Client Comments

The following are comments made on the quality of our consulting service by clients going through a forced job search.

"Lou served as a calming force during a period of my high anxiety."

"The highest quality imaginable. I am exceedingly grateful for the sensitivity that you demonstrated in immediately immersing me in the job search process. You were exceptionally helpful in recognizing my deep concern at having to face unemployment for the first time at this point in my career. I have been overwhelmingly impressed by the quality of the preparatory materials and information you have provided me. More importantly, I am most impressed by the personalized attention, career guidance and direction you have given. The quality of this service is measured by the quality of the provider. You have my complete confidence and gratitude."

"LOUIS THOMAS MASTERSON & COMPANY has been very thorough, complete and efficient in its services. Mr. Masterson is confident and professional, yet very personable and easily approachable. He is receptive to questions and new ideas. His number of years of experience is outplacement has been invaluable. The staff is pleasant, professional and very efficient."

"Service has been thorough, professional and personal."

"The quality of the consulting service has been rigorous and demanding - just what one needs in this situation. I have found Lou to be organized, professional, disciplined and honest in his assessments and critiques. The initial meeting was helpful and Lou was extremely professional giving very good feedback regarding any concerns or questions that arose. Every session has had objectives and progress toward securing a position as fast as possible has been emphasized."

The following are comments made on the specific elements of the Personal Marketing Action Plan.

"Lou has done a splendid job of recognizing my talents and matching an action plan such as salary and location that meets my needs."

"Since selling myself is a new experience, it is most helpful to have a detailed game plan to follow. Every aspect of the Personal Marketing Action Plan is thoroughly researched and geared to get results. The entire process instills a sense of confidence. I am appreciative of the degree of support offered in researching potential employment opportunities. You have given me a valuable jump-start on a daunting task. I have confidence that the PMAP will generate many appropriate opportunities for me to explore! Also, based on the other preparatory work we are doing in parallel, I am becoming more comfortable about my ability to pursue those opportunities."

"Schedules and all "tools" provided in PMAP have been valuable. The continued support received from Mr. Masterson and his staff through this entire process had been incredibly helpful, not only from a professional perspective but psychologically as well."

"The matching of my personal attributes to my aspirations has been helpful. Also, helpful was the assessment of my stated objectives. Listing of phrases for marketability, interviewing and negotiating should be helpful."

"I have received the PMAP and have had the opportunity to read through it. It is a very comprehensive document which contains a lot of very good information not only on who I am and what I have to offer the marketplace, but also in regards to how to go about communicating with the potential market those things that differentiate me from others."

"There is a well-laid out plan, complete with the details of how to go about completing each step. There are also several questions that I will review with you on the 3rd to ensure that I understand my role and what is expected of me in the process."

The following are comments made on the creative materials (typically resume and contact letters).

"Very professional approach."

"The material was comprehensive and extremely professional."

"I am extremely pleased with the professional presentation of my qualifications and with the dignified manner in which the contact letters ask for personal assistance. I believe that they will be very effective."

"The resume is well done! It is concise, communicative and in a very quick manner leads the reader to what I have to offer a company."

The following are comments made on the activities scheduled within the Personal Marketing Action Plan.

"Very action oriented…"

"The activities scheduled for me in the PMAP are very definitive. With Lou's guidance and assistance (which he has communicated he will gladly give), I am confident that we will be successful in achieving the goals that we have set."

The following are comments made on the reading materials presented in advance of formal meetings.

"Very calming, reflective and informative."

"The reading materials were very comprehensive and very good. Well written and contain a wealth of practical information that assists in backing up the interaction between Lou and I."

The following are comments made on the overall service or approach to individuals.

"Lou offers a very professional approach to a tense process. I am quite pleased that his firm was chosen as my Executive Outplacement resource."

"The greatest advantage an outplacement firm has to offer is individualized attention delivered in a most professional manner. I did not anticipate the degree to which I am being assisted or the level of individual care I have received. This is the highest conceivable quality of service."

"Since I am just beginning, I can only say that the entire event has been handled exceptionally well by LOUIS THOMAS MASTERSON & COMPANY."

"The highest quality imaginable. I am exceedingly grateful for the sensitivity that you demonstrated in immediately immersing me in the job search process. You were exceptionally helpful in recognizing my deep concern at having to face unemployment for the first time at this point in my career. I realize that managing my career is just my latest managerial challenge and I will pursue it with enthusiasm and professionalism. I have been overwhelmingly impressed by the quality of the preparatory materials and information you have provided me. More importantly, I am most impressed by the personalized attention, career guidance and direction you have given. The quality of this service is measured by the quality of the provider. You have my complete confidence and gratitude."

"Since selling myself is a new experience, it is most helpful to have a detailed game plan to follow. Every aspect of the Personal Marketing Action Plan is thoroughly researched and geared to get results. The entire process instills a sense of confidence. I am appreciative of the degree of support offered in researching potential employment opportunities. You have given me a valuable jump-start on a daunting task. I have confidence that the PMAP will generate many appropriate opportunities for me to explore! Also, based on the other preparatory work we are doing in parallel, I am becoming more comfortable about my ability to pursue those opportunities."

"The material was comprehensive and extremely professional."