Sharla Taylor, Career Coach & Executive Resume Writer
Helping executives and mid-career professionals advance their careers for 20+ years
The way we work has changed dramatically and so has the way we search for work.
Does the thought of launching a job search in such a chaotic economy seem like an impossible mission?
Well, I teach busy executives and mid-career professionals, like you, how to develop and execute a career marketing plan that bypasses broken application processes and positions you as the most compelling candidate for your next professional role. Interested?
I'm Sharla Taylor, a multi-certified career coach, resume writer, LinkedIn profile writer, and networking strategist who has trained under three bestselling authors/career coaches.
I've been helping executives and mid-career professionals define their unique brand and advance their careers for 20+ years.
My online career services firm is dedicated to providing you with distinctive documents and personalized coaching throughout your job search journey. Clients say my superpower is that I coach with humor and heart.
Save the stress of doing it yourself. Have your resume or CV, LinkedIn profile, and career correspondence written by a pro!
Does the thought of launching a job search in such a chaotic economy seem like an impossible mission?
Well, I teach busy executives and mid-career professionals, like you, how to develop and execute a career marketing plan that bypasses broken application processes and positions you as the most compelling candidate for your next professional role. Interested?
I'm Sharla Taylor, a multi-certified career coach, resume writer, LinkedIn profile writer, and networking strategist who has trained under three bestselling authors/career coaches.
I've been helping executives and mid-career professionals define their unique brand and advance their careers for 20+ years.
My online career services firm is dedicated to providing you with distinctive documents and personalized coaching throughout your job search journey. Clients say my superpower is that I coach with humor and heart.
Save the stress of doing it yourself. Have your resume or CV, LinkedIn profile, and career correspondence written by a pro!
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Accelerate your job search, ace your interviews, and advance your career!
Learning insider job search secrets and strategies used by career pros will give you a competitive advantage in your job search.
Here are some of the things we could accomplish by working together in a one-to-one weekly career coaching program customized to your specific needs:
While I cannot guarantee your employment (only your prospective employer can extend a job offer), clients who have participated in one-to-one career coaching with me and have implemented the assertive job search strategies I teach have landed their next job in
6 to 12 weeks (or less).
As of December 2021, the average length of unemployment was 28.9 weeks. My clients are reporting some protracted interviewing processes in Q42021 and Q12022 that may lengthen the company's time-to-hire and cause it to take longer for you to go through the interview process and receive a job offer. Executive searches can take between 4-12 months to land a senior leadership role, depending on your qualifications and experience, the industry, and the economy.
A Few Case Studies:
Here are some of the things we could accomplish by working together in a one-to-one weekly career coaching program customized to your specific needs:
- Develop and implement strategies to position you as the right candidate to hire.
- Elevate the effectiveness of your career marketing campaign to win the attention of recruiters and hiring authorities.
- Find companies and job opportunities whose culture and mission are aligned with your core strengths and values.
- Grow your professional network, maximize the impact of your messaging, and expand your online influence.
- Manage and measure your career search productivity and change search tactics when needed.
- Ace your interviews and generate more job offers for positions that offer the work-life balance and compensation you deserve.
While I cannot guarantee your employment (only your prospective employer can extend a job offer), clients who have participated in one-to-one career coaching with me and have implemented the assertive job search strategies I teach have landed their next job in
6 to 12 weeks (or less).
As of December 2021, the average length of unemployment was 28.9 weeks. My clients are reporting some protracted interviewing processes in Q42021 and Q12022 that may lengthen the company's time-to-hire and cause it to take longer for you to go through the interview process and receive a job offer. Executive searches can take between 4-12 months to land a senior leadership role, depending on your qualifications and experience, the industry, and the economy.
A Few Case Studies:
- A business development executive landed his next job in only 9 days by conducting a highly targeted search. Granted, we conducted intensive preliminary research before he launched his job search.
- A computer programmer, who lost her job in a sweeping reduction in force, landed a new job in 27 days and was able to bank most of her severance pay for a rainy day.
- A customer success executive received two strong job offers in 45 days, largely due to working together in career coaching sessions to capture his career success stories in an online career portfolio, dive into company research, develop custom interview presentations for his target companies, and conduct several mock interviews. His dilemma was deciding which six-figure job offer to accept. It was a nice problem to have, don't you think?
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Written by a Pro has relocated from Savannah, GA, to Central Florida. It's the same company with a fresh perspective. Written by a Pro serves local customers in Tampa, Lakeland, Orlando, Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Miami, Florida. (Actually, I work with job seekers around the world who are seeking employment with companies based in the USA.)
Written by a Pro offers vast experience in career services, writing for senior executives and mid-career professionals who work in diverse industries including accounting, finance, healthcare, biotechnology, engineering, IT, legal services, manufacturing, global supply chain, sales, marketing, human resources, and many other fields.
