W is for Putting in the WORK
Successful People Put in the Work Have you ever wondered how top professionals in their field got to where they are or achieved such great success? I know I have pondered the thought. Consider these individuals: Warren Buffett [...]
Episode 7 Maintaining a Positive Mindset
Maintaining a Positive Mindset This episode discusses maintaining a positive mindset during the job search. Are you mentally prepared to wait months, if necessary, to find that perfect job? The truth is that looking for a job, that [...]
Job Seekers Beware of the ANTs
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the whole job search process? Confused by the virtual job boards, the company databases, and the online recruiting networks? Can’t stop your racing thoughts? You are not alone! Job seekers beware of the [...]
Exploring the “Military Friendly” School Designation
Photo Credit: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Article by Qunnette McCoy Friday, June 17, 2022 - How many times have you heard academic institutions use the phrase ‘military friendly’ school? The term has become so commonplace that it has become [...]
Episode 6 Be Seen as a High Potential Candidate
Interviewing: Are You a High Potential Candidate? It is important to be seen as a high potential candidate! It is no secret that great companies are built on people. A company will not go very far without great [...]
Episode 5 Networking Using LinkedIn
Face-to-Face Networking Alternative Option How do you network when there are not many face-to-face opportunities to do so? Easy! You use LinkedIn, a tool created especially for networking! Tune in to hear the five tips I share to [...]
Episode 4 Cultivating Professional Relationships at Work
Professional Relationships Navigating professional relationships is an inherent quality that can be learned. Developing your interpersonal skills increases self-awareness and strengthens your ability to understand others better. When you better understand your communication style and how it differs [...]
Episode 3 Military Transition for the Retiring Service Member
Kelli Hooke, Retired Army JAG Officer Transitioning from the Military after a long career of service? Tune in to hear Kelli Hooke, a Retired Army JAG Officer, share her advice on what to do to transition well.
Episode 2 Military Transition for the Non-Retiring Service Member
Military Transition for the Non-Retiring Service Member Transitioning from the military? There are 3 things you must do well to succeed in securing your next job opportunity. Tune in for my conversation with Austin Storck, a service member who [...]
Episode 1 Reinventing Yourself
Unhappy in your job or with your career? Getting bored at work or feeling stuck? Doing what made you successful in the past no longer working? Perhaps it's time to reinvent yourself. Listen in to hear Jeannine and [...]
What Companies Want
Job seekers, do you know “What Companies Want” when it comes to finding the perfect candidate for a position. You are going to love the advice our experts give to help you stand out against the competition. In [...]
Creating a Stellar LinkedIn Profile
Every Thursday I stream a live video podcast, called “Your Story Within” that focuses on topics to help authors, job seekers, business owners, and other professionals. You can find all podcasts on my author website. In the month [...]
Entering the Workforce After a Long Hiatus
In the month of April, the focus is on helping Job Seekers find jobs through a series I am calling “Ask An Expert.” Ask an Expert Interview with Anne Barnwell from The Write Resumes shares how to re-enter [...]
How to Craft an Effective Resume
Every Thursday I stream a live video podcast, called “Your Story Within” that focuses on topics to help authors, job seekers, business owners, and other professionals. You can find all podcasts on my author website In the month of [...]
Preparing for the Job Search
Every Thursday I stream a live video podcast, called "Your Story Within" that focuses on topics to help authors, job seekers, business owners, and other professionals. You can find all podcasts on my author website In the month [...]
The Power of Resilience
RESILIENCE AND POTENTIAL Let’s face it – life is good, yet at times, challenging. To be successful, we must be able to pick ourselves up quickly after hardship. Many of us let unfavorable circumstances hold us down and [...]
Kristi A. – Recruiter, Williamsburg, VA
I was in need of assistance in revamping my resume. I searched for some time for the right person and I came across Jeannine through LinkedIn. After talking with her, I knew she was the right fit for [...]
