"No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, and never give up."

- Regina Brett -

“I love how FirstJob thinks, always finding a way to weave in positives about me.

They are literally changing the way I think about myself and my experiences.”

From a recent client’s Mom:

Hi Samantha

I can’t tell you how excited Tyler was after he met with you at your home. He felt really empowered and validated by you and felt you understood his nature and his innate talents and gifts. Thank you for what you do to help other peoples’ families. Tyler said that he definitely wants to work with you if he doesn’t get this job. This job could be a longshot depending on the competition of course. Now that you are on the OUR team, I have no doubt that Tyler will find the right path as he moves forward. Your enthusiasm for him helps him have enthusiasm for himself. That is a real gift.

When I first met to Lyndsey, I didn’t know what I wanted for my next career step- other than something different. Lyndsey asked pointed questions that helped identify my skill set and values. Her judgement-free approach allowed me to be honest about what I really wanted. She was able to to provide important insights into career paths that matched those values and skills. Now, I have a job in a totally different field where I am able to be successful and feel valued! ~Todd B.

FROM CARSON Age 32

Hi Lyndsey! I was just thinking about you guys the other day. I’m really thankful for the help you gave me after Medici. I wouldn’t have been able to get the job I have now without all the things you did to my resume and LinkedIn.

Not to sound too dramatic but you changed my life trajectory and I can never thank you enough

From Ben

Working with Lyndsey was a total game-changer! She revamped my resume, gave me insightful tips for my Linkedin profile, wrote a strong cover letter, prepped me for interviews, and boosted my confidence to the sky. Thanks to her, I had two job offers on the table and she helped me negotiate to get the offer. If you're ready to supercharge your career, Lyndsey is the dynamic coach you've been waiting for. Don't think twice – work with her!

From Akasha:

Samantha was recommended to me by a friend after I moved to Austin and was having a difficult time finding a job. I had moved to Austin after graduating with my Graduate degree and was so excited for the opportunities I knew were in Austin. But I was discouraged day in and day out with the quality of jobs I was finding and not hearing back from them.

Samantha was my saving grace. She helped me to better frame my resume to amplify my skills and experiences, She helped me prepare for my job interviews to be fully prepared to nail the interview and finally she helped me uncover job opportunities that were right up my ally. After a short time working with Sam, I landed a great job in the field I wanted to be in! It changed my views of the job and hiring market.

I would recommend Samantha to anyone, graduate students looking to get into a specific carrier field, a professional looking for a change in their career, or someone such as myself that just needed a little help feeling more confident about the whole hiring processes and knowing where to look for the right jobs.

From Jenny:

I can't express how grateful I am for Lyndsey's guidance as my career coach. From rewriting my resume to prepping me for interviews, she was my unwavering cheerleader. Thanks to her, I confidently navigated the job market and land an offer I was super excited about. If you're looking for a coach who truly cares and delivers results, Lyndsey is the one!

From Dillon

Lyndsey is more than just a career coach; she's a career champion. Her meticulous resume and cover letter writing, interview prep, and expert negotiation guidance were instrumental in my job search success. Beyond the skills, her unwavering belief in my potential fueled my confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend Lyndsey to anyone seeking not just a coach, but a true mentor.

From the Mother of Sam’s recent client…….

Hi Sam,

It’s Dean’s first day of work at Trademark Bank today and when I realize it has only been ONE month since I first contacted you.... I just can’t believe it! It is amazing! You are amazing! I didn’t fully understand what a good career coach could do for a person...but I do now. I’m very glad Dean had the opportunity to work with and learn from you. I personally appreciate your positive support while still keeping him moving along in his search. Thank you. Thanks again, Sam, for all your help and hard work.

From Lauren:

Lyndsey, I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU!! You helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel, and helped me gain my confidence back and reminded me that I AM a badass. For that I am truly grateful. I hope to stay in touch once I am settled more my NEW JOB and will make it to one the Wednesday breakfasts. HUGS Lauren.

From a recent grad:

Samantha….your help and advice was instrumental in my success during my interviews and in securing for this internship, it really gave me a leg-up and prepared me well so thanks again for taking the time and being patient with me🙏🏼

From the Mother of a recent client of Samantha’s.

