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Our Client Jobseekers have secured positions within top companies:

Micaelle (Mica) Alexis MBA


Global Director

Pfizer

I really enjoyed working with the Ancilla team. As an HR Leader, many times we focus on employees and business objectives but often neglect our own development. This was a service I really needed to invest in and am glad to have worked with Ancilla. They were able to help me optimize my resume and profile, and gave me much needed feedback on my approach to interviewing.

Greg Giometti

SVP, Head of FP&A

Alright Solutions

Was fantastic to work with—professional, knowledgeable, and extremely responsive throughout the process. They dedicated the time necessary to understand my needs and exceeded my expectations in terms of the quality and timeliness of the final product. I would certainly recommend and work with them again in the future.

Clara Terrien

Head of Strategic Projects

STX Group

I highly recommend working with Ancilla. Their expertise in the executive search process is invaluable. Their comprehensive playbook has effectively equipped me for successful conversations. The Ancilla team is dedicated to ensuring your success by aligning deliverables and coaching sessions with interview timings, thus optimizing your performance throughout the entire process.

Shekar Jayaraman, Esq., LL.M.


Founder | Principal Attorney

Jayaraman Law, LLC

The Ancilla team is absolutely fantastic! I'd been searching for a long time for support in helping me put my materials together to showcase the work I've accomplished over the past 10 years, and to assist me in assembling my materials (resume, LinkedIn, etc.) in a way that is professional, effective, and concise. I couldn't quite find anyone who fit well until I had an initial consultation with the Ancilla team. I knew immediately they were exactly who I needed to work with. The team has many years of experience and knows exactly where to begin given your work history and future goals. They are non-judgmental and are fantastic at showcasing accolades in a manner that really 'pops.' Their service is very individualized—almost as if they've known you your entire career. The attention to detail and dedication to service is unmatched with the Ancilla team. They work extraordinarily hard to get the job done quickly and stay in touch after the work is completed to ensure that you continue to feel supported. Unless and until the work product was absolutely perfect, the job wasn't over—and they made sure of that high level of satisfaction. The Ancilla team truly cares about their clients, and it is more than evident. I couldn't recommend them enough, and I have already referred them to a few friends who are looking to make pivots in their careers. If I could give more than 5 stars on this review, I would

Albert Zhang

Staff Global Supply Manager - Low Voltage Controllers

Tesla

Was very helpful and responsive in consolidating my resume strategies. By scheduling a strategy call and collecting input from me, they were able to provide quick turnaround feedback with very high quality. They specifically helped optimize my resume around the Applicant Tracking System, which helped me stand out among all the applicants. Not long after I applied for a job at my dream company with the updated resume, I got the interview. It was a great experience to work with the Ancilla ; I strongly recommend them!

Cyril Spink, MBA

Senior Business Analyst

Voyatek

I recently had the pleasure of working with the team at Ancilla and enthusiastically recommend their services. They took the time to understand my career goals, strengths, and achievements and crafted a personalized resume that showcased my skills and experiences. They also tailored my resume to fit my target companies and roles, and shared step-by-step career advancement strategies that were practical and achievable. They are genuinely committed to their clients' success. They were super responsive, organized and professional. I definitely received the value I was hoping for in terms of resume updates and career coaching. One significant thing they did for me was to point out strengths that I didn't know I had. With decades of experience in helping professionals, they knew what makes me unique, and they highlighted those qualities to make my resume stand out. I highly recommend Ancilla. Their expertise, personalized approach, and just being genuine, caring people make them a top choice for anyone seeking to achieve their professional goals.

Liesel Ferguson

Senior Consultant

EY

I would highly recommend working with the Ancilla team. They are extremely talented and motivated to see their clients succeed. The whole process was very diligent and efficient. Positive Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

James DiPofi

Vice President, North American Sales

Spectrum Vascular

They did an excellent job redesigning and refocusing my resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter. The process challenged me to vet and prioritize the significant achievements and accomplishments in my career. My resume now tells an accurate story centered on my expertise and experience. I highly recommend Ancilla Team.

Matthew DU, CFA

Director, FP&A and Treasury

Justrite Safety Group

I worked with the Ancilla team on updating my resume since I was not in the job market for a long time. They are very good at understanding what I did in my jobs and effectively instilled all the impact points and key results in each of my experiences. They also provided detailed instructions on how to update my LinkedIn profile, job search techniques, and how to get ready for an interview, even conducting a mock interview with me. Highly recommend!

