I’ve had an extremely informative and motivational experience working with Loretta Bartz. As my coach, she listens attentively and offers clear, meaningful guidance each time we meet. I appreciate Loretta’s attention to detail and would highly recommend her as a coach to others in search of this service.
Robert Meyer, my job coach at Randstad, has been a big help in getting myself re-oriented and even excited about searching for a job after 18 years at my previous company. He's very knowledgeable and positive and kind. And the tools on Risesmart are very extensive and helpful as well.
Having Loretta as my career coach was exactly what I needed and has been invaluable. She challenged and encouraged me every step of the way. Her coaching has driven consistent progress toward my next sales role.
I had a great experience working with Robert as my career coach. He provided valuable insights on networking, helped me prepare and practice for strategic interviews, and offered thoughtful, actionable feedback. His coaching has kept me motivated and gave me greater confidence throughout my job search. The webinars offered by Randstad RiseSmart have also been a very helpful resource, providing practical insights and guidance throughout the process.
Once I was notified that my job had been eliminated, my employer referred me to Randstad RiseSmart for job transition services and support. In my job loss grief, I was not eager to work with a coach and prepare for my next role but from the first day I met my coach, Loretta, I've felt my confidence improve and my perseverance strengthen. She met me where I was. She saw my pain of losing a 20+ year career with the same employer through no fault of my own. She showed me possibilities far greater than what I had considered previously. With her, my job concierge (thanks, Katie!) and my resume critique, I'll be unstoppable in the workforce. They are very much appreciated!
I cannot put into words how grateful I am for Loretta’s guidance and insight during her time as my Career Coach. She went above and beyond in ensuring I not only had every resource available but also in validating every thought and feeling I had during a very uncertain time after being laid off. Even after my Randstad benefit had ended she continued to reach out to check in.
Working with Angela through Capital One’s RiseSmart coaching benefit has been an incredible experience and a true highlight of my professional growth this year. Angela is exceptionally knowledgeable, supportive, and action-oriented.
With her expert guidance, I was able to completely revamp my LinkedIn profile and update my resume to better showcase my experience. She also provided invaluable interview preparation that boosted my confidence and helped me create practical templates for my end-of-year reviews. Angela's tailored support and genuine investment in my career development have made her an invaluable asset. I highly recommend her coaching to anyone looking to elevate their career path!
Ranstad RiseSmart were a terrific resource during my job search. My coach, Vickie Owenby, provided excellent guidance, plenty of reassurance, and motivation when the job search was not going well. I do not think I could've found the role I did without their assistance.
Leeann Erie was phenomenal to work with. She really understood where I was coming from and helped me focus clearly on what needed to happen next. Leeann really excels at helping you navigate necessary and fundamental shifts in your mindset and helping you figure out what your real value has been all along.
Thank you Gene for your guidance, support and help through my latest career transition. There was always something in our calls that made me think, improve and grow.
I enjoyed working with Val Boston. He was insightful, and his experience in coaching had a very postive impact on my process. He encouraged me to expand my thinking and boradening my search was a key to succuess. Val was generous with his time and in extending his network to support me.
I've had a great experience with Joan Saunders. Joan provides solid and helpful guidance and council and has provided support through some difficult work experiences. She provides resume assistance but more importantly she provides guidance on how to navigate the political work environment helping me to build confidence. I look forward to every meeting with Joan! I can't say enough positive, great things about Joan and I highly recommend her.
Working with my career coach has been one of the most meaningful and rewarding experiences in my professional journey. From the beginning, she has been incredibly supportive, encouraging, and genuinely invested in my growth and success.
Her guidance has helped me strengthen my résumé and LinkedIn profile so that they more accurately reflect my experience, accomplishments, and the value I bring professionally. She has also been instrumental in preparing me for interviews—helping me think through difficult questions, communicate my experiences more effectively, and approach conversations with greater confidence and intention.
What has meant the most to me, however, is her support beyond résumé writing and interview preparation. She has helped me navigate challenging workplace environments, recognize my own strengths, advocate for myself, and approach difficult situations with a clearer and more strategic mindset. Her guidance has helped me not only prepare for my next career opportunity, but also grow in how I see and present myself as a professional.
She has a remarkable ability to listen, understand where you are, and provide thoughtful guidance without losing sight of where you want to go. I am sincerely grateful for her encouragement, honesty, patience, and continued support. She has made a lasting impact on my professional growth and confidence, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a career coach who truly cares about the people she works with and is committed to helping them succeed.
Working with Angela has been an incredibly rewarding part of my professional journey. Right from our first session, her focused, attentive approach stood out—she truly cares about my career development and tailoring strategy to my specific goals. Having her in my corner has helped me gain clarity on my direction and build real momentum in my work. It’s rare to find a coach who balances thoughtful listening with actionable drive so seamlessly. Anyone considering Randstad RiseSmart coaching would be lucky to work with her.
