Reaching out for career support is often the most important step toward meaningful change. Career Development Resources makes it easy to connect, ask questions, and discuss your goals in a straightforward and professional way.
Whether you are seeking résumé writing, career counseling, career coaching, or interview preparation, direct communication helps ensure the right support is matched to your needs.
Career Development Resources offers multiple ways to connect. Choose the option that feels most comfortable.
1116 Larchmont Court, Leland, NC 28451
(910) 833 5013
cardevres1@gmail.com
Mon thru Fri 9am to 8pm
Sat 1pm to 4pm
Sun 10am to 4pm
You can see a list of the most frequently asked questions below. We have prepared answers to them. If you still have any questions or issues, feel free to contact us.
Upgrading is easy! First thing is to see what or how much assistance you need. Bring in or e-mail your résumé along with 3 -5 job postings / help wanted ads that you a) would like to target; or b) have already applied for but didn’t get a response to. Either in-person ( for local candidates) or via tele-consultation, our in-house résumé ‘guru’ will evaluate your document as it pertains to your job targets and determine where you are hitting the mark or missing the ball park altogether. If your résumé isn’t ‘proving the case’ that you possess all of the required qualifications / experience we will offer specific recommendations that would lead to a more desirable and lucrative outcome.
Career Development Resources works with professionals of all kinds at many stages of their careers. Clients include early career professionals including students applying for internships, experienced specialists, managers, executives, and individuals returning to the workforce after time away. Services are also used by people changing careers, seeking advancement, or navigating job loss. The common factor is a desire for professional guidance and stronger career presentation.
Career Development Resources has served clients since 1985. This long-standing experience allows the practice to adapt to changing hiring trends, technology, and employer expectations while maintaining a consistent focus on ethical, high-quality service.
No. While the office is located in Leland, North Carolina, services are provided nationwide. Sessions are conducted by phone or online, allowing the same level of personalized attention regardless of location.
Résumé writing services are provided by a CPRW (Certified Professional Résumé Writer) with decades of experience and samples of his work in nearly two dozen books. Each résumé is written from scratch and tailored to the individual, their goals, and target roles. There are no templates or generic language. The focus is on achievements, clarity, and alignment with employer expectations rather than a laundry list of job duties. We will take the time to conduct an in-depth interview to quantify and/or qualify the effectiveness of your accomplishments and help answer two of the employer’s implicit questions: “Why should we be interested in you?” and “Why would we be better off having you on our team rather than one of the other similarly qualified candidates?” This process brings to light things you may have forgotten altogether or ‘…didn’t know you could put on a résumé!’
Yes. Career Development Resources works with professionals at all levels, including executives and senior leaders. Executive résumés require strategic positioning and language that reflects leadership scope and impact, which is incorporated into the writing process.
Yes. Career change résumés are common. The focus is on identifying transferable skills and reframing experience so it is relevant to new roles or industries, without exaggeration or misrepresentation.
Résumés are written to be clear, well organized, and easy to scan. Attention is given to strategy and language so that documents align with how employers review candidates. Readability and accuracy are prioritized over keyword stuffing. We will ensure that your résumé will stand out from the AI generated slop out there and ‘rise to the top of the stack!’
From the time we have all of the necessary information, the first draft (which is usually 85%+ of the finalized version) is ready in 2 to 3 business days, sometimes faster. Next comes the fine-tuning session (usually about a half hour) where we add some details that you may have forgotten at the beginning and then finalize your résumé.
Career counseling focuses on effective decision-making, direction, and understanding strengths, interests, and values. Career coaching focuses on development and execution of a strategic career change / job search campaign.
Career counseling is helpful during periods of uncertainty, dissatisfaction, burnout, or career transition. It is also valuable following layoffs or when considering a significant career change.
We employ both formal and informal Career Assessment tools when appropriate to identify career preferences and support career decision making. Formal assessments are administered and interpreted by a Board certified career counselor who formerly directed the Career Assessment & Counseling Center for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services in the New York metro area. Assessment tools are strategically selected to help answer questions such as:
“What do I want to be when I grow up?” “I have to pick a college major ….. HELP!!!! “ “ I can’t stand my job, what kind of career should I move toward?” “ I just got (terminated) (reduced in force) / my company went out of business so what careers should I consider?”
