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Clarity

Jenny Foss

Portland, Oregon

Career strategist and the voice of the popular career blog JobJenny.com. I also operate a Portland, OR-based recruiting agency and am the author of the Ridiculously Awesome Resume Kit and the Ridiculously Awesome LinkedIn Kit. (And, let's be frank -- I make a mean margarita, and I'll beat you at Scrabble. Every time.)

I’m a full-on believer that, if you can blast away some of the fear, confusion and overwhelm that always seems to accompany change, you’ll be much more equipped to move toward the job of your dreams, build your entrepreneurial empire, or grow your career like you mean business. Serious business. Not monkey business.

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Entrepreneurship Personal Branding Career Development Small Business Development Resume Writing Career Counseling Job Search Strategies Career Advising

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What Is Your Brand? Why Should I Care?

We all have a story. We all have a brand. As professionals, we have a brand. As humans, we have a brand.

The best of us know our brands, inside and out. We believe in our brands.We live our brands.

And as professionals, having this kind of clarity can help us immensely in attracting opportunities and in helping decision makers quickly figure out why we make perfect sense for the very opportunities we pursue. Because guess what? If we’re not clear on our brands …If we’re not clear on who we are, what we value, what we’re great at, WHAT WE STAND FOR …?

Why on earth do you think a potential employer is going to be? Why on earth do you think a hiring manager is going to notice and value you for the very things that you want to be noticed and valued for … If you yourself don’t even have a grasp on what these things are, or how to communicate them?

I will help you build, live and promote your professional brand so that you can stand out in a job search, position yourself for opportunities and know without a shadow of a doubt who you are as a professional.

How to Stop Sucking at Job Search

You might know what's not working, but have no idea how to right the ship in your job search, and build new momentum that you so desperately need to see.

I'll help you take a few deep breaths and cook up a plan that has a fighting chance of moving you toward an amazing new job. I'll teach you how to stop applying for job after job via online application processes and start making more bold, strategic moves that get you where you want and need t be.

How to Make a Career Pivot (or Left Turn)

It's one thing to realize, "Oh hey, I don't want to do this thing that I do professionally." But how do you make the pivot? Let's roll up our sleeves and get down with some ideas on how you can figure out WHY you want to do this, WHAT that next thing looks like, and (so importantly)... WHAT'S IT GONNA TAKE to get there?

Some people get lucky. The rest of us? We make our own luck.

Resume Intervention

Let's flip the lid on that resume of yours, talk about your goals and figure out if you're making it "smack in the forehead" obvious to your target audience why you make perfect sense for the types of jobs you're pursuing. (And, if you aren't? We'll throw around some ideas that will help you fine-tune your resume into something that stops them dead in their tracks.)

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Jenny is incredible. Working with her has been an awesome investment in my career. She is a great person to collaborate with and handled my many queries with patience and ease.

With Jenny's help and guidance, I was able to land interviews, network more efficiently, feel extremely confident with my portfolio, and get job offers with fantastic companies.

If you are a job seeker, you absolutely must download her e-books!

Hassan Mirza Source: LinkedIn

My first impression of Jenny Foss a/k/a JobJenny was very positive. Why? Because from her blogging, her website, and our initial meeting, her likability, expertise, and unique style was readily apparent. She not only became a valued counselor but also a friend.

By using her easy-to-read and aptly titled manuals like Ridiculously Awesome Resume Kit and her high value consulting packages, I became aware of her skills, knowledge and talents. Do you want advice and service in finding the best position available? Do you wish to partner with a successful businesswoman? Do you want the pleasure of associating with a witty yet focused and professional career coach? Jenny Foss is the person you've been looking for.

I can't say enough about Jenny but space here is limited. So I will say this last point: I value her as a trusted friend and advisor, and strongly recommend her business and expertise to anyone who is considering working with her.

Please feel free to contact me with additional inquiries.

William (Bill) Cohen

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Jennifer Foss and her associates are tremendous resources when it comes to uncovering and delivering exceptional talent. The team at Ladder Recruiting Group not only has deep knowledge of automation and manufacturing -- and what it takes to excel in these fields -- but they also have an incredibly valuable, enduring network of trusted allies and contacts, within our industry. We have had great success with each of the candidates Jennifer has sourced and delivered, and truly value our working relationship with her.

Edward Minch Source: LinkedIn

Jennifer makes it look easy. She has the rare ability to see the big picture while sweating the tiniest detail; to find humor in every experience; to communicate the essence of an initiative with the utmost brevity and the greatest emotion. She understands how to make the audience care. She is the consummate professional: on time, on point and on course. She is the total package: brains, beauty, wit and a heart of gold.

Jennifer is extremely creative, perceptive and has an uncanny ability to "connect the dots" (even when the "dots" aren't readily visible). Jennifer is one of the best writers - best thinkers - I have worked with. Jennifer is an invaluable asset to have on one's team.

Norman Fletcher Source: LinkedIn

Your resume writing and career services are AMAZING. What you DO is THAT effective. You provide only well thought out, relevant information not the same generic clique suggestions used by hundreds. This is epic and life changing career advice!!!!. You catered specifically to me by understanding who I am, what I want to be and where I want to go. Thank you, thank you, Thank....You...:)

Vincent West Source: LinkedIn

I worked with Jenny to help prepare for a large group interview. She provided constructive feedback about the strategies I was using to prepare, and gave me several new tips on anticipating questions and perspectives from the different interview committee members. She was also super nice and easy to work with. And, I got the job! I would highly recommend working with Jenny.

Ann Mestrovich Source: LinkedIn

I hired Jenny after she was recommended to me by a close friend. After working with her, I can say that I plan on using her for all my needs in the future. She was easy to work with, very kind, and professional. Thanks again Jenny!

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Surab Deb Source: LinkedIn

I'd read through Jenny's blog and figured she had the smarts & bird's-eye view to help me take my resume to the next level. I'm a professional writer myself, but I was too close to my own experiences to be able to summarize them effectively. Even while chatting over skype before working on my resume, Jenny gave me a way of looking at my contracting career that helped me set off in a better direction. Then she and her helper Karen rewrote my resume and organized my experiences in a way that made my life make sense. Jenny's super friendly and willing to put in extra effort to make sure you're happy with the final result. Her services are worth every penny.

Kim Linekin Source: LinkedIn

What I needed was an outside perspective on my resume and cover letter. I knew I possessed the skills and the attitude to do the jobs I wanted, but I didn't think that my application materials reflected that. What I got was something far more amazing. Jenny took my old resumes, a consultation, and a questionnaire and provided me with a personal marketing document of the highest caliber. I cannot express how impressive her Ridiculously Awesome Resume Service is. You will just have to try it and see for yourself.

Patri Ann Thompson Source: LinkedIn

Thanks Jennifer for the fantastic help. You retooled my resume totally upgraded my approach to networking and have been a lot of fun to work with. I'm grateful. Best John.

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One look at Jenny's amazing website will tell you how passionate she is about helping people succeed! She absolutely knows her stuff on all things social media and job search related. I highly recommend Jenny as a "job search BFF", career coach and resume writer. She not only gives expert advice, but is very thorough, timely, professional and just a lot of fun to talk with!

Lauren Balleweg Source: LinkedIn

Member since January 2015