strong\> for entry through executive level professionals\. This is our signature service for guidance and support with making a career change\. If your career is in flux \- whether it's your occupation or industry \- partnering with an expert Career Coach offers fresh perspective and a knowledgeable approach to finding something new\. This program involves working 1\-on\-1 with a dedicated Career Coach to take a step back, explore your career options, and develop a plan\. Included in this program is the Keirsey™ Career Temperament Report, an assessment tool for mapping your skills and interests to potential career paths\.\</p\>
\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/career\-coaching\-services/process/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click here to learn more about the Career Coaching process\</a\>\.
\<h3 class="ai\-optimize\-33"\>Frequently Asked Questions\</h3\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-34"\>\[fusion\_accordion type="toggles" boxed\_mode="" border\_size="1" border\_color="" background\_color="" hover\_color="" divider\_line="" icon\_size="" icon\_color="" icon\_boxed\_mode="" icon\_alignment="" hide\_on\_mobile="small\-visibility,medium\-visibility,large\-visibility" class="" id=""\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-38"\>\[fusion\_toggle title="What is Making a Career Change?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-39"\>This is a Career Coaching program that provides guidance, feedback, and support when attempting to switch careers \(or industries\)\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-40"\>The program includes multiple resources such as 1\-on\-1 coaching sessions, the Keirsey™ Career Temperament Report, and homework assignments in\-between sessions to engage you in activities to advance your objectives\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-41"\>Working 1\-on\-1 with a Career Coach offers practical guidance, emotional support, and a greater sense of accountability in making a successful career change\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-35"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="Is This Program Right For Me?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-36"\>This program is perfect for motivated individuals that are ready to get serious about making a career change\. It is intended to cater to your specific needs while giving you a confidence boost in achieving your career change goals\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-37"\>After completing this program, you're ready to take action\. This means you have a better handle on your own personality traits as well as potential landing spots and action items for executing on your new objectives\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-42"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What is the Process and Timeline?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-43"\>The first step in the process is an introductory questionnaire to learn more about your career change needs\. Upon completion, an introductory intake session is scheduled to connect with your Career Coach\.\</p\>

\<h3 class="ai\-optimize\-44"\>Keirsey Career Temperament Report\</h3\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-45"\>After the questionnaire and intake phone call, it's time for you to complete the Keirsey™ Career Temperament Report\. This popular online\-based career assessment offers valuable personality\-based insights when attempting to pick a new career path or industry\. You will receive instructions for completing the Keirsey at that time\.\</p\>

\<h3 class="ai\-optimize\-46"\>Career Coaching Sessions\</h3\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-47"\>The program includes three 50\-min coaching sessions with your Career Coach\. Sessions are discreet and confidential, 1\-on\-1 conversations\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-48"\>Generally recommended is a one\-week interval between each session\. This may go faster or slower, based on your needs and availability\.\</p\>