Tyler S. – Communication & Education Expert, Chesapeake, VA
"Jeannine is a wizard at creating resumes. I retired from the Navy 9 years ago and had trouble developing my resume to highlight my strengths. She took the time to review what I presented and was able to [...]
Conrad F. – IT Professional/DEV-SEC-OPS, Washington, D.C.
"The thing I really appreciated about Jeannine, in addition to her superb creativity and skills, was her ability to truly "listen" to my needs, interpret them, use her resourcefulness in creating multiple options (mockups) to choose from, and [...]
Kelly H. – US Army JAG Retired, Seattle, WA
"I have known Jeannine for years and have seen the way she cares for her clients; always educating and motivating them how to put their best foot forward. So, when I needed career coaching for my transition from [...]
Michelle J. – Author, Virginia Beach, VA
Through the guidance and mentoring of Dr. Jeannine Bennett, I went from being a stay at home mom wishing I had a career to being a published author. Dr. Bennett's belief in my abilities set me on a [...]
Two Fears to Overcome
Two Fears You Need to Work on to be a Successful Author To be a successful author, there are two fears you need to conquer. Before I jump into what those fears are, let me talk about success. If you [...]
Writing a Book
So, You Want to Write a Book As a recently published author, I know what it feels like to have the desire to write a book but not know where to start. I envisioned writing a book for years but couldn’t seem [...]
A Referral is your Ticket to a New Job
The other day a person asked why I always say referrals are better than submitting online applications. Referrals are your ticket to a new job! The biggest reason – Employers love them! Why do employers love job referrals? [...]
Networking Effectively
As a result of the pandemic, people have been asking how they can effectively network when no real face-to-face events are occurring. Below are 10 tips to help you network effectively using LinkedIn. ☑ Tip 1: Host a [...]
Fabric Face Masks
How-To Guide for Creating a Fabric Face Mask It is easy to make a reversible, cloth face mask! Watch Melanie as she takes you step-by-step through the process of making a reversible fabric face mask in this easy [...]
COVID19 and Your Future
COVID19 and Your Future: Where Will You Be 30-60-90-120 Days From Now? Do you have extra time right now? Being in lockdown as a result of COVID19 can certainly feel strange, and the temptation to binge on Netflix [...]
Easier is Not Better
Easier is Not Always Better When It Comes to Finding a Job! Online Job Search: How many of you have applied for a job online? There is no doubt that the Internet has made it easy and convenient [...]
Failing Resume
Most Common Reasons Your Resume is Failing You In today’s modern job market, designing a resume that sets you apart from the competition is a must. Clients tell me they sent out 100s of resumes and receive no [...]
Career Coach
YOU MIGHT NEED A CAREER COACH IF... … You are struggling to get noticed in today’s job market. … You are going through a career change or transition. … You are dealing with personal or family issues that [...]
Career Change
Make a Career Change in 7 Easy Steps Humans are creatures of habit, but when it comes to our careers, repetition of “the daily grind” can leave us feeling uninspired and stagnant. Throughout our lifetimes, we continuously grow [...]
Erich D. – USN CAPT/RET – Ithaca, New York
Jeannine is a phenomenal coach and valuable member of the team! I enjoyed working with Dr. Bennett for several years and multiple assignments launching new business ventures in the Indo-Asian-Pacific theater, working complex issues and solving dynamic and [...]
Stop Procrastinating
5 Easy Tips for Curbing Procrastination Procrastination Procrastination is an insidious energy drain that will keep you from completing the goals you set for yourself. Are you dreaming about owning your own business? Maybe you want to find [...]
Time Management
5 Simple Steps to Better Time Management Skills Time, as the cliché goes, is money. Whether you are working for an established company, are an entrepreneur, or are a job seeker, learning to manage your time and limit [...]
Peggie M. – Business Strategist – Virginia Beach, VA
I found Jeannine through LinkedIn ProFinder as I was searching for someone to help me revamp my resume. Jeannine's work is top notch... I found working with Jeannine to be really productive. Jeannine is really a 'Career Strategist' [...]
