Ascend Career and Life Strategies, LLC

The information, recommendations, and skill offered by this company were extremely helpful. I started landing interviews very quickly once they reworked my cover letter and resume. For me, the most helpful information was the job interview prep. We spent two sessions reviewing how to prep for interviews, questions to ask, how to answer questions, how to make an action plan and portfolio and more. I went into my interviews way way more confident than before. I have no doubt that I will be vastly more competitive in my interviews now.
May 4th, 2022

I reached out to Don and the Ascend Team because I had a suite of tremendous accomplishments that I just didn't understand how to sell to employers. Don scheduled an information-gathering interview, where we discussed what I wanted to get out of our coaching sessions, and put together a package tailored specifically to my needs. With Don's help, I now have a solid grasp of how to: search for jobs, network, build resumes adapted for digital screeners, and project confidence and capability in interviews. As a part of the package, Don also introduced me to Melissa Kelley, who prepared an optimized resume and cover letter that will bump my resume to the top of employers' searches. Melissa also gave me coaching on how to build narratives that display my career achievements. If you're struggling with marketing yourself, take it from me--it's a skill that needs to be practiced like anything else. Don Strankowski and the Ascend Team is who you need to mentor you so you can get started. Thanks Don! I'm looking forward to working with you as I keep climbing the corporate ladder and exploring new challenges.
Nov 9th, 2021

Don's experience and know-how were fantastic. Each step of the process was clear and concise. I can't say enough great things about Don and his assistance with helping me in my career transition! Thanks Don!
Jul 3rd, 2021

I am so happy I used Don and his team to help me in my job search as I changed careers. The skills, tips and techniques I learned and mastered made a clear difference in getting my foot in the door and having my application seen. Ive just hit my one-year anniversary at my new employer and am thrilled to be working in a wonderful group in a great organization!
Mar 19th, 2021

Don was a tremendous help to me during my job search. As a graduate during the COVID-19 pandemic, I was very doubtful that I would be able to land the career I was hoping for. But Don's resources and advice got me to the point where I had multiple job offers to choose from. Don provided me with every necessary tool and strategy to land the job I really wanted. Thank you to Don and the rest of the team at Ascend!
Dec 11th, 2020