\<h3 class="ai\-optimize\-49"\>Homework\</h3\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-50"\>Between sessions you may be prompted to complete voluntary 'homework' such as worksheets, mental exercises, and online research to spur along your objectives\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-53"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What is the Keirsey Career Temperament Report?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-54"\>The Keirsey™ Career Temperament Report is a popular career assessment tool which provides suggested career matches, based on research surveys conducted across a wide spectrum of industries\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-55"\>This report is well known for assisting career professionals, job seekers, and students in the career exploration process\. The findings and takeaways are helpful for aligning your career choices with your innate strengths and preferences\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-56"\>Here is a sample completed Keirsey Career Temperament Report\.\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-57"\>\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/wp\-content/uploads/2014/09/Temperament\-and\-Careers\-Sample\.pdf" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Keirsey™ Career Temperament Report \- Sample \(PDF\)\</a\>\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-47"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="How Are Coaching Sessions Delivered?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-25" data\-start="207" data\-end="298"\>Career Coaching sessions are offered both in person and virtually\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-26" data\-start="300" data\-end="615"\>\<strong data\-start="300" data\-end="314"\>In\-Person:\</strong\> Meet face\-to\-face with your Career Coach at 10 S\. Riverside Plaza, \#875, Chicago, IL 60606, in the West Loop\. Enjoy private, one\-on\-one coaching in a professional office setting with hands\-on collaboration and real\-time feedback\. The location offers easy access by Metra \(near \<a href="https://share\.google/QCsK0m2qdaXVNZSlU"\>Ogilvie\</a\> and \<a href="https://maps\.app\.goo\.gl/A8PVmAMYWNBc2XVf9" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Union Station\</a\>\)\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="300" data\-end="615"\>Please visit \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/introducing\-in\-person\-career\-coaching\-in\-chicago/"\>Introducing In\-Person Career Coaching in Chicago\</a\> for a closer look\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-27" data\-start="617" data\-end="930"\>\<strong data\-start="617" data\-end="629"\>Virtual:\</strong\> Connect with your Career Coach from anywhere in the U\.S\. via MS Teams\. Virtual coaching provides the same personalized guidance as in person, with flexible scheduling and no commute required\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-51"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="How Long Are Sessions?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-52"\>Making a Career Change sessions are 50 minutes each\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-64"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What are the Exercises, Guides, and Worksheets?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-65"\>Between sessions, you may be assigned voluntary “homework” which involves completing various DIY exercises and worksheets from our collection\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-66"\>By participating in this program you have full access to our entire library of exercises, guides, and worksheets which are available for download in the client portal\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-67"\>\<strong\>Career Discovery Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-68"\>Career Discovery Pondering Questions\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-69"\>Career Values Identification Workbook\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-70"\>Researching Occupations Exercise\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-71"\>\<strong\>Goal Setting Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-72"\>3 Month Vision Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-73"\>Annual Goal Setting Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-74"\>Rocking Chair Life Visioning Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-75"\>SMART Goal Setting Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-76"\>Understanding The Why of Your Goals\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-77"\>Wacky Wild Goal Brainstorming\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-78"\>\<strong\>Job Search Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-79"\>Company Target List Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-80"\>Job Search Fundamentals Checklist\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-81"\>Job Search Tracker \(excel\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-82"\>Monthly Goals Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-83"\>Requesting an Informational Interview\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-84"\>\<strong\>Self Improvement Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-85"\>Boost Your Strengths Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-86"\>Weakness Zapper\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-87"\>\<strong\>Self Reflection Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-88"\>360 Feedback Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-89"\>Find Your Hidden Treasure\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-90"\>Get Perspective Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-91"\>Job Focus Grid\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-92"\>Personal SWOT Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-93"\>Sample Values List\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-94"\>Top 10 Cognitive Distortions\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-95"\>\<strong\>Interviewing Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-96"\>Elevator Pitch\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-97"\>Interview Cheat Sheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-98"\>Interview Recap Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-99"\>Interview Script\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-100"\>\<b\>Job Search Guides\</b\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-101"\>Guide to Applicant Tracking Systems\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-102"\>Guide to Behavioral Interviewing\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-103"\>Guide to Comparing Job Offers\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-104"\>Guide to Cover Letters\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-105"\>Guide to Customizing Your Resume\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-106"\>Guide to Explaining Why You Left A Job \(During an Interview\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-107"\>Guide to Facing Unemployment\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-108"\>Guide to the Hidden Job Market\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-109"\>Guide to Job Search After Age 50\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-110"\>Guide to Job Search Letters \(Letters of Acceptance, Refusal, and Resignation\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-111"\>Guide to Knowing When It's Time For A Career Change\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-112"\>Guide to Networking\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-113"\>Guide to Professional References\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-114"\>Guide to Quitting Your Job\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-115"\>Guide to Salary Negotiation\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-116"\>Guide to Salary Transparency\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-117"\>Guide to What to Do After the Interview\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-121"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="Are Sessions Offered on Nights and Weekends?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-122"\>Yes\. Night and weekend sessions are available upon request and mutual availability\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-123"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What if I Need More Coaching Time?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-124"\>You may purchase up to five additional \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/a\-la\-carte/"\>A La Carte Sessions\</a\> for extra time with your Career Coach after your program ends\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-125"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="May I Order This as a Gift?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-126"\>Yes\. This program makes a great gift for loved ones and friends\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-127"\>Simply place your order here on the website and include the name and email address of your gift recipient into the 'order notes' at checkout\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-128"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[/fusion\_accordion\]\</p\>
- [Resume Distribution](https://jobstars.com/product/resume-distribution/): \<strong\>Resume Distribution\</strong\> for entry through executive\-level professionals\. This service is useful for sending your Resume and accompanying \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/recruiter\-letter/"\>Recruiter Letter\</a\> to thousands of recruiters at staffing and search firms\. Sending your Resume to recruiters is a fast, convenient, and pain\-free way to jump start your job search\. Savvy recruiters are always looking for high quality candidates\. This service is a one\-time sendoff to recruiters at multiple agencies across the US\. Tap into the power of human connection by having your Resume distributed to the email inboxes of thousands of recruiters nationwide\.

