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Mr. Youngquist is a recognized expert in the field of career coaching, job hunting, and professional employment counseling. After witnessing the intense structural transformation of the job market over the past decade, he founded Career Horizons in 2004 to assist clients in navigating successfully through these unfamiliar and largely uncharted waters. In his current role, he consults with clients at all levels on how to strategically assess their careers, explore their occupational options, reach their full potential, and master the complex dynamics reshaping today’s employment marketplace.
His background encompasses 15 years in the employment services field, nearly a dozen of which were spent in the leadership ranks of Moore & Associates, a leading Northwest organizational consulting firm. During his tenure there, he helped pioneer the company’s acclaimed series of career transition and corporate outplacement programs, as well as develop the firm’s distinctive coaching methodology, employment database tools, and résumé-writing practice. To date, he has personally delivered over 75 group career transition workshops and provided one-on-one coaching to over 4,500 individual job seekers at all levels, ranging from entry-level employees to Fortune 100 executives.
Mr. Youngquist’s delivery style is characterized by his intense passion for the career transition field and his unique gift for helping clients develop practical, real-world solutions to their job search challenges. Through his dual background in advertising and technology, he is able to expertly guide professionals in the process of packaging their skills, selling themselves, and leveraging the dizzying array of technologies and resources now available in the modern employment world. A frequent author and speaker, his work has been featured in numerous career publications including 101 Best Résumés by McGraw Hill, as well as in a monthly "Conscious Careering" column published by the Puget Sound Business Journal.
Educational credentials held by Mr. Youngquist include a B.A. in Communications from the University of Washington, as well as PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Certification through the Society for Human Resource Management. In addition, he is a member of the Puget Sound Career Development Association and author of the "Conscious Careering" monthly job search advice column published in the Puget Sound Business Journal.
An active participant in the community, Mr. Youngquist is a member of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, the Puget Sound Career Development Association, and the NW Human Resource Management Association.
He also volunteers his time to assist high school students with their career issues as a member of the Career Connections Task Force for Washington State DECA, and formerly served on the Employer Advisory Board of the Center for Career Alternatives, a Seattle non-profit dedicated to providing educational, employment, and vocational training assistance to a diverse population of disadvantaged youth and adults.
Looking for practical, real-world career management and job hunting advice you won't find anywhere else? If so, we invite you to click here and browse through the collection of "Conscious Careering" articles we've authored to help shed light on the unique process of finding meaningful work in the 21st Century job market.
The Power of Personal Branding
CFA Society of Seattle, 06/08
Networking for Introverts
Intl. Association of Administrative Professionals, 05/08
Lassoing the LinkedIn.com Website
Association of Women in Communication (AWC), 04/08
Qualifications+Salesmanship=Marketability
Seattle University, Albers Graduate School, 04/08
Wooing Top Talent to Your Organization
Society of Human Resource Management, Snohomish County Chapter, 03/08
The Top 10 Keys to Selling Yourself Effectively
KPLU Graduate Degree Fair, 01/08
"Lassoing LinkedIn" Presentation
Puget Sound Career Development Association, 10/07
"Wooing Top Talent" Seminar Panelist
Northwest Recruiting Association (NWRA), 09/07
Best Job Hunting Practices for Financial Executives
Financial Executives International (FEI), 09/07
Job Hunting: The New Rules of the Game
Intl. Assoc. of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), 09/06
Career Marketing Services: Silver Bullets or Scams?
The Executive Network of Seattle (TENS), 07/06
Resume Roundup Presentation
Serious About Finding Employment Seminar, 07/06
Provisioning Your Career
Wharton Alumni Club of Seattle, 06/06
Self-Marketing 101: The Secrets of Selling Yourself
Kent Chamber of Commerce, 01/06
Guest Speaker: Mid-Career Transition
KUOW Radio, "The Power of Voice" Program, 08/05
Self-Marketing 101: How to Gain Career Visibility
The Ad2Seattle Association, 05/05
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Job Search Principles
Financial Executives International (FEI), 05/05
Resume Strategies for Mature Candidates
Mature Workers Training & Resource Fair, 09/04
Test Your Interviewing IQ
Boeing Shared Services Group, 10/03
Charting Your Next Career Voyage
Intl. Assoc. of Administrative Professionals, 09/03
Job Search Strategies & Tactics
School of Visual Concepts, 07/03
Welcome to the World of Work
Center for Career Alternatives, 07/03
Test Your Resume-Writing IQ
Boeing Shared Services Group, 06/03
Welcome to the 21st Century Job Market
NW Human Resources Mgmt. Association, 06/03
Emerging Trends in Today's Job Market
Washington Society of CPAs, 06/03
Age & Baggage Article Contributor
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 05/03
So You Want to Find a Job?
