About Jed
Resourceful, conscientious and enthusiastic talent management and multi-platform communications leader with 20 years of sustainable difference-making experience in journalism, recruiting, training and overall professional development. Known for ability to build and coach teams, strong interpersonal and written skills and the ability to sell and manage multiple projects at any given time. Respected manager who adds measurable value while achieving business objectives through relationship building, persuasion and confidentiality.
Jed combines two traits are often found singularly, but rarely together: Enthusiastic and Thorough. We’ve all known people full of energy, but lacking the discipline and maturity to lead and complete projects. Jed is the contrary. He knows when it’s time to brainstorm with the best of them and when it’s time to implement and deliver relentless execution. As a professional, he’s a player you want on your team. As a person, you’re better off for knowing him.
Coaching Services
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Testimonials
“I cannot say enough positive things about Jed Gifford. We’ve been talking regularly for more than two years as I planned a career transition. Jed gets “it”. He knows what employers are looking for and how to show those employers what value you bring to the organization. Jed helped me identify the transferable skills honed in my 20+ years as a broadcast journalist so that I could best position myself to potential employers. It’s the “Sizzle Factor”, as he calls it! Jed’s positivity and tenacity are infectious and helped me maintain my outlook and focus as I looked for the right opportunity. Throughout it all he was a simple phone call or text away. That kind of service and accessibility is unparalleled. I count Jed as not only a career coach, but a confidant and friend. I would highly recommend him for anyone planning a career transition.”
I really appreciate Jed’s enthusiasm for his profession! He eagerly helps where he sees a need and does so with joy. In communications, he is quick to respond, meticulous and wholly authentic. He is the kind of professional that makes staying on top of things look exceedingly easy. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to my friends.
Jed Gifford’s advice, support and honesty are the trademarks of his work ethic. He was vital to my early career success and has continued to be a loyal friend and colleague. The way Jed thinks about business and relationships drives his success. His passion and thoughtful creativity spreads in a contagious way to those fortunate enough to work with him.
Jed’s energy and enthusiasm is contagious. He has an incredible work ethic and is the true definition of a team player.
Jed Gifford is one of the most passionate and energetic people I have ever met. Jed is also one of the most dependable, loyal, and trustworthy co-workers that I have ever encountered in my 20 year broadcasting career. If there was an opportunity to work with Jedagain in the future then I would feel very blessed.
I’ve had the great pleasure of working with Jed over the past several months. Jed was recommended by a friend to help me craft an up-to-date resume and build a social media footprint. Jed’s work is thorough, fast, efficient and he is always readily available.
It’s a real pleasure to write a recommendation for Jed Gifford because he delivers. His LinkedIn motto is, “If you’re interested in a career and not just a JOB Let’s Connect!” and he makes good on that claim. Jed is the very epitome of the phrase, “attention to detail” because he will catch things on your resume or LinkedIn site that slip through the most thorough proofreader. On top of that he is a Career Coach with a wide range of connections, a comprehensive knowledge of the job market and a great sense of humor. Looking for a “real” career? Give Jed a call.
Jed combines two traits are often found singularly, but rarely together: Enthusiastic and Thorough. We’ve all known people full of energy, but lacking the discipline and maturity to lead and complete projects. Jed is the contrary. He knows when it’s time to brainstorm with the best of them and when it’s time to implement and deliver relentless execution. As a professional, he’s a player you want on your team. As a person, you’re better off for knowing him.
Jed is a great guy to work with, and a person of high integrity.
I am a Junior attending (university confidential) and I reached out to Jed about potentially interning at (company confidential). Jed answered back to my E-mail right away asking to set up a meeting to talk. I spoke on the phone with Jed for about 30 minutes, he asked questions to get to know me from the inside out…Once we got off the phone he emailed me 5 companies, of which he had connections in, that had to do specifically with my major and the career path I am interested in. Jed continued to follow up with me for the next few months, asking how the search was going and if I had any potential internships. Jed went above and beyond what I could have ever asked of him. Jed truly invested his time to help me and really guided my search in finding an internship. Jed is exactly the type of person I hope to work for or with when I graduate. Jed will go out of his way to help anyone who reaches out to him. If he can’t help you personally, he will find someone who can and will make sure you are taken care of.
Jed is a genuine person with a passion for helping others. He has provided me invaluable career coaching, including reviewing and revising my resume, job search techniques and advice on how to expand my online presence and digital footprint.
Working with Jed Gifford was an experience that will not be soon forgotten. His energy and passion in the workplace is unparallelled. I was fortunate enough to be placed by Mr. Gifford in a position at (company confidential) and he continues to coach me on networking and career advancement. He is truly an asset to any company or individual who is lucky enough to work with him.
Jed is the epitome of a professional in everything he does. He is a consistent team player always offering advice or assistance whenever needed. Jed always finds time to network with every candidate that comes across his desk and that makes him an invaluable asset to any team. Not only does he provide excellent customer service to all of our clients he provides innovative ideas and sources for unique recruiting. Jed truly deserves the “super recruiter” title he has been given.
I have had the opportunity to work with Jed as a career coach for a few months now and have been very appreciative of his talents and in depth knowledge of HR, where the workforce is at now, and what is needed to job hunt at this point in time. Jed took the time to understand the sector that I am currently in and where I wanted to go. He is a good listener, was able to help me improve my resume as well as other supporting pieces, and good at teaching some of the soft skills needed to job hunt. I would recommend Jed to anyone that is looking to improve their footprint and presentation as well as how-to knowledge on looking for a new role in today’s market.
I have known Jed for several years in both a personal and professional capacity. I hold him in high regard for many reasons, including his passion, intelligence, integrity and positive attitude. He has the most extraordinary networking skills of anyone I have ever known, and he uses them to assist other people in building their contacts, businesses and opportunities. Jed is one of those rare people who will always be successful, no matter where he is or what he does.
The words that come to mind when one thinks of Jed Gifford are: Professional , highly efficient, detail oriented, leader, dependable, genuine, eager to learn, focused – In a nut shell – a man of integrity.
Jed has a positive attitude that is contagious and he’s just fun to be around!
After finally deciding to get out of local TV news I turned to Jed for advice and guidance. It was the best decision I could have made. Anyone looking for a little motivation, Jed is the man. Any management looking for the ultimate team player needs to look no further than Jed. He would be the dream colleague to work with. Any company would be fortunate to have them on their team.
Jed’s appearance on Life in the Leadership Lane where they discuss leaders making a difference in the workplace and in their communities. Find out how Jed got started and what he’s doing to stay there!
