Résumé and Transition Coaching

Create résumé, conquer interview, transition coaching

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Executive and Professional Résumé

My approach to developing a résumé is aligned with my philosophy as a coach. Stimulate creative thinking to open possibilities and build confidence in your abilities. Taking an intentional journey through your career helps you internalize the ‘why’ and crystalizes your direction and path. If you’re looking for more than just a piece of paper, read on.

Create your résumé:

  • Discover. Session devoted to getting to know you, your ambitions, experience, and interests. In advance of this, please forward a copy of your latest résumé and any positions you are considering.  Career goals and history  Recent job search experience, approach, results  Expectations for this role  Sparked Resume/interview process
  • Align. Create your résumé to meet the needs of your role. If you have a specific position in mind, forward the job description before our second call so I can tailor the resume accordingly.
  • Refine. Have a conversation around your résumé, identifying examples you could use in an interview, cover letter, or conversation.
  • Enhance. Craft a cover letter that supports your résumé. Learn strategies that allow you to tailor the letter to various roles you consider.
Conquer the interview:
Two 60-minute practice sessions that put you in the interview mindset, challenge you with questions you may be asked, and provide feedback how to refine and sharpen your responses. You will walk away with solid examples that showcase your experience and abilities and the confidence to position yourself as a strong candidate.
coach:
When you get the new job, continued coaching through the transition period builds confidence in the new role and enables you to create or refine your strategic 100-day plan (which we probably talked about during the interview preparation phase). Three months of coaching gets you into your role, exposes challenges, and provides tools necessary to succeed in your new environment.

Services + Bundles

The following services can be purchased individually or as a bundle. My experience as a global leader managing and hiring people over my 20+year career gives you real world experience and advice that helps you through the job-seeking process.

Résumé prep
Create
your résumé
Discover: 1:1 session understanding your motivation & passion
Identify your personal brand
Align your résumé to meet the needs of your role
Refine to identify examples for interview or cover letter
Enhance by crafting a tailored cover letter
Interview prep
Conquer
the interview
Two 60-minute practice sessions
Solid examples that support you through the interview
Feedback to sharpen responses and showcase you
Builds confidence in your abilities
Transition prep
Coach
through transition
3 months of 1:1 coaching
Coaching to create / refine your 100-day strategic plan
Identify and work through challenges
Provide tools to enhance your leadership abilities and skills
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David L. Onks

David formed SPARKED to unlock other’s talents and skills, so they gain the confidence to follow their dreams, realize their potential, and achieve their goals. He loves to watch the light switch on when they solve a problem or come up with an answer to their question. With over 23 years of experience in the global corporate industry, David has successfully led departments with proven business improvement in both process and delivery excellence.

 

With his extensive experience as a manager and leader, he has coached and mentored clients across the globe ranging from entry level to seasoned executives. His experience as a coach spans across a broad spectrum of businesses from Pharma R&D and Sales, technology management, university, and legal professions.

David’s passion for an individual’s success and satisfaction energizes his clients, releasing their inherent leadership

potential so they can model effective and authentic behaviors, thereby inspiring others. His ‘whole experience’ coaching style helps his clients self-identify ways to become more productive, innovative, and successful not only in the workplace but also in their personal lives, bringing more quality and balance professionally and personally.

 

Coaching is a tool that provides both a qualitative and quantitative value that translates into bottom line return. David has seen that productivity, engagement, and retention are all increased in clients who are committed to coaching.

 

Let David and SPARKED help you uncover your unique talents as a leader and a person.