History
Founded in 1988, CareerSmiths fosters the professional advancement of people living in Madison and throughout Wisconsin. Our services range from resume and cover letters to interviewing and information gathering. We have worked with 4,000 clients over the past 21 years. Our clientele varies from new college graduates to top executives and those seeking high-tech jobs to those who exhibit strong people and service skills. We take pride in our ability to combine a spirit of traditional craftsmanship with use of today's technology to provide the services our clients desire. CareerSmiths founder and owner, Brian Larson, has over 30 years of experience in career consulting, resume drafting and job placement. After serving as a job service counselor for 17 years, Larson's interest in and talent for helping people find meaningful jobs led him to start his own business. 21 years later, he continues to work one-to-one with every client to assist them in achieving their professional goals.
Specialties
We write resumes. Recent graduate or experienced professional, we can craft a dynamic resume to give you a competitive edge in today's fast changing job market. Located in Downtown Madison, WI, we meet with our clients in-person to better understand their strengths and goals. We can ask the right questions to to bring out what is unique in order to tailor a resume that suits your individual goals. To capture each of our clients' individual abilities and experiences on paper, we interview them first! With over 30 years of experience in career consulting and job placement, we understand that it's difficult to talk (and write) about yourself. We'll ask you the questions that will enable you to best elaborate on your skills and experiences. In addition to crafting resumes, we offer a wide range of writing and career services to suit your professional goals. We will work closely with you to shape the service package that will most effectively meet your needs.