American Society of Quality, 04/01
Avoiding Career Pitfalls
Association of Certified Financial Planners, 01/01
New Rules of the Job Game
Inglemoor High School, 07/98
101 Best Resumes Featured Contributor
McGraw-Hill Publishing, 1997
Preparing for the Realities of Today's Job Market
Association of Office Professionals, 03/97
Keys to Job Search Success
Washington Society of CPAs, 11/96
"I wanted to say thank you for all your help during my recent career search. Your assistance was instrumental in getting me on the right track. As you know, I spent an entire year searching on my own, working very hard, without any real solid results. About 10 weeks after 'graduating' from your Job Search PhD program I had a great new job -- and it was in the place that my wife and I have been working on moving to for almost 2 years! A pessimist would say that it was just chance and I finally got lucky. Being an optimist, however, I would say that your professional assistance really made a difference in providing me the tools to take luck out of the equation."
-- Andy Henderson, Senior Program Manager
"I cannot thank you enough for being such an incredible resource, coach, and all-around good guy. Your knowledge of the field is second to none and you are willing to give your best to each client. Even when your client (me) sent four emails in one day, which must be a record, you responded thoughtfully to each one. Even at 10pm! As a former basketball coach, myself, I can really appreciate how you "coached me up" and encouraged me to be the best I could be. That's what a good coach does and I am extremely grateful. I would encourage anyone, in any situation, to use this service. The entire process is professional, productive, and positive."
-- Larry Judd, Campus Recruiting Specialist
"I would like to thank you for the time and work you put into my custom job search. You are extremely professional and very personable. You helped me figure out what I really want to do and to take this opportunity to finally do it! What you put together, the customized spreadsheets, workbook, and the amount of time you spend with your clients (both face-to-face and the prep work before and after the initial meeting), is awesome. You definitely don't charge enough and I appreciate the fact that you did not try to take me to the cleaners. I almost forked over the same amount of money to another local company just to get a resume after a 45-minute 'interview' session. Thank you again for your time and I have already raved about you to my former colleagues!"
-- Shane Valentine, Operations Manager
"Your ability to take my eclectic sales, marketing, and retail background and coach me on how to position it into positive strengths related to a public sector position was amazing. By focusing on strengths and skills instead of 'jobs' I was able to break into an entirely new career area and ace out the candidates who had the public sector experience I did not have! Your written materials on interview process and your interview coaching were invaluable. In addition, you were responsive and available on a moment's notice. I'm so grateful for your help and guidance and am excited to begin my new career with the City of Bellevue."
-- Julie Ellenhorn,
Community Outreach Coordinator
"Deciding to engage Matt Youngquist at Career Horizons was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my career. He has developed a job search and career advancement system that is both practical and inspiring at the same time. With Matt’s encouragement and advice, I was able to land a much better job than the one I lost in 5 short months. He helped me to set my sights correctly and to develop the tools to reach my objective. And it was interesting and fun along the way!
Matt provides structure to the process and possesses a depth of knowledge about job searching that has no equal. He understands how to effectively blend technology and personal networking to optimize your job opportunities. I learned a great deal about myself and how to manage my career effectively by working with Matt. His reputation in the Puget Sound business community is excellent, his writing is insightful and succinct, and his advice was on target every time. Matt is a pleasure to deal with: organized, thoughtful, prompt and responsive. I would therefore recommend Matt and Career Horizons to anyone interested in finding a new position or anyone who wants to get serious about their career."
-- Jon Deex, President & CEO
"I can’t say this more adamantly: Matt Youngquist’s knowledge, expertise and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients are perhaps THE reasons I’m employed today. I initially hired another Outplacement firm when I was laid off from my job, and found the experience to be completely disappointing and a colossal waste of time. A relative was then kind enough to recommend Matt to me, and I can’t tell you what a difference he made—not only with his knowledge of the job market in Seattle, but also with his spot-on advice and availability in answering my questions (my emails and phone calls were returned immediately, something my close friends can’t even manage). He is truly without peer in this industry and you’d do well to contact him if you’re ever in the need of wise counsel—it really is the best money you’ll ever spend!"
