Alejandra Herrera, Marketing Professional
“After transitioning from my former employer and struggling to get offers, I connected with Sheryl Dawson for assessment and coaching support — I am so glad I did as my job search turned into a marathon! Initially Harrison’s Career Assessment provided insight into my strenths and improved communication of them through my resume, connections and interviews. As a marketing and communications professional with several years’ experience, when it came to articulating my core competencies and value proposition I appreciated the value of a deeper understanding of my behavioral preferences. Sheryl’s questions helped me refocus and target opportunities aligned with my best fit. Job Search: The Total System and Sheryl’s coaching provided resume, cover letter, strategy and process support to prepare me for the long haul. I realized that practice and networking were essential to learning to sell myself; stretching beyond my comfort zone, I enlisted mentors and added certifications, all designed to build my confidence. Sheryl’s timely check-ins challenged me to try various techniques and encouraged me to persevere. I have landed a great opportunity in a new industry with a global organization that advances my career. I highly recommend Sheryl’s experience, insight, and personal coaching to anyone in transition. What I learned not only sustained my job search, but provided a new mind set for ongoing success!”
Rebecca Johansson, Parent of Graduate/Young Professional
“My son Boyce was inspired by a HS history teacher to pursue a similar career. After graduating with a BA in history and anthropology minor, he sought his teaching certificate. Hitting a roadblock when local school budget cuts limited job opportunities, he secured a position in retail sales. While experiencing success for a couple years, he realized there was no career advancement path; a layoff amplified his discouragement. Having known Sheryl Dawson for many years, I reached out for her help. Sheryl recommended the Harrison Career Assessment, resume support and Job Search: The Total System. Sheryl’s coaching and assessment made a big difference in my son’s focus. The comprehensive assessment review revealed his optimal career fit and the potential need for a master’s degree to leverage his core strengths. I’m glad Boyce accepts that secondary education is not his best fit, as I had grave concerns the field would be satisfying long term. As a parent I deeply appreciate Sheryl’s help – my son now has a solid career and job search plan, an A+ resume, and renewed confidence in his short-term job search, as well as his long-term goals. Sheryl’s fee is very reasonable given the transformation in my son’s prospects now and for his future!”
Awty International School
Our annual ropes program is custom-designed by Dawson Consulting Group to meet the team development needs of our students. Collaborating with our administration and teachers, Dawson Consulting Group ensures that each participant is comfortable with the activities and actively engaged in this unique learning experience. Excellent instructors who connect well with the students enable us to build team, critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills through the power of experiential learning.
Geotrace Technologies, Inc.
After carefully reviewing our “ideal candidate” criteria, within a very short period of time you submitted several highly qualified candidates. In addition to sourcing quality candidates, your professional facilitation of negotiating a compensation package acceptable to management as well as to the candidate was equally valuable to complete the placement. With Performance Search, Geotrace Technologies has the assurance of obtaining high-quality candidates who match the criteria we have set. Thanks for your professionalism and responsiveness to our talent needs.
Ashland Chemical Corporation
Dawson Consulting Group facilitated a comprehensive assessment to gain insights into our management team strengths as well as areas of improvement. While identifying individual and team behavioral preferences, strengths and targeted gaps for development, it gave ISP Technologies valuable information to address performance improvement in a very meaningful way. Additionally, the assessments have been utilized in the area of candidate selection.
Dresser Rand
Stepping Up to Supervisor is an excellent fundamental seminar. The open forum is an engaging presentation style which encourages participation and facilitates learning. The seminar provides practical take away skills and a sound foundation for further development and training. The personal supervisory success profile or assessment is a useful indicator of relevant traits to develop that will improve one’s performance. The seminar is worth the investment and motivates you to learn more!
NOV – Quality Tubing
Quality Tubing – NOV is better prepared for its projected growth as a result of the valuable assessment, coaching, team facilitation and leadership training provided by Dawson Consulting Group. The depth of capabilities Dawson Consulting Group offers is coupled with sensitivity to the needs and expectations of the client. The results were excellent. Managers gained insight into their performance development as well as techniques to improve their supervisory teams. Both seasoned and new leaders gained leadership competencies.