Chelsea Gerdes
Career coach and resume writer for job seekers and career changers
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals, LGBTQ+ and Managers |
Chelsea Gerdes is a career coach and resume writer who helps job seekers land new roles. She is a former recruiter with more than six years of industry experience. She uses what she learned on the hiring side to help clients plan their search and present themselves well. She works with career changers, mid-career professionals, tech and IT workers, and people moving into leadership.
What Chelsea helps with
Chelsea helps people who are changing careers, looking for a more fulfilling path, or moving up into leadership. She supports the whole job search, from planning to interviews.
- Changing careers
- Moving into leadership roles
- Finding roles you did not know you qualified for
- Building a strong professional network
- Preparing for interviews
- Improving a LinkedIn profile
- Writing a resume that shows your strengths
- Reaching out to key professionals in your field
Who Chelsea works with
Chelsea works with career changers, career pivoters, and mid-career professionals. Her clients include emerging and transitioning leaders, plus tech and IT professionals such as project managers and program managers. She also lists LGBTQ clients and minorities among the people she serves.
How Chelsea works
Chelsea gives step-by-step support from the start to the end of a job search. She runs in-depth career assessments to find roles clients did not know they fit. She adds intensive coaching with accountability, personalized interview prep, and networking techniques. She also provides scripts for reaching out to key professionals and turning those talks into opportunities.
Background and qualifications
Chelsea is a career coach, resume writer, and former recruiter. She has more than six years of industry experience. Her time as a recruiter gives her a view of how hiring works from the inside. She uses that view, along with research and strategy, to help professionals position themselves for roles that match their goals and values.
Chelsea Gerdes pricing
Programs and services
- Career coaching with accountability
- Career assessments
- Interview preparation
- LinkedIn profile revisions
- Resume writing
- Networking strategies and scripts
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The CoachVouch take
She is a former recruiter who now coaches job seekers using insider hiring knowledge.
Best for mid-career and tech professionals who want to change careers or move into leadership.
Common questions
How much does Chelsea Gerdes charge?
Coaching with Chelsea runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Chelsea from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chelsea Gerdes help with?
Chelsea Gerdes helps with changing careers, moving into leadership roles, finding roles you did not know you qualified for and building a strong professional network.
Does Chelsea Gerdes write resumes?
Yes. Chelsea is a resume writer and also revises LinkedIn profiles as part of her work.
Does Chelsea Gerdes work with people in tech?
Yes. She lists IT professionals, tech professionals, project managers, and program managers among her clients.
How do I contact Chelsea Gerdes?
Send Chelsea a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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