Sarah Johnston
Executive resume writer and career coach for C-suite job seekers
| Hourly rate range | $120 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Job searchInterview coachingResume and LinkedInPromotions and advancementTransitions and new rolesCEO and founder coaching |
| Works with | Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Austin, United States |
| Practice | Briefcase Coach |
Sarah Johnston runs Briefcase Coach, a boutique firm for executive resume writing and interview coaching. She helps senior and C-suite leaders with job searches and career moves. Her clients include Chief Operating Officers, VPs of UX, Chief Medical Officers and Sales Directors. Clients have landed senior roles at UnitedHealth Group, AT&T, Cardinal Health, JP Morgan Chase, Amazon and Deloitte. The firm works with executives around the world and offers outplacement support.
What Sarah helps with
Sarah helps senior executives land new roles and move their careers forward. The work covers career branding, resumes, interviews and outplacement.
- Executive job search
- Career transitions for senior leaders
- Custom executive resumes
- Board of directors resumes
- Practice interviews for high-stakes interviews
- LinkedIn profile support
- Target company research
- Outplacement for transitioning employees
Who Sarah works with
Clients are senior and C-suite executives. Roles include Chief Operating Officers, VPs of UX, Chief Medical Officers and Sales Directors. They come from many industries and are planning a job search or a career transition. Some are employees moving on through an outplacement program.
How Sarah works
Resume writing is the last step in a career branding process. The firm starts with that branding work before it writes the resume. Interview coaching includes practice interviews for high-stakes interviews. Outplacement is one-on-one coaching for employees moving into new positions. Clients can also get a one-on-one resume review from a senior writer.
Background and qualifications
Sarah Johnston leads Briefcase Coach, a boutique firm in Austin that writes executive resumes and coaches interviews. The firm serves senior and C-suite executives worldwide. Its clients have landed senior roles at large companies, including UnitedHealth Group, AT&T, Cardinal Health, JP Morgan Chase, Amazon and Deloitte. The team includes senior writers who also work with clients one-on-one.
Sarah Johnston pricing
Programs and services
- Custom executive resumes
- Board of directors resumes
- One-on-one resume review
- Interview coaching and practice interviews
- Executive outplacement
- LinkedIn services
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The CoachVouch take
Combines a career branding process with resume writing and interview coaching for C-suite executives.
Best for senior and C-suite executives who are planning a job search or career transition.
Common questions
How much does Sarah Johnston charge?
Coaching with Sarah runs $120 to $200 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sarah Johnston help with?
Sarah Johnston helps with executive job search, career transitions for senior leaders, custom executive resumes and board of directors resumes.
Does Briefcase Coach offer help with interviews?
Yes. The firm offers interview coaching and practice interviews for high-stakes interviews.
Can I get feedback on a resume I already have?
Yes. A one-on-one resume review with a senior writer is available for people who are not ready for a custom resume.
How do I contact Sarah Johnston?
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