The Caffeinated Career

Are you on edge? Work anxiety getting to you? Here's help!

MY services

Resumes & Cover Letters

Make sure your first impression doesn't miss the mark. Together, we will turbo boost your professional introduction to percolate interest in you and stimulate the career options you want.

Every professional should be able to provide a clear, concise answer to the question: "Who are you and why should anyone care?"Provide a high-level well-crafted answer even when you aren't in the room.

Career Coaching

Get the energy boost you need to overcome the obstacles and power through the pitfalls that have been knocking you off track. Together, we'll create a plan to course correct your career.

Interview Prep

Interviews are intimidating, especially when you aren't prepared. Go into your next interview knowing you're the right person for the job. My process will leave you buzzing with confidence.

Using words and narrative to birth dreams and possibilities…

I am your go-to career-caffeinating expert with the special brew to put pep back in your professional step.

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Let The Caffeinated Career supercharge your career.

Are you ready to take your daily grind from sluggish to super charged? Well, those five stars aren’t just decoration… My clients will tell you that I aim to earn your five-star rating every time. With over 20 years of career services experience (and millions of cups of coffee), I invest my caffeinated energy into reinvigorating your career. I have worked with thousands of professionals, crafting just the right blend of services to help you find the right career path, job opportunity, or professional message to get you to your next level. Pop on a coffee chat with me to find out what I can do for you.

Who I work with

My expertise is storytelling: I take what are often disjointed career decisions and strategically weave them into a narrative that is easy to understand and highlights your unique abilities. In this way, I consider myself a resume generalist–I can create an effective resume for just about anyone.

I do have a particular fondness for supporting clients through challenging transitions, such as individual contributor to people manager/leadership, military to civilian, academic to private sector, government to business, and “Second Life” jobs (those seeking jobs after a long break in employment or after retirement).

My clients generally find themselves within one of these categories:

“Second Lifers”

If you are seeking a job after a long break in employment or after retirement, I consider you a “Second Lifer”. This could apply to parents returning from extended family leave; those retiring from one field and excited to start a new career in another; individuals returning to the workforce after prolonged illness or injury. Or any other reason that you might simply be starting over.

Military, Police, and Government Employees

I honor the service and the undeniable skills of our service people. I also understand that not every government skill translates easily into civilian or corporate life. Let me be your interpreter. I can assist you in breaking down your experience in a way that is not only understood but value-added when it comes time to come home or move into the private sector.

Top Level Executives and Influencers

It’s often easy for you to see the big picture for the company, the team, or the product, but when it comes to honing in on your own brand, you may struggle. That’s where I can help you shine. I love crafting distinct targeted professional brands that create their own buzz and following.

Emerging Leaders & Influencers

Your team is thriving and profit is up because of your leadership and influence–but how does that translate to your next position? By highlighting your SUPERvisory skills, I will define the characteristics that make you promotion material.

Entry-level and Career Changers

Little to no work experience or experience in your desired field? No problem. I understand how to highlight your life experience and translate it into relevant work skills and qualifications. Together, we will help you identify and present your talents, skills, and education to demonstrate you are the right candidate.

What my clients say

"Kate turns resume writing into an art form. Through a single conversation of incisive questions and empathic listening, Kate was able to reshape my resume into the story of my passions and professions. Her attention to detail is as discerning as any storyteller. I am so grateful for my time with Kate."

Cate Yu

Arts Director & Playwright

"I contacted Ms. Stephenson to update and refine my resume.
She was a pleasure to work with - very intuitive, personable and professional. I was very pleased with both the end result and how quickly it was delivered. I highly recommend!"

Jonathan Acheson

Nonprofit Director

"Extremely impressed with the level of quality and professionalism.
She took the time to ask targeted questions to personalize the experience with my resume and branding."

Mike Scott

Manager | Educator | Actor

HOW I WORK WITH YOU

Professional Documents

One-on-One Conversation: Understanding YOU

I ask you to spend 45-minutes with me so that I can delve into the twists and turns of your professional career. I take the time to listen attentively to your journey to gain an in-depth understanding into not only your skills, talents and career goals, but also who you are as a person—your character, uniqueness, and personal drive.

Tailored Writing: Making Your Story Make Sense

One thing I've learned over twenty years of resume writing is that rarely is a professional journey a straight line. At the end of my writing process, I will deliver a resume, bio, and/or LinkedIn profile that helps your career path make sense to anyone—most especially YOU. Clearly highlighting your value, achievements, talents, and unique abilities, your documents will give you the edge to get to your next level.

Easy Document Delivery: Emailing Word and PDF files

You will receive your editable documents tailored to your needs and goals by email. The entire process generally takes between 5 and 10 business days from start to finish. We guarantee you will be ready to use your professional documents immediately.

Career Coaching & Interview Prep

1-on-1 Sessions: Creating Space to Hear Yourself Think

Coaching is a special relationship—perhaps the only one of its kind. You are the focus; no one is there to judge you or evaluate you or tell you what to do. My job as the coach is to listen to you with compassion to help you find clarity on your goals and dreams to design the life and career you want.

Impactful Programs: Preparing to Level Up

Feeling prepared for the next level requires mindful, purpose driven work. I will create a program just for you to achieve the goals you set. Whether that is a 6-session coaching program to build confidence and executive presence or a 3-session interview prep program to improve communication flow and relevant responsiveness—we will work together to ensure you are ready.

Tune-Ups: Ongoing Support at Your Level

When you complete your program, you will never be left hanging. You continue to get the support you need, when you need it. Whether it's emergency prep for the upcoming interview next week, an ad hoc coaching session or a quick question about job hunting, I am here every step of the way, big step or giant leap.

Ready to begin your journey?