Working with Leeann has been a transformative experience, not just in preparing me for my next career move, but in helping me truly understand and articulate who I am as a professional. Through our work together, I’ve gained a level of confidence and clarity that I didn’t have before, and when an unexpected career opportunity came my way, I was able to step into it feeling prepared rather than overwhelmed. I’m incredibly grateful for Leeann’s guidance and would recommend this coaching experience to anyone looking to better understand themselves, grow their confidence, and take ownership of their career.
Working with Dinah Outten was an exceptional experience. Her genuine encouragement, thoughtful guidance, and personal investment in my success helped me better communicate the value of my 15 years of engineering and leadership experience and position myself for the next stage of my career. With Dinah’s support throughout the process, I went from navigating a challenging career transition to receiving multiple competitive offers and opportunities that advances me into multi-site engineering and maintenance leadership. I am incredibly grateful for Dinah’s support and would highly recommend her and the Randstad RiseSmart coaching experience.
Working with Lisa as my Randstad RiseSmart coach has been a transformative experience for my professional growth. Through our monthly conversations, her rigor in career development has provided key leadership support and clarity for decision-making across my career trajectory. Her guidance gave me the direct support and tools needed to navigate complex challenges—from handling difficult performance conversations with direct reports to keeping my resume calibrated at the right altitude and successfully applying for and navigating a new internal roles within my company. I deeply value Lisa as a trusted thought partner and highly recommend her coaching.
I want to express my sincere gratitude for the coaching, support, and guidance, Dinah Outten, my Randstad coach has generously provided as I navigate this next chapter in my career. Her guidance has given me both clarity and confidence at a time when I needed it most. I am truly fortunate to have someone so invested in my success and I feel it is critical to have a coach during career transition.
Working with Jean, my career coach at Randstad RiseSmart, during a period of job transition was one of the most valuable parts of my journey. Navigating uncertainty can be challenging, but her consistent support, guidance, and encouragement helped me stay positive, focused, and confident every step of the way.
Jean was always reliable, punctual, and fully engaged in every meeting. She made the most of our time together by providing the right tools, resources, and advice exactly when I needed them. More importantly, she genuinely cared about my success, regularly checking in on my progress and ensuring I stayed on track throughout my job search.
Her expertise went far beyond basic career coaching. She helped me strengthen my LinkedIn profile, refine my job search strategy, improve my organization and networking approach, and build my interview skills and confidence. She also connected me with valuable groups and resources that expanded my network and opportunities.
What truly set Jean apart was her commitment and dedication. She consistently went above and beyond, bringing energy, professionalism, and a personal touch to every interaction. Her guidance not only helped me successfully land a new role, but also changed the way I approach career growth and professional development.
I am incredibly grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone navigating a career transition or looking to take the next step in their professional journey. She made a lasting difference in my life, and I could not have asked for a better coach and advocate during such an important time. Thank you, Jean!
As a US federal employee who was recently laid off, getting connected to Stacey Weidkemp via randstad Risesmart was like hitting the jackpot. She literally held my hands and walked me through the entrepreneurial process, shared all the relevant resources, provided great feedback, always professional and pleasant, and was a great listener. My business NIOTA LABS is now up and running! Thank you Stacey!
I have had a wonderful experience with Joan. Much of the growth I've experienced goes beyond tactical preparation for calls or completion of tasks. Joan has taught me to balance between my dominant and non-dominant traits, and while imperfect I can see the ways this shapes me into a more powerful leader
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I honestly can’t say enough good things about my experience with RiseSmart and my coach, Laura! I genuinely look forward to every single call with her. She has such a positive, encouraging approach and always leaves me feeling more confident, motivated, and excited about what I’m building.
Starting a new business venture can feel overwhelming, but Laura has helped me turn that uncertainty into excitement and confidence. I always leave our conversations feeling inspired, with more clarity and a renewed belief in what I’m working toward.
Having someone in my corner who is knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely invested in my success has been incredibly valuable. I’m so grateful I was matched with Laura and would absolutely recommend both her and RiseSmart to anyone looking for guidance, encouragement, and a confidence boost as they take their next step! ⭐️
Working with RiseSmart, and specifically my coach Vuyanzi Rodman, has been transformative. Coach Vuyanzi is so much more than a career coach. She is a true guide, confidante and sounding board. Through deep reflection and real talk, she has helped me navigate some sticky issues, difficult emotions, and pivotal decisions. Her wisdom and genuine encouragement have left me deeply inspired every time.
I've had the opportunity to work with Lisa through several things ranging from long-term career decisions (e.g., Do I want to stay in Corporate) to how to prioritize my well-being. She helped me navigate challenging team reorgs while thoughtfully pushing on my assumptions.
