Letz Create - Career Success Stories

Zaiba found herself at a critical point in her life after living in the US for 10 years. Coming back to Australia was a big transition in her personal and professional life and her overseas credentials were not recognised in Australia. Zaiba set her mind on forging a new career path and the Jump Start Your Career Program ticked all the boxes to begin this journey.

The four week online program enabled Zaiba to gain clarity on her career direction and provided her the tools needed to achieve a new dream career.

Things she learnt during the course of the Program included:

A skills stocktake Self reflection Updating her resume How to write a cover letter Learning how to apply for jobs Interview skills The importance of networking.

If you are ready to make a career change learn the proven tools and techniques you need to achieve your career success. Book a Career Chat with Marina to learn more about Jump Start Your Career Program, click here.

Rodney was living abroad, travelling and working on luxury yachts around the world. He captained vessels, mixed with the rich and famous and was travelling from Mexico to Europe when he made a pit stop in Melbourne to visit family. He got stuck there during COVID lockdowns and decided to apply for jobs in Australia.

Rodney's overseas qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge saw him often overlooked and overqualified for many local roles. He felt like he was spinning through a revolving door. Rodney worked with Marina to recraft his resume and improve his interview skills to drive the outcome he wanted. He learned how to provide examples of scenarios during interviews to drive key messages that proved he was the right person for the right role.

If you want to make a career change or are forced to, your job search tools are the first step to help you stand out and achieve your dreams. Book a Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for career success, click here.

Darren suddenly found himself unemployed after 8 years with his employer and wasn't offered any career support. It had been some time since he had applied for jobs and attended interviews so he was completely out of practice.

When navigating the job market, it is critical that you have all the pieces of the job search puzzle. You need to craft a resume that highlights your skills and expertise, write a cover letter that projects your personal brand and be prepared for the interview to confidently position yourself as the best candidate for a role. Darren sought professional advice to ensure he was prepared and fast tracked his career success with his new role!

If you have recently been made redundant and are ready to prepare your job search tools, book a Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for career success, click here.

Maria moved to Australia from Colombia and encountered career challenges despite her skills, experience and qualifications. Maria's job search journey was tough, disappointing and crushed her confidence.

She was introduced to Marina who identified the issues with Maria's resume and job applications quickly to ensure job search success. Together, they worked on increasing Maria's credibility and employability by adjusting:

• Transferable skills and expertise
• Qualifications and getting them recognised in Australia
• Language and terminology for the Australian job market

Maria overcame the many barriers that she encountered to get through the selection process and achieve her dream role! If you have recently moved to Australia or know someone who has, and are struggling with securing a job, book a Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for career success, click here.

If you find yourself in a dead end job you'll relate to how Stefan felt about going to work each day. He was bored, unengaged and decided he wanted something more. He was determined, passionate and committed to finding his dream role in the construction industry.

He knocked on many doors, sent out cover letters and his resume, updated his LinkedIn profile, researched and cold called companies, yet no one was willing to give him an opportunity. He was on the brink of giving up – the rejections, not hearing back from recruiters and employers affected his self esteem and confidence.

However, having Marina on his side helped keep him on track. His determination, commitment, passion, approach, energy and work ethic got noticed. Stefan is now in his dream job in the construction industry and credits Marina for encouraging him to never give up.

If you are unhappy at work and considering a career change, book a complimentary 15 minute Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for career success, click here.

Penelope had been to interviews before but was unsuccessful. When her ideal job was advertised she applied and knew she needed to set herself up for success with an expert. She engaged Marina as her Interview Coach and learned the key success factors to achieve her dream role!

If you have ever been to an interview and been thrown a question that you just didn't know how to answer you need to listen to this podcast. You'll learn how Penelope got comfortable and confident during Interview Coaching with Marina to find her career success.

The key outcomes for Penelope included:

• What to prepare before your interviews
• How to present yourself confidently
• Structuring your responses to interview questions
• Having examples ready to demonstrate your experience
• What questions to ask to ensure the role is right for you.

If you are applying for jobs and preparing for interviews, book a complimentary 15 minute Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for success, click here.

If you're struggling when you get to interviews, you are not alone. In this podcast episode, we hear from Chloe who was invited to interviews but wasn't successful. Chloe didn't have the skills to get to the next round. She decided to engage with Marina for Interview Coaching which helped her stand out at the job interview and achieve career success.

During the Interview Coaching, Marina shared her proven techniques to help Chloe be prepared and have confidence in her ability to ensure she was successful. The Interview Coaching included:

• How and what to prepare before the interview
• Structuring your responses in a logical way
• How to showcase your experience and achievements
• Preparing responses to common and uncomfortable interview questions
• How to deliver your messages with confidence
• The importance of asking questions
• What to do after the interview

If you are job searching and preparing for interviews, book a complimentary 15 minute Career Chat with Marina to find out more, click here.

Daniel suddenly found himself redundant after 8 years with his employer. He decided to reach out to a professional career coach to navigate his way through the job search journey to find success. While working with Marina, Daniel applied for 3 roles, secured 2 interviews and was successful with receiving a job offer!

In this podcast we discuss the critical elements of job searching and why you need to have all the pieces of the puzzle to stand out. You know you're the right person for a role, but you may be overlooked because you're not presenting and promoting yourself in the best possible way.

Understanding how to package all the elements of your application – cover letter, resume, interview skills, confidence and mindset – will help you find the career success you deserve.

Ainslie returned to Australia and realised just how much the career landscape had changed. She registered for the Jump Start Your Career Program and has now successfully secured employment that aligns with her values.

Upon returning to Australia, Ainslie was unsure what recruiters and employers wanted to see on resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. In the past she had successfully run her own business, been employed overseas and now was completely unsure how to stand out and find her ideal job.

Find out how the Jump Start Your Career Program helped Ainslie discover how to:

• Understand adverts and key elements of the job description
• Create a resume and cover letter using language that will get you noticed
• How to use LinkedIn to attract recruiters and employers to your profile
• Be prepared for job interviews and what questions to ask
• Network and connect with the right people
• Uncover roles that are not even advertised
• Find confidence in yourself and shifting your mindset

To learn more about the Jump Start Your Career, a 4 week interactive career coaching program where you get to work directly with Marina to achieve your career success, click here.

Diana was in pursuit of her next career opportunity while she was stuck overseas during the pandemic. She initially wanted to apply for an admin role, however, Marina helped Diana identify her skill set and passions in the Jump Start Your Career Program. This helped Diana realise she had so much more potential.

During the program, Marina helped Diana prepare her job search toolkit – the resume, LinkedIn profile and cover letter, followed by interview practice with professional recruiters to get experience, feedback and advice. Other components of the program include understanding job ads, networking, where to look for jobs and shifting your mindset.

Diana refers to Marina's support and guidance as "invaluable" and is now successfully growing her consulting business. To learn more about the Jump Start Your Career, a 4 week interactive career coaching program where you get to work directly with Marina to achieve your career success Click Here