Recent Endorsements
Derek Phillips
Mia is a pleasure to work with, and she takes her job seriously. If you need a boost in your professional development (regardless of seniority or experience), I highly recommend working with her.
From the start, I knew she would be thorough, dedicated, and focused — but what I didn’t expect was just how much I would learn about how today’s job market works and how to navigate it more strategically. She was patient and incredibly helpful in guiding me through updates to my resume and LinkedIn profile so they aligned with the right signals to get noticed and stay in the running as a candidate.
Even though I’ve been in the business a long time, including as a hiring manager for large agencies, I walked away with fresh, practical tips for interviewing and presenting myself in the best light. The whole experience was helpful, insightful, and even fun. Mia’s expertise as a career coach makes a measurable difference.
📍Strategic Content Leader | Expert in Team Building & Talent Development
🗓️ Aug 13, 2025
Caroline Bielski-
Mia was not only a joy to work with but a pivotal part of my success in the candidacy process for my role. Her strategies for resume building, personal branding, and mastering interviews empowered me to be my most confident self throughout my candidacy. Mia's expertise and wealth of experience provided me with a unique coaching experience that I encourage everyone seeking to improve their professional journeys to try.
📍Director - CCS Fundraising
🗓️ May 22, 2025
Hillary Bassett RossHillary Bassett Ross
If you're looking to make a change in your career, Mia should be the person you connect with. She has an incredible ability to zero in on the most important things you need to know and what you need to update. Her ability to give concrete feedback paired with how best to position your skills is a game-changer. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has a keen eye for what needs to be updated to match the current landscape. She did a great job of helping me see what was possible, without any awkward and aggressive sales pitch. At the very least, she'll get you headed in the right direction, and at most, she can help you get into your next step. I highly recommend connecting with Mia on any change in your career.
📍Global IT Leader | Driving Operational Excellence, Risk Management, and Business Transformation
🗓️ Aug 18, 2025
Dewayne Kennedy
Working with Mia was one of the best investments I've made in my career. She first helped me when I was launching my career, and a decade later, she partnered with me again to rebrand my narrative for the next stage of my journey. She took the time to understand my technical experience and transformed it into a clear, compelling story that resonates with hiring managers.
What makes Mia truly stand out is the way she creates a rewarding experience—she fosters a natural, safe space where you feel comfortable being vulnerable, yet supported, almost as if talking with a trusted friend. Her thoughtful approach and attention to detail brought out the genuine impact of my work. Having a career coach like Mia in your corner is not only career-changing but life-changing. I'm deeply grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone serious about standing out in their career.
📍Global IT Leader | Driving Operational Excellence, Risk Management, and Business Transformation
🗓️ Sept 7th, 2025
Julianne Vett
Mia brings out the best in people. She works with remarkable speed and efficiency, ensuring fast yet high-quality results. Her insight, engagement, and commitment to success are unmatched. If you need a career coach who will help you unlock your potential, Mia is the perfect choice!"
📍Solutions Consultant | Strategic Client Success Manager
🗓️ June 25, 2025
James (JP) Purdy
I had the opportunity to work with Mia in April 2025 and could not recommend her enough. I ultimately chose to work with Mia not because I needed an updated resume or a new Cover letter (though she knocked these out of the park) but because I was in search of a "career therapist" of sorts to help me understand my experience to date and what I want to do in my career moving forward.
Every session I had with Mia focused on precisely this. She asked pointed, intelligent, and thoughtful questions, heard my feedback, and guided our conversations to a conclusion that derived exactly what I was looking for. If you are looking for a career coach and guidance, you've found what you need in Mia!
📍 Human Behavior | Organization Transformation | Operations
🗓️ May 2025
Carissa Luch, PhD
Working with Mia was one of the best decisions I made! I lost my position in September 2024 and took time to determine my best course of action. I realized that I needed some guidance to be effective in my job search. Mia was a wonderful guide and thought partner in this search. She was able to help me effectively think about how to move forward, and she challenged my assumptions about how to search and which types of positions I should consider. I have accepted my dream job and will start in a week. Many thanks to Mia!
