JOB SEARCH CASE STUDY
The Challenge
Heather Venard was ready to take the next step in her career and level up to a VP role, but her resume didn’t reflect her senior-level experience. Like many executives, she had internalized early career advice to keep things short, resulting in materials that felt more junior than her experience warranted.
“My resume felt more junior because I was told to keep it tight and sweet. Working with D&S gave me the freedom and confidence to tell the full story of who I am, what I do, and how I can drive results for the next company.”
Why D&S Executive Career Management?
Heather chose D&S after receiving direct referrals from trusted colleagues, including her former boss and mentor.
“You were my obvious choice. I knew you had helped people I respected and they’d all had a great experience.”
The Results
With a powerful new resume and LinkedIn profile, Heather applied for just three roles and landed a vice president offer, even amid a tough job market for ESG, CSR, and DEI leadership.
“I had a referral into the job, but your work gave me the confidence to move forward and the polish to meet the expectations of a VP candidate. My materials were finally at the level they needed to be and that made all the difference.”
What Stood Out?
Heather was especially impressed by the level of personalized attention and genuine interest in her story.
“There was so much great listening. It didn’t feel like you were just regurgitating what I said. You really wanted to understand what I did and tell my story accurately. There was a lot of personal attention and energy focused on getting it right for me. Going through this process was a massive confidence booster. Even before I applied to anything, I felt empowered.”
Final Word
“This work pushed me out of my comfort zone of who I thought I was as a leader. As women, we’re not often taught to shout about our achievements, but working with your team made it much easier for me to communicate my value.”
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