Partnering with my coach Lisa Weeks has been instrumental in helping me realize a promotion and navigate complicated company politics with confidence. Her strategic guidance provided clear insights into critical performance management needs, enabling me to drive real impact in my role.
I absolutely love my interactions with my coach at Randstad. Any time I am struggling with a challenge at work, I can reach out to my coach to talk it through, and I always leave there with a few really helpful action items. The different, and professional, perspective of my coach always gives me a different vantage point to view whatever situation I need help with. Not to mention, Stacy is truly a wonderful human being, and I love the connection we have built over the past year-plus! I truly look forward to our discussions, knowing I will leave with a refreshed mindset towards work, and usually my personal life as well.
My experience with Randstad RiseSmart coaching was exceptional. During an important transition in my career, I had the opportunity to work with a wonderful coach (Mr. Val Boston) who provided genuine support, thoughtful guidance, and valuable perspective throughout the process.
What stood out most was the personalized approach. Our conversations went beyond simply navigating a job search, they helped me reflect on my experience, recognize my strengths, sharpen my career strategy, and approach each opportunity with greater confidence and clarity.
I’m grateful for the investment RiseSmart made in my professional development and especially for the support and dedication of my coach Mr. Val Boston. I would highly recommend this coaching experience to professionals navigating a career transition or looking to take the next step in their career.
My coaching experience with Sareena has been truly meaningful to me. I really appreciated having a safe and supportive space to talk openly about my experiences, challenges, and goals. Sareena encouraged me to look at things from a different perspective, recognize my strengths, and believe more in my own abilities.
What I valued most was that the coaching felt personal and genuine—it wasn’t just about professional development, but also about helping me grow as a person and become more confident in the way I approach my work. I truly valued the support, encouragement, and perspective I gained throughout the experience with her.
I had the privilege to work with Milinda as my career transition coach. She was a great partner as I was looking through the job market, providing me with insightful feedback on job search strategy, resume adjustment tips and many more industry news. She made my job search a lot smoother and gave me confidence when I was feeling anxious. It was a great experience having Milinda as my coach!
Elizabeth White has been a phenomenal career coach. She was always willing to make time for me when I needed it most, and she consistently showed the flexibility that made a real difference during a stressful period. More than anything, she was an incredible sounding board — her support boosted my confidence enormously at a time when I needed it.
Her guidance went well beyond generic advice. Her interview prep was excellent, and her insight into how to network effectively — what works and what doesn't — genuinely changed how I approached my job search. She helped me shift my entire perspective on the process, and that shift is a big part of why I landed my new role.
I'd recommend Elizabeth without hesitation to anyone navigating a career transition.
I have worked with several career coaches in the past, but it wasn't until I partnered with Mike Moore that I truly realized how impactful professional coaching can be.
Mike was instrumental in helping me bring clarity to my career path. He guided me in building an efficient system to leverage my strengths while actively developing key growth areas. Thanks to his guidance, I successfully navigated multiple career transitions and grew into a stronger subject matter expert.
Teaming up with Mike was easily the best decision I've made! He is an outstanding career coach, who knows his field inside and out, consistently offering insightful and effective solutions to every challenge I bring to him. The impact he has had on my professional journey is immense, and I am deeply grateful for his wisdom and extraordinary support!
I have worked with several career coaches in the past, but it wasn't until I partnered with Mike Moore that I truly realized how impactful professional coaching can be.
Mike was instrumental in helping me bring clarity to my career path. He guided me in building an efficient system to leverage my strengths while actively developing key growth areas. Thanks to his guidance, I successfully navigated multiple career transitions and grew into a stronger subject matter expert.
Teaming up with Mike was easily the best decision I've made! He is an outstanding career coach, who knows his field inside and out, consistently offering insightful and effective solutions to every challenge I bring to him. The impact he has had on my professional journey is immense, and I am deeply grateful for his wisdom and extraordinary support!
When I started my coaching with Lisa, I was trying to figure out what's next in my career. Lisa helped me look inward to better understand my values and strengths. Her coaching helped me find the right vocabulary to articulate my career aspirations, which enabled me to venture into the next phase of my career with purpose and intention.
The webinars, portal tools, and SmartMatch support were great reinforcement of what we covered in coaching. I highly recommend RiseSmart if you want structure and a coach who keeps you pointed at the right things and helps you uncover paths you’d never see on your own.
Working with Eliza White was one of the most valuable parts of my experience with Randstad RiseSmart.
After several years away from job searching, I needed help understanding how the process had changed. Eliza was both realistic and optimistic. Drawing on her industry experience, colleagues, and insight from other job seekers, she helped me set expectations for interview processes, timelines, and newer requirements…including business and job-specific presentations. As my search progressed, she offered practical, real-world guidance on interviews, prospective employers, evaluating opportunities, and relevant negotiations.
