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Turn Career PotentialInto Opportunity.

Engaging workshops on resumes, interviewing, and professional networking—from someone who understands hiring from both sides.

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15+ Years of Federal Government Experience Former Technical Recruiter Career Workshop Facilitator Professional Speaker and Author
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Jeff Chu presenting career advice to an audience Author ofFrom Applicant to Hired
Practical lessons. Memorable delivery.Designed to help people take their next step.

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Career guidance delivered to real-world audiences.

Jeff has shared practical career guidance with students, job seekers, and community members through organizations including:

Each presentation is tailored to the audience, with practical ideas participants can use in their own career journeys.

Signature Workshop Topics

Career skills people can put to work.

Bring a practical, engaging session to your audience. Workshops can focus on one topic or combine strategies to meet your group’s needs.

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Resume Strategy

Help people organize their experience, communicate their value, and make the most of a recruiter’s first scan.

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Interview Preparation

Prepare for important conversations, avoid common missteps, and build connections through curiosity and clarity.

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Professional Networking

Learn how genuine relationships can reveal opportunities that never appear in a job posting.

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From Applicant to Hired: Unlocking the Secrets of Resumes, Interviews, and Employment by Jeff Chu

The Book

Bring the lessons beyond the workshop.

From Applicant to Hired turns practical employment strategies into a resource readers can return to throughout their job search.

  • ResumesCommunicate your value in a recruiter’s first scan.
  • InterviewsPrepare for key conversations and avoid common missteps.
  • EmploymentFind opportunities that never appear in a job posting.
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    “This book has clear steps to immediately improve your resume and writing skills. It’s so easy to follow!”

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    “Well organized and answers all the questions.”

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    “Not only helps write résumé, you will learn what to do next.”

    Theresa G. · Amazon reviewer
Jeff Chu, founder of Employment Plan

Real-World Experience

Learn from someone who knows hiring from both sides.

Jeff Chu brings more than 15 years of federal government experience, including technical recruiting, alongside years of helping people strengthen their resumes, interviewing, and networking skills.

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