I was referred here from Vocational Rehabilitation. The help I received here was far above my expectations. I was fortunate to be able to work with the founder and owner, Allison Van Wey. She was able to address my obstacles such as how my age might affect my chances for work. I also had a criminal background from years ago and I never felt like I was judged negatively because of it. She knew how to address it with employers and helped me do what I needed to do for it.
Her team, especially Courtney, were amazing with finding many job leads, designing resumes cover letters, mock interviews and filling out online applications while being supportive to me and communicating frequently with me.
I had my own resumes and cover letters yet it was easy to see how much better theirs were. I definitely appreciate that once you get a job then they still check in and provide coaching to help you keep the job.
I am working in a job I have been dreaming of since I was 17 and became sure I could never get. I can't recommend them enough and am grateful I got to...
Read moreThe results of partnering with Employment Connections has been life changing! I was ready for a career change but had lost confidence after struggling with job searching on my own for 18 months with little to show for all my effort. Allison helped me vamp up my resume, taught me how to utlize key words in job applications and provided me with a broad range of support which boosted my confidence. Within 6 weeks of employment mentorship with Allison, I got 6 job interviews at wonderful companies! I couldn't believe all the attention my new crafted resume was getting! I accepted a job with my dream company that is the perfect fit for me. I am so much happier serving this new industry and I am so grateful for everything Employment Connections did to ensure my success. Working with Allison has been wonderful every step of the way and all the staff I encountered were kind and helpful. I highly recommend Employment Connections because the staff genuinely care about people and their support was pivotal to my successful...
Read moreAll of the employees are amazingly talented goal oriented in setting up success for the clients they work with. My resume is still gaining attention from online job search sites. More importantly having they offer the best knowledge of what an employer is looking for an employee during an interview.
By practicing mock interviews and having me dress as I was in a real interview in sense prepared my mind for the actual interview. Also by providing their honest feedback was crucial for me. Having anxiety and it costing me a few jobs. Their honest feedback of simply gain my confidence as I represent myself and not appear overwhelmed or unsure about the job opportunity. I needed constructive feedback personally for me to be to be able to effectively representing myself respectfully and professionally. I gave all of the stars and more. I will recommend Employment Connection to anyone decaded and...
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