Eliza also connected her recommendations to useful documents, webinars, and other resources in the Randstad RiseSmart Library. These materials reinforced our conversations and helped me apply what I learned.
Last, but not least, Eliza was an excellent sounding board and accountability partner. Our regular conversations gave me structure, helped me establish weekly objectives, and kept me motivated. Even with a busy calendar, she consistently followed up and never made me feel rushed.
Eliza truly “gets” what job seekers are going through. Her experience, honesty, encouragement, and practical perspective made a meaningful difference for me. I would highly recommend her to anyone navigating a job search or career transition.
Joan Saunders has been an incredible career coach and a true thought partner in my professional growth. From the beginning, she created a supportive space where I could be honest about my goals, strengths, and the areas where I wanted to grow. Her guidance has helped me think more strategically about my career, strengthen how I communicate my impact, and approach opportunities with greater confidence and intention.
She does not just give generic advice—she listens, asks thoughtful questions, and helps turn big career goals into practical next steps. I leave our conversations feeling encouraged, clear, and motivated. I highly recommend Coach Joan to anyone looking for a coach who is knowledgeable, genuine, and invested in helping people grow.
Working with Lisa Weeks on career development has completely shifted how I operate at the executive level. Lisa helped me identify how to trade reactive firefighting for a clear, proactive leadership strategy—guiding me to establish a framework to step up as a true "leader of leaders." The biggest breakthrough was learning how to drive strategic leverage for my senior team while using practical AI tools to streamline my workflow, freeing up my bandwidth to focus on high-impact decisions rather than day-to-day noise.
Lisa Weeks has been an awesome coach. I started sessions with her about a year and a half ago and I've progressed through several career goals during that time. Initially, I focused on finding a new role within my organization. Lisa was able to guide me towards what was important in the next role for me and how to structure my resume and key results in order to land the role. In the summer of 2025, I landed that role and, consequently, am the most satisfied I've been during my 7 year career with Capital One. Next, we focused on my performance rating. Even though I was in two different departments in 2025 (and with two different managers), Lisa helped me craft my results and their impact in order to achieve a very high rating in 2025 and also through mid-year 2026. Lastly, Lisa has done a superb job of getting to know me and letting me get to know her. This enables a psychologically safe environment where I can share my deeper motivations and focus on jobs and goals that I actually want, not just what I think I should want. This allows for genuine contentment and no regrets. Lisa has been a wonderful coach and I highly recommend meeting with her!
Collaborating with Vuyanzi Rodman has been truly transformative. Through her insightful analogies, fresh perspectives, and innovative ways of framing key challenges, she encourages deep reflection on your professional path. I whole-heartedly recommend Vuyanzi to anyone seeking a comprehensive, forward-looking career dialogue that bridges who you are today with who you aspire to become.
I have been working with Lesli Smith as my career coach for over a year, and I want to share how much I appreciate her support and guidance. Lesli has been an incredible resource as I navigated a complex career decision. Her professionalism, honest feedback, and thoughtful insights have made a meaningful difference for me.
I am very grateful that my company provides access to valuable coaching resources like Randstad RiseSmart, and I wanted to ensure Lesli's efforts were recognized. Her work has had a highly positive impact on my career journey.
Partnering with Vuyanzi Rodman has been truly transformative for both my personal life and career. Her unique perspectives, insightful questions, and fresh ideas consistently offer valuable guidance. I highly recommend Vuyanzi to anyone looking for a coach who honors the whole person, meets you right where you are, and helps you embody your future self.
Suzanne Parzyck was an amazing coach and working with here was a great experience. Suzanne gave me valuable interview advise including how to demonstrate what I have to offer to a new employer in a concise and impactful way. Suzanne provided constant, support, encouragement and guidance which helped me land a new role faster than I expected.
Lesli Smith has been an amazing career coach for over 2 years. She's created an environment where I feel comfortable sharing my experience and being vulnerable about where I need assistance. She's done a great job at helping me see different perspectives and sharing ideas based on what I'm working on. She has been crucial to my development and career growth.
My experience with Randstad RiseSmart and my career coach, Vickie Owenby, has been extremely positive. Our biweekly sessions provide consistent support and thoughtful feedback, helping reinforce my resilience and reminding me that I’m doing the right things while navigating a very competitive job market. The RiseSmart webinars and exercises, including “Why Is This Goal Important to Me?” and “What Will Change When I Achieve This Goal?”, have also helped me look beyond simply finding another position and reflect on what I truly want from this next stage of my career and life.
Angela Caraballo has been such a great support for me. She has helped pull me out of my comfort zone that I have been knee deep in for several years. My future has been uncertain as the company I worked for was bought out, but I feel 100% better now after working with her. She provides great resources and specific topics to bring value to each session!