Lisa J. – Marketing, Communications & Business Development Expert – Williamsburg, VA
Jeannine was an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only did she professionally assist me with my resume and career search but she also gave me amazing tools to utilize in the future. Definitely recommend her to any [...]
Glenn S. – CPM – Newport News, VA
I like great customer service, coupled with professionalism and know-how. This is what Jeannine Bennett is all about! I have a new résumé, cover letter, and was also given great advice on how to enhance my LinkedIn profile. [...]
Cornel B. – Healthcare Industry – Richmond, VA
Jeannine came highly recommended from a friend and I was not disappointed. She was very nice and engaging and I truly felt that she wanted to put me in the best position to succeed in my career. She [...]
Opportunity Cost
Opportunity Cost -- It Might Be Time To Hire a Professional Decisions Come with a Cost Each decision you make -- be it in your professional or personal life -- comes with a certain cost. The price you [...]
Michael B. – Communications Associate/Public Affairs Pro – Suffolk, VA
Jeannine reviewed my resume and gave me solid recommendations and concrete examples. She showed me what a successful skills resume looks like and I used her analysis to revamp my resume. When I posted my new version, I [...]
Leah N. – Nonprofit Senior Leader – Washington, D.C.
I am enjoying working with Jeannine (we're about to tackle my LinkedIn profile, after sorting my resume). She is highly professional. She treats me as a professional and she manages my expectations very effectively. Jeannine is kind and [...]
Martin K. – Education – Verona, WI
My experience with Vision to Purpose was made extremely easy and the work was on time, professional, and at a very fair price! Not to mention the communication between us was excellent! I would definitely recommend Vision to [...]
Lovey R. Financial Industry Leader – Nashville, NC
What an awesome experience! Jeannine exceeded my expectations tremendously. Not only did she help write my resume and enhance my LinkedIn profile, she coached me on my career and provided invaluable guidance! I can’t thank Jeannine enough for [...]
Arinn W. – Higher Education – Wilmington, NC
Jeannine has made a huge difference in my professional branding and perspective. She has been honest and professional during the entire process and easy to communicate with, I highly recommend utilizing her expertise and services.
Kokila A. – Software Engineer, Scrum Master & Quality Assurance, Testing Expert – Richmond, VA
I am very pleased with the resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile you updated and created for me. They are very accurate and demonstrate my skills and accomplishments. Your writing is absolutely fantastic! Very organized and professional. I [...]
Jeff M. – CAPT USN – Virginia Beach, VA
Spectacular Teammate, Confident Leader, Invaluable Mentor and Trusted Confidant! I enjoyed the Privilege of working with Dr. Jeannine Bennett for several years and in multiple assignments working complex, multi-faceted and intricate tasks in challenging situations and scenarios. A [...]
Jason W. – Senior Wireless Communications Engineer – Virginia Beach, VA
I'm a transitioning service member who needed professional help to rework my resume and LinkedIn profile to aide in my success in a second career after the military. Jeannine Bennett seemed to be the right fit for this [...]
Dr. Tim F. – Professor – Virginia Beach, VA
I came to Jeannine Bennett at the end of 2017 highly frustrated because I was submitting my resume and CV to companies, and not able to even obtain an interview. I had paid several companies to rework my [...]
Jill M. – Lieutenant Commander USN Reserve & Corrosion Action Officer – Virginia Beach, VA
Jeannine is a one-stop shop for transitioning career support. She helped me to not only transition from the military, but also facilitated my securing a job in the federal government. Her diverse background has made her an expert [...]
Zahi H. – Entrepreneur – Virginia Beach, VA
It was a great pleasure working with Jeannine! She recently re-wrote my old resume, turning it into a powerful tool for me to use in my search for employment. I would highly recemmend her resume writing services, she [...]
Christy B. – Successful Author – Chesapeake, VA
Jeannine took my Excel sheets and turned them into something organized and easy to understand. She did so with the utmost professionalism and timeliness. Her expertise and skillset left me confident that my project was in the hands [...]
