Several times over the past few years I have sought Ken Mattsson’s Career expertise in regards to marketing my sitcom script and other writings. Each time I walked away with the critical tools that were relevant in the current marketplace. Those tools have been instrumental in getting my work seen by the decision makers in the industry. His knowledge and insight into the creative fields is exceptional and his genuine enthusiasm to see his client’s succeeding makes Ken such a pleasure to work with.
- Mary Beth, Sitcom Writer
Ken has been my career advisor during and after the two years I was in Emerson College. His expertise and insights in career management have guided a once clueless student that I was to be on track of self brand management. Besides Ken's professional knowledge and experiences, he is always passionate and energetic and truly cares about helping professionals in career pursuit.
- Chao, Electronic Media Developer
In working with Ken I have found that his advice and guidance to me and a lot of my peers...has been very critical in guiding us in the right direction. Working with Ken has also been instrumental in helping me make certain important decisions that could have been overwhelming otherwise. I find Ken’s knowledge, skills and networking abilities incredible and his desire to extend his best support ... has lead to some great outcomes. I have personally found Ken’s approach very result oriented and directly applicable whatever be the situation at hand.
- Ameay, eMarketing Specialist
Thanks very much for your help in these past months. Your support kept me from losing sight of my goal. I am particularly grateful for your step-by-step plan of attack and your perspective on informational interviewing.
Your help in those last stages of the negotiation was incredibly valuable. Your walking me through all the elements of the conversation really helped me organize my thoughts and gave me the effortless confidence I needed. (With your encouragement, I even asked for three weeks vacation to start... and I got it!)
- Jane, Editor
Ken combines attentive listening, empathy, market savvy, and irrepressibly positive thinking into a resolute and resounding commitment to your career development. He believes your best next job is possible, so that you can too.
- Lynn, Business Analyst
Ken served as my career advisor during my pursuit for my Master's
degree in Organizational and Corporate Communication. He worked closely with me as I developed my resume and
personal marketing plan for my post-graduate job search. Ken challenged
me by making me look at my job search through a strategic lens. For
example, rather than include all of the work I had done throughout the
course of my career in my resume, Ken advised me to highlight my skills
based on the roles that I was seeking. In addition, Ken encouraged me
to think strategically about my career goals by having a vision for
myself and creating a 2 year, 5 year, and 10 year plan and making sure
that the steps I take are to fulfill those goals. While seeking his
guidance, I found Ken's enthusiasm, energy, and unique approach to
career searching enlightening. In sum, Ken has a passion for his work
and I highly recommend him.
- Angelique, Human Resource Administrator
After only a short while working with Ken, I came to understand what
was common among all of the very different jobs that I had enjoyed, and
what
was missing from those that I found stiffening. It was the big picture!
When I realized that I need a job that requires me to work with the
broad ranging ideas and implications, and that I would be stifled by a
job that had a narrow focus, I got my confidence and drive back, and
found my direction. My time with Ken was very productive.
- Mike, Training Manager
(After the Playing To Your Strengths workshop) I decided to practice
what I had learned from Ken. I streamlined my resume to list only the
skills required by the position I was applying for. I listed four past
positions under work experience describing my responsibilities to four
former employers. My work history listed was directly applicable to the
position I applied for. My cover letter included a fifth anecdote
relevant to the work skillset in the job description.
I faxed off my resume with its cover letter on Thursday, the next morning. Thursday afternoon my phone rang. Human Resources had reviewed my information and wanted me to speak to the position's hiring manager. The manager's first question was "When can you come in to talk to me?" Friday morning, I interviewed for the position, and then was invited to meet the entire laboratory group for lunch. When I returned from lunch to thank the hiring manager for the opportunity to interview, he immediately extended his hand to say: "You're hired. You start Monday morning at 8 AM."
- Ann, Scientist