\*Resume Distribution is part of the \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/resume\-writing\-gold/"\>Gold Package\</a\> and/or is sold separately\.

\*\*For those targeting the startup ecosystem, there's also distribution to venture capital \(VC\) and private equity \(PE\) firms \(substitute for recruiters\)\.
\<h3\>Frequently Asked Questions\</h3\>
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\[fusion\_toggle title="How Does Resume Distribution Work?" open="no"\]

First, we develop a \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/recruiter\-letter/"\>Recruiter Letter\</a\> that accompanies your Resume during send\-off\. This letter is intended to communicate your objectives and the context of your situation to capture interest from recruiters\. Developing your Recruiter Letter includes unlimited revisions to ensure your full satisfaction with the letter prior to sendoff\.

Next, we tap into a database of 42,000\+ contacts at staffing and search firms across the country and narrow the field based on your industry and/or functional expertise\.

Finally, your Resume and \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/recruiter\-letter/"\>Recruiter Letter\</a\> are emailed to third\-party recruiters at staffing and search firms across the United States\. After sendoff you receive an MS Excel spreadsheet with a list of all recipients and their contact information\.

\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="Why is Resume Distribution Beneficial?" open="no"\]

The reality is many jobs are never published online\. Instead, these roles are filled through headhunting and/or word\-of\-mouth referrals\.

Some refer to this phenomenon as the \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/understanding\-the\-hidden\-job\-market/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>hidden job market\.\</a\>

Resume Distribution taps you into the power of human connection by delivering your Resume into the inboxes of recruiters at staffing and search firms\. It's a simple and convenient way of trying your luck at connecting with individual recruiters\.

\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="How Many Recruiters Will Receive My Resume?" open="no"\]

Most distributions are in the range of 1,000 to 6,000 recipients\. It depends on a few different factors, including your occupation and industry specializations\.

If your goal is to reach as many recruiters as possible, just let us know, we'll run multiple queries to find the largest number of recipients possible\.

If your goal is to take a smaller and more targeted approach, just let us know, we'll selectively identify the best recipients that align with your background\.

\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What Kind of Response May I Expect?" open="no"\]

Responses vary depending on many factors including your background, qualifications, timing, and luck\. Interested recruiters typically reach out via phone or email to connect\.

In some cases it results in immediate interviews for specific assignments\. In other cases, it lays the groundwork for getting noticed by recruiters for future opportunities\.

\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="May I Use My Current Resume?" open="no"\]

Yes\. If you have an existing Resume that doesn't require edits, we're happy to use that\.

You are not required to work with us on your Resume in order to use this service\.

If you're on the fence about getting help, consider the budget\-friendly \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/resume\-refresh/"\>Resume Refresh\</a\> \(starting at $195\) to give your Resume a visual makeover\.

\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="How Does Geographic Location Work?" open="no"\]

Resume Distribution is a nationwide sendoff because recruiters often work in multiple markets\. For instance, a recruiter in Omaha might have openings to fill in Chicago\.

Therefore, the recruiter's location is not representative of where they have vacancies\.

The important thing about your geographic preferences is to make them clear in your Recruiter Letter\. That way recipients understand your geographic parameters\.

\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="How Do I Know Who Sees My Resume?" open="no"\]

Shortly after sendoff, you’ll receive an Excel spreadsheet listing all recipients and their contact details\.

The spreadsheet includes each recipient’s job title, their firm, phone number, email address, and geographic location\.

\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What Are Staffing and Search Firms?" open="no"\]

Firms like \<a href="https://www\.kornferry\.com/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Korn Ferry\</a\>, \<a href="https://www\.heidrick\.com/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Heidrick \& Struggles\</a\>, and \<a href="https://christianandtimbers\.com/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Christian \& Timbers\</a\> basically serve as an intermediary between employers and job seekers\. These firms help companies find qualified employees to fill a variety of different roles\.