Body Language
Hearing What is Not Said in an Interview Over the years, I have enjoyed studying people and how body language is used to convey a non-verbal message. In my profession, a critical component of the job is the [...]
Military Transition
My Transition From Planet ORK (aka the Military) By Captain Laura Hatcher, USN (Retired) Recently, as I briskly walked up the sidewalk towards the Metro entrance, I came shoulder to shoulder with a woman and without hesitation, I [...]
Don’t Fudge Titles
Don't Fudge Job Titles Do you ever feel like you do more than your job title implies? It is tempting to want to put an unofficial job title on your resume to align better to what you actually [...]
Multiple Jobs?
Is Applying for Multiple Positions at the Same Company a Good Idea or a Bad One? As a career coach, I always cringe when I hear a client is applying for multiple jobs within the same company. Apparently, [...]
Gary L. – Military Science Professor, US Army Retiring – Grand Island, NY
I am retiring from the Army and had developed a resume with a University Career Services office. As I went through the process it quickly became evident that the resume was not all it needed to be. Jeannine [...]
Anna Elise A. – Graduate Student, Georgetown University – Washington, D.C.
I found Jeannine through the LinkedIn Profinder. My search was to find someone to help me create a more mature resume, as I am now in the professional world. Out of the different offers for resume assistance, her [...]
Parker T. – Graduate Student, University of Central Florida – Palm Beach Garden, FL
Jeannine was a wonderful resource for me, an entry level job seeker, during my job search. She went the extra mile, sending me opportunities that fit my interests that she found on her own time. I would highly [...]
Gina B. – Account Management Specialist/Sales & Project Management Expert – Arden, NC
I simply cannot say enough good things about Jeannine Bennett with Vision to Purpose! She was exceptionally thorough, surprising me with her independent research; this was easily the best investment I have ever made in myself! When I [...]
Stand Out
Tips to Help YOU Stand Out from the Competition! Whether you realize it or not you are constantly in competition with others. Don’t believe me? Here are some examples of what I mean: Job Search: If you are [...]
Drive People to YOUR LinkedIn Profile
Do you ever feel like your LinkedIn profile is an undiscovered island just waiting for visitors to arrive, but they never do? Well, I have good news for you my friend, below are four tips to help you [...]
David K. – Cyber Governance & Risk – Information Security Analysis/Cyber Assurance – Richmond, VA
My experience working with Jeannine was all around excellent. She worked with me to renew my resume and add a fresh update to my LinkedIn profile. She was extremely efficient in her communications and got right to work [...]
Lareina C. Marketing Consultant – Virginia Beach, VA
I have known Jeannine both personally and professionally for over 20 years. Her experience, persistence and desire to succeed has always drawn others to her. She is dedicated and enthusiastic about helping people no matter the situation and [...]
LinkedIn URL Update
Finding & Changing YOUR LinkedIn Profile URL Did you know that YOUR LinkedIn profile has a web address that you can share with others? The web address also referred to as your URL is typically displayed as follows: [...]
What’s YOUR Word?
New Year's Resolution: What's YOUR Word? With the New Year right around the corner I, like you, start planning out what I want to accomplish in 2018. However, I do not start with a laundry list of resolutions. [...]
Holiday Job Search
Don’t Put YOUR Job Search on Hold During the Holidays! Top 5 Reasons Why Doing So is a BAD Idea! The thought of taking a break from your job search sounds appealing especially since it is becoming more [...]
Strategic Alliances
Strategic Alliances: We Can Make a Greater Difference Together! There are several things I enjoy about this time of year and the cold is not one of them, but it does remind me of home. I grew up [...]
Terry E. – LCDR USN/RET – Houston, TX
Look no further! Jeannine will get you results! As a transitioning veteran, I was new to preparing for the private sector. I searched as well as spent hundreds of dollars on promises and expectations that didn't work. When [...]