Navigating through a layoff can be exhausting, especially when you’re experiencing your first one. But thanks to the career services I received after my layoff, I was introduced to Jean-Maye, an amazing career coach.
She was absolutely the best! She taught me how to utilize different tools to strengthen my resume, gave me valuable interview advice, helped me prepare interview questions, worked with me on my elevator pitch, and did everything she could to help me get to that next level.
Jean Maye, I truly appreciate you and all the support, guidance, and encouragement you gave me throughout the process.
Working with Jeff Finlay has been such an inspiring and positive experience. He has been instrumental in helping me navigate professional challenges, plan both my short-term and long-term career goals, and pinpoint transferable skills. Thanks to his guidance, I feel well-prepared and confident as I work toward my next big professional milestones.
Working with Vuyanzi Rodman has been transformative, reshaping how I navigate my career alongside my personal priorities. Her practical toolkit — filled with accessible analogies, memorable mantras, and exercises that pinpoint genuine passion and curiosity — gave me immediate clarity. Through her thoughtful questioning, she expanded my vision for myself while helping me set firmer workplace boundaries and routines that ensure daily success. If you want a coach who sees you as a whole human and delivers deep impact in every conversation, I cannot recommend Vuyanzi highly enough.
I have been working with Angela Caraballo as a coach for my professional development, and her guidance has been truly transformative. Angela has been instrumental in ensuring I have the right attitude, tools, and timing to elevate my work delivery and output. In fact, the entire team has benefited from the time I've spent with her. She brings a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and patience, and she shares it all without hesitation. I am forever grateful for Angela's deep commitment to improving the work quality and professional lives of others.
I highly recommend everyone to work with a coach like Angela at Randstad RiseSmart!
Thank you,
Kevin
Jean was an exceptional HR Partner and career coach during my transition through Randstad RiseSmart. She gave me candid, valuable insight into how I came across in interviews, helped me correct unconscious behaviors, and fundamentally changed my mindset. Her guidance inspired me to build my own job-search agent, which helped me pursue opportunities more effectively and land several interviews.
Jean supported me end to end with practical materials, preparation, and feedback. With her help, I developed a strong elevator pitch and ultimately received two offers to choose from. She also connected me with an excellent resume writer at Randstad whose work helped open doors to interviews at several Fortune 500 companies.
Beyond her expertise, Jean is a genuinely kind and engaging person. I enjoyed our conversations both professionally and personally. I am very grateful and highly recommend her to anyone navigating a job search or career transition.
This service was a life saver for me when I found myself laid off. Even though I work in HR myself and anticipated the action, I didn't realize how much support I needed and Randstad and my exec coach rose to the occassion. Their resume services, the webinars on how to interview at the exec level, and personal coaching to keep me connected on track I comopletely credit with helping me land my next role and start my LLC. The service was hugely impactful to my finding the next phase in my career - thank you Ranstad!
Working with Jean Maye through Randstad RiseSmart was one of the most impactful professional experiences of my career transition. Jean didn't just help me polish my resume or prep for interviews — she helped me get clear on who I am as a leader, what I bring, and how to communicate it with confidence.
Her coaching was consistent, intentional, and genuinely personalized. She challenged me to think bigger, show up fully, and invest in others even during one of the harder seasons of my own career.
If you're navigating a transition and you have the opportunity to work with Jean, take it. You won't just land a job. You'll come out the other side a sharper, more grounded version of yourself.
I am delighted to write this review in recognition of the outstanding support Angela has provided me as an associate coach through Randstad RiseSmart.
I began working with Angela during my onboarding to a new firm, and her guidance made a real difference in how smoothly I acclimated. She offered thoughtful, practical advice that helped me understand the culture and expectations of my new role, and she was a steady, encouraging presence as I found my footing.
Beyond onboarding, Angela has invested real time in my professional growth. She has helped me learn new management styles, sharpen how I communicate, and build the confidence to advocate for myself. She’s been a consistent guide through the ups and downs of adjusting to a new environment.
Angela also played a key role in preparing me for my midyear review—helping me organize my accomplishments, think through what I wanted to say, and set up productive growth conversations with my manager. More recently, she has helped me refine my resume so I can position myself for opportunities at year-end, and she is now supporting me as I prepare to have informed conversations about compensation and advancement.
Angela brings genuine care, sound judgment, and practical expertise to her coaching. I am grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone navigating a career transition or looking to grow professionally.
I've been working with Connie from Randestad RiseSmart for several years, and she has met me at every stage of my career to push me to think bigger. Whatever complex situation I bring to her, she calmly helps me assess it and think through how to navigate it. What I value most is that she coaches by guiding, not telling — she helps me find my own answer rather than handing me one. She's genuinely in my corner, and I plan to keep working with her for as long as I possibly can.
I received career counseling services from Randstad Risesmart. 2 key items stood out for me.
