MTV Coaching Helps Client Reenter Workforce and Land the Job They Deserve
Overview
An experienced, senior level executive with expertise in environment and social governance was looking to reenter the workforce after taking time off to expand their young family. Nervous about what the gap in their resume would do to their job prospects, they were struggling to secure interviews and feared having to accept a lower-paying job they would be overqualified for. After working with MTV Coaching, their job search resulted in multiple job offers as well as a generous salary and signing bonus.
Challenge
Our client took five years off from work to raise their young family and slowly worked to reenter the workforce by taking on consulting work. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, their consulting opportunities dried up and they began looking for a full-time leadership position that aligned with their experience. They were exhausted, overwhelmed, and discouraged by the search, blindly sending their resume, and applying for jobs only to receive little to no interest. Unsure of what to ask for, they did not take full advantage of their deep professional network. They feared the gap in their resume was sending the message to potential employers that their skills were outdated, and they would be unable to connect with a reputable company and a job they deserved.
Solution
In need of a more strategic approach to their search, our client partnered with MTV Coaching to craft a job search blueprint that was more organized and intentional. We worked to develop polished assets including a resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile that highlighted their experience and expertise and deemphasized the chronology. We built a networking plan that tapped into their rich system of professional contacts and provided guidance on how to expand it, including developing concise and impactful scripts for networking calls and practicing their pitch. These tools helped give them the boost they needed to pursue their next role with confidence.
Results
Our client met their career goal after being offered a leadership role with a leading company in their preferred industry where their expertise was valued. Within the first three months of working with us, they were actively interviewing with three Fortune 500 companies, which led to two offers. In the end, they accepted a generous offer that included a sign-on bonus. They reported that the conversations they were having around professional opportunities significantly improved. They also felt their investment in MTV Coaching’s services, despite the hardship of investing when they did not have an income, was returned tenfold as it provided support throughout the process when they were feeling vulnerable. They say working with MTV Coaching was the best thing they ever did for their career and future.