Your documents get emailed to individual recruiters that work at these agencies\.

\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What Are Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms?" open="no"\]

For those targeting the startup ecosystem, we offer distribution to venture capital \(VC\) and private equity \(PE\) firms \(substitute for recruiters\)\.

We send your Resume to VC \& PE firms like \<a href="https://5amventures\.com/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>5 AM Ventures\</a\>, \<a href="https://www\.cvc\.com/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>CVC Capital Partners\</a\>, and \<a href="https://www\.lexingtonpartners\.com/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Lexington Partners\</a\>\. These firms are on the cutting edge within the startup ecosystem in providing capital to startups and rapidly growing small businesses\.

The VC \& PE option is best for C\-Suite leaders as well as entrepreneurial\-minded professionals that are specifically targeting opportunities in the startup ecosystem; such as running a portfolio company or joining a company's board\.

\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="May I Order This as a Gift?" open="no"\]

Yes\. This service makes a great gift for loved ones and friends\.

Simply place your order here on the website and include the name and email address of your gift recipient into the 'order notes' at checkout\.

\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[/fusion\_accordion\]
- [Federal Resume](https://jobstars.com/product/federal-resume/): \<p class="ai\-optimize\-26"\>\<strong\>Federal Resume\</strong\> for GS\-1 through Senior Executive Service \(SES\) professionals\. This is our signature service for building your new Federal Resume\. It involves a full consultation and line\-by\-line development from scratch on a two\-page USAJOBS\-compliant format\. Your new Federal Resume communicates a clear message and is aligned with your target job\. Federal Resume includes an ample 30\-day window of unlimited revisions after receiving first drafts to ensure your complete satisfaction\. The end result is a new Federal Resume that positions you to apply to jobs with the US federal government in 2026 and beyond\. Use the dropdowns below the FAQs to add a \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/cover\-letter/"\>Cover Letter\</a\> and/or \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/linkedin\-optimization/"\>LinkedIn Optimization\</a\>\.\</p\>
\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/resume\-writing/process/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click here to learn more about the Federal Resume Writing process\</a\>\.
\<h3 class="ai\-optimize\-27"\>Frequently Asked Questions\</h3\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-28"\>\[fusion\_accordion type="toggles" boxed\_mode="" border\_size="1" border\_color="" background\_color="" hover\_color="" divider\_line="" icon\_size="" icon\_color="" icon\_boxed\_mode="" icon\_alignment="" hide\_on\_mobile="small\-visibility,medium\-visibility,large\-visibility" class="" id=""\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-29"\>\[fusion\_toggle title="What is the Process and Timeline?" open="no"\]\</p\>

\<h3 class="ai\-optimize\-30"\>Resume Writing\</h3\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-22"\>Building your new Federal Resume requires effective information gathering and collaboration for an authentic end\-product\. The customer intake process helps to gather information on important variables like your desired job title and agency\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-23"\>After the intake process, your first drafts are prepared and uploaded within 5 business days\. You have an ample 30\-day window for finetuning to ensure your full satisfaction with the final copies\. Final documents are saved in MS Word and PDF\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-24"\>We pledge to deliver on the following timelines:\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-25"\>First drafts delivered in 5 business days \(after completion of intake process\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-26"\>All draft revisions delivered in 3 business days \(per each round\)\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-27"\>In general, the Resume Writing process lasts from 10 to 30 business days \(start to finish\)\. This timeline factors\-in completion of the intake process, first draft development, draft revisions, and preparation of final proofed copies\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-28"\>\<strong\>Please see the \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/resume\-writing/process/"\>Resume Writing Process\</a\> page for an extended overview\.\</strong\>\</p\>

