Testimonials
Beyond the Resume Workshop*
"I am proof of the power of this course. After just two sessions, I attended an interview more confident and prepared than ever before. The company made me an offer within two days and I am now working again in my new role." - lead animator, interactive entertainment industry
"A great workshop where you identify your inner strengths and realize that you need to find the whole person to be happy in a job. I would like to see this workshop offered more in the community." -professional recruiter, construction industry
"I gained confidence and was able to speak about myself concisely, which is helping me to market my own small business. After the class, I approached an important potential client, resulting in a strong new connection for my business." -small business owner
"It was amazing. I learned so much about myself and how others see me. My newfound confidence will help me to grow my small business. This is a wonderful course that can benefit anyone whatever their need maybe." - artist and small business owner
"The Beyond the Resume Workshop* made me reevaluate myself and what I'm worth...I wish I could come to this class once a week!" —administrative assistant, federal employee, Seattle
"Amanda's one-on-one advice and support were an integral part of my return to teaching after a nine-year absence. She helped me realize my full potential and showcased my talents through her skillful resume writing. Within weeks of receiving her assistance, my first interview led to my new teaching career." —elementary teacher, Lake WA District
“I’d highly recommend it to anyone in transition, unhappy with their current job or who is open to exploring new possibilities. It helped me to define my strengths and value to the workplace, it gave me networking and interviewing skills and helped me look outside the box.” —supervisor in health care industry, Issaquah
“I found personal qualities and strengths that I didn’t know I had or that I forgot I had.”
—administration assistant, Bellevue College
“Good location, great training. I will recommend it to friends. I learned skills to talk with people about me.” — soon-to-be-empty nester, Issaquah
“I learned about myself and what I was good at doing. I sort of rediscovered myself and it gave me the momentum I needed.” —stay-at-home mom and community volunteer, Sammamish
“This is an energy intensive workshop that does an excellent job of stepping you through a process of self discovery, focusing on life-long 'thru-thick-and-thin dependable strengths'. I have a good tool to help me find a job."—community advocate, volunteer and busy mom, Sammamish
Resumes and Consultant Services
"I was facing some pretty significant challenges at work around change management and job satisfaction. I knew I needed guidance from a mentor or someone with the professional and business world expertise to help me navigate those challenges. Through my work with Amanda, I was able to identify some of the sources of my professional dissatisfaction. Together, we worked to identify my professional strengths and ways to bring them more into the forefront on the job. I now have a much clearer picture of my role on my team, improved relationships with my manager as well as my direct reports, and an improved professional outlook.“
—supervisor in the health care industry, Issaquah
"I appreciate very much your most sincere warm congratulations to me. As a teacher, adviser and good friend, you have added greatly to this part of my life. After taking your classes, I found a job with U.S. Bank. In this economic climate, I am so happy." —bank teller, Bellevue
"Thanks again for everything. The resume looks great and I have an interview with Shoreline School District on Monday!" —teacher, Shoreline School District
"I am working on finding new employment. I was extremely impressed with the time frame and ease at which it took Amanda to arrange my resume. Amanda worded and edited my resume in a way that made me want to find out more about myself! I did find out more about myself by taking her Dependable Strengths Workshop. I am even more motivated and excited to get out there and find the job of my dreams. —administrative assistant, federal employee, Seattle
"When I decided to rejoin the workforce, after a two-year hiatus, I was not sure where to start. I had moved to this area for my husband's work with only East Coast references and had never sat for a formal interview. The last time I had taken a new position was seven years before when I had been hired by people who already knew me and worked with me in another capacity.
Amanda helped me each step of the way, from seeking out employment opportunities to obtaining the job I have today. Her expertise and guidance extended well beyond updating my resume and gave me the confidence I needed to get my resume in the hands of the right people. Not only did she show me how to present myself but also worked on interview strategies and follow-up communications. Working with Amanda Johnson made returning to my profession a rewarding life change." —physician's assistant, UW Hospital, Seattle
*Beyond the Resume Workshops feature the Dependable Strengths® training developed and refined for more than 50 years by the renowned Dr. Bernard Haldane. His work is continued by the Center for Dependable Strengths® in Seattle, Washington. Amanda delivers this curriculum through the "Beyond the Resume Workshop" which reflects the specific needs of her clients.
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