First was the resume review. I had what I thought was a good resume. The Randstad resume service updated the resume for the latest trends and AI formats.
Second and most fortunately for me was the assignment of my career coach. In a word WOW!! Kathleen Dohoney was phenomenal in her coaching and brilliance in bringing out the key items of my experience that needed highlighting. She found articles and links that helped me prepare for interviews and was the ever cheerleader and coach in post interview reviews. Kathleen is highly experienced and knowledgeable in what she does and for anyone fortunate enough to be assigned to her, I can only say you are in great hands.
Thank you Kathleen!!!
I have been working with Doug Poytner for several years, since before the pandemic. He has meet me at every stage in my career to help me navigate and continue to elevate. He always provides a perspective to push you to think bigger. He is on of the main reasons I went back to pursue my bachelor's degree at VCU. Doug is so well connected and is always willing to be the puzzle piece and help you complete the picture. Through all of these years I have always felt like he was in my corner. I appreciate his expertise and craft, everyone should have a Doug in their corner!
Having worked with Michael Moore at Randstad RiseSmart for nearly a decade, I can confidently say his guidance is unmatched. Michael is deeply insightful, supportive, and exceptional at navigating career development. His strategic advice and constant encouragement have been vital to my professional growth. I highly recommend Michael and the RiseSmart team!
I am a new associate at my company. Going into this role I had a lot of questions and concerns when it came to my approach and mindset to work. Having worked with Melissa Plett during this time has been an absolute game changer. The clarity she has helped me obtain on my approach to work and my work/life balance has been incredibly impactful in both by professional and personal life. I am now advancing and finding my footing in my new role. I am very thankful for the support I have received and the lessons I have learned through working with Melissa to further develop myself as a professional
My coach (Shelly Flaten-Moore) is an absolute rockstar when it comes to supporting personal and professional growth. She consistently create a warm, welcoming environment where I feel completely comfortable opening up, sharing ideas, and exploring new paths. Her guidance and encouragement have empowered me to embrace new journeys and step outside my comfort zone with confidence. I am deeply grateful for her ongoing mentorship and the positive impact they have on my development every single day!
After having been impacted by a corporate layoff my world had been turned upside down. I had never experienced a company RIF and was now facing the uncertainty of the current job market. So much has changed in the search for new employment and I found myself at a loss for knowing how to navigate the system to make myself an attractive job candidate. My prevous company was kind enough to provide services through Randstad RiseSmart. My career coach, Vickie Owenby, was absolutely wonderful in providing me the percise information and interview preparation help that I was in need of. Without Vickie's guidence and support I would never have been able to successfully upgrade my employment. I can't say enough good things about her and Randstad RiseSmart. My experience was absolutely WONDERFUL!!
Working with Conni Mallchok (my Randstand Risemart Career Coach) has been an incredibly valuable experience. She brings a rare combination of empathy, creativity, dedication, and attentiveness to every conversation. She takes the time to truly understand not only my career goals, but also the challenges and dynamics that come with navigating a complex work environment. She listens deeply, asks thoughtful questions, and offers fresh perspectives that have helped me approach my career with greater clarity and confidence. I'm extremely grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a genuinely invested career coach.
It's been great working with Doug Poynter. His advice has been crucial in helping me navigate my career, including how to highlight my strengths and how to resolve an issue with a partner team.
As my Randstad RiseSmart Career Coach, Angela Caraballo has been an extraordinary partner in my professional growth. She consistently goes above and beyond, offering a wonderful blend of tailored development resources and unwavering support. From guiding me through our new Performance Management platform and helping me craft thoughtful reviews to establishing clear, meaningful goals, her amazing advice and encouragement have made a lasting impact. Angela is a truly exceptional Career Coach, and I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone looking to elevate their professional journey.
My experience with Randstad RiseSmart, and specifically with my career coach Doug Poynter, has been incredibly valuable. Doug is exceptionally insightful and consistently provided me with actionable steps to practice and implement in my job search. He possesses a deep understanding of the current job market and knows exactly what qualities interviewers are looking for in top candidates. Doug encouraged me to confidently spotlight my strengths and, most importantly, taught me how to clearly and effectively express my value within a short interview timeframe. I highly recommend Doug to anyone looking to elevate their career search!
Jerome Imhoff is by far the most helpful career coach I have ever encountered. He listens and empathizes, proactively seeking out connections that could be helpful. I am very grateful to have met him through the Randstad RiseSmart program.
I was fortunate to receive highly effective career coaching from Jerome Imhoff following a significant workforce reduction after more than 12 years with a large, complex bank. Jerome demonstrated excellent listening skills and tailored both his personal coaching and Randstad RiseSmart resources to address my specific circumstances and the unique challenges of the job market in early 2026. After I found a promising opportunity at a target financial institution in Chicago, Jerome provided practical and actionable guidance throughout each stage of the interview process, including offer acceptance and salary negotiation. Despite challenging job market and macroeconomic conditions, I successfully accepted a position with the U.S. Finance Corporate Audit team at BMO. I am deeply grateful for Jerome’s support, and I highly recommend his career coaching services to anyone seeking their next professional opportunity!
