Our success at Career Evolutions is based on the success of our clients. Each professional that we work with has a unique job-search story to tell, and we are proud to be a central figure in their success. Our understanding of the hiring market, paired with our career management expertise and ability to equip individuals with life-long skills for the search is what sets us apart.
Here is what our clients have to say about us: "When I was shopping for outplacement services I really focused on finding someone, some firm that would customize their services to my strengths and weaknesses. I knew a bit about how to do a job search but also recognized that there were areas where I would benefit from professional attention. I interviewed a few of the bigger name shops and came back to Career Evolutions and Christian Kaijser. Christian is a true professional and has the ability to recognize where his talents will serve each client best – then customize the services he provides. I got what I wanted and more and would recommend Christian and Career Evolutions wholeheartedly." David, Phoenix - August 27, 2010 "Career Evolutions showed me how to open doors to new career opportunities through targeted self-marketing. Initially, my resume and cover letter showcased few accomplishments. But after working with Christian and his team, I discovered more – and better – achievements to sell to prospective employers. I also gained tips on adapting my resume for different formats, using the right keywords and getting my materials in the hands of the hiring manager. By working with Career Evolutions, I've learned some inside secrets on resumes and cover letters that get attention and land jobs. If you want more success in your job search, just contact Christian and his team." "I knew Christian previously as a personal friend and was initially hesitant to mix personal with business. It turned out, however, that Christian and his company were perfect for the job. He was entirely professional and pushed me a lot harder than I expected (but needed), while keeping that personal touch alive. Christian has seen me through a layoff and then another company closure. He knows how to help you improve on your weaknesses and helps you sell your strengths. I cannot imagine using any other company to help me with my career evolution!"
Kim, Phoenix, AZ – June 21, 2010
"I met Christian after 6 months of searching and interviewing without success. Of course being the worst job market in generations did not make it any easier. I knew I needed some kind of help to get the edge, to learn what was required in today's market to be successful in my search. The idea of a career coach began to make perfect sense. With Christian's expertise and guidance I learned a lot about myself and received practical and common sense advice-coaching. One process that really aided was coaching through mock interviews. Christian would take a job spec and create realistic questions that could be asked during an interview. With practice and professional coaching through the exercise, I felt more prepared, comfortable, and confident in interviews. I found this to be one of the most valuable elements of Career Evolutions' services. Thanks Christian."
Rick, Phoenix, AZ - May 10, 2010
"After 30 years of working in many jobs and industries, I found myself unemployed in the middle of a recession and high unemployment. Never before did I “have to” look for a job. 35 days later I accepted a position offering a great opportunity for me; I didn't just take the first job that came along. In those 35 days there was a lot of coaching and many discussions with Christian. He would share every piece of information and experience with me before sending resumes, conducting interviews or negotiations. Christian on my side with his positive attitude and endless patience made it seem easy to go through the process that seemed, and was, terrifying just a month ago."
Csaba, Pennsylvania - May 6, 2010
"I contacted Christian because my job search was coming up empty and I felt like I needed help in an increasingly competitive job market. Christian spruced up all of my documents which gave me enormous confidence when applying for jobs. After the resume and cover letter fix, he helped me identify who I was and what I really wanted to do. He then helped me target companies that I wanted to work for and most importantly gave me the skills to aggressively go after a job. I believe that is what turned the tide for me. Instead of reacting to job postings, Christian taught me all the skills to be proactive in my job search. To make a long story short, Christian helped me land a great job last week. Christian was there every step of the way, from the search phase, to the interview stage, to the follow up, all the way to me accepting the job. I would highly recommend CareerEvolutions for all of your career search needs. CareerEvolutions is very professional and they treat you like family. I certainly wouldn’t have a new job if it wasn’t for them."
Corey, Phoenix, AZ - April 30, 2010
"During a conversation with one of my peers, prior to the workforce reduction in my company, I noticed that he was working on his resume. He showed me copies of the 'before' and 'after' resumes and the difference between documents was amazing. I asked him who had helped him and he introduced me to Christian, whom I called immediately to request his services. Prior to speaking with Christian, I had posted to a few positions without any response. After working with Christian on my resume and cover letters, I posted to other jobs and immediately started receiving call backs. I am currently in the process of moving forward with three different firms that I am interested in working for. I highly recommend Christian and his team to guide any professional that is searching for a career. His speed and attention to detail do get immediate results."
Luis, Monroe, LA - April 22, 2010
"I was referred to Christian by another recruiter after I had been laid off for a couple of months with no forward movement towards finding a job. I felt that I was experienced enough in the presentation of my resume but found that I was just being added to the huge stack of applicants and any attempts of mine were not received well and went unanswered by employers.
After meeting with Christian, I listened to what he had to say and was still not convinced until a bit more time had passed with still no activity on my end. All I can say is that I had no idea of what I did not know and how I was actually sabotaging my job search. You can ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you that I am probably the biggest critic and skeptic around, but I can honestly say that the help Christian was able to provide me with resume rewrites, cover letters, follow up letters, Networking techniques with employers, and negotiation tactics.
These were all things that I felt I was expert at until receiving Christians help. Bottom line is that employers started calling, I was getting 1-2 interviews a week, and after 3 weeks of working with Christian, I actually found myself with a job offer, another pending, and a request to schedule yet another. I landed my target job and was even able to negotiate a higher salary using Christians techniques.
Lets face it. in today's economy, we all need that extra edge and I was able to find it. I spent 3 1/2 months looking for employment and I strongly encourage all those in a position similar to what I was in to utilize Career Evolutions and the services they provide, I guarantee that you will be glad you did."