Several months ago my son was let go from his job and was struggling to decide which direction to take next in his career and how to get started. I put him in contact with Samantha Stevens, owner of First Job Austin. This wasn’t his first job, but she helped him assess his skills, strengths and interests and gave him several career areas he hadn’t previously considered. Samantha helped him whip his resume and LinkedIn profile in shape. She helped him with intro letters and practice interview questions. She was positive, encouraging and kept him motivated on his job search. He just started his new position and is excited to begin a new career path. I am so, SO glad that my son was able to benefit from Samantha’s help!!

Luke

After a year of questionable experience post college, I moved to Austin and encountered far more resistance in even getting my foot in the door of a company for a first interview than I had anticipated. I started working with Sam, and above and beyond normal career guidance services like resume and cover letter tailoring, a professional headshot, interviewing skills, and job search techniques, she helped me regain confidence in my experience and abilities and get the momentum going to land an offer about a month from our first meeting. The size of her network is daunting, and she is constantly attending events to keep up on the Austin job scene. She gave me refreshingly frank advice, encouraged me to follow my gut, and I'm happier than I thought I could be with the job and company she helped me find. Luke.

Hans

I can’t thank you enough for all the energy and attention to detail you put into helping me make the best out of what I have and quickly transition jobs. Without a doubt hiring you for career mentoring was one of the best investments I’ll have made in my professional career. I sincerely appreciate your professionalism, positive attitude and desire to see your people succeed. There isn’t a peer of mine I wouldn’t recommend you to. Next week starts my position at LogicMonitor; I will have gone from a job where I could take up to 14 days off to a job I am required to take at least 15 days off. For me this change in work life balance has changed my outlook so much for the better and I can’t thank you enough. Please stay in touch and let me know if I can ever help you out! In Health. Hans.

Michael

Dear Samantha, I wanted to take this moment to thank you immensely for the many hours you have dedicated to grooming me for professional success. Not only did you help me with my resume, but you taught me how to quickly draft and modify a cover letter and how to interview. You basically helped me in all aspects. I look forward to continuing to work with you in the future and making you proud. Warm Regards, Michael

Ann

Dear Sam, Yours is a the happiest “thank you” I’ve written lately! Without you, I would not have landed this job! I cannot thank you enough for helping me get my confidence back, for polishing me up on paper, for holding my hand and helping with all of my cover letters and job preparation. I won’t have you holding my hand in my new job, but just like a mom and toddler, you got me on my feet and now it is my turn to learn to stand on my own and walk “Forward”. God is so very constant. He put a Godly person in my path to build me back up. I finally see a future beginning for me. Sincerely, Ann

Jennifer

Dear Samantha, Thank you soooo much for helping me find my first legal job in Texas!!!! I know I haven’t been the easiest candidate to place and I appreciate your taking on the challenge to help me! You are a kind, generous and super-helpful, super-intuitive and intelligent being and I cannot express how grateful I am to you. Warm Regards, Jennifer

Devon

Thank you so much for all you have done. I'd still be stuck without any direction if I hadn't found you. So thank God Robin passed along your email to my mom! Everything happens for a reason and I knew I met you for a reason, so I jumped on the chance at some help and boy am I glad I did. I never thought I could get promising interviews so quickly but you have proved me so wrong! Devon.

Clay

Sam helped me hunt down my first job in the service industry. I'm actually doing really well I am at a new establishment for which I was given the responsibility of modifying the identity and image. I was recently even made a manager and really think I could have a future here. I still brag to friends about the fresh resume you created and still show it off! I could not have done it without Sam. - Clay

Dear Samantha -

Thank you for helping me figure out how to improve my interviewing skills. I can't tell you how much your coaching helped improve my confidence and wish I had contacted you sooner. I had the skills all along, just needed work on a way to better convey them. And I've worked with others in the past who wanted me to rewrite the book but really appreciated your approach to find a way to convey myself in my own words.