Mike Damian, Chicago, Illinois
I was so blessed to have Val beside me during the most trying time of my life. When I lost my job of almost 20 years, I had no idea what to do or where to even start. He became my cheerleader — always offering positive feedback, keeping me grounded, and helping me stay in a good headspace during the long months I spent searching for a new opportunity.
There were days that felt incredibly hard, but knowing I could reach out to him at any time made all the difference. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without him. Being able to call, text, or email him whenever I needed advice or just someone to listen means more than I could ever explain.
Everyone needs a Val!
Having Randstad RiseSmart as a resource when I got caught in a round of layoffs helped me beyond words. Most especially I'd like to call out the help I got from Sue Groves, my coach through RiseSmart. She showed up at every session ready to go, with a smile and plenty of wisdom she was always excited to share. I appreciated her attention to detail, her laid-back demeanor and just her overall coolness. I looked forward to every meeting. With her assistance and encouragement, I had the courage to go into business for myself. I can't imagine things now without having known her and I do hope to be able to work with her again.
Working with my career coach, Vickie Owenby, through Randstad RiseSmart was truly one of the most valuable parts of my career transition. From the beginning, Vickie took the time to understand not only my professional background and experience, but also what I wanted my next career move to look like.
What I appreciated most was how genuine and personalized our conversations felt. Vickie provided thoughtful guidance, honest feedback, and encouragement when I needed it, while also helping me recognize the value of the experience and skills I already brought to the table. Our sessions helped me become more intentional in how I approached my job search, positioned myself professionally, and prepared for interviews.
Career transitions can come with a lot of uncertainty, but having someone in my corner who was knowledgeable, encouraging, and truly invested in my success made a meaningful difference. I came out of this experience with greater confidence, a clearer sense of direction, and ultimately an exciting new career opportunity.
I’m incredibly grateful for Vickie and the support I received through Randstad RiseSmart. This experience reminded me just how impactful the right career coach can be, and I would absolutely recommend the program to anyone navigating a career transition or looking to take the next step in their professional journey.
My experience with Randstad RiseSmart was remarkable. My coach, Angelique, guided me through a mid-life career change with professionalism, empathy, and expertise. She provided positive, insightful support as I explored opportunities in new professions and considered different career paths.
Her encouragement and guidance were both inspiring and insightful, helping to reduce the stress associated with transitioning into a new chapter of my life. Throughout the process, she recommended valuable articles and webinars that helped me navigate my journey with greater confidence and clarity.
Additionally, I received vital support in rewriting my resume, which strengthened my ability to pursue new opportunities effectively. The career support provided by Randstad RiseSmart and Angelique put me on the fast track to a new career. I am truly grateful for their partnership and highly recommend their services to anyone facing a career transition.
My experience with Randstad RiseSmart and my coach, Andrea Marcenaro, has been incredibly valuable. RiseSmart supported me through a major career transition, helping me grow into a Technical Lead role in a considerably short amount of time.
With that transition came uncertainty, fear around layoffs, and imposter syndrome, which started affecting my confidence and preventing me from performing at my best. With empathy and a genuine understanding of what I was going through, Andrea helped me turn those fears and blockers into growth, build skills aligned with my new role expectations, and regain confidence in my capabilities.
I can clearly see the difference today in my confidence, skills, and how I approach challenges. Definitely a 5/5 experience.
Working with Randstad RiseSmart was a very positive experience. They helped me improve my resume, making it stronger and better aligned with the positions I was applying for. The coaching sessions also gave me practical advice on job searching and interview preparation, which helped me feel more confident throughout the process. I truly appreciate their support and would recommend their services to anyone looking for professional guidance during a career transition.
For the first time in my HR career I found myself in need of career transition services.I had a wonderful experience with Randstad RiseSmart. For me the best parts were the personal experiences. I had was paired with a fantastic coach, Donna Satterwaite who was an amazing sounding board and advisor throughout my entire search. She always made time for me and helped in so many ways. I also really enjoyed the small group Mastermind sessions. My Mastermind coach, Sue Groves was also fantastic. I highly recommend the Randstad RiseSmart services!
Yes I had a very good experience. My coach provided good insights which I was able to use especially for the interviews. She also sent weekly webinars which was packed with great information.
