Jacqueline Hayes: the hiring-side perspective behind your next career move

For more than 25 years I have worked across human resources, talent acquisition, career strategy, professional development and workforce development. Along the way I have interviewed and hired thousands of professionals.

That work has taken me through healthcare, education, telecommunications, technology, manufacturing and finance. In every one of them, the hiring question is the same: can this person do what we need, and can they show it?

I have also coached thousands of professionals through career growth and transition. Experienced professionals rarely lack ability. More often, they need a clearer way to show its value.

Having interviewed and hired thousands of professionals, I've seen highly qualified, talented individuals struggle to find opportunities and communicate their true value to employers. Through my career coaching, I've witnessed how the right strategies, tools, and guidance can transform their confidence and career outcomes. I created Career Confidence Academy to make these proven strategies accessible to more professionals, empowering them to recognize their value, stand out in today's job market, and confidently pursue their next career adventure.

Through Career Confidence Academy, I help experienced professionals understand their value, strengthen their career strategy and communicate their experience more effectively.

Technology is part of that work now. I show you how to use it as an intelligence partner, while you remain authentic and in control of your career decisions.