I'll be in touch with you about career coaching in the future. Sincerely, Daniel King

Nick

After graduating in May, I knew I wanted to work and live in Austin, but had no idea where to start applying. Samantha took me under her wing and guided me through the unnerving process of applying and interviewing. She helped me craft a professional resume and cover letter, as well as format emails to send to employers. She was also very helpful with interview preparation for phone and in-person interviews. I now have a great position with an awesome Austin tech startup. Thank you Samantha! - Nick

Annie

Sam, Okay .... from the moment I met you I just know you were going to be someone special. You were never just a coach , you quickly became a friend and member of my family. I was so overwhelmed by this whole Austin move and you make me feel that it was not only going to be alright, but wonderful! You took my under your wing, literally adopting me and have been a champion for me. You have introduced me to so many girls that I really think will be friends with forever and your friendship continues to be so precious to me. I adore you! Annie.

Debbie

Faced with re-entering the work force after 20 years of being at home raising my children felt overwhelming to say the least. So much had changed. Samantha helped me navigate the writing maze to remake my resume, setting up an LInkedin profile, preparing for interviews, etc. I’m grateful for her expertise and happy to say, thanks to her guidance, I not only have a job, I’ve discovered a new passion. - Debbie

Jessica

I had just moved back to Austin from California where I had been jobless for about a month and I was really discouraged about ever finding something. I was especially frustrated because the only jobs I had up to that point were retail jobs, and I wanted something in tech. I met with Samantha during my first week back in town and we got to work on finding me a job. Within two weeks I had an interview, and soon I got a job offer at an e-commerce company. It was amazing and I don't know what I would have done without her! Certainly my job search would have been much more stressful and lonely without her help. - Jessica

Pam

It was always my plan to go back to work once my children were teenagers. Actually making that happen was a daunting task. When Samantha began to help me redo my resume, I realized that I had been working all that time! My hours of volunteer work had actually provided me with great experience. Samantha and I were able to get my resume up to date and ready to go. She was also a great help with tips on the interview process, and even ideas about where to send my resume. With her help, I was quickly able to land a job. Years later, I have had several promotions and am doing great. - Pam

Dear Sam and Johnny, thank you both for hosting such a lovely event. I enjoyed meeting other young professionals and hearing their success stories. We would not be in the position we are today with your help! I'm grateful for your job coaching to become my best professional self with the salary I deserve! Cayla. #equal pay!!

Marlee

Coming off the high of being a college graduate I was ready to dive into the job search. I worked hard on my resume, went on countless interviews, but received no job offers. I began to feel confused about where I would fit in the career world and realized that I needed help. During my one-on-one coaching with Sam, we focused on the eloquence of my speech. She helped me develop a better focus on why certain jobs matched my skill set. Sam spent quality time learning about me, and researching career paths for which I was best suited. I gained confidence and a friend. In less than two weeks working with Sam, I was offered a job on both of my first two interviews. I happily accepted a job offer with a company I was excited about in a role that perfectly suited my ambition. - Marlee

Evan

Like many in their early to mid-twenties, I had finished college and was entering the job market. This was a very intimidating task and I had no idea where to start my search. Luckily, I was put in touch with Sam who helped me through the process. Through her expert coaching and interview training I was not only able to get a job, I was able to start a career somewhere that I love! I would highly recommend Sam’s career mentoring services to anyone starting the job search or considering a change in careers! - Evan

Taylor

I moved from Arizona to Austin hoping to find my dream job quickly, but unfortunately it wasn't as easy as I thought. I sent countless resumes and cover letters to multiple companies but didn't hear anything back. I started to feel discouraged. I wondered what I could do better. Then I met Sam. Sam helped me to view things from a different perspective. Just knowing that I had her helping me, gave me more confidence that I would find a job that I loved. She helped me craft a compelling cover letter, resume, and helped hone my interviewing skills. With her unwavering help, I soon landed an amazing job. She's not only amazing at what she does, but she is one of the most caring, kind, and persistent people I know! -- Taylor

Christian

I had been applying for jobs since March while I was still in school and didn't have much luck even after graduating. Around September I finally reached out to Samantha for help and she hit the ground running with me and we perfected my resume, cover letter and interviewing skills together. After literally 2 meetings over the course of a week I had two job interviews with companies I had actually gotten rejected from previously and ended up accepting an offer from Main Street Hub and couldn't be happier. I love where I work every day and I would not be where I am without Sam. -- Christian

Belle

Sam, I just wanted to give you a little gift to thank you for getting me through my first interview! I am so blessed to have you and I appreciate everything you do for me! I hope you have a great trip and I'll see you when I get home. Thank you! Belle