Dean Alonistiotis

Chief of Staff- IL State Representative Kim du Buclet

State of Illinois

Did a great job helping me get my resume and LinkedIn profile to shine. Their advice and recommendations were top-notch, and they were very attentive to my concerns and questions. We worked on all these matters together, and they were very resourceful. The team is a great communicator, straightforward, and always looking out for the client's best interests and success. It was a great honor to work with...and I highly recommend them to anyone needing these services. Keep up the great work!

Beth Darrow, MBA

Commercial Credit Analyst

Landmark Credit Union

Choosing the Ancilla Team to help with the pivotal steps following my MBA degree has been a pleasant and highly rewarding experience. The team has been gracious and accommodating in helping me achieve my career goals, while also being sensitive to my specific needs. Their dedication and focus on effectively delivering my impact points have assured me that I have found the right team. They have also taught me many vitally important skills pertaining to this process that have left quite an impression on me, including the important and sometimes difficult questions we have to ask ourselves in order to have a clear vision of what lies ahead in our career opportunities and in life. Lastly, through their insight and experience, they have shown me how others will view me moving forward. This has not only reinforced my confidence but has also given me an entirely new perspective on what I can look forward to in the future. Thank you, Ancilla Team!

Alison Havens MBA, BSN, CPHQ

Director Quality Improvement Services

Detroit Medical Center: Sinai-Grace Hospital

They did a phenomenal job in helping me successfully navigate landing my next position. I’m grateful for their time, expertise, feedback, and most importantly, genuineness. They truly care about their clients by offering instructive and productive feedback

Phil Morris

Vice President of Software

Coates Group

Mark and the Ancilla team provided great guidance and support in helping to rewrite, reformat, and restructure my resume and LinkedIn profile. It was especially beneficial having not only Mark’s input and perspective - with experience placing professionals in my line of work - but also a talented, experienced writer and an editor. The team had a blueprint for me to follow and the conversations we had along the way helped to solidify the outstanding results. I highly recommend Mark and the Ancilla team for these services.

Reginald Walker, MBA, SSC

Senior Director Finance | CFO

Center on Halsted

Their consultants were transparent and professional at every step of the process. The directions and advice were clear, and the turnaround time was prompt. I recommend them without reservation.

Carmen Costales Nieves

Global Environmental Engineering, Senior Manager

AbbVie

Outstanding job rewriting and reformatting my resume, creating a cover letter, and updating my LinkedIn profile, highlighting both my skills and accomplishments in detail. They took the time to understand my needs and career goals and were professional and responsive throughout the entire process. They went above and beyond to prepare me for future interviews by providing 1:1 coaching and sharing best interview practices and expertise.

Pamela Mills

Commercial Manager-Assistant Vice-President

WSP in the U.S

They provided excellent perspectives and insight and equipped me with a strategic approach to assessing my professional career. Their assessment, coaching, and application tools refreshed my ability to strategically articulate my diverse and unique strengths and abilities to impact organizations and drive value, ultimately helping them achieve their next level mission and goals! It was awesome collaborating with the Ancilla Team. Thank you and I wish the best as you assist others to obtain C-Level Suites!

Michael Eggum

Heath Systems Specialist

US Department of Veterans Affairs

It was a pleasure working with Mark, Greg, and the Ancilla team. They were able to help me organize my accomplishments and highlight my skills to improve my job search capabilities. I was extremely happy with their services and will reach back out to them for further coaching as my job search continues. Highly recommend!

Vesela Zlateva

SVP - Operational Risk OversightSVP - Operational Risk Oversight

Synchrony

I enjoyed working with... They provided valuable feedback and advice, was always prompt in his communication and responses. The support and guidance I received were instrumental in helping me navigate decisions and achieve my goals. They were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to my success. I would highly recommend his services.

Sonia Rajagopalan

Director, Structured Finance

ACCIONA Energía

Amazing job helping me to review my CV a while ago when I was navigating a shift back into the workforce. Their advice was spot on, and my CV looks terrific as a result! Thanks Ancilla Team!

John Savas, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Chief Human Resources Officer

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods

I worked with them and they did a fantastic job. Highly communicative, professional, and delivered on their commitments. Very pleased with the end product. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get themselves presented in a professional way.

Roman Klachkin

Principal Solutions Architect

CDW

The Ancilla team was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond repeatedly, guiding me and giving me valuable advice throughout the process. Their experience and knowledge of industry best practices are second to none. I would highly recommend them as they truly set the bar high, and I would love to work with them again.