Dennis, Glendale, AZ - March 4, 2010
“Although it seemed unique in the way I met Christian through various contacts and networking, his unrelenting work with me proved to be extremely beneficial. Christian has a innate ability to understand your passion, focus your vision, gather insight holistically and provide overwhelming evidence through his experiences on ways to move through an otherwise torrid jungle of trying to find the right career. My time spent with Career Evolutions was very short, but impactful to the maximum degree and I would count Christian as a very close advisor in the business world due to his personalized approach, shameless generosity in working with me and fantastic networking skills. If you have the opportunity to work with Christian and the team at Career Evolutions, guarantee yourself a long lasting partnership and a great career choice!”
Mark, Glendale, AZ - February 9, 2010
Faith, Bethesda, MD - January 11, 2010
"I worked with Career Evolutions in my job search during the fourth quarter of 2009. Christian Kaijser provided significant insight into the local C-level job market, including a deep awareness of the inner workings and going-ons at the specific companies I was pursuing. This valuable insight provided me comfort and confidence in assessing my potential employer choices. Christian also afforded me excellent salary negotiation counseling, reviewing numerous aspects of the negotiation process which I might have otherwise overlooked. I was coached in key negotiation characteristics, including how best to present my value to prospective employers, as well as how and when to expose my compensation requirements. This advice proved invaluable to me, resulting in an desirable job offer. I would strongly recommend Career Evolutions to any executive looking to maximize his or her career opportunities."
Frank, January 7, 2010
"Christian is one of the more professional career coaches and executive search people in the industy -- straight shooter and hard worker. He stays in contact, not letting long periods go by when you are uncertain what is happening -- I value this frequent communication and feedback even when there is nothing new to report. At least you know he is constantly working on your behalf and is following up each path until it is closed. His career coaching has been invaluable -- he always has good ideas and helps you refine you job search, shortening the time it takes to find the right opportunity. Great to work with, friendly but persistent in pressing you to follow job search steps until you land that job."
David, Scottsdale, AZ - December 7, 2009
"My job search was stalled when I contacted Christian and discussed using his services to change my approach and strategy to get different results. With the support of experts on his staff we first perfected my resume and cover letter documentation. Christian then coached me through a very effective approach with phone messages directed at hiring managers, getting them to look closer at my background and qualifications for the job.Finally, we went through an entire process to prepare for all 3 types of interviews (phone screens, in person, and panel style). I had targeted 3 different opportunities and with the guidance of Career Evolutions within a month I made it through multiple interviews to reach the final cut on all 3. Ultimately I accepted the first offer on the table. I highly recommend Christian and his team for any professional who is looking for a consultant to help guide them through the hiring process and can get real results much faster than conventional job search methods in this difficult market!"
Kevin, Tempe, AZ - November 20, 2009
"After having spent my entire career working my way up through the ranks with one company, the recession strengthened, my industry was hit exceptionally hard and I found myself laid off due to company restructuring and down-sizing. It had been a while since I had been in the job market, and Christian’s broad experience and expertise proved invaluable. After a resume refresh and some insightful counseling on the intricacies of the ‘new’ market, I was armed with an excellent strategy and set of skills that proved very effective in my search. I consider Christian an expert and trusted advisor and highly recommend him to anyone considering or in the midst of a career change."
David, Gilbert, AZ - September 19, 2009
"Meeting with Christian was really a blessing. He helped me completely rework my resume into a powerful tool that showcased my skills and experience. The much improved resume allowed me to have the opportunity to interview for a very prestigious company and a job offer soon followed. Christian then was able to help me successfully negotiate a higher starting salary. I really enjoyed speaking with Christian about my career plans. He has excellent ideas and a lot of really positive energy. I would absolutely recommend Careerevolutions to anyone who is currently looking for a new job or has even thought about the possibility of changing careers."
Patty, Peoria, AZ - September 12, 2009
“Since contracting with Career Evolutions, Christian and his staff have provided me with endless amount of support. The staff completed a total review/recommendation of all my materials, my cover letter, resume and thank you letter. They also assisted me with my 30 sec pitch for both face to face communications as well as for voicemails. Once I was selected for interviews Christian and his staff prepared me by providing real life role-based interviewing tools and techniques. Their style of questioning allowed me to showcase my strengths during my interviews. With all their assistance I was able to secure a position with one of the leading non-profits in AZ. I strongly recommend Career Evolutions for all your employment needs.”
Israel, Scottsdale, AZ - August 16, 2009
“The time and effort devoted by Career Evolutions in counseling, resume upgrade, mock interviews and negotiating far exceeded any previous encounters with contingency recruiters. I have been utilizing recruiters for both myself and in filling my staff positions for 28 years, and I was deeply impressed by both the electronic and face to face encounters we had during the hiring process, which landed me a position this week.”
George, Glendale, AZ - June 15, 2009
“The first thing you notice about Christian is his passion. He really loves his work and it shows. He is an extremely driven and enthusiastic person with an extensive understanding of the career building process. I would highly recommend working with him and feel very fortunate to have him on my side during my career search.”
Ryan, Denver, CO - May 12, 2009
"Christian was a key component to me when I lost my job and started searching for another. He worked very closely with me about how to best contact potential employers. His first words of advice were, "If you see a job you want, don't send a resume." You'll have to ask him why that's so valuable, but it made a huge difference in my job search. As I was getting close to landing a job offer, Christian helped me negotiate an initial relocation package from $8K to over $17K. If I'm ever looking for work again, Christian is already in my speed dial."
Dan, Layton, UT - May 10, 2009
"Christian is one of the few people that has his pulse on the 'employment' process. From resume building, written communication, marketing strategies and deep understanding of the interview process, he was very helpful in my career search, as we worked together to improve my interview skills. Tremendous value to the career exploration methodology..."
Erik, Fountain Hills, AZ - February 26, 2009