-- Kira Knight, Human Resources Manager
"Matt is a master career coach. He is always current with effective tools and resources for a successful career transition. He helped me identify my unique strengths and he challenged me in ways which helped me gain the role I desired. He is quite simply the best professional career guru one could ask for!”
-- Greg Scully, Business Development Executive
“Do yourself a favor and save a few months of time in your job search by hiring Matt, President and Founder of Career Horizons. Had I hired him early in my job search I believe I would have found a job much faster. After I started working with Matt I had a job in less than a month -- and I attribute it directly to Matt's techniques."
-- Rob Daniel, Sales Management Executive
"I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated your help with my recent job search. I thought I might come to you in March 2008, after having been out of work for six months, but then I thought 'pay him now or pay him later.' As it turned out, it was the best money I ever spent. I was surprised at how much the search process has changed in the last 10 years. You opened my eyes and gave me the tools I needed."
-- David Lightfoot, Chief Financial Officer
"A quick note to let you know I've accepted an offer! While this is initially more of a lateral move, as a local company much closer to home it affords much more upward mobility, an earnings increase opportunity, and also cuts my commute in half. Plus, it gets me experience in a much more dynamic and marketable industry. I'm really excited.
The resume refinements and the game plan you built for me gave me the confidence and direction I needed to really tackle the job market effectively and efficiently. I'm certain this cut months off my search. Thank you again for your help and I would absolutely recommend you and work with you again."
-- Karl Johnson, Manager, Inside Sales
"Thank you for putting 'wings' on my job search. I cannot thank you enough for your wisdom, encouragement, honest evaluation, and process. The marketplace has changed radically since I was last job searching and it appears to be changing faster with each passing year. You are on the pulse of that change and bring a contemporary and relevant approach to the job search process. I have learned and grown a lot and will work to employ these learnings the rest of my career and beyond. Thank you for helping me develop the plan and for encouraging me to initiate and sustain the effort. I will look for opportunities to recommend you to anyone I come in contact with who is job searching, without hesitation."
-- Eric Critchlow, VP of Sales
"Matt really helped me to focus the first time I worked with him, both in terms of managing a difficult 'political' challenge in my work environment and in setting a tighter direction for my career. A year later, when I was ready to make a move and had interviews with multiple companies, he provided with some very sound, practical advice and interview coaching. I landed the job and had multiple offers to boot -- without spending a ton of money or wasting a bunch of time on things I already knew how to do. Matt gave me just the direction and coaching I needed to succeed. Thanks Matt!"
-- Jeff Jarrard, Business Intelligence Manager
“Eight years of being a stay-at-home mom. English as a second language. Never worked in the US nor attended school here. Low interest in getting back into my old profession but not sure where to really fit in today's workplace, either. Sound hopeless? Like somebody doomed to a life revolving only around the kids? I used to think so, too, but a friend recommended Career Horizons and Matt became so much more than a mere career coach: he offered guidance, inspiration, and hope. I signed a contract with a great company yesterday -- Matt, you went above and beyond and words fail me to thank you for all you did!"
-- Edda Kuhlmann, Cash Management Specialist
“Matt provided me with outstanding perspective as I moved between senior management roles. His creative approach provided just the insight I needed (internally and externally) to effectively manage the job search process. The time spent was very valuable to me, both in terms of the self-evaluation process and the unique job search tools that were provided, and I will continue to recommend the services of Career Horizons without hesitation!"
-- Jon Wagoner, Senior Financial Executive
"As a 'newbie' to Seattle arriving without a network and with the objective of making a career shift, I knew full well that I had my hands full. Yet I had enough sense to retain the expertise and resources of Matt as well as employ the techniques of his Job Search PhD program, which really made the difference for me this time around. This was my second attempt to transition into a new career -- the first time was after finishing graduate school five years ago and I only wish I had had these 'tools' in my kit back then!"
-- Dave Cecil, Hospitality Industry Executive
"Matt, you provide an invaluable service and continuously gave me excellent guidance in advising me in the job search process. This was the first time I needed to look for a job in 16 years and I was initially overconfident and did not think I needed any career assistance. A former colleague and friend recommended that I see you, however, and thankfully I listened to him. The initial consultation was very helpful in getting me organized and setting up a valid plan for my job search. I was even more impressed how you were always available for consultation and advice during the 4-5 months of my job search. Your sage advice and practical tips helped me through some difficult situations. I knew you not only had my best interests in mind, but also had a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with complex issues. Thanks again and I will always be a enthusiastic reference for your services. The value of the services that you provide far exceeds the fee that you charge."