Dan Gunther

SVP Finance Transformation

Warner Music Group

have known the Ancilla Team since 2004. In that time, I have conducted 4-5 searches, and in each case, they have been vital to finding exactly the talent I needed. I continue to use their services because they stand apart from peers. They are easy to get a hold of, listen well, provide market insight, and tell me what I need to know. I appreciated the follow-up post-search to make sure things were going well. They helped me navigate through important issues and kept in close contact. Needless to say, I'm a fan.

Adam Enright

Vice President - Engineering, North America

Coates Group

Working with the Ancilla team was a great experience, and I'm very happy with the outcomes of the engagement. I would definitely recommend their services!

Joseph Barnas

Commodities Derivatives Trader

Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG)

Far and away the best in the field. The Ancilla team has a vast network across the U.S. and deep industry knowledge. They are the first and only recommendation I make

Raman Saini

Infrastructure Systems Architect Schluter Systems

Schluter Systems

Ancilla provided the strategy in line with my career aspirations and designed the resume. Put all my experiences, including technical work, in a highly precise and polished way on the resume and cover letter. I would highly recommend Ancilla.

Corbin Schwalm

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

ViVid Seats

They were incredible with both their resume writing service and job interview coaching. I've recommended them to my professional network and couldn't be happier.

Mike Sukow

Domain Consulting Partner

Wipro

I am very impressed by the results I received working with Ancilla, and specifically Mark Conway. There was a very logical and thorough process that Mark provided. My resume was a bit different than others since my experience is typically in 2-6 month chunks with different clients. Mark showed me a few formatting options to choose from, which made a lot of sense. The whole process took about 2 weeks and Mark helped me organize my resume in such a way that it's easy for people to scan as well as any automated programs. Thank you, Mark!

Pamela Stubberfield, PE, CFM

Business Strategy & Operational Insights Manager

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

The Ancilla team are consummate professionals. This process reminded me of all my accomplishments, and their team designed a resume that highlighted my skillset and positioned me for a number of opportunities. I highly recommend the Ancilla team.

Mark Van Keirsbilck

Head Trader

Hoss Trading LLC

First Class operation. The Ancilla team does excellent work.

Borui Chen

Special Faculty
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University

The team is professional. They understand what key points make my CV outstanding and help the employer learn my background and experience more efficiently. Highly recommend!

Aniruddha Deshpande

Lead Quantitative Trader

ML Tech

Consummate professionals and some of the nicest people I've ever worked with... went out of their way to not only find me the right position but also helped me consider all aspects of taking the new position on. I highly recommend the Ancilla team.

Fernando Anton PhD

Portfolio Manager

AlphaGrep

Working with the Ancilla team was a pleasure. I strongly recommend the team for resume review and search planning; they are the most professional in the industry. I thought my resume was strong already, but they helped me realize it could be improved and assisted me in taking it to the next level. I am very happy with the outcome and the process. The development is very methodical and well-understood, and the attention to detail is remarkable

Sharonda McHenry, MBA, CSSGB, CSM

Healthcare Administration

Advocate Health Care, University of Chicago, Northwestern Medicine

I didn't know how much it meant to reach out for advice until I spoke with the Ancilla team. They really do a wonderful job at helping individuals with advancing in their career goals. They have many years of experience and is highly knowledgeable as well as dedicated to doing whatever it takes to see their clients succeed! Their ability to be kind, straightforward, and honest is by far the best and what I needed in a mentor. I am still impressed at how much they have helped me and am certain they make a lasting impact on everyone they come in contact with.

Reiss Sebastian Wilburn, MS, PMP, CSM

Senior Technical Program Manager

Avalara

They are consummate professional who works hard for their clients in landing a great job. They afforded me the opportunity to work at a great company while maintaining a high level of integrity coupled with strong personable skills. They also provided me with all the tools I needed to prepare for my interviews. I felt completely confident in my interviews as I knew the Ancilla Team provided me with the best information possible. I would definitely recommend the Ancilla Team to anyone looking to be placed in the right job. The team will work extremely hard to gain the best results for you. Simply put they get it done.

Hector Herrera

Sr. Business Systems Analyst

The University of Chicago

Like having the Ancilla Team walk with you through all the hiring process and beyond... taking care of every single detail to ensure a favorable situation.

Tyler Bennett

Trader

PNT Financial

I used the Ancilla team while looking for a new trading job. They helped me organize and build a new resume, giving valuable advice on organization and how best to focus my strengths. They helped me prepare for interviews, shared their depth of industry knowledge, and ultimately helped me create a clear career path as I started applying/interviewing for new opportunities. If you need someone to help you move your career forward and prepare you to put your best foot forward, I highly recommend using the Ancilla team.

