"Barbara is an outstanding career counselor because she is knowledgeable, perceptive, practical, and approachable.... In addition to her technical expertise, Barbara's practical orientation is a huge asset. She meets people where they are and enables them to do more... Her positive attitude, encouragement, and flexibility made working with her a pleasure.
Working with Barbara Herzog not only helped my current job search but also provided me with valuable information and insights which will be useful throughout my career."
Financial Research Manager
"In the D.C. marketplace there's a real need for a counselor like [Barbara], who can see things clearly and cut to the chase to help job seekers...."
Non-Profit Program Director
"Barbara gave me the courage and support to approach my federal job application with confidence. In just one appointment, I recognized my strengths and became highly motivated in capturing them on my application.... She stuck with me through emails and phone calls until the job was done. The productive ninety minutes spent with Barbara made all the difference."
Store Owner & Artist
"What was most helpful was writing down an action plan and focusing on targeting jobs. I love the great job I got - it's perfect for me."
Event Planner
"Barbara Herzog is both objective and supportive. This unusual combination of traits enhances Barbara's value in providing sound career advice, professional insights and expanded networking skills.... Life is rarely certain, but Barbara has enabled me to perceive opportunity within uncertainty and to take risks resonably."
Financial Services Analyst
"Wonderful... relaxed... wisdom... the class embraced her."
Corporate HR Program Director
A common flaw is "treating a resume as a career history, not a sales piece," said career consultant Barbara Herzog.... "It needs to be truthful, but it doesn't need to list every duty...."
From "Resume RX," The Washington Post, June 6, 2004
"Your challenge... is to give them (the hiring managers) the courage to take a chance on you, and look beyond their noses to see... the maturity, professional work ethic and positive attitude you bring," according to career consultant Barbara Herzog.... "Think of your resume as an ad for the job you hope to get, not your career history."
From "Resume RX," The Washington Post, May 9, 2004
Barbara Herzog, a career consultant in the District, tells her clients that the path to a raise begins as soon as you take the job. It's a good idea, she said, to ask from the outset for regular performance reviews, even if they're informal. That way, you'll know if you're veering off track from your employer's expectations.... Keep track of accomplishments. And every once in a while, do things to make sure the boss knows about them, "Ask people who have complimented you... to send a quick letter or email to your boss," Herzog said. "And do that not just at performance review time, but any old time,"... Herzog said that threatening to leave your job unless you get the raise almost never works. "Ask for your raise in a very positive way," she said...."
From "Winning a Salary Increase," The Washington Post, November 2, 2003
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