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I was referred to Alana by a close friend when I found myself at a unique position in my career: where my skills, experience, and ambition far outpaced any titles I had professionally to date. Right away, she made me feel heard and began helping me connect the dots from where I was to where I wanted to be.
I have referred to Alana before - both to her and with others - as my "Career Therapist." What really separates her from other people I've worked with in the past is how well she listens and supports rather than gives a series of cookie cutter responses in a one-size-fits all fashion. Every conversation meets me exactly where I am at, reinforces where I want to go, and gives me new tools to help me make the right next steps.
I consider Alana to be an invaluable and lifelong companion in my career journey.
Brandon Crawford – Design Innovator
Without hesitation, I would recommend Alana to any party looking to source top quality talent or is top talent looking to make your next move the best one yet.  I had the opportunity to meet Alana in the winter of 2019 as I was embarking on the next move in my career.  For this next move, I knew I would need to find a trusted business consultant who could help me navigate the dynamic landscape of a job search. I searched reviews of recruiters and career coaches and became compelled by the many honest and genuine reviews about those who had worked with Alana. After our initial phone call, I knew she was someone that could help me navigate the job market and find the best place for my talent. Alana was genuine, honest, and approachable. She helped me fortify a value-based mindset, one where every party involved was in a win-win outcome.  Alana's coaching and feedback provided me with steadfast clarity in the moment, along with the ability to take a 10,000-foot view. Over a few months, we had some great conversations, and she provided me helpful coaching.  She offered me options on ways to handle unique situations and challenged my way of thinking.  Most importantly, the feedback was presented in a way that was best suited to my personality and was actionable.  When I put the feedback into action, it yielded immediate results. What it created was a feedback action loop that inspired confidence and also created a desire for new feedback to find yet a higher gear in my search. Alana's coaching yielded many results. From my personal growth to professional development, the feedback received is timeless, practical, and results-driven. Choosing to act on her suggestions and feedback yielded a total of 7 offers in a 14-day time frame, allowing me the gift to choose the best offer for myself and my family along with the best fit for the company.  Also, it provided me with a professional mentor who I hold in high regard. Without hesitation, I would recommend Alana to any party looking to source top quality talent or is top talent looking to make your next move the best one yet.  Searching for a job/talent is stressful for all parties involved, as the impacts of the choice affect both revenue and team chemistry.  If you put Alana's actionable suggestions into play, you will find confidence knowing you have the clarity of knowing your values, developed skills, and a trusted advisor to make your search a successful and meaningful one.
Stephen ChavezTraining Consultant - • Anthem, Inc.
I can not thank enough to Alana for the help and guidance. I talked to her when I was having hard time talking to the recruiter. I was going back and forth during my negotiations and had finally given up. Alana came to the rescue, not only she was able to help me taking control of the conversation with the recruiter, she was also influential in getting me what I wanted as part of my package. It was absolutely amazing to see how things flipped under her guidance. I will strongly recommend to anyone looking for career advice, counseling or any sort of guidance related to the interview. SHE IS AWESOME
Varun AggarwalSr Software Engineer • Google
Do you ever wish you knew what was going on in the head of the HR person looking at your resume? Alana Fulvio knows. And she cares. And she can help you break the logjam and get a job. She provided the most astute and actionable interviewing advice I have ever received and she sculpted my resume into a perfectly balanced work of art. Her insider knowledge kept me a step ahead through my job search and salary negotiation. Best of all she "got me" and helped me see my competitive assets at a higher level of resolution. As a result I have continued to be more confident since working with her. Alana continually went above and beyond the call of duty, meeting and taking calls at short notice in response to late breaking opportunities. She is whipsmart, energizing and dedicated. As a thought leader in recruiting and HR she is truly the best ally a candidate could have. Stop wasting your time and call her.
Hannah D.Resource Conservation Climate Specialist
Alana is the most professional and helpful HR person I've ever worked with. She always puts her candidates on the top priority and do whatever it takes to help them achieve their goals. I highly recommend her.
Chen LiSoftware Engineer • Google / Linkedin
Alana is very detail oriented, highly dedicated and is a very driven professional. She has a great attitude and exceptional interpersonal skills, which serve to make her a very personable direct contact and an outstanding company representative to prospective candidates, as well as an effective manager. She is well respected by those who have had the opportunity to work with her, and speaking as a candidate that she recruited, she was fantastic during my recruitment process, and I'm fortunate to work with her at Rearden Commerce. It is that connection that she makes with candidates, her ability to present opportunities in a very attractive manner, and the energy that she has that ultimately sold me on Rearden Commerce, and I’d consider any future opportunity that allowed me to work with her again.
