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“My resume and LinkedIn profile are now 10,000% better. And for the first time, I have an idea of where I belong outside of traditional media. Means the world…. In other news, I got a job!”

“I truly feel like your career coaching helped me so much in my job search this time around and really made me a confident interviewer and a stand-out candidate.”

“Thank you so much! And thank you for the excellent coaching. I feel like I learned a lot, and I am much better prepared to take on the job search!”

“Thank you so much for your support and guidance. The one thing that really made all the difference was being clear about the type of company I wanted to work for. When I stopped applying to jobs that I could do and started looking for companies that I wanted to work for things really turned …

“I needed to let you know that literally the first job application I submitted with my new rez and cover letter written based on your resources/blog post got me an interview!”

“So many people [from my previous employer] wanted to know my secret for getting another job, and I told them all it was working with you. It put me in the right mindset, gave me the words and ideas to use with corporate folks, and then helped me get a great package in the end. …

“I had an interview today where my interviewer called my resume ‘absolutely fabulous’ and I knew it was due to the updates you made! Actually, I have 7 or 8 interviews this week, and this job search has been markedly different from my previous one, thanks to all your help. Additionally, the worksheet you had me …

“Before I graduated, I checked Ed2010 religiously for jobs and opportunities, so when Chandra agreed to meet with me in NYC, I was floored. All I remember from that meeting is how I walked away with a list of action items — including people to contact and ways to make my resume stand out. I’m …

“If you want to find a stellar job in the modern media landscape, you’ve come to the right place. Chandra knows everyone, and everyone knows Chandra! Not only is Chandra the best mentor I’ve ever had, she’ll truly have your back and look out for your best interests, helping you maximize your career opportunities every …

“I got my first big travel writing gig—a book deal with Frommer’s—15 years ago when I was just out of college and living in Europe thanks to an Ed2010 newsletter tip. 15+ books and dozens of cover stories later, I still reference that every single time I talk to colleges and high school students a …

“I have been a hardcore Whispersnapper since my early twenties (I am in my early thirties now). I landed my first internship at ELLE through Ed2010 and continued on to Vogue and remained in the fashion industry until I decided to transition into a non traditional marketing/operations role. I just wanted to FINALLY thank you …

“Chandra knows everyone! I was lucky enough to work under her for a few years as an associate editor before she became my mentor and go-to networking database. When I was looking to move from print to digital media, Chandra was instrumental in introducing me to other editors who made the same career move who …

“Chandra is the ultimate mentor. She helped me get my first magazine job—and when I was offered another position a few years later, the company said that Chandra’s recommendation played a big part in their decision. She has connected me with dozens of people in the industry, is always full of practical career wisdom, and …

“I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge how grateful I am for Ed2010. I got my first internship at Glamour six years ago through whisper jobs. Now, as a managing editor, I’m constantly hiring freelancers and interns. Without fail, every time I post a listing I get amazing candidates with out all of the …

“I don’t think I would have been able to accomplish all the things that I have in my career without Chandra Turner. As an avid follower of Ed2010 in my college days, the advice she and her team of editors shared with young hopefuls like myself through blog posts, intern events, and edit test classes …

“I truly would not be where I am today without Ed2010. I got my very first internship via Ed2010 back in 2009 at Fitness magazine, and it helped kickstart my editorial career. I learned so much from the Ed site, and I later became president of UNC’s Ed2010 chapter to be more involved. Since that …

“I am truly not sure that I would have gotten where I am today without having met Chandra. I was her Ed2010 Trust Fund winner in college, and from that moment on, I felt like I had a permanent space under her wing. But that’s the crazy thing—everyone has a space under her wing. I …

“Chandra’s energy and expertise will inspire you! She can clearly identify your talents and help you focus on bringing those talents forward with specific, actionable steps, including who to talk to and what jobs to apply for. ”

“I’ve known Chandra for 15 years now, and she’s never failed to astonish me. She’s one of the whip-smartest, most-resourceful people I know. With Chandra, it’s more of that thing where you wonder what she wouldn’t be good at. Is there a challenge her problem-solving nature and canny outlook couldn’t triage? I’ve witnessed her redesign …

“No words can better describe Chandra than simply amazing. She was very attentive to what I liked writing about, and pointed my own interests out to me, when I couldn’t even recognize it. She provides the perfect blend of realistic, industry-specific and encouraging guidance.”