📍 Seasoned Consumer & Shopper Insights Manager | Innovation Projects | Generative AI
🗓️ May 13, 2025
Chris Levy
I believe it’s essential to work with people who can play both “offense” and “defense,” to borrow a sports phrase. I first met Mia Kennedy when she was working as a recruiter, which I believe is the most important qualification for being a career coach. How can I expect someone to help me get hired if they’ve never been in a hiring role themselves?
You have to understand both sides of the hiring process, and Mia brings experience and expertise in both hiring for businesses and helping individuals get hired
📍 SEO Consultant
🗓️ April 4th, 2025
Mia brings a personable, consistent, collaborative approach—partnering closely with clients through interview prep, negotiation guidance, resume/LinkedIn optimization, and career strategy. Her empathetic style and deep industry insight make her a reliable ally in career transitions. Most importantly, Mia brings the PERSON to the forefront. She focuses on skillset and talent, recognizing potential growth opportunities based on what you’ve shared, not just what was on your resume.
If you're seeking a coach who combines warmth, professionalism, and unwavering support to propel your career forward, Mia is the right resource to find and land you on the right path for your career!
📍Jessica Corbett, M.S. Learning and Organizational Design
🗓️ July 21, 2025
"Working with Mia has been a blast! She truly enjoys and believes in her work, and it shows. As a recent graduate, I had no idea what companies were looking for in a resume, cover letter, or interview. After meeting Mia, I feel I now have a significant edge over my peers in the job market. She took the time to learn about my passion for software development and tailored each session to fit my goals. Mia is incredibly flexible and willing to dive deeper into any questions about the modern job application process. I highly recommend contacting her if you feel lost in the job market. Thanks again, Mia, for everything!"
Brett Hare
📍 Recent Graduate, University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering
🗓️ November 11, 2024
"Mia uncovered key insights that helped me better define my career direction. She checked in regularly, valued my feedback, and ensured I was happy with our approach. Her thoughtfulness and consideration throughout the process were invaluable. I highly recommend her!" 📍 Global Marketing & Brand Project Manager at Caterpillar
🗓️ September 26, 2024
Maggie Seeber
I waited a couple of weeks before writing a review of Mia Kennedy’s work at CCWM to see how my resume performed in job applications.
I hired Mia to revamp my resume into an ATS-compliant format, and I was impressed with the structured and in-depth playbook she developed for resume creation. Initially, the task of highlighting my experience, skills, and achievements felt daunting, as I struggle with self-promotion. However, Mia guided me through every step, encouraging me to “just brain dump” without worrying about perfect grammar or complete sentences.
During our video sessions and in between, she skillfully transformed the rough drafts into clear, concise, and impactful content. She asked insightful, clarifying questions that helped shape a strong and compelling resume. Mia’s nurturing personality made the entire process feel effortless.
The final resume scored 97% in ATS software (with a passing threshold of 80%). I’m happy to report that my resume is now getting noticed, and I have a couple of interviews scheduled! Thank you Mia!
I'm pleased with my resume and highly recommend Mia Kennedy at CCWM. I will be returning to utilize her other services.
Tessa Mercer
📍 Program Manager | Systems Administrator
🗓️ March 17, 2025
Mia is great to work with and truly is one of the elite professionals in her field. She helps you put things in perspective and enables you to craft your professional story, which will help you achieve success. Thank you for helping me, Mia!
Balaji Raman
📍 Director Financial IT Systems - Digital & Technology Solutions | Revenue Cycle Management, IT Systems
🗓️ February 28th, 2025
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Mia while interviewing at Concentrix, and I can't recommend her highly enough. From our very first conversation, she was incredibly warm, thoughtful, and easy to talk to.
What really stood out to me was her genuine care for me as a candidate and the company she was representing. It’s rare to find someone who balances that so well. She was always thorough, transparent, and supportive, making the entire process less stressful and more human.
If you're looking for a career coach who is knowledgeable, professional but also kind, personable, and truly invested in your success, Mia is the one you want by your side. Thank you, Mia!
Emilia Skrinar
📍 Director at Concentrix
🗓️ May 25th, 2025
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