References

This is a sampling of references for Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D., submitted through LinkedIn, Square, Stik, Thumbtack, or email, all quoted with permission.

“Janet is so patient, knowledgeable and prepared for each session. She also has a calming quality, which is helpful as one is trying to figure out the next steps in their career.”

-Client feedback submitted via Square

“Janet empowered me to make a complete career change. When I contacted her, I was burned out and ready to make a change but unsure of what I career I wanted for myself and did not know where to start. Janet is warm, empathetic, extremely knowledgeable and has a great deal of experience. With her excellent guidance, I was able to zero in on the right career path for me and make it happen! She boosted my confidence by highlighting my transferable skills, suggesting concrete ways to demonstrate my aptitude for my chosen career field, and providing excellent preparation assistance with everything from my resume through final job offer negotiations. A major career transition like mine was a lot of effort but if you follow her advice and put in the work, you will achieve your goals. I look forward to continuing to work with her on developing my career and recommend her wholeheartedly.”

-Rachel S., Project Coordinator

“I write executive-level resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Sometimes prospective clients lack clarity on what they want to do next (job content, industry, etc.). If I can’t help them articulate their goals clearly enough to write a targeted resume, then I send them to Janet. She’s a wizard at helping people, from new grads to C-level executives, identify their best career paths. Clients come back to me with glowing reports (I have never heard a negative) ready to work on their resumes. BTW, beyond clients, I have sent family members to Janet. I hope that helps you understand how much I value her capability to help people find their career direction!.”

-Donna Svei, Avid Careerist

“It just so happened that I got laid off thirty minutes prior to my first scheduled meeting with Janet. She was so understanding and supportive and able to answer all of the questions that I had about my job search. Janet also helped me feel more confident about my skill set and qualifications. Additionally, she was able to provide additional resources for professional reading, insight on certifications and salary range, and gave me ideas about how to prepare for job interviews. I am so thankful that I got connected to Janet as I am now in my dream job as a Project Manager at Whole Foods.”

-Emily U., Project Manager

“Janet connects with her clients with an unparalleled combination of presence and immediacy. Her skilled questioning helped me focus quickly, and she’s a master at recommending relevant resources. Janet went above and beyond my expectations during a high-stress time of transition. In her, I found an ever-available ally who helped me advocate for myself. She is a true and trustworthy expert who embodies value with every conversation.”

-Amy I., Business Development, Medical Industry

“Janet is a great interview coach. Beyond just interview coaching, she was a great point of contact for me throughout the whole process. She probably answered over 80 emails from me regarding all sorts of random advice regarding my job hunt. Highly recommend.”

-Nick M., Digital Marketing Industry

“The most helpful thing about Janet’s services is their comprehensive nature across my work “life-cycle.” I’ve worked with Janet to navigate the volatile waters of the technology industry many times over the past decade. Whether you’re searching for a new job, interviewing or taking on a new professional challenge—Janet’s got you covered. This involved everything from interview practice, resume critique, networking advice, work-style assessment, managing the annual review process and even general life skill-building techniques. I can’t think of any other single person who has been more helpful across so many areas of my working life.”

-Joshua B., Tech Industry

“Janet is your 'go-to' lady for anything you need written or edited!

I worked with Janet to create copy for my new website. I knew I made the right choice when I was confronted with trying to describe what I do in a way that a potential client would easily understand. Her way of writing - from the potential client's POV and experience - makes what you want to convey far more powerful. Janet's process of starting a project with you is straightforward, personalized, and she takes the time to really know who you are in order to bring your voice into the copy. I was impressed with how organized, professional, and efficient Janet was throughout the process. I found her services to be very affordably priced for solopreneurs as well.

Additionally, she has been a successful business woman for many years and knows how to navigate the entrepreneur's journey. Janet shared some important insights on business, as a mentor would, while bringing her skills as a professional copywriter during the project. I value Janet's opinion, highly, and she will remain on my "team" for anything I need created (blogs, copy, anything with words). I recommend her without hesitation!”

-Grace T., Coaching Industry

“I first hired Janet when I knew I needed to leave the publishing world and enter graduate school for psychology. She helped my sister in Seattle successfully launch her business, and Laura highly recommended Janet. I was immediately impressed by Janet’s depth of understanding and expertise. She readily pinpointed why my situation was not a good fit while recognizing the roadblocks that had made leaving difficult. Janet is gifted not only as a career counselor but as a psychologist. She is the perfect combination of college professor/learning architect, psychologist, and coach who effectively translates feelings of being overwhelmed and intimidated into tangible goals. With her help, I conducted investigative interviews which led to a full-time job in higher education and free tuition.

I should add that due to geography, my work with Janet has always occurred via phone and email. Yet her personal, friendly, and strategic approach makes me feel like she really knows and ‘gets’ me.”

-Susannah B., Education Industry

“I found working with Janet to be most helpful! Working with her on the career challenges I was facing helped keep me sane. I remember feeling really adrift and knowing I needed to figure out what was going on with my employer. I knew it was only a matter of time before my situation changed in a significant way. Working with Janet helped me ‘handle’ that layoff and the subsequent job search more confidently. I was also transitioning my career to something different, which was something I had never done before. Having her perspective and help was invaluable. It helped me figure out how to move forward amid all of that craziness. I really had no clue on how to manage my career back then …. I would say because of our work, I was much better off recently when I found myself being laid off and doing another job search.

I would definitely recommend working with Janet whether focusing on career matters or work-life balance issues. I have found her approach to be deep, supportive and invaluable.”

-Glenna G., Tech Industry

“I find it remarkable how you have effectively shifted how I think about this process in a short time. Your clarity and sharp work product have increased my desire and commitment to good work myself.”

-Edie E., Higher Education

“I love email coaching for two big reasons. One is that I can go back through our email string and reread what we’ve discussed. Because of that, I can remember what we talked about and also go back and see how I characterized certain things at those times. It can be really helpful to go back and reread not only what you wrote, but also what I wrote. The second is that I can do it on my own time. I can write when the mood strikes, or when I’m having a crisis, and get it all down on paper. You always let me know when you’ll respond and you respond when you say you will – so I know what to expect from our exchanges. Also, it feels like I get a lot from the time allotted. An hour seems to provide for a lot of give-and-take and plenty of feedback to reflect upon. I can see that it might not be for everyone, but I write a lot in my work, and so am good at getting thoughts onto paper. I think that helps make this a good approach for my style. And I might add one more thing…I tend to be a bit of a people-pleaser. In person, I find sometimes I end up responding to cues I think I’m getting from others. By email, I suspect it’s easier for me to speak my mind and really know it’s coming from me.”

-Julie M., Higher Education