Your career, your story, and the impact you bring to companies are all unique.
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But your strategy of sending the same old (slightly tweaked) resume to countless job postings? That shit's not getting you anywhere.
"I had a new job in less than 60 days. If anybody is looking for assistance, talk to Kara and Jack. You will not be disappointed.
After interviewing 5 individuals, I knew after the first meeting with Jack to choose Kara. Jack walked me through the process and both were caring and they listened.Â
Kara is a rare gem. She's professional and personable. She listens and it felt like I was talking to a friend.Â
Kara asked not only about my past experiences but where I was headed. I never felt rushed or like I was intruding in her time."Â
-Sue L., Director, Procurement & Supply Chain
Book Your Free Career Success Session with a Certified Resume Writer & Executive Career Coach
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Connect with one of our experienced and certified coaches today to discover how we can revitalize your job search so you can land that dream job.
Book Your Free Session!Hi! We're the Dennisons, and we're the owners of Optimized Career Solutions.
We're led by CEO, Kara Dennison, SPHR a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, certified Encouragement Consultant, and certified Resume Writer. Kara's currently an Executive Career & Leadership Coach and Forbes Writer and an Ex-Corporate Recruiter & HR Leader.Â
Jack Dennison, COO is a certified Resume Writer, certified Encouragement Consultant, and Executive Career Coach.
Together, the Dennisons' have coached over 2200 professionals and leaders across Corporate America. We've written more than 5000 resumes, have reviewed over 500K resumes, and helped negotiate over $12M in salary increases.Â
We know that in order to land a role that aligns with what you want out of life, you have to do something different.
We know from first hand experience that your career affects the rest of your life, from your finances, to your relationships, to your physical and mental health.
You work hard and you deserve to make an impact at an organization that recognizes your value. And you deserve professional branding that shows the world exactly what you're worth. Let us take the heavy lifting off your plate and tell your story the way it deserves to be told.
Our packages are collaborative. Your story is unique and we're here to help you stand out from the crowd. Â
Our strategies are different. They're built from our experience working in HR, implementing applicant tracking systems (ATS), and supporting thousands of executives through a job search. Our courses teach you skills that set you apart, build your network, land your dream job, and become industry leaders.Â
Not only do our testimonials speak for themselves, but we practice what we preach. Kara's Forbes' articles have amassed hundreds of thousands of readers, she's been named a Top 101 Global Employee Engagement Influencer for 2023 and 2024, and she has over 100K followers across platforms.
Let’s discuss how we can help you navigate the next step of your career with confidence and purpose... while building a path to success you're proud of.
Book a complimentary session with us now, and let's take that first step towards your next step, together.
Book A Time To Speak With Jack or Kara Now!
KC D.
Kara is phenomenal to work with and I highly recommend following her guidance when you’re looking for advancement in your career.
Kara taught me how to tell the story of my career by writing my résumé in a way that took me through a process to identify remarkable achievements to highlight. Not only did this elevate the content of my resume, but it was fun to draw all those memories out into the spotlight.
She also has a great video series that served as a tutorial for insight into in all things HR and I found myself clicking next video repeatedly. If you’re in a place where you need guidance on career advancement and you’re lucky enough to know Kara, I highly recommend her services.
Robin M.
Kara and her team are life savers.
From the consultation call with Kara to determine what will work best for me, to working with her team to update my resume, their execution was flawless. They truly go above and beyond to ensure that you are satisfied.Â
There are very few people that I would wholeheartedly recommend when it comes to career coaching services - Kara and her team will always be one of them.Â
Not Sure Which Package To Choose?
Don't worry! We get it, your career is important to you and investing in a resume writer and career coach is a big investment!
That's why everyone gets a free complimentary career success session so we can learn more about your career goals and help you choose the package that is just the right fit for you!
Professional & Executive Branding Services
Your career is unique and expanding. Writing about all you've done is exhausting. Let us take care of your professional or executive branding and ensure you're armed with branding that tells your story.
Collaborate 1:1 with our certified and professional resume writers that come from a background in HR, recruiting, and executive career coaching. We can't wait to ensure your career story is set apart from the rest.Â
We focus on results-oriented, achievement-based resumes that showcase your impact and we work with you 1:1 to ensure your story sets you apart.
(All Branding Packages come with access to our Job Search Course Bundle)
Career Coaching
Your job search is a unique journey to you. It's filled with a rollercoaster of emotions rejections, frustrations, ups and downs.Â
After coaching 2000+ professionals in both group and 1:1 coaching paired with a background in learning and development, we've learned what works and what doesn't work when it comes to accelerating growth and getting results.
We've stripped our heavy, unlimited (and extra pricey!) group coaching program down to the systems, processes, and best practices that actually work. This package is for serious individuals who are ready to transform their search and their careers for both short and long term success and are ready to put in the work in the Done-With-You Package to see results NOW!
DIY Strategic Job Search
More of a DIY learner? Not a problem!
Get access to all the best practices, tips, and strategies that have helped thousands professionals and leaders land their dream job. Maximize your job search and gain access to our executive - level resume templates, interview guides, customizable scripts, job-search trackers with guidance from an Ex-Recruiter, certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Executive Career Coach who has reviewed half a million resumes and negotiated over $12M in salary increases and helped thousands land their dream job!
Course bundle includes closed-captioned video modules, pdf guides, a comprehensive job search tracker, a 20+ page interview guide, a proprietary networking guide, messaging scripts, cover letter templates, thank you note templates, resignation letter templates, and more!
Not Sure Which Package To Choose?
Don't worry! We get it, your career is important to you and investing in a resume writer and career coach is a big investment!
That's why everyone gets a free complimentary career success session so we can learn more about your career goals and help you choose the package that is just the right fit for you!
Interested in Hiring Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC for Leadership Coaching or Corporate Consulting?
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC specializes in intuitive and executive leadership coaching, HR consulting, organizational strategy, encouragement consulting, and team development and is available to help you or your team become a better version of themselves via executive leadership coaching or corporate consulting on a limited basis.
Kara has consulted at a Fortune 50 organization in 2023 & 2024 on a re-org, change management, executive leadership style development, personal & professional development, and organizational strategy. Through her consulting and coaching, there has been better team alignment, enhanced succession planning, an increase in team collaboration, communication, and productivity, and an elevation of the team's overall reputation within the organization.
If you're interested in gaining an outside perspective of how you as a leader or your team can gain expansion and grow into your full potential, please book a free consultation with Kara at the link below.
Book a Call to Discuss Leadership or Corporate Consulting
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Molly H.
Very few people in this world can find a place for themselves where they can be a powerhouse of both professional expertise and real heartfelt empathy, digging into the details for immediate impact and zooming out to see the whole field to guide their business and their clients to long term success - Kara Dennison has done it.
Optimized Career Solutions offers courses and programs that can only be described as artfully curated to guide participants on a journey to both professional success and personal contentment.
She was wildly effective in guiding me through a job search journey that had previously felt impossible to me. She helped me to rewire negative thoughts, stop playing small and truly believe in myself. She forced me to face lies I was telling myself about my worth and my potential. And she did it all with kindness and genuine belief in me -- which finally transformed into my own belief in me.Â
The tangible body of work she puts out into the world is of the highest quality for job seekers, arming them with skills for a lifetime. The intangible body of work she puts out into the world, just by showing up as her incredible self, is invaluable. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