Paul F. Bilotta, MS, CFE

Corporate Security

Chicago Police Department Advisor

I had the opportunity to work with Ancilla . My experience was very positive. We discussed my needs, and the team crafted a new resume and cover letter for me. I would highly recommend their services if you are in the market for a new revamped professional resume.

Anthony Juarez

Network Engineer II

University of Chicago

Working with the Ancilla team was a great pleasure. They stayed in touch with me and kept me updated throughout the interviewing process until an offer was made. I would recommend their services to others.

Yaz Pervaiz, CRISC, SSP

Vice President Information Security

Bank of America

Brought a high level of accountability and professionalism in helping me make the right decision for a job opportunity that I was later hired for. Working with them was a great pleasure, and I look forward to working with them in the future. I would highly recommend the Ancilla team to others

Ian Scott

Director of Risk Management and Trading

Yardi

I highly recommend Ancilla to anyone that needs help making progress in their career... Very professional, courteous, thorough, and punctual. They were very knowledgeable about the industries I was exploring and had many valuable contacts at most of the top companies. They weren't stingy with their time when addressing my situation and needs; they were willing to do whatever was necessary to complete the job.

Hristoforos Vekiaris

Commercial Director

Corfu Foods, Inc.

If you are in the process of revamping your resume, look no further. The Ancilla team will present your strengths and achievements in a modern and effective way. I am very pleased with my updated resume, cover letter, ATS report, and LinkedIn instructions.

Darrell T Carpenter

Chief Financial Officer

ControlCase

They were very patient with me and spent extra time helping with my updated resume and interviewing strategies. They provided excellent suggestions and feedback. I strongly recommend them to anyone considering a job change or who may be in transition.

Lindsey Johnson

IS Business Analyst

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

The Ancilla Team did an AMAZING job of providing me with the needed tools to start my job search. The collateral and templates I have received have been invaluable in starting my personal brand. They have taken me step by step on how to find a new career. From resume and CV building to job search strategy and ending with mock interviews, they have given me a new outlook on transitioning careers and the confidence to make it happen.

Kunal varma

Associate Director, Healthcare Services

Chewy

I strongly recommend Ancilla for any level of resume review and cover letter advice. I approached Ancilla with an already refined/polished resume that was put together in collaboration with advisers from my MBA program, yet the Ancilla team was still able to transform my resume to next-level professionalism and creativity. The collaboration process with them could not have been easier or more convenient. They have extremely flexible working hours and turn around drafts within just a couple of days (weekends included).

Jennifer Ostwinkle Silva

Cybersecurity Communications and Training Program Manager

REI

The consultant was extremely helpful and thoughtful throughout the entire resume writing process. Like a lot of people, I struggled to put together a resume that accurately reflected my achievements, but the team has a knack for sorting through everything and surfacing the most important information. They will help you bring your best self to the interview!

Derrick Cabrera

Community Advocacy Dir.

American Heart Association

Took their time with my consultation and provided great feedback. They worked with my strengths and even helped me realize others I hadn’t considered before. Worth every penny.

Jeff Clemens

Director, IT Infrastructure and Operations

Winston Brands, Inc.

Wonderful to work with. They are only interested in win-win scenarios for both customer and client. This is achieved through honest, thorough communication and a willingness to put forth extra effort and time to make sure the fit is right. Their persistence and ethics set them apart from peers. I would use them again without hesitation, as either a job seeker or hiring manager

Dennis Maleski

Lead Infrastructure Administrator

Village of Tinley Park

Mark and his team where able to meet a very strict timeline that I requested and couldn’t be happier with the results. Mark was very responsive to all emails and kept the process moving forward. Mark and his team were able to tailor my resume and cover letter for a particular job posting. I can also adjust my resume to fit other job postings in the future. Thanks for all your help and would definitely recommend Ancilla.

Enrique Valdés Lacasa

Liferay/Java developer

Thirdwave, LLC

They provided exceptional support in my job search process. Their knowledge and extensive network of professional contacts were invaluable. They knew exactly how to present candidates and guide them to secure high-quality positions within companies. It was a pleasure working with them

Linh Nguyen, PA-C

Illinois Licensed Physician Assistant Certified

Signify Health

Very responsive and clear in their communication... They are very professional with their service. I would recommend the Ancilla team!