Harmon Arroyo

Richard had started his own company, but decided to sell it to his partner and was wanting to get back in to software development when he came to GCM.  GCM strategized his need to quickly ramp up his networking with former colleagues and to immerse himself in online software industry magazines and forums to help get him up to speed.  GCM prepared an excellent set of marketing materials to showcase his experience while de-emphasizing most recent employment.  Intense and thorough interview prep laid the groundwork and he was able to build value and establish common ground with a potential employer using the GCM process.  He was given an offer that was $18K higher than what he originally had expected to command and he is extremely happy with the results.

“Having a trusting relationship with Harmon Arroyo, Senior Vice President/Senior Career Consultant in your Seattle office is the most important aspect of my dealing with GCM.  Harmon is a person who genuinely cares about my well-being.  He is a wonderful advisor and has helped me take care of myself more effectively and has been a great motivator.” – Sandra

Matthew took an interim positon as a corporate recruiter while he was working with GCM to continue his ongoing job search campaign.  By adhering to the strategies introduced by GCM, he built his network and his value by clearly defining and marketing his HR skill set.  A network contact introduced him to a decision maker within an organization he was interested.  Using the GCM process he was able to “close the deal”.

“This is a perfect fit for me!” – Matthew

Cliff left a consulting firm due to lack of vertical progress and had been doing contract work for another company prior to joining GCM.  The resume he’d been using was long, dense, and difficult to read and had done nothing for him.  His new GCM resume built a focused context around his program/project management expertise while de-emphasizing his considerable technical background.  The new marketing docs caught the eye of several companies right away.  The offer he received came in at $115K, which GCM helped to negotiate to $118K to compensate for commute and expense.  He is pleased with the position, but may continue working with GCM to find an executive position in a small software firm.

Using his new GCM resume, as well as working diligently with GCM to improve his interviewing, presenting and networking skills, Craig began working his past network contacts – starting, as directed, with his references. After posting his new resume, the he gained interviews with several companies.  His networking effort resulted in an interview with a company he was interested in. He interviewed very well and was offered the opportunity, which he jumped at – and $5K above his previous base.