Testimonials

Holly was so so helpful in helping me find my first job! She provided thoughtful suggestions and connected me with amazing people as I worked to figure out my next step. She helped me maintain a positive mentality and once I did receive an offer she was so helpful in guiding me through the negotiation process and next steps. I highly recommend HMS career coaching! – Celeste K, July 2024

I had a great experience working with Holly and her team. They helped me realize the skills that I have and the career paths in which I would be most fulfilled. Most importantly, Holly was a steady coach through the entire process, so I always knew she would have tips for preparation or the occasional morale boost when needed. ~ Gordon M, April 2024

Holly was a wonderful coach! I would highly recommend her.  -Atossa M., April 2024

I am just where I hoped to be after 12 weeks of career coaching with HMS. I feel much more confident and I know what I want to do!! – CES, May 2024

When I came to Holly, I had not searched for a job in over 7 years. She took the overwhelm out of the process, helped me find my center, and cheered me on as I navigated the twists and turns of the interview process. She connected me with amazing local professionals who gave me great advice, and my conversations with both her and them helped me to finally articulate what I really wanted next. She helped me keep my cool through months of searching for that perfect fit, and I finally found it. I highly recommend her! -KShalvoy, November 2023

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Holly and I could not be happier with the experience. Holly is an incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and dedicated professional who went above and beyond to help me succeed in my job search. Holly provided me with invaluable guidance and practice when it came to preparing for interviews, helping me feel confident and prepared when the time came. She shared numerous tips and strategies to help me expand my professional network and identify job opportunities that I might not have otherwise considered. Thanks to Holly’s expertise and guidance, I was able to land a job in no time. I highly recommend Holly to anyone.”

“When it comes to investigating, connecting, and brainstorming about your future – Holly is amazing. But when it comes to putting together a plan, sharing her wide career network, and making your plan a reality – Holly is second to none. Call her.”

“Working with Holly has been a great experience! Having another set of eyes on my resume and cover letter really helped me refine the image I was trying to portray during my career change. Our meetings often felt like brainstorming sessions and the experience Holly has in career-searching shined through at those meetings. Holly helped me with new strategies and also connections that ended up in me landing a job in the industry I have been trying so hard to break into! I highly recommend using HMS Career Coaching.”

“I found value in being able to name my saboteurs — this is something I am constantly still using.”

“I started off strong with doing the exercises through the app, but now I’ve incorporated them into my daily life without using the app prompts. Love how they can help me ground and connect with the moment.”

“The visualizations — the weekly videos with visualizations of the Judge and the childhood photo exercise were incredibly powerful. As I type this, I am looking at a photo of myself as a child that I have hung up on my monitor to remind me to think about my child self when I’m having a difficult moment.”

“I loved our pod, and I think we did a good job of supporting one another and being consistent in our meetings. We are still in touch and sharing resources/encouragement with each other!”

Holly provided invaluable insight and feedback, as I looked to make a career transition. She equipped me with helpful resources and tools to navigate the process and gave thoughtful advice along the way. Her guidance during the interview process was also very useful and affirming. Would recommend her to anyone seeking a career coach for the purpose of finding a new job or making a career change. Thanks, Holly! ~ Gabe

Holly’s bio drew me to HMS and I could not be more satisfied with her guidance!! She offered excellent, tested strategies for every aspect of my job search; refreshed resume and cover letters, interview preparation, zoom etiquette and succinct feedback. But what I most valued about Holly was her ability to see and reflect back to me the promise of my unique qualities and experience. She astutely helped me realize the priorities of my career path. I ventured into the work market with confidence to do what I truly wanted for my future. I’m absolutely thrilled to report that I have found the job that will utilize my best qualities that I will be challenged by and grow with!!
-Rebecca

Working with Holly has been a great experience! Having another set of eyes on my resume and cover letter really helped me refine the image I was trying to portray during my career change. Our meetings often felt like brainstorming sessions and the experience Holly has in career-searching shined through at those meetings. Holly helped me with new strategies and also connections that ended up in me landing a job in the industry I have been trying so hard to break into! I highly recommend using HMS Career Coaching.

Employers are shocked at how high their ROI numbers are for coaching.

I never cease to be amazed at the power of the coaching process to draw out the skills or talent that was previously hidden within an individual, and which invariably finds a way to solve a problem previously thought unsolvable.

“Fabulous!  I was so impressed with a resume she wrote for a friend, I decided to reach out.  Just thrilled that I did.  She took my complicated work history and packaged it into a remarkably fresh, solid, and compelling presentation I feel so confident using.  Working on this, I found Holly to be so incisive and thoughtful about my unique situation, I went on to successfully engage her in my actual career planning!  It’s been a very fruitful and rewarding experience and I cant recommend her more highly.”

With Holly’s excellent guidance, not only was I able to put together an up-to-date CV and Linked In profile, but was also made aware of how best to utilize my network!! Holly looks at the individual case and adapts perfectly to the circumstances. Working in Italy has some differences which she was quick to pick up on and clarify for any HR dept worldwide. Thank you Holly!

When faced with the reality that I was no longer satisfied with my job, I felt completely lost and overwhelmed. I didn’t know which direction to take with my career that would bring my life joy, fulfillment, and financial security. With so many diverse options for career paths, colleges, certifications and interests I was paralyzed and couldn’t take my first step. I reached out to Holly for her expertise in career counseling. Holly’s data driven, practical, and methodical approach helped guide me in my decision making. After our sessions I feel confident that I will choose a career that I will love. I would absolutely recommend Holly’s services, knowledge, and expertise to anyone who is looking to change their career path.

I found Holly when I hit a triple-whammy of challenges in my job search. I had just moved to a new city, everyone was in Covid lockdown, and I was transitioning from freelancing to full time work. Holly started by sitting down with me for an incisive analysis of my skills, background experiences, and envisionings (my word) of goals to pursue. She then generously shared her Rolodex, lit a fire under my networking burner, and coached me to keep at it through months of applying to jobs, getting a few rejections, and continually sharing new ideas.

All the steps of the process were easier — nay, doable — because Holly was in my corner. When I sank or grew discouraged, she commiserated, offered insights, helped me laugh, and encouraged me to soldier on. When I got an offer for a role that excited me, she cheered and assisted me through the negotiation process. She has a wealth of knowledge, a real can do, fluff-less attitude, stamina, humor, and sanity. Her tips for interviews, especially positioning myself and my skills in relation to a prospective role, made an important difference.

Holly’s knowledge in crafting and editing resumes and cover letters was especially helpful. She also had many valuable insights regarding types of companies to pursue and how to best position her applications.

I can’t say enough about Holly’s services. She helped me articulate what I was looking for in my next career move and supported me through the entire job hunting process in the midst of a pandemic!