“Chandra knows everyone–everyone hiring, everyone hunting, everyone who might be someday. But more importantly, she knows everyone so well that she connects the right someones, setting up the perfect match for happy workers and happy managers. She also believes in young talent, and what they are capable of, which helps people on both sides satisfy …

“The hard fact is there is nothing more brutal than the New York media scene. Chandra helped me, and countless others, edit resumes and find dream jobs. She inspired and coached us when all we had was a dream. All of us wouldn’t be where we are if it wasn’t for her—and we’re forever grateful.”

“Chandra Turner is an honorary godmother to a whole generation of magazine editors and content creators. When we first connected, I was a bright young “whippernsapper” who grew up on a tiny island but had big dreams to one day work at CosmoGIRL! Chandra saw potential in me and took a chance on a recommendation, …

“Chandra is the “no-bs-talent fairy”. She has a knack for identifying your strengths and weaknesses within the first hour of meeting you and giving honest feedback. More importantly, she takes the time to listen to your concerns and needs and she won’t send you on a career path without offering helpful insight and resources. I …

“Absolutely loved working with Chandra. She was easy to talk to, has great insight into the industry, helped me redo my resume to accurately show my experience, and had great interview feedback. Highly recommend!”

“Being in the media world for nearly 20 years with lots of twists and turns and stops and starts, my resume was hard to manage and I had trouble organizing all the info in a way that showed my experience clearly and concisely. Enter Chandra. She consolidated, reworded and repackaged it all — even getting …

“Working with Chandra was exactly what I needed to energize my job search. She’s an expert coach with contagious enthusiasm whose work on my resume helped clarify my background and my goals, and whose edit on a cover letter I’m convinced got me an interview. Her interview coaching is also terrific—both the mock Q&A and …

“I’m so glad Chandra started Ed2010, because it not only provided me with advice about my resume and how to approach interviews but it also led me to apply for the Editorial Intern position at Parenting. I applied and got the job! Since then, I’ve grown to be a well-rounded editor. What’s more, I was …

“Chandra has created a safe and supportive environment where journalists can gather to share their experiences and support one another. With her extremely helpful edits on my cover letter, I have a new level of confidence when it comes to applying to jobs. I would highly recommend Chandra for career coaching and those looking to …

“If you want to find a job in the modern media landscape, you’ve come to the right place. Chandra knows everyone, and everyone knows Chandra! Not only is Chandra the best mentor I’ve ever had, she’ll truly have your back and look out for your best interests, helping you maximize your career opportunities every step …

“Chandra asked key questions to prep me [for my interviews], and because she knows the world I come from so well, helped me frame my answers in a way that tapped into exactly what the hiring managers wanted to hear.”

“Chandra’s experience in the magazine industry, and with the new direction media has taken, was exactly the kind of expertise I was looking for. She’s helped me find new ways to approach what I’m trying to do with my career transition. Her huge network of contacts has also been invaluable.”

“Chandra’s coaching is the perfect blend of realistic, industry-specific and simultaneously encouraging. She helps you recognize your own interest, even when you yourself might be missing it, and points you in the right direction. I couldn’t have asked for better guidance to get me started in the field of journalism.”

“Absolutely loved working with Chandra. She was easy to talk to, has great insight into the industry, helped me redo my resume to accurately show my experience, and had great interview feedback. Highly recommend!”

