I Was Client Zero: Here's How the Reset Framework Works
Hi there career enthusiasts,
I was client zero when it came to The Reset Framework. I was the one who got to test it and build the foundation of what it is today.
Using three steps, Recovery, Reflection, and Redesign, I landed a job within six weeks, and I did it knowing I was finding a position that brought me happiness, not the Sunday blues. AND I'd be using my talents in a way that bettered the business, with strengths I never got tired of using.
Today, I run The Reset Framework, and when I sit down with clients, I listen. I want to hear past the chaos, past the second-guessing, past the panic, to what someone truly enjoyed doing in their last job. Here's how we’d work through the three steps:
Step 1: Recovery
Recovery is understanding what you enjoyed doing, so you walk away from your last role without frustration and angst, and with an appreciation of the skills you gained.
We also work through:
A realistic timeline for a job search
What you need to make to feel comfortable financially in your new job
What type of roles bring you energy, not exhaustion
The network you'll lean on
The level and price point you should be looking at
I know that feels like a lot. I handle it in a structured way so every step feels like progress.
I also make sure people make time for the things they used to enjoy. I called my layoff a, “laycation”, because I got to take three-mile walks and have cocktails by a pool while I was busy applying for jobs.
Step 2: Reflection
Once you know what skills you enjoy and what kind of roles give you energy, we dive into the skills you've gained, build in the human component, and create a master resume with clear examples.
That way, when you start applying, you're not restarting every application from zero. We look at each job description and pull from your master resume to show how your skills apply to the role and how you'd take it one step further.
Step 3: Redesign
Once you know how to apply and which roles you want. Now we document it.
We capture:
Every job you apply for
A copy of each job description
Who you’ve talked to about the role and how to lean on your network
What you’ve already shared about what matters to you, like work-life balance and the salary range
This ensures that you sound consistent and the tool is saved somewhere you can readily access it. So when a recruiter reaches out, there are no surprises, and you never have to play phone tag. You're available and you sound prepared.
Redesign is also where we get you ready for interviews. We research company culture, lean on your network, and figure out how your values and skills can show up in the role beyond what the job description calls out. By the time you're called in, you already look and play the part.
Throughout the process, we keep checking the timeline. When might you expect a call back? When is a follow-up appropriate? You don't want to be the person emailing a recruiter 24 hours after you talked to them.
There's ambition, and then there's annoying. You want to be ambitious.
Work with me
You can partner with me on the whole process so there are no gaps in what you bring to your search. Or if you know you need a strong resume, or clarity on what you want next, we can target one step on its own.
Check out my website for workshops and one-on-one options, so you land a job that doesn't bring you the Sunday blues and pays the bills. Book a free discovery call here.
FAQ
What is The Reset Framework? A three-step job search process: Recovery (get clear on the work you enjoy, your timeline, and your financial needs), Reflection (build a master resume with clear examples), and Redesign (document every application and prepare for recruiters and interviews).
What should I do first when I start a job search? Figure out what you enjoyed doing in your last job and which skills you want to keep using. This is the Recovery step.
What is a master resume? A resume that holds your skills and clear examples in one place, so you pull from it for each job instead of starting every application from zero.
What should I track during a job search? For every job: a copy of the job description, the recruiter's name, work-life balance details, the salary range, and what you shared. That way you sound consistent when a recruiter calls.
How soon should I follow up with a recruiter? Know the expected call-back timeline up front. Following up 24 hours after a conversation can come across as annoying. Be ambitious, not pushy.