-- Alan Koslow, Vice President & General Counsel
"Matt, You are the real deal! I am extremely fortunate to have been introduced to you and Career Horizons to assist me through this process. You skillfully bring all of the key components of a career transition and provide the complete set of tools including knowledge of the local market, its trends, and expertise regarding the resources available. More importantly you bring the intangibles to the equation. You challenge your clients to align their goals and objectives with their messaging, branding, and overall strategy. You ask the tough questions that force candidates to address inconsistencies that might otherwise be hidden roadblocks through this process, then you blend it all together with a personal style that combines both coach and counselor. Without reservations, I would recommend that anyone facing a career transition should make their first call to Matt Youngquist and Career Horizons."
-- Rich Noffsinger, SVP of Sales & Marketing
"After 15 months of stay-at-home parenting/soul searching/mid-life-crisis-averting, followed by 4 months of more serious job searching, I have accepted the position of Director of Customer Solutions with a terrific software organization here in Bellevue. This is a exciting opportunity for me to combine my software development management and technology sales background in a new direction. I'm looking forward to learning new things and working with a tight-knit team of professionals. Again, Matt, I cannot thank you enough for your valuable coaching and your ability to see critical things based upon your enormous experience in this process. I would recommend your services to anyone and will do so on a frequent basis!"
-- Mark Griffin, Technology Sales Executive
“Matt, I cannot thank you enough for the guidance, encouragement, thoughtful ideas, and structure you offered to me during the job search process. I readily admit that I am not skilled as a job seeker. Your tools were a big help."
-- Bill Butler, VP & General Counsel
“Matt, I met another business contact of yours at a Northwest Entrepreneurs Network event last night and we had extensive discussions related to your business strategy. We both agreed that you need to charge more for your superior services. Please let us know when this policy change will be implemented! (grin)"
-- Michael Pinkowski, Internet Company Executive
“Matt: Now that I have successfully landed a great position I would like to take a moment to thank you for all of your support and your incredible professionalism in aiding me in my job search. I was immediately impressed with your materials describing your services, but that was really the tip of the iceberg in terms of what you offer.
You just don’t miss a beat. You offer such a wide array of support from the written materials, your newsletter, the job listings, the group meetings, not to mention your knowledge of the Internet job search arena. As great as all of these tools are, however, your real value is in your thoughtful coaching and depth of experience. I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive coach in my corner -- not to mention the fact that you are the networking king!
I have already recommended you and your services to many people and some are already benefiting from working with you. I would be more than happy to heartily recommend you to anyone who is looking for their next job, wants to fine-tune their career planning efforts, or wants to discover a new career path. Thank you again for giving me the confidence and tools to conduct my job search and for helping me find the right fit!"
-- Kelly Stone, Outdoor Gear Product Line Manager
"They offered me the job! I start on August 21st and will be going to Wisconsin three times over the first three months to become certified in the EMR Epic software at the vendor training in Madison. I'm very excited about this opportunity, the salary turned out to be a nice raise from my last position, and the benefits are fantastic. I can't wait to get started and want to thank you for all your encouragement and guidance through this process. I really needed someone else to believe in me first, and to build my confidence, so thanks for helping me see the “vision” and understand that I did have choices. This ship sets sail next week, and I'll let you know how it's going. Thanks again!"
-- Val Callahan, Health Care Technology Analyst
“I just want to reiterate my appreciation for the tremendous value I received in our session and I look forward to working together as my job search unfolds. I cannot remember a time when I received more value for my investment. I learned so much in my first appointment. Professionally, I received invaluable information, resources, and guidance -- and personally, I received much-needed reassurance and insight. The job search process can be extremely daunting even for the most confident of individuals, but I left our sessions smarter, reenergized, and enthusiastic. Now THAT'S value!"
-- Riene Niemcziek, Financial Management Executive
“Thank you very, VERY much for our session. Wow! I was overwhelmed and excited by the information, the campaign, and the general "kick-in-the-pants" to get things launched in Seattle. I truly feel fortunate to have been referred to you. The ideas and strategies look great, and while I may bug you from time to time as I start my new routine, once I get the idea of things they will start to roll on their own, as you said. Thanks so much again, Matt, for your professional approach to all this -- and your pleasant personal side makes this all the more motivating!"
