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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CAREER SERVICES At 57 during the deepest recession since the depression, I decided to make a career change. With Linda Rolie's help, I have successfully made the transition to a new career. Ms. Rolie was with me all the way. She frequently followed up with phone calls and emails to see how I was doing. During counseling sessions she helped identify both my strengths and weaknesses. Her guidance enabled me to conceptualize my goals and construct a coordinated game plan. Her astute, positive coaching style was professional and personal. Ms.Rolie's book, GETTING BACK to WORK was very helpful. Arranged in a concise, easy to follow manner, it is a must for anyone seeking employment or a career change. During periods of doubt and anxiety, her book soothed my fears and helped keep my eye on the ball. The chapter on the interview process was particularly helpful. Resume and cover letter templates are included and easy to follow. I produced a professional product that resulted in frequent call backs from potential employers. I highly recommend Ms Rolie’s services and book. Thank you, Linda. -Peter M. Miller, RRT/RPFT/BSRT, Asante Health Care Systems
"I would recommend Linda Rolie to corporations and individuals looking for employment solutions with a heart! My confidence in Linda’s career-transition expertise resulted in retaining her firm, Career Services, for outplacement assistance for some of my exiting employees. I found Linda Rolie to exhibit profound professionalism and targeted creativity at a time of personal / professional chaos and uncertainty. Linda’s genuine approach and business savvy helped me build a confident, specific, and ultimately successful resume and job search. Her ultimate goal was to serve my needs and help me find the best job match, and company, that I wanted to attract. You only run into someone like Linda Rolie once in a blue moon..." - Jo Lynn Barnicoat-Thomas, Regional Sales Director
Dex Media, an RH Donnelley Company
"You were a big help and I am thankful for your assistance. I am comfortable, thanks to you, that I am on the right road. You provided the support I needed and lifted my spirits. Again, thank you for your valuable assistance and support." - James Main, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Southern Oregon University
"Following a layoff from a position I held for over 8 years, I was very nervous about the job search process. I hadn't been "out there" in a long time. Linda's guidance in updating my resume, and workshops on preparation, interviewing, and negotiation went a long way toward making me more comfortable with my search. I landed the very first job I applied for!" - Tim O’Rourke, IT Director, ASANTE-Rogue Valley Medical Center
"Linda Rolie helped me through a period of career transition after I left a job that I had outgrown in a prestigious corporation. Linda created an authentic resume that accurately reflects my skills sets and personality, and that almost guarantees getting job interviews. In addition, Linda's coaching skills included valuable tips and guidance that helped me land my dream job. I would recommend Linda Rolie to anyone during career transition." - Kevin Wallace, Corporate Sales Executive, Harry and David
"A job or career change is a stressful, emotional time. Linda helped me keep my career change in perspective, and focused me on packaging and presenting myself to my next employer. Linda Rolie's coaching, as well as her book, "Getting Back to Work - Everything You Need to Bounce Back and Get a Job After a Layoff", also improved my interviewing and negotiating skills, and how I present myself to prospective employers in different situations. I highly recommend Linda and her career transition services." - Steve Rissler, Project Manager (formerly IT Director Professional Tools and Albertsons)
SoftBrands, Inc.
"Ms. Rolie did an invaluable service for me. First, she was able to help me see for myself that I did, indeed, have marketable job skills with which I could earn a living. Secondly, she helped me begin to believe in myself once again and that I did not need to feel apologetic because of my education and life experience. Ms. Rolie's coaching, skillfully executed through skills assessments and carefully planned interviews, assisted me in applying for a professional position that I subsequently received. Had it not been for her coaching, I would never have considered applying for this particular position. I fully recommend Ms. Rolie to anyone who is considering a career change." - Robert Swinea, Medical Administrator, Grants Pass, OR
"I recently had the pleasure of using Ms. Linda Rolie as a career counselor to testify and was impressed by her beyond words. I would strongly recommend her career-related services to any lawyer or organization needing such experts." - Ronald D. Grensky, Attorney at Law
"Dear Ms. Rolie, The following evaluation is an example of your professional performance: 'Upon receiving notice that I was losing my job, I became depressed and angry. After first meeting Ms. Rolie, she explained the opportunities of reevaluating my talents and taking this as an opportunity to move up to a better job and one that fits my career objectives. I guess it was part luck and part professional counseling that I found a great job within my severance period. I hope I never have to experience job loss again, but if I do I would request Ms. Rolie to assist me during this difficult time. Ms. Rolie is extremely professional in her performance and her experience helped me achieve my goals.'" - Norm Hardy, Manager, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
"Linda Rolie is devoted to performing her work with professionalism. I have shared her counseling experiences with a variety of case problems and her general approach and concern for her clients are most desirable. I highly recommend Linda without reservation and with considerable enthusiasm." - Dan Labby, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University
"Linda Rolie's positive attitude and career transition expertise brought relief for what might otherwise have been a very stressful time. Now, I feel like I am presented with an opportunity to make wanted changes in my life." - Robin Parsons, Communications, Southern Oregon University
"I highly recommend Linda Rolie's Career Services for displaced persons. Linda presents real-world, useful material in a non-stressful manner." - Claire Cross, Director, Southern Oregon University
"The resume we did is so impressive that they are calling me before I have a chance to call them... WooHooooo! She called me yesterday and the first thing she said was 'yours is the most beautiful resume I've ever seen...very impressive.' Thank you for your expertise and wisdom, you are worth your weight in gold!" - Deb Huntley
"I was very impressed with Ms. Rolie when I first met her. She was really interested in what my goals for life and work were and I knew she valued balancing the two. She has provided me with employment connections, using her own professional network, which has been an invaluable asset to my job search." - Catherine Loke, student, Southern Oregon University
"As a result of Ms. Rolie's career guidance, I am confident about my resume, cover letter, portfolio, application package, and interview skills to answer tough questions with a committee panel. Linda's career counseling greatly enhanced my candidacy selection as well as prepared me for job search and placement." - Evan Ramirez, student, University of Oregon
"Linda is knowledgeable, smart, sensitive and so organized. She did such a great job as a workshop presenter and providing outplacement services. What more could anyone want?" - Cass Waldo, Program Assistant, Southern Oregon University
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