I want to thank you for supporting me throughout my career search and for being a wonderful coach and mentor along the way. . . . . . Thanks again for helping me rediscover my gifts and talents and encouraging me to transition them into a career.

 

CW – parlayed her degree in art and skills as computer analyst into a position as a marketing specialist
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I wanted to thank you for your helpful work in assisting me in my career transitions. When we began strategizing I had no idea where I would land - only that I wanted commissioned sales. Without your help I would not have landed my new job, and I feel that now I am finally in the right place.

 

BB - transition to a new field from non-profit to a mortgage company
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As my job search criteria changed, your constant focus on the bigger picture helped me explore ways I could connect with businesses and explore paths my career could follow. There were many times I would take personally my unemployment situation and wonder if, and when, it would change. You provided a supportive and positive foundation from which I changed my perspective and viewed my unemployment as a time to refocus my career on those elements I value and in positions that utilize my talents.

 

DK – transition from career derailment and in a position as a small business administrative manager back into his engineering field and into a government nuclear test engineering position
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Moving to a new area, far away from any previous stomping ground, is an equally exciting and terrifying experience. My initial job hunt following my cross-country move was unfocused, scattered, and ineffective. However, with your assistance, I quickly gained my bearings and began heading the right direction. You provided me a clear path to follow to obtain the career I knew I deserved and desired.

 

RB – transition from media communications into a medical IT company as marketing communications manager
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With your help, I feel my resume now conveys the achievements in my career that I want future employers to notice most. You helped me recognize what employers in the event planning industry are looking for and be 100% prepared to present myself to them. With all the knowledge I acquired, I became very comfortable networking with people in various industries. This process helped me to narrow my job search focus and truly decide in which directions I wanted to take my career.

 

SM – transition from sales and customer support in media into event planning in a premier IT firm
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You helped me discover a little more about myself, and you gave me the confidence that I am better than what I was thinking of me and my caliber. You gave some direction to my meandering approaches.

 

JM - from IT software company to program manager for a bank
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I think the most important life lesson I learned was that through networking, organization, persistence, self-motivation and follow through, you can take your career and your quality of life to another level. A position was created for me because, as the president said, “I don’t want to pass up this opportunity …. You are just too good of a fit for us and I know good people like yourself don’t come around that often.” Thanks you Fay for being there for me. I always felt that you gave me great advice and you were very instrumental through this process. You are a great coach Fay, and I am truly grateful to you.

 

IL - confidential job search while working in current company in the same industry
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I wanted to say thanks for the assistance, guidance, coaching and etc…. Most of all thank you for restoring my self-confidence.

 

BC – job search into new position in warehousing/logistics after 25 years in the same company
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You helped me to make a more informed career decision than I would have been able to make on my own. Throughout our sessions together, you challenged me to consider many things that I would not have considered before if I had not utilized you as my coach.

 

RM - from president of Fortune 500 subsidiary to executive consultant with Fortune 50 company
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I have just been appointed project manager for a new account. It wasn’t so long ago that I was wondering if I would find my niche in the marketplace. Had it not been for your patience and encouragement, none of this would have been possible. You helped me identify inner strengths as well as those hidden beneath the surface. What a great feeling it is to utilize all the talents that we as human beings posses! When people do something they love, they embody passion, will, and persistence. I now have a complete understanding of very successful people.

 

It can be said that the benefit of even modest networking can reveal the greatest of treasures. Thank you for making me realize that important fact. I realize that I have found my niche’.

 

RC – with new degree in business management, made transition from healthcare service provider to management consultant
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Thank you so very much for your assistance in my career transition! But more importantly thanks so much for your help in negotiating. Instead of targeting at a large bank or brokerage house in a very limited role, I will be beginning my career as a financial analyst at an elite investment company.

 

BM– from chemical company to a top tier investment company
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The self-assessment and the resulting changes in the resume were key, I think. These had far-reaching effects in that they influenced the tone of all my letters, follow-up, etc. The advice and information, particularly on networking, letter writing, follow-up and negotiating were also great.

 

JF – from leadership in a big four accounting firm, moved across country and into retirement, re-emerged into regional leadership in a big name financial consulting/recruiting firm.
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I want to thank you for all of the wonderful coaching I received while I was actively looking for a new job. I was so thankful that when I was downsized with my previous employer, you and I had already started diligently working together.

 

As you know, I begrudgingly went through the process of overhauling my resume and it certainly was worth it. I have never had more people so complimentary of my resume and that was most likely what opened the doors to all the interviews I went on.

 

Having 5 offers on the table at the same time, in less than 2 months after losing my job and in the economy like this was a comforting feeling. The irony is that probably the most difficult portion of this whole experience was determining which opportunity was the best one for me.