STUCK in a Job?
Life is Too Short to Feel STUCK in a Job! Four (4) Tips to Help YOU Get UNSTUCK Today! Life is too short to feel trapped or, STUCK, as I like to say. No one is immune to [...]
Kristen W. – Sales Manager – Charlotte, NC
Jeannine has been very supportive and such a great resource for me. She was so quick to draft my resumes and gave me several options- all which were just what I needed. I highly recommend her for your [...]
Smart People
Four Indicators that Reveal if You are Actually Listening to the Smart People You Hired! The other day, I noticed a quote posted on LinkedIn that made me smile. Below is the quote: "It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and tell [...]
Great Leaders
Great Leaders Know They MUST Do Four Things to Cultivate Respect within the Organization In nearly 30 years of working, I can truthfully state that I have worked for some good leaders, some not so good leaders and, thankfully, some really [...]
Leadership
What is MORE Important for Leader to Possess: Competence, Courage or Compassion? I bet you thought a leader needs them all, right? Me too, but if you could only choose one, which would it be?
Best Practices
Are YOUR Best Practices Still Best Practices? It is no secret that if an organization wants to thrive in an ever-changing environment they must be willing to adapt to new circumstances as they arise. In times of change, trust me, there is no shortage of advice from experts telling us to use best practices if we want our organization to succeed. Why a best practice?
Organizational Vision
5 Reasons Why Employees in Your Organization Might NOT Embrace Your Vision You are a GREAT leader. There is no doubt about it! You have worked hard to cultivate a culture of respect within the organization. You speak with clarity every time you convey a message. You meet with your employees every chance you get. You work hard to inspire and challenge others because you know your employees come to work to make a difference just like you. You and your employees are ONE TEAM working together for the greater good; you feel it. You are an inclusive leader who is open and honest; people trust you. You are authentic. How then is it that employees are not embracing your vision?
Terreance E. – Operations Executive – Suffolk, VA
Results driven leader! Strategic Communications Expert! Change Management Professional! Jeannine delivers every time and is sought out by all executive stakeholders within a 20,000 personnel organization across 15 subordinate units. Her knack for strategic planning and insight into global operations are paramount to the functionality and decision making of the Chief Executive Officer. Jeannine is diligent and meticulous on every endeavor providing “only the best” quality results during every project. It has been a pleasure to serve with her and a privilege to work with her on our team.
Frank M. – Rear Admiral (USN/Retired) – Marymount, MD
Consummate Professional…Trusted Advisor…and Dedicated Leader of the NECC Front Office Team! Dr. Bennett not only excels at every endeavor, but was pivotal to the successes enjoyed by NECC through her actions as Director of my Commander’s Action Group. [...]
Peter M. Information Technology Specialist – South Carolina
I just wanted to say the resume not only looks great, it was very effective. I should have written this months ago, because I got a great job back in February, and your resume was a big help. [...]
Dan H. Retired Navy Chief – Virginia Beach, VA
While pursuing adjunct teaching opportunities, I became frustrated. I felt as if my resume had fallen into the black hole because I was not getting any responses. Dr. Bennett reviewed my resume and helped me completely rewrite it. [...]
Mark H. Vice President and Rear Admiral (USN/Retired) – Norfolk, VA
Jeannine Bennett is an exceptional leader who truly understands and effectively employs strategic communications. Dr. Bennett has been instrumental in bringing new ideas and new tools from concept to practical application. With the emergence of social media over [...]
Susan H. – Communications & Public Affairs Expert – Stuttgart, Germany
Jeannine is the total package in business — highly intelligent, driven, goal-oriented, creative, passionate, and positive. She balances these attributes with the ability to focus on tactical details while seeing how they fit into the larger strategic picture. [...]
Kathy M. – Career Switcher – Roswell, GA
I had Dr. Bennett rework my resume as I’m switching careers. I have to say that I am highly impressed with her acumen and ability to accurately state what it was I trying to convey in my resume. [...]
