On January 31, 2006, Aim Resumes will close all daily operations as I have accepted a position with Microsoft and no longer have the time to provide the level of service my customers have justly come to expect.

Thank you for being the best clients a business owner could ever wish for. Since 2001, you made us the top rated resume firm in Seattle (per Seattle City Guide). As I have helped you transition to new lives and jobs, it is now my time to follow a new path.

If you need a resume or are looking for a solid career professional, I encourage you to explore these career professionals. I have no financial interest in these recommendations, nor do I guarantee the services provided, but in my experience, I have known them as fine, honest, dedicated folks who care about their clients.

Resume Writers:

Dan Dorotik, NCRW - www.100percentresumes.com
Dan was the senior writer for Aim Resumes during the past five years and helped me write 80% of our projects. He ghost writes resumes for some of the most expensive writers in the business. Telephone: 806-783-9900

Gary Kantor - Career Management Resources | http://www.cmr-mvp.com | (425) 454-6982
In person appointments. Gary can type a resume while you watch during a 3-hour interview where you work interactively together. His partner, Tom Washington, provides career coaching.

Louise Kursmark - www.yourbestimpression.com
LK@yourbestimpression.com, 888-792-0030
Yes, she lives in Cincinnati but you would be hard pressed to find a more seasoned, knowing or professional resume writer anywhere. Louise is the author of many resume books that you find in Barnes & Noble. And she took the time to be my mentor when I didn't know a resume from a bio. In addtion, she has family who works for a major Seattle employer (think Coffee) so she is no stranger to the local job scene. If you are an executive who wants a resume with killer layouts, and the seasoned industry expertise of someone who has been doing this for years, call Louise. Not the least expensive, but value is her name. She will understand what you do, how to structure a job search, and how to package it to make it stand out. Plus she is just a great person. 888-792-0030

Sally McIntosh - Advantage Resumes of St Louis | sally@reswriter.com
Are you someone who calls it like it is? Then Sally is for you - she is straightforward, detailed, effective and writes resumes that work. Sally was my first mentor. Sally was head of the NRWA mentoring program for years and writes a mean resume and cover letter.
http://www.reswriter.com / 888-919-9909

Career and Life Coaches

To get clear and get hired, clarify your strengths by working with one of these professionals:

Bridgeway Career Development - www.bridgewaycareer.com | Telephone: 206-275-3452
Janet Scarborough, Ph.D., is the founder of Bridgeway Career Development. Dr. Scarborough specializes in IT professionals She offers telephone and email-based programs to clients across the United States and internationally. Eric Jacobsen, Ph.D., specializes in working with Seattle area clients and is available for in person services in Mercer Island or Seattle.
js@bridgewaycareer.com ·

Cynthia Shapiro, PHR - Author of "Corporate Confidential"
Cynthia Shapiro Consulting, Los Angeles (Seattle resident prior to 2005)
I recommend Cynthia to anyone who is dealing with harrassment, workplace, legal or termination issues. She is a former VP of HR and a compassionate ear. www.shapiroassociates.biz
Telephone: 800-888-0528

David Goodenough - The Goodenough Company
701 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 308, Seattle, WA 98109
david@goodenoughcompany.com · www.goodenoughcompany.com
Telephone: 206-286-2265
Simply the most intuitive and wise person I know. A trusted Seattle resource for more than 25 years.

Heather Mundell - Dream Big Coaching Services
Transforming Visions into Action | Life Coach | www.dreambigcoaching.com | 206-276-7763
Heather specializes in helping people get "unstuck" and move toward fuller happier lives. Heather was an HR professional before branching out into her own business.

Katharine E. Nelson - M.S. National Certified Career Counselor | CareerMatters
4026 N.E. 55th Street Suite D Seattle, WA 98105
info@careermatters.us · www.careermatters.us
Telephone: 206-525-6939

Kim Batson, CCMC - Career Management Coaching.com
Former IT Recruiter. Featuring online/telephone career coaching, resume writing, training, and job search strategies for top level and senior IT executives.
kim@careermanagementcoaching.com
www.careermanagementcoaching.com
Telephone 425-417-9237

Centerpoint for Renewal
Midlife Crisis? Looking for your passoin? Limited funds? Try a class or individual coaching session with this nonprofit 501C3 organization located on the outskirts of the UDistrict. Centerpoint been helping people match passion with jobs for years. If you are looking for a wholistic approach to your life, this is the place for you. Plus the group classes are well priced. On another plane, I also recommend Carol Vechhio as a resource for lawyers seeking career change as this is her specialty. http://www.centerpointonline.org, admin@centerpointonline.org
206.686.LIFE (5433)

All the best to you!

Alice Hanson