Speaking & Media

Laura DeCarlo is a leading authority on trends, strategies and training in:

RESUME WRITING · JOB SEARCH · JOB INTERVIEWING · EMPLOYMENT TRENDS · ENTREPRENEURIAL START UP & GROWTH · PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL EMPOWERMENT · COACHING FOR SUCCESS

Laura is available for keynotes, breakout sessions, onsite training, 1-1 and group consulting, and media interviews.

For more information on booking or working with Laura, please email info@nullcareerdirectors.com.

Books Authored by Laura DeCarlo

Laura’s Expanded Media Bio

Laura DeCarlo began her journey as a visionary coach at age thirteen. From there she has been re-envisioning what is possible for job seekers, entrepreneurs, resume writers, and career center staff. Whether it’s taking a struggling solo practice to the seven-figure mark, certifying career center staff in resume writing, or empowering job seekers to land their dream job in under 90 days, she has collected thousands of success stories from clients in over thirty countries.

Laura is the author of Resumes for Dummies and Interviewing: The Gold Standard. She has won numerous resume writing and job placement awards. She holds five business and marketing coach certifications; fifteen resume writing and career coaching certifications; and is a member of the invitation-only Forbes Coaches Council.

Laura is the President and founder of Career Directors International (CDI), a global professional association of resume writers, career coaches, and career center staff at universities, non-profits, and military career readiness centers. CDI and Laura's programs are considered the gold standard for training, certification, business-building, and thought leadership.

Through CDI, Laura has spearheaded the development of eleven resume writing courses and certifications, five career coaching courses and certifications, international conferences, and six business start-up, development, and growth programs for entrepreneurs. Earlier in her career she developed university student career development and placement programs and held the role of Resume Expert for 54 US and international professional associations.

Laura’s advice and her businesses have been featured in Working Mother, Forbes, Vogue, Monster, US News & World Report, and the Wall Street Journal. She is a former guest columnist on job seeker issues with Florida Today newspaper. She has addressed audiences ranging from small corporate events and national conference keynotes to government agencies, universities, and military career readiness centers.

Laura believes everyone has the ability to be audacious, radiant, and happy. Having overcome three conditions qualifying for disability to keep on living her entrepreneurial dream and dancing, she is proof anything is possible. When she isn’t working she is flexing her aloha spirt as a performance hula dancer in Florida.

As Seen & Heard On 25+ Major Media Outlets Including:

Forbes, Vogue, Kiplinger, Working Mother, Monster.com, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal and more.

Video from Entrepreneurial Success Secrets Live Conference

Laura creates events that engage, entertain, educate, and change lives.

"Today I met a fantastic, inspirational, empowering presenter by the name of Laura DeCarlo. She is a FOUNTAIN of knowledge!"

Laura Tucek

"Absolutely one of the best presentations I have ever seen. I’ve been a career coach for over 15 years, however I thoroughly enjoyed what you presented because of its depth. Your materials were well-thought out and not just routine boring stuff. Without a doubt your training will have an immediate and positive affect on what I do."

Marta Driesslein

Laura’s events offer MORE for attendees:

More Results, More Success, More Skills, More Fun, and More Possibilities!

"Every second rocked."

Martin Buckland

Elite Resumes

"It DID rock! It WAS Inspiring. It DID connect us. Jam-, jam-, jam-packed with extreme content."

Deb Dib

Executive Power Brand

"Laura designed all our training materials for Career Planning and not only do our students rave about the program, but they consistently get the job!"

Darlene Wohl

Herzing University

"Chock-full of tips and tools I could apply immediately."

Damali Curry-Edwards

Conscious Recruiting, Inc.

"I inhaled a year’s worth of ideas."

Donald Burns

Donald Burns' Career Defense

Laura’s Most Popular Presentations, Topics, and Deep-Dive Trainings

Job Seekers, Resume Writers & Other Career Practitioners:

How to Rise in the Workplace During Unpredictable Times
Resume Writing* (numerous niche specialties – college students, military transition, executive, return to work, career change)
LinkedIn Profile Development*
LinkedIn for Networking and Job Search*
Job Search / Navigating the Hidden Job Market*
Career Planning and Career Management
Job Interviewing and Salary Negotiation*
Personal Branding

*Certification options available for available for groups.

Entrepreneurs:

Starting a Home-Based Business
Growing a Home-Based Business
6- to 7-Figures for Resume Writers & Career Coaches
Making Money While You Sleep
Packaging Services for Success

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Video Samples from Laura's Free Master’s Video Course for Resume Writers & Career Coaches Who Want to Close 4-Figure Sale

"I got so much more than I ever expected."

Marlene Cole

New Generation Careers

"You have a gift for connecting, bonding, and inspiring. This was an invigorating and connective good time! I have so many notes and thoughts to enhance my practice!"

Barb Poole

Hire Imaging, LLC

"What an awesome way to spend 3 days - learning new things, turning around old beliefs, and gaining the courage and confidence to implement new ideas."

Nelly Grinfeld

Top of the Stack Resume

"I loved that you try to find new and innovative ways to give us advantages in the workplace! Your interview program rates a 10 out of 10!"

Marjorie Xenias

"A mind-blowing experience."

Marian Bernard

The Regency Group

Contact Laura to:

Train and empower your members, team, employees, or departing staff/job seekers.
Get soundbytes, quotes, and training for print media, on air, and audio events.
Make your next event high-energy, memorable, and rewarding.
Hire Laura for 1-1 coaching and consulting for business, entrepreneurial, or personal success.

For more information on booking or working with Laura, please email info@nullcareerdirectors.com.

"What an amazing, powerful, and life changing event!!! I have so many takeaways and plans for my business and my life that I feel like I just received a blood transfusion from a superhero."

Posey Salem

Radiant Resume Career Services