Case Study: How Karen Blake Coaching Transformed a Client’s Career

Finding the Perfect Role: A Tailored Approach to Career Success

At Karen Blake Coaching, we specialise in career coaching and CV writing to help clients achieve their professional goals. Did you know 75% of CVs never make it past Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)? We break through these barriers to help clients thrive in roles aligned with their values and aspirations. Recently, we worked with a client who transitioned from frustration to securing multiple senior-level offers through our tailored services. Here’s how we made it happen.

The Challenge: Misaligned Role and Unfulfilled Ambitions

Our client, an experienced professional in the manufacturing industry, was facing a career crossroads. Despite years of technical expertise and leadership success as a National Sales Manager, he felt stuck in a role that no longer resonated with his personal values or professional ambitions.

Key Issues:
  • Lack of alignment with the company’s values.
  • A desire to return to leadership and strategic challenges.
  • Uncertainty about how to present his expertise in a competitive market.

The turning point came when personal circumstances motivated him to seek roles with organisations whose values mirrored his own. He needed expert support to clarify his goals, craft an impactful CV, and position himself for top-level roles.

How Career Coaching and CV Writing Led to Success

At Karen Blake Coaching, we developed a customised three-step plan to help our client stand out.

Step 1: A Comprehensive CV Overhaul

We began by refreshing his general CV to showcase his:

  • Extensive leadership experience as a National Sales Manager.
  • Strategic achievements in the manufacturing industry.
  • Transferable skills such as team management, negotiation, and sales expertise.

Step 2: Role-Specific CV Tailoring

For every role he targeted, we created tailored CVs that:

  • Highlighted relevant achievements to align with each organisation’s needs.
  • Incorporated role-specific keywords to optimise for ATS.
  • Presented his value proposition in a clear, results-driven format.

Step 3: Coaching for Confidence

Beyond CV support, we provided personalised coaching to:

  • Clarify his career goals and define his unique value.
  • Hone his interview techniques with mock sessions.
  • Boost his confidence to approach the job market with clarity and focus.

The Outcome: From Career Frustration to Multiple High-Level Offers

The results were transformative. Armed with a polished, tailored CV and renewed confidence, our client attracted interest from several top-tier employers in his specialist field. Within weeks, he received multiple senior-level offers, each aligned with his values and providing the leadership opportunities he’d been seeking.

Today, he’s thriving in a challenging and fulfilling new role, working with an employer whose values mirror his own.

Why This Success Story Matters

This case study illustrates the power of:

  • A professionally tailored CV to showcase your strengths and expertise.
  • Career coaching to clarify goals and overcome obstacles.
  • The right support to position yourself as a strong candidate for senior roles.
Let’s Transform Your Career

Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, seeking new opportunities, or transitioning industries, Karen Blake Coaching offers the personalised support you need to succeed.

Start your journey towards a fulfilling career today!