-- Robert Sanzalone, Technology Evangelist
“As a woman in my mid-twenties, I came to Matt during a successful, but frustrating advertising sales career. My goal was to get to the root of my passions and career aspirations and, ultimately, to decide if I should stay in sales or focus more on my journalism background. The Career Horizons assessment process -- along with Matt’s ability to ask questions that make you define the “grey areas" of your career -- allowed me to facilitate change and better my future. Matt brings about your confidence, helps you discover your strengths, and reinstates your belief in yourself. Talking to Matt taught me to ask better questions during the interviewing process and figure out exactly what I wanted from an employer. Career Horizons is a life-changing organization and an outstanding place to go when considering a career change."
-- Daniel Jodts, Account Executive
"After months of hearing ‘wow, you have an impressive background but you’re not quite the perfect fit we were hoping for’ I'm happy to say that I’ve been in a great new job for a week now -- and was just sitting here thinking about how lucky I am to have found this opportunity! So how did I turn things around and find the right company for me? I became a client of Career Horizons. While my overall search process was pretty good from the start, the difference was the resources that Matt had for me. He presented me with a list of all the Washington companies in my industry, and upon clicking through this resource, I was able to identify a highly suitable employer I had totally missed in my previous efforts. When I contacted the CEO, they didn’t have an immediate job opening available, but upon seeing how great a fit I was they created a new position around my capabilities. I would never have found this company without Matt’s assistance and expertise. Thanks Matt!"
-- Paul Zoba, VP of Business Development
“Career Horizons’ Matt Youngquist is an excellent coach with the ability to help his clients focus thinking toward positive actions. When I met Matt, I was really discouraged, especially since I was over 60 and wondering what I would do after many months of unsuccessful searching.
Because of Matt’s patience, coaching and gentle probing, I was able to assess what it was I would do, not if I should do something. It became apparent to me that I really enjoyed my field of work and was not yet ready for a rocker on the porch. I was inspired to keep my brain cells working by taking a course to prepare me to re-certify as a senior human resources professional. Taking the test and passing it with flying colors restored my confidence in myself. Having the certification and the confidence I felt were important factors in landing the job I have now. A job, that was referred to me by Matt!"
-- Mary-Ann Gutierrez, Human Resources Manager
“I just joined (company name withheld) as Vice President of Sales. It's a great company with 20 employees, a solid stable of clients, and young enough to need lots of help on getting to market, FAST! I am very excited. The position starts as a three-month consulting engagement and rolls to FTE should all parties be significantly impressed. So far, so good. I really appreciate your guidance, Matt, and know I am now employed due to your counsel!"
-- Sean Paddock, Sales Management Executive
“Matt, I want to take a moment to tell you what a great service you provide for those of us in transition. It can be kind of isolating to move to a new town and start over, especially after being deeply networked in a place you lived for 11 years. Your service is unique in my experience and you can consider me to be a strong reference any time."
-- Bob Burger, Operations Management Executive
"Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you did for me last year. It was thanks to your training, time, and encouragement that made my new job possible."
-- L. Mahoney, Spanish Language Translator
"I can't thank you enough for the advice and coaching you provided to help me
through the job search process. You took the time to really understand my circumstances and geared the program around my needs, focusing on the areas where I needed the most help. Much has changed since the last time I looked for a new position and your suggestions and approach were right on the mark. I felt in control of the process. I certainly will make referrals whenever I can. I also learned a valuable lesson about the strength in building and maintaining a network of contacts. I intend to continue to build that network and nurture it for the future"
-- Patrick McKinnon, Retail Operations Mgmt. Executive
“Matt, by the way, the recruiter that contacted me about the (company name withheld) opportunity complimented me on my resume. She said she sees a lot of resumes and mine is very strong and well-presented. Of course, I said, “That’s so nice of you to say that. I’ll pass on your compliment to the career coach who wrote it!"
-- Brett Clay, Technology Sales & Marketing Executive
“I had a meeting with Matt yesterday. I will keep this short by saying I should have met him two months ago when I became serious about my next career move. Matt’s expertise is in helping people navigate today’s executive job market and he gives free agents a clear, strategic plan to follow when job searching. Career Horizons fees are very reasonable and worth every penny."
