meet your career partner:
Christine Beck, Career Coach & Resume Writer
Hi! I'm Christine Beck, a New Jersey-based, Board Certified Career Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer, and an experienced Recruiter and HR Professional for over 20 years.
I help early-career and experienced professionals market their skills, build their personal brands, and communicate their career stories with confidence.
My clients know they are ready to take the next step in their careers but don’t know how to communicate their story - on paper and in interviews. This is where I come in.
At Resume Focus, I offer boutique, high-touch and personalized service to make the job search more transparent, more efficient, and a lot less overwhelming.
Let’s get you hired!
A CAREER COACHING & FORMER RECRUITER
Areas of Expertise:
Resume &Cover Letter Writing
LinkedIn Optimization
Candidate Interviews
Hiring & Selection
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & LinkedIn Recruiting
Salary Offer Negotiations
Job Descriptions Review & Writing
Career Transitions / Returning to Work
Performance Reviews & Feedback
Training / Facilitation
Experience:
HR & Recruiting experience in Higher Ed, Non-Profit & Recruiting Agency
Experience as a College Career Coach
Board Certified Coach (BCC)
Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)
Life & Career Coaching Certificate
Professional in HR (PHR) Certification
Society for HR Management Certification (SHRM-CP)
Master’s & Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
FOLLOW YOUR CAREER PATH
I've spent 20 years in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, and now, I use my insider perspective to help you land the job of your dreams!
I’ve navigated career transitions, professional pauses, raising a family, and the quest to find work/life balance. I know how stressful the job search can be and how valuable it is to have a trusted partner or coach along the way.
Throughout my HR career, I reviewed countless resumes, led tons of interviews, and placed hundreds of candidates into competitive positions. I know what it takes to stand out and get hired.
If you are ready to focus on your career, I'm ready to help you with expert resume writing, interview preparation & career coaching!
Explore FAQ’s
about working with Resume Focus
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I have worked with professionals at all levels and across industries!
Given my own background, I specialize in working with early to mid career professionals who are in nonprofit, higher education, psychology, marketing, social impact, program or project management, healthcare and other similar fields.
However, regardless of what field you are in, I take a deep dive to learn it so that we can communicate your impact clearly.
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You will work directly with me - 1:1. I keep my practice intentionally small so that I can dedicate my time to learning and helping you communicate your story.
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For resume writing, you'll take part in a 60 minute resume intake call so that I can understand your work, and your goals. I'll ask you to send me your most recent resume, and 2-4 job postings to understand your career targets.
For Career Coaching, we’ll work together to set your goals, and develop an action plan to get you closer to them.
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Resumes are typically delivered within 7-10 business days after our resume intake call. Cover letters and LinkedIn profiles are completed within 3 -4 days after your resume draft.
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Career coaching helps you set goals, navigate career challenges and transitions, and can help you gain confidence in interviews, salary negotiations, networking and other aspects of your career.
Topics include:Career Exploration
Job Search Strategy Support
Interview Preparation
Mock Interviews
Career Transition & Navigation
Salary Negotiation Strategy
Networking & LinkedIn
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You may need one session or multiple depending on your goal. Ideal is 3-5 so that we can set goals and work towards them.
Each client is different. During our initial consultation, we can discuss what options might work best for you.
