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Stewart – From Career Hiatus to Career Leap

Background

Stewart, a former Systems Engineer at General Motors, took a career break to pursue side projects. Ready to re-enter the workforce, he sought to avoid taking a step back and aimed for roles that matched or exceeded his previous achievements.

What We Did

We rebranded Stewart with an optimized LinkedIn profile, tailored resumes for different markets, and a professional headshot. To enhance his job search, we developed outreach strategies, including personalized messaging templates and best practices for engaging with recruiters and hiring managers. Coaching sessions prepared him to effectively showcase his value and build rapport with decision-makers.

Outcome

Within three weeks, Stewart secured an interview and a job offer at Ford, earning a $20K+ salary increase over his previous role. His updated branding and strategic outreach positioned him to successfully re-enter the engineering field at a higher level.