\<h3 class="ai\-optimize\-37"\>LinkedIn Optimization\</h3\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-38"\>\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/linkedin\-optimization/"\>LinkedIn Optimization\</a\> comes after the Federal Resume Writing process\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-39"\>For your LinkedIn profile, we develop unique content that communicates a clear message and captures attention while improving your profile’s search performance\. In addition, we analyze your profile and make suggestions for improvement\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-40"\>Similar to the Resume Writing process, unlimited revisions allow for refinements and improvements to ensure your complete satisfaction with the new LinkedIn profile content\. The end result is a LinkedIn profile that compliments to your new Federal Resume\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-41"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="May We Do a Phone Call?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-42"\>Yes, an in\-depth phone consultation is a standard part of the intake process\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-43"\>This discreet and confidential phone call is beneficial to the Resume Writing process for familiarizing with your background and fleshing out your objectives \(occupation, industry, and seniority level\)\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-44"\>Upon first draft delivery, document revisions are typically handled through written correspondence, although phone calls are happily arranged upon request\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-45"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="How Do Unlimited Revisions Work?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-46"\>Unlimited Revisions allow for edits, revisions, and questions for a period of 30\-days after receiving your first drafts\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-47"\>We do our very best to develop flawless documents on the first try\. Your input is helpful in building documents that are properly aligned with your goals\. Constructive feedback and helpful comments and questions are welcome\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-48"\>The process for making revisions typically involves downloading the document in MS Word and using track changes / comments to make markups, then uploading your revised draft into the secure and confidential customer portal\. Although written revisions tend to be most productive, phone calls are happily accommodated\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-49"\>Unlimited Revisions is for refining and fine tuning the master version of your Federal Resume\. Depending on your needs, we'll either build a multi\-use document or gear it for one specific USAJOBS announcement\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-50"\>We aim to provide timely and thorough responses\. Please allow up to three business days turnaround time for each set of draft revisions\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-51"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="How Does Rush Work?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-52"\>Rush \(\+$200\) significantly expedites the Federal Resume Writing process\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-53"\>Under the normal timeline, your first draft is ready in five business days \(draft revisions in three business days\)\. Rush delivers your first draft in two business days \(draft revisions in one business day\)\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-54"\>Please bear in mind these timelines require your participation in completing the client intake process \(online introductory questionnaire and telephone consultation\)\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-55"\>\*Rush applies to only the Federal Resume and Cover Letter aspect of this service\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-56"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="Who Uses a Federal Resume?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-57"\>Federal Resumes are necessary when applying to jobs with the US federal government, which employs almost two million Americans across countless agencies\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-58"\>Curious about federal employment possibilities? Here is a comprehensive \<a href="https://www\.usa\.gov/agency\-index" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>A\-Z index\</a\> of all US government agencies and departments\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-59"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="Am I Eligible for Federal Employment?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-60"\>The US federal government uses eligibility requirements to weed out applicants and identify top candidates\. Eligibility requirements therefore vary based on many factors including agency, department, and job function\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-61"\>For more information, please visit \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/eligibility\-requirements\-for\-federal\-employment/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Eligibility Requirements for Federal Employment\</a\>\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-62"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What About ECQs?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-21"\>ECQs are a set of leadership criteria used to evaluate candidates applying for Senior Executive Service \(SES\) positions within the U\.S\. federal government\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-56"\>If you're applying for SES roles, you'll need to address the ECQs \- either through written narratives, by integrating them into your Federal Resume, or by articulating them during a structured interview\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-65"\>\<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/ecqs/"\>Please visit our ECQs service to learn more\</a\>\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-66"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What Else is Included?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-67"\>Federal Resume includes a matching \(optional\) \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/cover\-letter/"\>Cover Letter\</a\> which may be added or removed from your order using the dropdowns below the FAQs\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-68"\>Additionally, this service includes access to our entire library of exercises, guides, and worksheets which are free for you to download within the customer portal\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-69"\>\<b\>Job Search Guides\</b\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-70"\>Guide to Applicant Tracking Systems\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-71"\>Guide to Behavioral Interviewing\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-72"\>Guide to Comparing Job Offers\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-73"\>Guide to Cover Letters\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-74"\>Guide to Customizing Your Resume\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-75"\>Guide to Explaining Why You Left A Job \(During an Interview\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-76"\>Guide to Facing Unemployment\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-77"\>Guide to the Hidden Job Market\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-78"\>Guide to Job Search After Age 50\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-79"\>Guide to Job Search Letters \(Letters of Acceptance, Refusal, and Resignation\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-80"\>Guide to Knowing When It's Time For A Career Change\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-81"\>Guide to Networking\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-82"\>Guide to Professional