Today we’d like to introduce you to Abbie Salcedo, MBA.
Abbie, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Everyone has heard the old saying “Time flies when you’re having fun,” but I never expected the truth to be so literal. In the last ten years, I have worked in various positions where I reviewed several resumes. Throughout the recruitment process, I could see what interview committees and panels looked for in an applicant. I gained insight into what helped applicants stand out and leave an impression on the interviewers, as well as ways they should appropriately follow up after the interview to ensure they had the best chance of getting hired. These tips and practices are relevant to any field!
In 2013, while completing my bachelor’s degree, my personal and professional network expanded. Colleagues, friends, and family members often asked me to write and update their resumes and cover letters, help optimize their LinkedIn profiles, or compose mock interviews with them. As a college student, having an additional stream of income was a blessing, so I agreed. My passion blossomed when I saw the huge impact a career could have on a person’s livelihood. This was made evident when I helped a client—who worked as a cashier for six years—advance to a senior administrative associate position at a bank. His annual salary nearly doubled; he was able to apply for a loan to buy a home and move his kids to a better school district. One email with a specific subject line made his dreams a reality: “Need help with resume and a mock interview.” His life changed forever. This is when I decided to create Career Experts, Inc.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
So far, it’s been a smooth road.
Tell us about your company. What do you do? What do you specialize in? What are you known for, etc.? What are you most proud of as a company? What sets you apart from others?
At Career Experts, Inc., we are dedicated to helping people achieve career opportunities that offer the right challenge, compensation, and career advancement. Although we are based out of Houston, we work with clients nationwide. Whether they are unemployed, discontent with their current position, or interested in transitioning to a different career field, we are here to help. We provide career seekers with an exceptional level of professional and personalized service. As our clients pursue their career goals, we are committed to successfully moving them through the precarious channels and getting them hired. As a company, we do not succeed unless our clients do, which is why our slogan is “Your Success Is Our #1 Priority!”
We specialize in:
Cover letter and resume writing that is HR Application-Tracking-System ready
Career coaching
Mock interview sessions
Executive biography
LinkedIn profile optimization
And much more!
Our individualized attention and personalized “one-stop-shop” services set Career Experts, Inc. apart from others. We understand that career seeking is not a one-size-fits-all process. With this in mind, we maximize our client’s core skills to attract interviews, shorten the career search, and obtain employment offers. For each of our services, the end product will convey the right skill set, experiences, and accomplishments relevant to our client’s career field.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
Dream it. Plan it. Achieve it. After completing my MBA degree, I waited for the perfect moment to start Career Experts, Inc. Then, I realized there’s no such thing! In hindsight, I wish I had started sooner. I almost allowed my fears to get the best of me. Although I continued to supply my services to colleagues, friends, and family, I delayed opening Career Experts, Inc. for almost two years.
Pricing:
- Entry-Level Package, $159: Resume Writing, Cover Letter Writing, LinkedIn Profile Optimization, 1 Personalized Thank-You Note to Interviewer(s), 3-5 Day Turnaround Time
- Professional Package, $199: Resume Writing, Cover Letter Writing, 2 Personalized Thank-You Notes to Interviewer(s), LinkedIn Profile Optimization, 30-minute Mock Interview Session, Tailored List of Vacancies, 3-5 Day Turnaround Time
- Executive Package, $249: Resume Writing, Cover Letter Writing, 3 Personalized Thank-You Notes to Interviewer(s), LinkedIn Profile Optimization, 45-minute Mock Interview Session, Tailored List of Vacancies, Executive Biography, 3-5 Day Turnaround Time
Contact Info:
- Address: Career Experts, Inc
6201 Bonhomme Road
Suite 423N Houston, TX 77036 - Website: www.careerexpertsinc.com
- Phone: 713-909-3919
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerexpertsinc
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareerExpertsInc
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