I had a great experience with Randstad RiseSmart. I was initially skeptical about whether I would need support with my job search, but the 1:1 coaching proved to be incredibly valuable. I was fortunate to be paired with an exceptional coach, Christopher. Christopher has a rare ability to truly understand the mindset of job seekers and the emotional ups and downs that come with the process. His guidance is positive yet grounded, and he consistently offers thoughtful, practical advice. What stood out most was the feeling of having a genuine partner in my corner, someone who listens deeply, provides meaningful insights, and helps keep you centered during what can be a daunting journey. I’m grateful for his support and highly recommend RiseSmart’s coaching.
RiseSmart’s Career Transition Services provided an exceptional level of empathy, genuine care, and unwavering support throughout my career transition. Their team was always available, thoughtful, and incredibly wise in helping me navigate each step of the process. As an HR executive, I can confidently say that the guidance and perspective they provided were invaluable in helping me secure my new role. This new position represents a tremendous career elevation for me, and I directly attribute much of that success to RiseSmart’s support, expertise, and belief in my potential.
My coach , Richa Jha, was one of the most valuable parts of my RiseSmart experience. She consistently pushed me beyond my comfort zone, challenged my thinking when needed, and gave me clear, practical guidance on how to move forward. That combination of pushback and support helped me grow more confident and intentional in my career journey.
The most comprehensive multidimensional job placement program I've ever participated in, from fit tests to CV writing. Special mention for the exceptional coach (Maria Minvielle).
Randstad RiseSmart was an outstanding outplacement program because of the quality, depth, and breadth of the services it provided.
For example, the professional resume writer developed a modern, ATS-optimized resume that significantly strengthened my presentation to prospective employers. The RiseSmart platform offered a wealth of valuable resources, including career assessments, interest inventories, and AI-powered interview preparation tools that helped focus and refine my job search. The program also featured numerous webinars, articles, and other resources that were consistently high-quality, relevant, and thoughtfully designed to support the exploration of different career paths.
Most importantly, the coaches with whom I worked—both in weekly one-on-one sessions and in small Mastermind groups with fellow job seekers—were encouraging, optimistic, knowledgeable, and highly supportive partners throughout my job search journey. Their guidance, enthusiasm, and practical advice helped me stay motivated and confident during a challenging transition.
I cannot say enough about the RiseSmart program and my experience with my career coach, Jacqueline. I highly recommend both the program and Jacqueline to anyone navigating a career transition.
Throughout my job search, Jacqueline was empathetic, deeply insightful, encouraging, and incredibly strategic. She really listened to me and had me participate in thought-provoking activities that made me truly reflect on the things that I enjoy most about my work. Because of her guidance, I was able to figure out exactly what my next role should be so that it perfectly aligns with my true interests and strengths.
I genuinely enjoyed every single meeting I had with her and honestly never wanted our time together to end. She is truly amazing!
I had an excellent experience working with Randstad RiseSmart for both resume writing and 1:1 coaching. From the start, the process felt personalized and thoughtful. They took the time to understand my background, strengths, and career goals rather than offering a generic approach.
The resume support was especially impactful. My writer translated my experience into clear, compelling language that truly highlighted my value and achievements. The final product felt polished, modern, and aligned with the roles I’m targeting.
The 1:1 coaching was just as valuable. My coach was knowledgeable, encouraging, and practical; offering actionable feedback on everything from interview strategies to positioning my experience with confidence. I walked away from each session with clear next steps and a stronger sense of direction.
Overall, Randstad RiseSmart provided a supportive and professional experience that boosted both my materials and my confidence. I would absolutely recommend their services to anyone looking to elevate their job search.
Randstand RiseSmart was a gamechanger for me during my job search process. My resume was in dire need of an update and to make it more ATS friendly and AI recognizable. I was provided with a version that truly spoke to my strengths and the type of roles I was going for along with social media updates to use. There is a never ending supply of online resources including live and recorded webinars, checklists, etc. The biggest value came from the coaching. Having the support to check in on my activity, set goals, prepare my interview responses and to be a voice to provide insight and direction moved my job search to a new level and is the reason I got a new job!
Randstad RiseSmart worked wonders with my resume and the coaching it provided. They helped me hone in on my strengths and which career path made sense for me. Also, the thing is, they truly helped me tell my experiences in a way that is unique to me. The resume was one part of the experience, and the coaching was another. Both were equally important and have helped shape me today. I would highly recommend Randstad RiseSmart!!
I had worked at a company for 15 years when it decided to close its doors. A shining light came out of this darkness when my company provided RiseSmart to help us navigate through this new job search journey. I worked with wonderful people, including a fantastic resume writer!My resume writer took special care in getting to know my strengths and talents, and created 2 different resumes for 2 different career paths I was thinking about, but uncertain of which one at the time I wanted to pursue. She also intertwined both resumes in a way that showcased my strengths and talents no matter which path I took. I had not written a resume or job searched for 15 years and was a bit concerned about starting over. But RiseSmart alleviated all that worry. I would highly recommend!