Here's what a few of my clients are saying about the professional writing, editing, and career coaching services of Written by a Pro:
"It's been a joy to work with you, Sharla. You are a tremendous talent, and I could not have done this without your help and coaching. Thank you." - Janelle S., MSN, RN, Nurse Educator in Indiana
"What really puts Sharla Taylor over the top is her willingness to go the extra mile for executive clients that require speed and accuracy to their demands. I secured a COO position with Sharla meeting my quick turnaround demands and producing quality documents to the Chairman of my new company. I would highly recommend Written by a Pro."
- Bob H., Operations Executive in California
"I feel like I've made a new BFF! Thanks for being my career coach and supporting me in my job search during the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm super excited to start my new job next week … and to think it took less than a month to land a new remote position in this crazy economy." - Lisa D., Programmer Analyst in Florida
"Wow. I'm so glad I found you. You make me look great on paper! And it even sounds like something I would say, only better."
- John T., Regional Sales Manager in Mississippi
"Beyond thrilled with the quality of work that Sharla did on my behalf. She is a consummate professional from start to finish."
- Carolyn M., HR Manager in Texas
"Sharla, You hit it out of the park! I will recommend your services to everyone."
- Dina C., Senior Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs in California
"Sharla is a pro with the experience to create an outstanding resume. I sent the resume she created to one company, was interviewed a few days later, and accepted the position shortly thereafter. She's batting a thousand as far as I'm concerned. I recommend you invest in allowing Sharla to help you. You will get more than your money's worth hiring Sharla to help you create an updated, effective resume."- Keith R., Technology Executive in Alabama
"This is great! Thank you so much for all your effort, feedback, and guidance Sharla. I am very appreciative! My resume has never looked better." - Alan K., Chief Technology Officer in New Jersey
"You changed my life. I can't thank you enough. I love my new management position!" - Randy J., Security Manager
"Thanks for the timely response and clear communications to streamline my resume."
- Angelo F., Project Manager (Resume Review Customer)
"Sharla, thank you so much for reviewing my LinkedIn profile. Your input and suggestions helped me take my profile to the next level."
- Annette R, Paralegal in Maryland
"Every step of development and every coaching call has been very beneficial. Thank you for your advice, Sharla."
- Will N, Marketing Executive in New York
"Sharla, I like the fact that you work primarily from interview. The brief homework exercises you asked me to complete yielded great insights. Most of all, I'm pleased that you captured my voice! Thank you."
- COO, Technology Company in Tennessee
"Thank you very much for all your help. I appreciate you spending extra time reviewing my LinkedIn profile as well. You provided such amazing guidance and exceptional information and advice."
- Carl G. - HR Director in New Jersey
"I'm extremely pleased. Thank you for showing me how my LinkedIn profile can generate more contacts. I feel much more confident after my coaching session with you." - Brenda H., Quality Assurance Manager in North Carolina
"Unbelievable. You transformed my answers to your LinkedIn development questions into a LinkedIn profile that had my voice."
- Tamara M., in Georgia
"The resume looks wonderful. You’ve done a stellar job, Sharla! "
- Tonia K., Senior Accounting Manager in Minnesota
"I'm reaching out to let you know I have accepted a new role with a company that I like and will be starting next week. Thank you again for your help with my resume and LinkedIn profile. It proved to be instrumental in my search and in my personal reflection and self-evaluation."
- IT Executive [name and location withheld in respect of privacy]
"The resume was a tour de force. I've already got an offer on the table after only three days!"
- Tim G., Research Scientist in Massachusetts
"I contacted a headhunter and provided him my new resume. He said, 'It is fantastic!' Excellent work."
- Gary S., CEO for global manufacturing company
"I'm happy with the LinkedIn profile and resume that tell my career story. Thanks for the impressive work."
- Derrick G., CFO of manufacturing company in Illinois
"An alluring masterpiece. It's the Mona Lisa of resumes!"
- Matt M., Corporate Communications Executive in Washington, D.C.
"It has been a good learning process and a pleasure working with you to develop my LinkedIn profile. Thank you for your diligence, suggestions, and help though the process." - Tony R., CEO in Brazil
"I received a phone call within 30 minutes of submitting my resume to a recruiter. She complimented me on the concise and relevant content that focused on hard skills. Mrs. Taylor, you rock!"
- Grace Z., Executive Administrative Assistant in Mississippi
"Thank you for taking the time to review both my resume and LinkedIn Profile, as well as meeting with me today to spend the extra time to walk through the edits, provide guidance on how to work with the ATS scans, and improve my LinkedIn profile content. I appreciate your personal investment in my career advancement and the time you committed to helping me be better prepared to re-enter the workforce with increased success!"
- [Name withheld at customer's request]