Rob Sullivan
Career Coach

Author Getting Your Foot in the Door  When You Don't Have a Leg to Stand On (McGraw Hill)

For general information about how to find and hire a career coach, read Rob's free article addressing the most common questions job hunters have: A Guide for People Considering a Career Coach
 

Hiring Rob Sullivan as Your Career Coach

Who would benefit? What industries and positions?
Where and when does the coaching take place?
Why hire Rob?
What does Rob's coaching cost?
Tax benefits of hiring a career coach
About Rob

Who would benefit? What industries and positions?

• Are you having trouble figuring out what's next? 
• Do you feel your search has stalled? 
• Have you sent résumés for jobs that appear to be tailor-made for you and received no response? 
• Are you thinking about changing careers completely? 

If you answered "yes" to even one question above, let's talk. I'm confident I can help. Whether you need resume and cover letter help, interview coaching, networking assistance, negotiation strategies, or a combination, I'd be happy to tailor a program to fit your individual needs. 

To date, I have helped people in positions ranging from entry-level to company presidents in careers ranging from accounting to microbiology. Here's a partial list of the types of careers I've worked with: 

Where does the coaching take place?
I am available for coaching in person and over the phone (with additional support via email). We can meet at any mutually convenient place. While it's always helpful to meet face-to-face, it's not critical. I've coached a number of people successfully over the phone without ever having met them in person. 

When 
Most coaching sessions occur during normal working hours. However, for people who are currently employed and unable to meet during the day, evening or weekend sessions are an option.   

Why hire Rob?
I could go on and on about how and why my coaching is effective, but it's more believable to hear from my clients. If the notes above didn't convince you, read the one from Mak Datar below.

Hello Rob,

I am writing to give you an update on my job search process. It is over!

I started my new job last week as a Senior Associate at a global hi-tech 
consulting firm.  It is as close to my dream job as reality will allow! 
Perhaps a dream job is just that -a dream - perfect in its unattained and 
unattainable state?  That said, my new job has so far exceeded most 
of my expectations!  It is now time for me to get to work.

Rob, I want you to know that you have been integral to my job search 
process - as counsel and inspiration.  The tools and techniques that you shared 
with me were very useful and helped bring structure and focus to my daily 
routine.  Your review and feedback of my resume and cover letter led me 
through self-reflection and helped me develop a better sense of where I 
had been, where I was, and where I wanted to go - essentially helped me 
position my marketing message.  Most importantly, you encouraged me to dream 
big, and to transition from the momentum of mediocre reality into the realm of 
possibility.  Our conversations and your advice inspired me to trust my instincts.

You may not realize the impact of your guidance - it has been invaluable!  

I really appreciate all your help.  To express my appreciation for your 
counsel, and to share with you the interesting story of my job search 
process, I would like to invite you to lunch.

I am heading to Melbourne, Australia in a week or so for my first 
project.  If possible, I would like to meet with you for lunch before I leave. 

I hope you are doing well.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Mak Datar

What Does Rob's Coaching Cost?
The Initial Session, which takes 2 hours and includes a 30-minute follow up, is $495 and can be done in person or via phone. Once I know your situation and learn what your specific goals are, we can work together to create a program that delivers value and generates a significant return on your investment. 

After the first session, if we agree that there is value in working together, there are two payment options:  hourly or value/performance based.

Hourly
If you chose to pay hourly, the fee is $250 per hour with the following package deals available:

To pay by credit card, click one of the options below:

Discounted Rates: Discounted rates are available for full-time students, people who have worked less than 5 years, and administrative workers. Please send an email to rob@careercraftsman.com with the subject "Coaching Discount" and a brief description of your situation to find out more. Subject to availability.

Tax Benefits of Hiring a Career Coach
Whatever the investment, keep in mind that job hunting expenses are DEDUCTIBLE on your income tax returns. As such, my services are typically fully deductible. But check with your accountant for specifics because I'm not a tax professional and laws in your area may differ. 

(Important note:  If you don't hear back within 24 hours, please resend your message--it probably means the message didn't go through.)  

Best regards,

Rob Sullivan

 

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About Rob 
I am happy to say that my book, Getting Your Foot in the Door When You Don't Have a Leg to Stand On (McGraw-Hill, 2nd printing), has already begun to replace long-time best-seller What Color is Your Parachute? at schools that offer career development courses.  

I'm living proof that the strategies described in the book are effective. After more than 80 interviews and a humbling series of rejections in the ultra-competitive advertising industry, I uncovered the secrets of job hunting. With this knowledge, I reapplied to Leo Burnett—the agency that rejected me the year before—and earned a coveted spot in the company’s Client Service Training Program. At Burnett, I worked as an account executive on the Philip Morris/Marlboro, McDonald’s, and John G. Shedd Aquarium accounts. I also gained extensive experience as an interviewer and campus recruiter. 

In 1994, I left advertising to pursue one of my other lifelong dreams—to become a trader at the Chicago Board of Trade. This gave me the opportunity to use the same job-hunting principles to reposition myself for a completely different career. Despite the fact that I had no formal experience, I earned a position with Cooper Neff & Associates—one of the premiere private options trading firms. And I did it in one interview!

Not wanting to think about money all day every day, I left the trading floor and became a headhunter. Once again, I made the shift in just one interview. This was no accident. It happened because I had already learned--the hard way--just what it takes to get hired. 

I left headhunting when I discovered my true passion--helping job hunters and companies market themselves more effectively. In pursuit of this goal, I have been fortunate to speak at colleges, universities, and companies across the country. These speaking engagements also opened the door for me to help people who lost their jobs due to corporate downsizing. To date, I have done a variety of seminars and workshops for corporate clients include McDonald's, Great Lakes Real Estate Investment Trust, and Oak Brook Bank.

My coaching clients include, but aren't limited to, former employees of IBM, Sears,  Motorola, Leo Burnett, Xerox, American Express, Ernst & Young, RR Donnelley, Comdisco, Celestica, Marriott, and Accenture. I have also worked with numerous entrepreneurs. 

I have a BA in psychology from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, as well as an MS in advertising from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. I currently reside in Chicago and can be reached via email at:

rob@careercraftsman.com

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