Testimonials

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“It is impossible to say enough good things about Sara and her career services. Not only did she help me create a great resume, but her advice and guidance have been invaluable as I take the next steps in my career adventures.”

Sameerah Blue, SEO Coordinator, Legal Zoom

“Sara helped me by offering practical advice on organizing conferences as well as providing information about research and writing. When I organized my first event (a symposium on religion and metal), and my funding did not come through, Sara provided advice that helped me pull off a successful event. She has assisted me in developing teaching materials by providing feedback and suggestions and by sharing her syllabi and course plans.  I can honestly say that working with Sara has greatly advanced my career.”

Shamma Boyarin, Ph.D. | Assistant Teaching Professor & Director of the Religious Studies Program at the University of Victoria, BC

I cannot say enough good things about Sara! She has been a constant source of support and guidance since we met several years ago as colleagues at San Francisco State University. She mentored me through my first formative years as a professional academic and helped see me through job interviews and the publication of my first book. When she made the transition into a professional coaching career, I was so excited to work with her again as I contemplated a significant career change. She has been an invaluable resource, guiding me to make the best decisions for myself, and with her help, I am confident that I will succeed in my new endeavors. Work with Sara! She will change your life! 

Amy Casselman, MA | Author, Injustice in Indian Country: Jurisdiction, American Law, and Sexual Violence against Native Women/ Ph.D. Candidate (Sociology), Stanford University

“Sara helped me make the necessary changes to shift my CV to a flawless résumé, enabling me to seamlessly apply for jobs outside of academia as I prepare to switch careers. I am at the point in my life when I’m not sure what the future holds for me, so having someone with her professional skills and knowledge around post-academic careers was invaluable to me. The help and advice I received from Sara urged me to consider how I might present myself to future employers or start a business, particularly reframing my skillset to fit my many talents outside of academia.”

Anna Chilewska, Ph.D. | Sessional Lecturer & Scholar, University of Alberta

 “At my inaugural presentation at an academic conference, my anxiety was high. Sara was running the conference, and I had heard of her, and of all the great work she had done. As a burgeoning scholar, this made me more nervous. When I approached Sara, looking for advice, she coached me through my anxiety and calmed me down in under five minutes. If Sara can achieve a victory for me in such a short amount of time, I can only imagine how much her clients will benefit from her skill set! I wholeheartedly recommend Sara’s coaching skills to anyone seeking assistance in honing in on their skill set to achieve their dreams.”

Amanda DiGioia, MPhil | Ph.D. Candidate at University College London, SSEES

“I owe Sara for so much of my book’s success. She invited me to attend Legion of Steel, her academic conference on metal studies, as a book vendor and presenter, which got me a lot of sales. She has given me a lot of advice about how to make it as a writer. Sara is a natural giver and advisor. Anyone would be lucky to get career advice from her.”

Addison Herron-Wheeler | Author, Wicked Woman: Women in Metal from the 1960s to Now | Managing Editor, Culture Magazine 

“Sara is very skilled at editing. She is a straight-shooter and will give you a no-nonsense analysis of your copy, and guidance on how to concisely reach your audience.” 

Sia Kollo Sellu

During my time at my university, I used the resume service numerous times. Although the feedback I received from other reviewers was helpful, I requested Sara Sutler-Cohen to review my resumes as I submitted additional revisions. She went above and beyond to provide valuable feedback; it was detailed and showed the best ways to convey my skill set and experience to catch a recruiter's attention while not being too wordy.  She has a passion for her work and for helping others succeed.

Caley Tong, Undergraduate in Applied Social Sciences

“Sara is a thoughtful and proactive coach who was able to help me push past my limitations and negative thought loops and helped me create not only a polished resume that I have confidence in, but also helped me sift through the noise and focus on my skills and where they would best be used. She acknowledged my previous work trauma and has helped me push through to become a more confident applicant. And she continues to work with me to update my materials as needed. I was ready to give up entirely when faced with the daunting use of AI and other modern HR methods, but Sara helped me to face the realities of the modern job market in a way that was effective and successful.”

Stacey White, Educator and Advocate