Cayla

I've been in the tech industry for three years as a programmer. In this industry, it's generally known that in order to advance in responsibility and wages, you need to look outside of your current organization. I had a good job, but I felt my advancement opportunities were limited, so I created a resume and began my job search. After some interviews, I had not received an offer. I turned to Samantha for some job interview training. Sam worked with me on my voice, my posture and presence, and how to firmly state my career and financial goals. On my very next interview, I recalled all we discussed, and was called back for two more interviews until I got my offer along with a 25% increase in pay. I am indebted to Sam for all of her coaching and guidance. I'm not sure I'd be at my present job without her help. -Cayla

Haley

Samantha Stevens is a reliable resource for every step of the career or job search process, from editing your resume, helping you network, providing professional head shots, all the way to interview prep and tips for professional wear. Though she helps edit everything from your resume to your LinkedIn account, she still gives you the room to be self-reliant and find your perfect niche. I could not be more pleased with her help. (And yes, I did get the job with many thanks to Samantha Stevens). -- Haley

Thomas

After graduating from Auburn University, I returned to my hometown of Austin, Texas. Like many in their twenties, I believed I would be able to find a job relatively quickly and painlessly. Unfortunately, after filling out countless applications, I was getting no traction and beginning to get very discouraged. It was in this moment that I came to Samantha for help. From resume building to interview preparation, I knew every day I spent with Sam was bringing me one step closer to finding that perfect job. Utilizing her incredible network here in Austin, Sam was able to secure me interviews at many amazing companies. Thanks to Sam's diligent preparation, I left every interview with a sense of accomplishment and positivity. In fact, through her help, I received a slew of offers and was actually able to pick which one I wanted the most. I can't thank Samantha enough for being an incredible mentor and a great friend as well. - Thomas

Lynda

I had a promising career before taking a career break and having three children. Once my youngest was in Kindergarten, I went back to grad school at St Edward's University for my MBA. I graduated in May 2018, with much anticipation that I would find employment rather quickly.

However, I found the 14-year career break was hurting my prospects. Even with two undergraduate degrees and a recent MBA; I was barely getting any interviews. I hired a resume writer and a career coach in October of 2018; I got a pretty resume and some advice on how to look for a job. I started receiving some requests for interviews; but still, no job offers. I could not figure out what I was doing wrong.

I was frustrated, and about to completely give up hope; when I heard about Sam. I started working with her in April 2019; she cleaned up my resume, gave me the confidence and showed me step by step on how to embark on the job hunt. I was skeptical at first because I had already spent too much money on similar services with no results. But Sam was different; she had a plan for me to follow and made sure I followed it.

I needed that hand holding and someone telling me what to do since I had not worked outside the home in over 14 years. I started with her on April 03, 2019, and accepted a job offer on May 14, 2019. Working with Sam was the best investment in myself, my career, and my self-confidence. Without a doubt, her training, hand-holding, guidance, and diligence in helping me was the reason I now have a job to jump-start my career. - Lynda Quintana

I had to quickly get a job when my husband was threatened with a layoff. Having not worked since having my son 10 years earlier, I was freaked out and did not know where to start. Sam was a Godsend. She helped me put together a super professional resume and a compelling cover letter. She showed me how to find openings that fit my skills and peppered me with preparatory interview questions. I felt SO prepared! With my new-found confidence, I landed the second job for which I interviewed! All my thanks to Sam, she is a wonder! - Kelli

Sam was an amazing help in getting my first job out of college. We worked hard for three months applying and prepping for interviews and BOOM, I got what I thought was my dream job. Success, right? But after 3 months, much of what the interviewer had promised did not actually happen. I was stuck in a heartless place and the company had just been sold. My boss left, the team moral was at an all time low. I contacted Sam. We jumped back into applying, using my recent experience as an asset. I landed another job within 30 days at a tech start up downtown and I am completely happy! All due to Sam and her belief in me. She’s the BEST. - Tom

Sam, Thank you so much for referring Ben for the position at YouEarnedIt. The hiring team was very impressed with him and was our top pick! During his first week he has already proven to be a great addition to the team. We are excited to see where Ben can take us! Thank you! Andrea