“Over the course of a particularly demanding job application process, Chandra gave me such insightful guidance and non-stop support—she became the work cheerleader I never knew I desperately needed! Chandra has helped me work through what the next stage in my career should be (a challenge for a former magazine editor these days!). She has …

“When you get to senior status as a writer but still want feedback/guidance, what’s needed is a seasoned professional. Chandra provides writers with precisely that, which is rare to find in a coach these days! Her expertise gets to the crux of your issue and solves it. Plus, her editing skills are invaluable. I would …

“During my internship at Seventeen Magazine I was introduced to Ed2010.com by my editor Sunny Sea Gold. That led to an amazing internship at Teen People 15 years ago, and I have had an amazing freelance journalism career ever since. Thanks Ed2010 for the job leads, edit test class, and happy hours over the years. Here’s to …

“I like Ed2010 because it provides industry specific advice. I’ve used it for advice and finding design jobs. I’m happy to say that I’ve gotten some of my paid internships through Ed2010. In addition, I’ve also used the Talent Fairy to improve my resume and find the answer to some of my interview and career …

“Chandra looked at my range of experience and organized it into a compelling story with a clear focus. She’s also very knowledgeable about the market and the opportunities that are suitable in today’s media landscape.”

“I found Chandra’s website after a friend recommended her services. I was extremely new to the industry and was totally lost. Chandra gave me a ton of advice that I didn’t even know I needed. I would recommend her services to anyone in need of guidance in this industry. Because of her, I was able …

“[Her] work on my resume really set everything else in motion; it clarified my background as well as my goals.”

“Chandra was very helpful in looking at the range of my experience and identifying ways to pull it together for more of a cohesive professional profile.”

“Breaking down the structure of a feature vs a profile was invaluable! The comments alone were with the money; I felt like I learned how to improve, and from a seasoned editor’s viewpoint —what works.”

“[Chandra’s coaching] was very helpful to rethink how I approach my ‘business,’ in terms of getting a clearer vision for brand work and also setting rates, tracking time, and other essential things I hadn’t been doing. But the bonus was the referrals for two new clients, which been beyond anything I had anticipated and has …

“[Her] detailed notes, the ability to consolidate years of experience on my resume into something digestible and exciting [got] me excited about the next phase of my career and putting myself out there.”

“I found Chandra’s website after a friend recommended her services. I was extremely new to the industry and was totally lost. Chandra gave me a ton of advice that I didn’t even know I needed. I would recommend her services to anyone in need of guidance in this industry. Because of her, I was able …

“Chandra looked at my range of experience and organized it into a compelling story with a clear focus. She’s also very knowledgeable about the market and the opportunities that are suitable in today’s media landscape.”

“As a recent grad, I’ve been daunted and intimidated by the application process. Chandra helped me realize my strengths and assets and turn them into marketable skills!”

“Chandra helped me navigate the next steps of my career during one of the most uncertain and competitive job markets we’ve ever seen. Not only was she able to help me figure out what I wanted to do next, but she gave me invaluable advice on telling my story and communicating my strengths and value. …

“Chandra’s fresh perspective and proven expertise were invaluable in helping me assess my job skills and reboot my resume and LinkedIn profile. Her unique blend of support, humor, sage advice and encouragement were exactly what I needed.”

“Chandra’s guidance in organizing and articulating my needs was spot-on. She gave me the encouragement to put it out there in the universe.”

“Wow! I feel like Steve Martin in Father Of The Bride when Hank tells him, “Welcome to the 90s, Mr. Banks.” My shiny new resume is finally in tune with the times thanks to you!”

“Chandra helped open my eyes to how my skillset can be valuable in other roles and at other companies outside of strictly media. She helped take my current experience and expertise and shape it in a way that will attract recruiters and job openings. She opened my eyes to skills and experience I didn’t even …

“Chandra’s insights were incredibly when I was struggling with taking the next step in my career. She challenged me and gave me smart, honest feedback.”

“Chandra understood even the most minute of details about my career. I was able to trust her immediately because of that. She knew on a micro level what I’d done, and because of that I valued her suggestions.”

“I loved working with Chandra during my job search. She offered a really helpful mix of hands-on practical service — she basically re-wrote my resume — and more high-level strategic advice. She was a great sounding board for tough decisions, and really helped me focus on what I actually needed out of my next job. …

“If you’re thinking about looking for a job you have to call Chandra. She will whip your resume and you into shape and it will be painless. After she’s done with you, you’ll feel optimistic about your future. Just do it. It’s beyond worth it.”