-- Clark Westmoreland, Operations Mgmt. Executive
"The value provided to me by Career Horizons was worth the investment and more. Matt is passionate about helping people and you can see that as soon as you spend time working with him. Once you start the process, you realize that it is more than about getting your resume updated or getting prepared for an interview. Matt pushes you to think about what’s important to you and helps guide you towards your ideal career goals. You will have received your money's worth even if you walk away with an updated resume and some new interviewing techniques -- but as soon as you start working with Matt, you’ll find that he has so much to offer and you see his true passion to help people!"
-- Ash Hans, Technical Program Manager
“When I first came to Career Horizons, the in-depth knowledge that Matt had was incredible. He hit my issues right on the nose. The tests I went through were also very enlightening. I did not realize what was truly important to me in a career until I saw it in black and white. In addition, Matt has tons of resources available that specifically matched my interests. I wasn’t sure if I was going to continue down my same career path or branch off and have my own business, so Matt put me in touch with a business broker to get those questions answered.
I feel like Matt was there only for me. He answered every question I had and I could tell that his depth of knowledge on career and job search success was never-ending. He has a strong handle on what is happening out there in the workplace, and whether you spend one session with Matt or continue with him until you find your dream career, you will not be disappointed. It was worth every penny and more!"
-- Maureen Nixon, Software Consultant
“I found Matt after weeks of researching professionals who offer career guidance. Matt is clearly the most competent I have ever met. The methods and tools he provides uniquely structure one’s career advancement efforts."
-- Rosalind Marinou, Management Consultant
“I have known Matt for several years now and have worked with him in several capacities. First, having hired him to provide outplacement support to a departing employee, Matt provided practical and meaningful support and quickly customized a career transition plan to meet this individual's needs. As a result, it opened up a solid and satisfying career path for the person in question. In addition, when I was later in a job search, myself, Matt was very helpful in assessing and refining my marketing plan. More importantly, he stayed in touch on a regular basis and demonstrated to me that he really cares about following through on his commitment to help people reach their career goals."
-- Gene Gerrard, Human Resources Executive
“In the past couple of days I was offered a new job. I negotiated the salary and today I accepted the position. Without reading your book, I might not have been as aggressive in my negotiations and I definitely wouldn't have received the salary and benefits I was looking for. I am now the Quality Assurance Manager at (company name withheld) and the job is just perfect for me. Anyway, thank you for all your help. I will be recommending your services to anyone who asks me how I got this job. "
-- Bryan Fry, Quality Assurance Manager
“Matt has been a tremendous resource in my successful job search. Of particular value were the workshops he hosted that concentrated on important aspects of the search process, e.g. networking introductions, creating a self-marketing plan, creating high-impact resumes, interview preparation, and many more. In addition to the group activities, however, Matt was always readily accessible to provide ideas that were tailored to the person’s strengths and unique needs.
Matt has the ability to stir emotions and engage an audience as effectively as working with him personally. I regard Matt as a skilled professional with executive presence. I intend on maintaining an on-going relationship with Matt and regard him as a valuable member of my network of important contacts. "
-- Kent Byers, Supply Chain & Logistics Mgmt. Executive
“Matt is unique in the job search coaching domain. He takes a holistic approach for which he has developed comprehensive, effective tools. These empower a serious job-hunter to manage all aspects of the hunt -- physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Matt is an awesome resource!"
-- Alex Blackwell, Financial Management Executive
“Six months ago we found ourselves in a very difficult and unusual position – we were faced with the enormous challenge of finding new jobs. We questioned where do we start the job search process; were our resumes well-written; what kinds of job were we searching for; how does the present job market operate; how should we answer interview questions; how do we market ourselves to set us apart from other candidates?
Fortunately, we did not have to face this formidable career transition process alone. Matt Youngquist of Career Horizons helped us immensely with his outplacement services and we shall be forever grateful for his invaluable input, career coaching and counseling, and very comprehensive training materials. After working with through the customized program he designed for us, we learned how to take personal responsibility in our career paths. Matt’s positive manner and approach made it easier in dealing with the job hunting and employment transition. No question went unanswered.
Matt has a unique gift of turning a negative into a positive, provides amazing support, and has a great talent for writing and editing. These contributions helped changed our fears into hopes, wishes, and goals, and instilled in us a greater sense of confidence. We have happily acquired new jobs, look forward to new opportunities in the future, and feel a deep gratitude to Matt for his professionalism, friendship, and remarkable expertise."
-- Michael Osburn, Architect
-- Emily Osburn, Executive Administrator
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Founder Bio: Matt Youngquist