highly-rated & Experienced
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JOB is one of the oldest and most highly rated Career Consulting firms in Houston. JOB Principals, Kathy Kline and Terry Devlin, are veteran Career Advisors. Highly-qualified and with a combined experience of nearly 50 years, they have coached thousands of professionals.
Client Reviews
Following find recent reviews submitted by JOB clients via the Better Business Bureau
From no results in 5 months - to two job offers
★★★★★
I did the normal job search things that most professionals do, updated my LinkedIn profile, worked with headhunters and used my network. After 5 months of almost no results, I used JOB as my coach. [JOB] taught me how to get to the decision makers. I have very good communication skills and assumed that once I got in the door I could sell myself. What I learned through JOB. was how to set the tone in the interview and direct the conversation in the direction that I wanted.
To make a long story short, after 3 months of learning and searching I received 2 job offers. JOB works, you have to be willing to learn some new skills, but it’s worth it.
- BBB Review By: Ronald R.
Applied to 150 jobs, with no interviews - to two job offers
★★★★★
I was laid off and, up to the point when I met Kathy and Terry, I had applied to over 150 [job] postings, without obtaining one single face to face interview. Terry was my advisor and after a few sessions, I had a new resume, an enhanced LinkedIn profile, and all the tools I needed to launch an aggressive and effective campaign to find a job that would match my skills and my salary expectations.
Terry also gave me very straight and effective coaching for the phone screenings and face to face interviews. After 5 weeks of becoming a client and following their program, I had two offers in hand and was able to choose the job that better matched my expectations and was even able to negotiate a better compensation package.
The investment I made on their program was all worth it to me. I firmly believe I would still be looking for a job if I had just kept doing what I was doing in my job search before I joined Job. The tools and skills I learned will also be beneficial in this new stage in my career I just started. Thanks Terry.
- BBB Review By: Carlos G.
LAID OFF to hired
★★★★★
I was laid off and started applying for positions almost immediately with little success. I became a [JOB] client and it truly made a difference in my career search. The techniques used through this service helped me to reach people who made decisions and helped me land a great position. Nothing but good things from this whole experience.
- BBB Review By: Fred I.
laid off to hired - returning job client
★★★★★
I was laid off from my employer and reached out to Terry. I had leveraged Terry’s services once before when I was looking to make a career change. My experiences have always been top notch. First off, a job search is a full-time job onto itself. Terry served as a mentor and coach guiding me through the job search process. He also helped me with my networking and communications to avoid many of the pitfalls job searchers often encounter. I appreciate his help and support. One final comment: I start my new role in mid-January. Thanks again Terry!
- BBB Review By: Greg G.
TRAnSITIONING OUT OF OIL & GAS - Liked job process & coaching
★★★★★
After having been through other [Career Coaching] services, and having seen and heard their “systems,” and not having any results, my wife and I decided to try JOB. Our task was heavy, changing careers after having been laid off along with so many others from the petroleum industry after the big downturn in late 2015, having come from a specialty with wonderfully transferable skills that are simply not recognized by most of the rest of the working world.
I found [the JOB] process to be simple, practical and no-nonsense, a refined improvement on other systems… It was their core process that worked in the end, with the face-to-face contact I needed [and] “tough love” that prepared me well for each interview. I now have successfully changed careers, thanks to [JOB].
- Excerpt of BBB Review By: John M.
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job searching for the first time in 15 years
★★★★★
I was recently laid off due to a corporate restructuring and reorganization. It had been almost 15 years since my last job search and I quickly realized the job market had changed more than I ever realized. I turned to Kathy and Terry at JOB and they were absolutely great.
Kathy assigned me to Terry as my coach. He was GREAT! He was extremely knowledgeable, very personable, and a marvelous mentor and coach. Terry pushed me when I needed it and provided guidance and support at the right time. His knowledge and experience in networking, cover letters, online databases for job searches and contact persons was invaluable. He taught me how to rewrite my resume to clearly articulate my strengths and career goals into a document that was complemented by numerous recruiters.
The JOB system and methodology works and is very effective. I never felt like I was just another client paying for services rendered. Bottom line, within a relatively short period of time I received a great job offer from a company that is a great fit for me and my future. Terry also helped me negotiate my total compensation package, salary and benefits. I would highly recommend using JOB to anyone in search of a new job or change in career path.
- BBB Review by Gary L.
multiple job offers in Oil & Gas
★★★★★
During the 2016 Oil & Gas downturn, I worked with Terry and still continue to work with the JOB staff. I received [support] that has helped me land multiple job offers and have been coached to learn about the market and, most importantly, how I can demonstrate my best attributes to help organizations accomplish their goals. JOB has been invaluable to me and my professional career. I would recommend Terry and the JOB staff to anyone in need. Thank you for everything!
- BBB Review By: Adrian C.
Multiple successful job searches
★★★★★
I moved to Houston in 2003 and in 2008 was needing to find another job. Based on a strong recommendation I contacted Terry and immediately began working the process that makes JOB so valuable.
He helped me understand how the job market works, how to stand out from the crowd of people applying for a job and ensuring you stay focused on doing the things that will get interviews and job offers. The ability of Terry to get you in front of decision makers and guidance on how to present yourself can be difference between getting an interview and getting a job.
After 12 years with Terry and several successful job searches, he is the first place I turn when beginning a new job search. I have found him to be firm in his approach yet understanding of the apprehension associated with looking for a position. I highly recommend JOB and Terry and know if you follow their advice you will be successful.
- BBB Review By: Albert K.
transition to new industry after work-hiatus
★★★★★
I After being out of the job market for 4 years, I needed a jump start on how to re-enter the work force. It was a difficult time as I had lost my wife a year earlier. I reached out to JOB, not really sure that they could really help.
Terry was assigned as my mentor / coach. He provided guidance through a rough time, personally as well as professionally. One characteristic that Terry consistently displayed was positive optimism with a realistic base. He isn’t going to tell or teach you what you want to hear, but what you need hear. They have a process that is tried and true and it works, if you follow it and trust your coach.
The team at JOB showed caring and a genuine interest in helping me secure a job that had meaning and aligned with my passion. Additionally, I transitioned into a new industry which has exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend the team at JOB! Thank you again, Terry and the team at JOB!
- BBB Review By: David W.
Trusted Advisor TO Long term Client
★★★★★
I started working with Terry 10 years ago. I did all my [JOB Process] homework assignments and prepared diligently for each meeting with Terry. Not only did I find the exact type of job I was looking for but I learned much about myself and my capabilities in the process. I am now more confident in my work and I continue to seek out Terry’s advice on important issues. Ten years later… his advice is [still] very valuable to me.
- BBB Review By: Debra T.
return worth the investment
★★★★★
I first contracted [JOB] for service in 2005 when I was looking to make a career change from the Real Estate / Title Industry. Terry worked with me and provided a very effective resume and then guided me through my job search. Over the course of the past 12 years I have relied on Terry’s advice and counsel. He has been very supportive to me, acting as an advisor and coach. He even volunteered to help my son with his resume as he sought his first job out of college. Frankly, other than my college education, working with Terry has been the most useful investment I’ve made in my career. Thanks Terry!
- BBB Review By: Cynthia M.