 

AG – job search into new position in corporate real estate acquisition
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You have provided me with unlimited career support and advise for over 1-1/2 years. Now, I have a job that I thoroughly enjoy, I make 15% higher salary, and I can see a clear path of growth ahead. You’ve helped me find great jobs during a voluntary job change and again after a lay off. I think the phrase that best describes you is that you’ve “taught me to fish, rather than just giving me a fish.’

 

The initial exercises were the ground work on which the rest of our work was based and they were well worth it. I was able to clarify and verbalize my career direction. An incredible feat, considering I came in quite confused about what my next step would be.

 

Second, you provided support during the seeking and interviewing process. You taught me how to write a great resume and help boost my confidence through discussion of my successes and strengths. I absolutely would not have been as prepared without the materials provided, and all the coaching I received via email, phone calls, and meetings.

 

Then, when I was laid off after about a year, you were there for weekly meetings, to provide momentum and moral support. Your empathy was genuine, as you had seen many people through these hard times.

 

I use the techniques you taught me to help the employees that I manage to grow their vision for themselves. In fact the HR manager where I work asked me to give them some tips on growing people’s careers, since they think I am so good at it! I have you to thank for that.

 

TC – management in IT to second IT company and then across the country and into senior management position in IT
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Thank you so much for being my personal coach and helping me land a position in my field of choice. An additional thank you is in order for accomplishing this feat in only 5 weeks. Job-hunting was a depressing chore until I met you. You were willing to share valuable information and add the Krapf personal touch, which kept me optimistic and confident.

 

GM - from manufacturing production manager to ideal job outside as construction superintendent for a major home builder with no construction background through a networking connection
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I want to thank you for rescuing me away from retail. You have a very unique approach for transitioning, and the end result has been great (so have the salary increases).

 

GG – transition from retail manager to VP of marketing with a consumer goods company
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I would like to thank you for your assistance in making my recent career change. Prior to working with you, I was not making headway in procuring a new position, and I did not know how to proceed. Your guidance in defining my career goals, developing my resume into a “marketing brochure”, honing my interview skills, and improving my negotiating skills was invaluable. In addition, the methods of conducting a successful marketing campaign are something that I will continue to use throughout my career.

 

PD – transition from medical health care provider to customer support in a medical company
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I have some great news for you, I have a new job. I am going to work for a dot com company. In fact, I will be their first employee, and the best part is, I will be working within my field of expertise, the petroleum industry. I want to let you know how very grateful and appreciative I am of the patience, hard work, and understanding that you have shown with me during this time of great change in my life. Had it not been for your faith, and willingness to go the extra mile with me, I was ready to quit, and that would have been one of the biggest mistakes I could have made.

 

I now have a whole new way to look at my accomplishments, goals, and values. The greatest part was the feeling of confidence and control I felt during the negotiations of my employment contract. I was in total control, and could just about lead the conversations in any direction I wanted. Your coaching was the reason that I was able to get this job and all the extras that go with it.

 

TP - from family owned business to ecommerce company in his industry
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I want to thank you for assisting me in landing that job of my dreams. You were always there to keep me on track. You knew my requirements were very limited, but you kept me motivated, and you helped me see that there were more opportunities out there.

 

All the coaching on interviewing and handling those tough money questions enabled me to not be nervous and to be able to portray confidence. Because of all your coaching I was able to increase my salary offer by $3000 and get a lot of added benefits.

 

I feel that I would have never been able to accomplish all that I did without your support and encouragement.

 

LW – company change and career upgrade from assistant director to director in a comprehensive care retirement community
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Fay, I want to thank you for all of your help, advice, and support. The negotiation strategy and practice interview sessions were worth $20K, as this biotechnology firm went to the next salary grade to work out a win-win deal.

 

Again, thanks for all of your help and support. I appreciate your professionalism, integrity, and advice!

 

ML – from external consultant to internal senior position in human resources
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Fay Krapf has been instrumental in helping me to see myself for who I really am and what I am capable of. Fay is an effective listener which definitely set up the stage for a good rapport. With her life experiences and career skills, she was able to be a coach and facilitator of my vision for myself for my career possibilities. Fay exhibits a compassion about others, which can only come from pondering one’s own life. She is the epitome of a coach.

 

SC – from hospital nursing to clinical trials management
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Thank you for the assistance provided during my job search this year. Your coaching and support were just what I needed to enhance my job search. Each time I had an interview with a company, I received commendations on the manner in which I marketed my skills on my resume. I would never have thought to go through what we did to present my skills and experience in a manner that was so well received.

 

LB – senior leadership transition from one clinical trials company to another in compliance