Tracy BarnesSenior DevOps Engineer • Cruise Automation
Alana worked with me as I sought to make a major career transition. Her ability to help people imagine and pursue what they desire is rare and special. I ended up with the kind of job at the type of company I was hoping for.
Olivia HaasSr. Creative Lead /Director • Job Portraits
Do you ever wish you knew what was going on in the head of the HR person looking at your resume? Alana Fulvio knows. And she cares. And she can help you break the logjam and get a job. She provided the most astute and actionable interviewing advice I have ever received and she sculpted my resume into a perfectly balanced work of art. Her insider knowledge kept me a step ahead through my job search and salary negotiation. Best of all she "got me" and helped me see my competitive assets at a higher level of resolution. As a result I have continued to be more confident since working with her. Alana continually went above and beyond the call of duty, meeting and taking calls at short notice in response to late breaking opportunities. She is whipsmart, energizing and dedicated. As a thought leader in recruiting and HR she is truly the best ally a candidate could have. Stop wasting your time and call her.
Hannah D.Resource Conservation Climate Specialist
Alana is a gifted professional in the recruiting space. She helped me while I was still in the discovery phase of my next career step. Specifically, she taught me a very helpful framework that would give me clarity into what I wanted next, but also into what I actually needed. Alana thus helped me set clear boundaries and discover what my next step should look like. Once this was clear, one of the most difficult parts of my work was done. Alana is able to play a very personal role in helping you achieve your career goal. She takes her time to listen and understand your inner needs very well before she comes up with a plan. She truly believes that we all have a potential which we can achieve, if we take the right steps to get there. Once Alana understands your inner needs, she is able to easily unlock any personal or professional limitations and help you fulfill your potential by focusing on the specific areas that need action. I would highly recommend Alana to anyone who needs guidance with their career, seeks help regarding the job market, has uncertainties about the psychological part behind getting your dream job, is interested in recruiting -- her knowledge & experience around the area is incredible; or simply getting to know a gifted soul! :)
Bia IonescuSenior Workplace Services • Slack
Alana has provided career guidance for me multiple times over the last 5+ years. She genuinely cares about you as a person, and that remains priority #1 while she lends her extensive experience in Bay Area (and beyond!) recruiting to your personal situation. Alana will take the time to understand you as a person and provide counseling beyond what could be expected of a typical 'HR-type' looking to fill their next open position. With her inside experience she is able to guide your resume, conversation skills, and expectations to highlight your skills and strengths, and help you expose potential employers to the 'you' they really want to meet. This can be difficult for those with 'engineering minds' like myself who tend to be more objective, and Alana definitely helped me step out of that box. Most recently, I worked with Alana to update and improve my resume. After a single session we had completely re-worked one section of my resume to better reflect 'my voice' and clearly state my accomplishments in a way that highlighted my abilities as well as reflecting my personality. The difference from the initial draft I sent her to the final draft I used for interviews is subtle but dramatic, and I am positive it played a role in the callbacks I received. To hand over a resume that truly represents you makes everything that follows more natural, and that is a HUGE deal when making career moves! Beyond the resume, Alana was there to talk out any concerns, nerves, and provide encouragement throughout multiple levels of interviews and offer negotiations, something that can be overwhelming for someone at any level of professional experience. She has helped me aim higher than I would have on my own and provided the insider confidence I needed to push for the best possible outcomes. Could not recommend anyone higher; do yourself and your future a favor and let Alana guide you through your next professional moves.
Alex CashmanEngineer • GoPro
I've had the pleasure of working with Alana when I was in the middle of a tricky career transition, in between jobs and looking for an upward trajectory. She picked me out of a huge swath of resumes for a position that quickly turned out to be perfect for my skillset and background, which set me up for success in that company and valuable professional connections there. She quickly identified my (perfect) fit within the company culture, and was able to provide insight into moving upwards in my org once I was established. Alana was critical to moving my career along, and I couldn't have done so well at that company without her help and advice. I couldn't recommend her intuition with people and skill with the job search process enough.
Jake PfitschAcoustic Integration Engineer • GoPro/Apple
A phenomenal company who helps you not only refine how you present yourself, but also how you can focus yourself into the lens of a prospective employer. The assistance I received has greatly helped my job hunting, both in getting noticed and in helping to refine what I want from an employer
Michael GlennPool Fleet Asset Manager