References\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-83"\>Guide to Quitting Your Job\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-84"\>Guide to Salary Negotiation\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-85"\>Guide to Salary Transparency\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-86"\>Guide to What to Do After the Interview\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-87"\>\<strong\>Career Discovery Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-88"\>Career Discovery Pondering Questions\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-89"\>Career Values Identification Workbook\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-90"\>Researching Occupations Exercise\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-91"\>\<strong\>Goal Setting Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-92"\>3 Month Vision Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-93"\>Annual Goal Setting Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-94"\>Rocking Chair Life Visioning Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-95"\>SMART Goal Setting Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-96"\>Understanding The Why of Your Goals\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-97"\>Wacky Wild Goal Brainstorming\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-98"\>\<strong\>Interviewing Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-99"\>Elevator Pitch\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-100"\>Interview Cheat Sheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-101"\>Interview Recap Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-102"\>Interview Script\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-103"\>\<strong\>Job Search Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-104"\>Company Target List Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-105"\>Job Search Fundamentals Checklist\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-106"\>Job Search Tracker \(excel\)\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-107"\>Monthly Goals Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-108"\>Requesting an Informational Interview\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-109"\>\<strong\>Self Improvement Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-110"\>Boost Your Strengths Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-111"\>Weakness Zapper\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-112"\>\<strong\>Self Reflection Worksheets \& Exercises\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-113"\>360 Feedback Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-114"\>Find Your Hidden Treasure\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-115"\>Get Perspective Worksheet\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-116"\>Job Focus Grid\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-117"\>Personal SWOT Exercise\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-118"\>Sample Values List\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-119"\>Top 10 Cognitive Distortions\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-120"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What is LinkedIn\<strong\>™\</strong\> Optimization?" open="no"\]\</p\>
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\<p class="ai\-optimize\-122"\>We develop unique content that communicates a clear message and is loaded with keywords to improve your profile’s visibility\. We also analyze your profile and make suggestions\. The end result is an enhanced LinkedIn profile that builds your image, compliments your Resume, and puts your best foot forward\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-123"\>\<strong\>We develop content and make recommendations for all sections of your LinkedIn profile including:\</strong\>\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-124"\>About\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-125"\>Awards\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-126"\>Certifications\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-127"\>Courses\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-128"\>Education\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-129"\>Featured Media\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-130"\>Groups\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-131"\>Headline\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-132"\>Languages\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-133"\>Open to Opportunities\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-134"\>Organizations\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-135"\>Patents\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-136"\>Photo Selection\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-137"\>Projects\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-138"\>Publications\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-139"\>Recommendations\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-140"\>Skills \& Endorsements\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-141"\>Volunteerism\</li\>
 	\<li class="ai\-optimize\-142"\>Work History\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-147"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="How May I Keep My Federal Resume Updated?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-148"\>Building your Federal Resume addresses your needs today\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-149"\>But, what about one, two, or even three years from now?\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-150"\>As the years pass – we make it easy to keep things updated\. \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/resume\-rework/"\>Resume Rework\</a\> is reserved exclusively for returning customers\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-151"\>Whether adding your newest jobs, altering the focus, or tweaking the layout\. Anytime you need help down the line – this service is reserved for our valued former customers\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-152"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="May I Order This as a Gift?" open="no"\]\</p\>
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\<p class="ai\-optimize\-155"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="What Are the Rates?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-156"\>Federal Resume ranges from $550 to $1,250 \(depending on multiple factors\)\. Please make your selections from the dropdowns below the FAQs to see exact pricing\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-157"\>The price you see is the price you pay; no sales tax or hidden fees\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-158"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="Why Do Rates Vary?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-159"\>Rates vary based on your GS level \(pay scale for federal employees\)\. In general, the GS level is determined by an individual's education, experience, and other qualifications\. The higher the GS level, the more advanced and specialized the position\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-160"\>GS level is a fairly good indicator for how time consuming and complex your project is\. Please select the GS level \(1\-7, 8\-12, 13\-15, SES/15\+\) that most accurately describes your experience level and/or the GS level you're targeting\.\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-161"\>\[/fusion\_toggle\]\[fusion\_toggle title="Is the Federal Resume with LinkedIn a Savings Bundle?" open="no"\]\</p\>
\<p class="ai\-optimize\-162"\>Yes, this is the most cost effective way to build your new Federal Resume \+ \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/cover\-letter/"\>Cover Letter\</a\> \+ \<a href="https://jobstars\.com/product/linkedin\-optimization/"\>LinkedIn Optimization\</a\>\. These services are included in this package at reduced rates \(compared to their standalone rates\)\.\</p\>
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