DDF Consulting

Retained Executive Search By The Hour

Guerrilla Job Search

The Real Deal - what agencies, executive coaches, and most career counselors don't tell you.
 We offer one-time consultations and follow-up coaching.

  • An insider's evaluation of your resume and cover letter
  • A discussion on how agencies and search firms really operate
  • Why you may need several different resumes and how to create them
  • How best to approach recruiters strategically, yet avoid over exposure
  • Why search firms are of limited or no value to position seekers in today's market and what the alternatives are
  • How to launch a guerrilla job search for oneself and why this is necessary
  • How to follow your bliss realistically in today's market and still earn a living
  • What works for you in building your image and what doesn't
  • How to focus your skill set and experience to meet what is viable in today's market
  • How to differentiate yourself from the competition
  • How to utilize the special process that top search firms use
  • How to use the Internet strategically and avoid overexposure
  • How to identify and leverage personal contacts you didn't know you had
  • How to cold call effectively and make every call count
  • How to interview to win without selling
  • How to positively present red flags (i.e., difficulty with your supervisor)
  • How to get valuable information in non-obvious ways
  • What to do when all else fails

A seminar or consultation should enable you to negotiate and prevail in this market of change, stiff competition and limited options.

Phone consultations and coaching services are also available.