“Sharon is great to work with. She is very enthusiastic and loves sharing information as well as new and unique ways to prepare for job interviews. She has marvelous insight into how to better conduct job searches and develop a career transition plan. I really appreciated the fact that Sharon’s career counseling and therapy backgrounds combined to provide me with exactly what I needed as I sought a different professional situation. I would highly recommend Sharon if you want that extra edge to get that interview and land that perfect job.” July 11, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Cathy Downs
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2009
“Sharon is an incredibly gifted professional who has helped myself (and many others I am sure) see the potential they have. When transitioning from a governmental job to the outside market I wasn't able to see clearly my strengths and certainly not able to put them into a well written resume. The resume Sharon developed, helped get me the job and subsequently higher level jobs since. While it was Sharon's job to help me, she did more than what I asked and continues to be a valuable resource for me. Thank you Sharon - you have incredible talents and are a gift!” July 5, 2009
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
Kim Jowell
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Consulting in 1998, and hired Sharon McCormick more than once
“Hiring Sharon McCormick as my career counselor has been the best decision I have made in my life. In just one month I have been able to accomplish various tasks such as, the right career change choice for me with a comprehensive plan including short and long term goals. I don't feel lost any more thanks to her expertise. I am amazed how much progress I have made because of her even though I live in Miami and she lives in North Carolina. In addition she is also very personable, on time, high integrity, and creative.” June 21, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
Diana Andrade
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2009
“Even from reading her first e-mail message, I felt at my core that hiring Sharon was a smart move during my career change. Recently, I read an article that encapsulates her fabulous coaching techniques, ironically titled '10 Things Your Career Counselor Isn't Telling You' (http://up.theladders.com/career-advice/10-things-career-counselor-telling-you). The irony is in how skillfully Sharon covered each item listed in the article, and to the extent she worked to exceed my expectations and her duties in our contract. Sharon is foremost a realist. She knows her clients need employment, but she does more than help them find a paycheck. Through thoughtful evaluation of an individual's strengths and interests, Sharon guides clients to find meaningful work in the dizzying maze of employment ads and online search engines. Her coaching emphasizes self-examination and personal growth, and offers support to get past "mental obstacles" to success. I am thrilled with her work and highly recommend Sharon McCormick!” June 18, 2009
Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, Creative
Aisley Atkins
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2009
“Sharon is a high energy, go getter with a more than exemplary work ethic. You can always be assured she will do her ultimate best with the task at hand.” June 15, 2009
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
Carol Heynen
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2009
“Sharon McCormick has worked with our nonprofit company as a volunteer HR consultant for over two years. She is an extremely experienced and personable individual who has gone above and beyond to provide the professional help that our "hard-to-place" clients need in finding a job. I highly recommend her as a career coach.” June 15, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
Gilda Womble
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2007
“Sharon's expertise and professionalism is unsurpassed. She is a joy to work with.” June 15, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Anne Brister
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2008, and hired Sharon McCormick more than once
“Can I only choose 3 words to describe Sharon? It hardly does justice. This woman is so well prepared for her work and so fun to work with. She is doing angel work - no make that the work of 6 angels. Sharon consistently impressed me with the amount of time and information she had just for me. She makes you feel like you are her only client and she has all the time in the world for you. Sharon knows exactly where you need help whether you know it or not. Her support is genuine and inspiring. Thank you Sharon! Suzanne Ballantyne 'simple practice'” March 11, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
Suzanne Ballantyne
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2009
“I had the pleasure of first meeting Sharon McCormick in November 2007 and am I glad I did! Sharon is a gifted career coach. She helped me become a Licensed Certified Health and Wellness Coach, start my own corporation and own a web based business. She is a gem! If career change is your goal, you will find Sharon McCormick a fabulous coach and a great friend. Sincerely, Sumer Benson RN” February 17, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity
Summer Benson
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2007, and hired Sharon McCormick more than once
Sharon McCormick is one of the most prepared and organized professionals I know. We conducted the "How to Make A Living As A Writer" workshop together this fall at Duke and she was always going the extra mile to give our participants the best possible information in our presentation. Also, Sharon has a way with making her audience feel comfortable and ready to learn. I hope Sharon and I teach many more workshops together.”
Alice Osborn, Co-taught with Sharon McCormick at Duke University, Sharon created the course idea and asked Alice to co-teach
“Sharon provided excellent career counseling services that enabled me to apply my own untapped resources for enthusiasm, creativity, and diligence. I can now identify jobs that match my career goals and apply to them knowing I have a great resume, portfolio, and cover letter. With the knowledge I gained I know I'm much better equipped to pursue a career that will be rewarding in the ways that are most important to me.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
Brett Holcomb
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2008
“Ms. McCormick is a very friendly and caring Career Counselor. She is reasonable in her price points and cares for her clients well-being.”
Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity
Nicolas Langel
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2008
“I was fortunate to have met Sharon McCormick when my husband was her client in 2005. She worked so well with my husband that when I needed a career coach, I instantly hired Sharon. Not only is she thorough in her assessments and recommendations, but she always comes up with new ideas for her clients that they never considered before. After one session with Sharon, you will feel as though you have a new best friend who is as concerned about your career as you are. If you are looking for a credible, knowledgeable, client-focused career coach, look no further than Sharon McCormick!” September 24, 2008
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
Sonja Hernandez Bussell, PHR
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2007
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Expert
Teo Graca
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2008
“I would like to thank you for your high-energy, professional direction and guidance in my careering changing search. You treated me like I was a family member, not a client, and that make the world of difference in the confidence I had in you. As you know, I initially created my own resume and tried to go it alone for many months and thought all those years of experience would open the door to the perfect opportunity for me. Was I wrong! With you it took a month. I cannot express in words how happy I am that I found you with all the knowledge and experience that you bring to the competitive career search table. Thank you for the One-of- A-Kind brilliantly written resume. Thank you for extracting the key points from my career experience that hiring managers look for. Thank you for the close guidance while I prepared my portfolio. Thank you for the close direction, and practice sessions preparing me for the hiring managers multiple phone interviews and in person interviews, down to the details on what jewelry and type and color suit and tie to wear. It goes without saying, thank you for the many insider and confidential type pointers that job seekers like me are not aware and you provided that make the difference between success and frustration. This is not good-bye, only, thank you. Rich” April 15, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Creative
Richard Cantelmo
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2008
“When you are looking to re-evaluate your career or change your career environment, I highly recommend Sharon. She is energetic, creative, thought provoking and gets you headed down the right path. I was at a point in my career where I was unsure of where I wanted to go and what I wanted to do. After hiring Sharon, she helped me evaluate my entire career, determine what I liked and disliked about the various jobs I had, and ultimately got me focused on what I wanted to do. Within months I had a new career in a new state. Sharon pushes you to move forward. I would highly recommend Sharon. She has become a resource that I know I can bounce ideas off of, look to for guidance and count on for encouragement.” March 2, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results , Good Value , High Integrity
Elizabeth Goode
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2007
“Sharon is by far the most accomplished individual I've ever met. Upon our first meeting we made an instant connection. Her perceptive demeanor impressed me as soon as I sat down, she knew exactly how to communicate with me. Sharon's energy is contagious, soon after I met her I had no apprehension to taking the next step into attaining my professional goals. She lent her insight and creativity to helping me capture the most rewarding career. Sharon is an Au fait career counselor, I recommend her to anyone looking for more out of life and career alike. She is well adapted to the ever changing job market and is so well plugged in that she immediately found other professionals in my field for me to speak with. Thank you Sharon, Andrew D” January 15, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , Creative
Dart, Andrew
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2007
“Sharon served as a volunteer career counselor at The Women's Center working with clients of various backgrounds. She is detailed oriented, caring, energetic, and very creative. She is always looking out for the best interest of her clients even when she is not volunteering here. Anyone would be thrilled to have her on their team!!” January 9, 2008
Top qualities: Personable , Expert , Creative
Jennifer Brizzie Grady
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 2006
“Sharon is amazing! She truly understood me and my career path. She has able to understand my vision and she was able to make recommendations based on the information I told her. She was an excellent listener; she also made suggestions and various options to the ideas I had given here. I highly recommend her services to anyone. I will continue to use her services as I begin my process of pursuing new opportunities.” January 8, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , High Integrity
Ema Temu
hired Sharon McCormick as a Business Consultant in 2008 , and hired Sharon McCormick more than once
“Over the years Sharon has always shown the utmost in professionalism and knowledge of her craft. She takes the time to get to know you and what you are about, then apply it to your needs. I would not hesitate to have Sharon represent me or my business.” January 5, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , Creative
Tj St. Clair
hired Sharon McCormick as a Career Coach in 1997
Corporate Career Coach at Lockheed Martin
“Sharon is a detail oriented person who counsels individuals as though that person was the only person in the world that matters. Sharon is conscientious and respects the client/coach relationship with the utmost of confidence. Sharon will work tirelessly for the benefit of the client to help them achieve their career goals.” January 8, 2008
Kilmain, Doris, Education Administrator , Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
worked with Sharon McCormick at Lockheed Martin
“Sharon is a great at what she does as career counselor and very helpful in giving correct advice and recommendations. She is an expert at career counseling work. Her help boosted my confidence, knowledge about how career advancement work etc... and above all I got a job I was looking for. She gave me great resources to work with. I am very satisfied with her, so I have hired her multiple times. Thanks to Sharon for all her help. Nital Patel” January 1, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , Creative
Nital Patel
hired Sharon McCormick as a IT Consultant in 2005 , and hired Sharon McCormick more than once
Additional Information
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Current Volunteer Experience:
*Career Coach, Future for Kids
*Chairperson, Business Services Committee
*HR Consultant, InStepp Employment Program
*Workforce Development Board Member & Treasurer
Prior Volunteer Experience:
*American Diabetes Association, Chapter VP
*American Red Cross, Homelessness Services
*Career Mentor, “Get a Life” Middle School Project for students
*Girl Scouts Career Mentor
*Legal / Vocational Expert Witness for Victims of Violent Crime and their families
*March of Dimes "Babies & You" Committee Member
*National Career Development Association (NCDA), Associate Editor, Career Web Magazine
*NCDA Chairperson, the first national Career Counselor Client Advocacy Committee
*Nursing Home Volunteer
*Pinellas County Jail, Career Instructor
*St. Jude’s Church Mental Health Ministry Counselor
*Telephone Crisis Intervention Counselor for five years
*The Center for Women, Employability Skills Teacher
*The Study Buddy, Academic Tutor -
Groups and Associations:
ACA, CMA, CMI, NCDA, SHRM
Sharon McCormick, M.S., M.C.C., N.C.C., N.C.C.C., C.P.R.W.Career Expert / HR Consultant (919) 424-1244careertreasure@gmail.comWhat’s your treasure?