Career coaching benefits individuals who have clear goals but need structure, effective strategies, accountability, or the confidence to move forward. It is commonly used during job searches, advancement efforts, or transitions requiring sustained focus.
Session frequency depends on goals and preferences. Some clients meet weekly for short-term support, while others prefer sessions spaced further apart. Scheduling is discussed during the initial conversation.
Career coaching can be either. Some clients use coaching for specific goals, while others choose ongoing support for continued development and accountability.
Interview coaching leads to clear communication, confident delivery, and effective responses. There is a huge difference between ‘telling’ and ‘selling’! Sessions concentrate on preparing for the types of questions employers use in selecting those candidates who will be hired. Job-seeking candidates have to know their value and understand what the interviewer’s question is really after before matching an anecdotal experience / accomplishment to the question at hand. One of our teaching strategies ( documented in Winning Interviews for $100,000+ Jobs ) works on starting the interview off on your best foot in preparing four different ways to answer that ice-breaker question “ Tell me about yourself” and then effectively using the best response. An interview isn’t an interrogation. It is a two-way meeting with a purpose. In order to achieve your goal, you have to be able to effectively sell your value to satisfy the interviewer’s implicit questions: “ Why should we hire you?” and “ Why would we be better off with you instead of one of the other, similarly qualified candidates?”
Yes. Many clients seek interview coaching due to anxiety or nervousness. Preparation, practice, and feedback help reduce uncertainty and increase confidence.
Yes. Interview coaching supports phone, video, in-person, panel, and senior-level interviews. Preparation is tailored to the format and role.
We begin with a no-cost, no-obligation consultation to identify what type of assistance you think you want / what you need and where you are in the process. We explore your timeline horizon; … how fast or leisurely do you want to make this potential change in your career situation. Do you need to meet a particular deadline? This meeting ( in person, on the telephone, or via Zoom) ensures services are matched appropriately and expectations are clear.
Yes. All services are provided with strict confidentiality and professionalism. Client information and discussions are handled with discretion.
No. Ethical practice does not allow for guaranteed outcomes, as hiring decisions are made by employers. Services provide expert guidance, professional materials, and preparation to significantly improve competitiveness.
Yes. Evening and weekend availability is offered to accommodate working professionals.
Absolutely YES!!! For many years résumé writing colleagues have sent their clients to us to learn how to elevate their interviewing and negotiating skills. In fact many of our clients brag about how they used one of our strategies to increase the offered salary by thousands of dollars in only 30 seconds.
With coursework in tests & measurements, professional training and decades of experience Career Development Resources offers a diverse range of assessments, based on individualized need, to help answer your questions such as: “What kind of careers best fit my interests?” “ What kind of career or work environment would I be happy in?” “ What careers might match my personal values?” “What kind of careers would make use of the kinds of things that I know I’m good at?”.
Among the diverse career related assessments offered are: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; 16 PF; I SPEAK; Strong Interest Inventory; Campbell Interest and Skills Survey; Self Directed Search; and Career Anchors.
If you don’t have a résumé, don’t worry we help job-seekers and career changers work from scratch, if necessary. If you already have one, we’ll evaluate its effectiveness in comparison to the job description(s) that you are aiming for and point out the document’s good points and show you where improvement is necessary. We offer a full range of service from conducting an in-depth interview to uncover your full value and help to quantify and/or qualify your achievements. If you don’t need that level of assistance, we’ll tell you what’s missing … you can then ‘fill in the blanks’ and leave it to us to strategize your document and format it to present your qualifications and value at the proper level. Some job seekers may feel that they already have all of the necessary information and just want us to make their résumé look better and sound professional. Bringing us to individuals who just want their résumé to look better … we’ll digitally typeset your document.
We work to get you that important interview and beyond. Our goal is to ensure that your résumé is working optimally for you during all four phases of the hiring process. And yes, we can adapt your résumé into a number of different versions to meet your job search needs.
Reaching out is the first step. Use the form to ask a question, request scheduling information, or briefly describe what kind of support you are looking for. Messages are handled professionally and kept confidential.
Include: The service you are interested in (résumé writing, counseling, coaching, interview prep), any deadlines (interviews, applications, promotions), and your preferred availability (days and times).
