Take your career journey to the next level with proven job search strategy solutions.
“Everyone has a career story. Let’s find yours!”
Kris Drobocky Baitoo, CPCC & CPRW
Kris Drobocky Baitoo
Career Strategist, CPCC, CPRW, CIC & CDCS
Hi, I’m Kris Drobocky Baitoo, the heart and soul behind KDB Coaching. After 25+ years in recruiting and workforce solutions, I’ve seen firsthand the hurdles job seekers face—from broken ATS systems to the tangled web of hiring processes.
That’s why I founded KDB Coaching: to empower you to navigate your job search with ease, land your dream job, and secure a future that shines. With a unique blend of coaching and teaching, I’m here to transform your job search from a daunting task into a roadmap for success.
Let’s unlock your career story together and make your dream job a reality.
Please set up a free strategy call to get you started!
Career Strategy Solutions
Résumé Writing
Unlock the power of your career story with our bespoke résumé writing service. We delve deep into your career experiences to craft a résumé that not only showcases your achievements but resonates with your target employers.
Our recruiting and industry knowledge ensures that every résumé we create stands out and opens doors to opportunities that align with your career aspirations.
Kris is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer
Career Coaching
Embark on a transformative and impactful journey with our personalized career coaching modules. Through one-on-one sessions, we’ll explore your career goals, overcome obstacles, and develop strategies that bring you closer to the job you love.
Coaching with KDB is a safe space for you to find your unique narrative and shine in any job search scenario. Single sessions and packages are available.
Kris is a Certified Professional Career Coach
Linkedin Strategy
Maximize your online presence with our LinkedIn Profile Optimization service. In today’s digital age, a standout LinkedIn profile is crucial for making meaningful connections and catching the eye of recruiters and your network.
Kris specializes in transforming your profile into a compelling career story that highlights your strengths, skills, and professional journey.
Kris is a Certified Digital Career Strategist
Your Career Coaching Questions Answered
My career coaching process is personalized and strategic, designed to empower you at every stage of your job search. We begin with a deep dive into your career history, aspirations, and challenges. This foundational understanding allows me to tailor our sessions to your specific needs, focusing on developing your career story, optimizing your job search strategy, and preparing you for interviews. Throughout our journey, I leverage my extensive background in recruiting and workforce solutions to offer insights into the hiring landscape, teaching you how to navigate it effectively. Our goal is a transformation that positions you confidently in the job market, armed with the tools and knowledge to land your dream job.
My resume writing process starts with understanding the unique narrative of your career. I work closely with you to gather detailed information about your professional journey, achievements, and the roles you’re targeting. This collaborative approach ensures that we craft a resume that not only highlights your strengths and accomplishments but also resonates with your desired employers. Utilizing my expertise as a Certified Professional Résumé Writer, I create a document that stands out to recruiters and matter to end users. I will optimizing it for both human readers and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). The result is a powerful resume that opens doors to new opportunities by getting you interviews and interest.
What sets my coaching style apart is my blend of coaching, consulting, and training rooted in a deep understanding of the hiring process. With over 25 years of experience in recruiting and workforce solutions, I approach each client with the intent to teach and empower. Unlike a one-size-fits-all method, I tailor my coaching to your individual needs, focusing on practical, actionable strategies that leverage your unique strengths. My goal is to transform your job search into an empowering roadmap, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the job market successfully.
The ideal candidate for my services is an individual seeking a job change or advancement in their career. My clients are typically experienced professionals who are ready to take their careers to the next level but may feel stuck or unsure of how to navigate the job search process effectively. Whether you’re aiming to escape a toxic work environment, seeking a role that aligns better with your aspirations, or simply looking to reduce the time spent in job transition, you’ll find value in my tailored approach to career coaching.
Working with me, clients can expect a comprehensive transformation in their job search and career outlook — and a shortening of the cycle time. You will gain clarity on your career goals, learn to articulate your unique value proposition, and navigate the job market with confidence. I teach you to stand out to potential employers through your career documents, digital brand, and interview stories. The transformation is both internal and external—boosting your confidence and positioning you for success in securing a role that brings fulfillment and growth.
If you’re on the fence about hiring a career coach or resume writer, consider this: the job market is more competitive and complex than ever. My unique blend of extensive recruiting experience, personalized coaching, and a commitment to teaching you the ins and outs of job searching sets me apart. I don’t just provide services; I empower you with knowledge and strategies for long-term success. By choosing to work with me, you’re not just investing in a resume or coaching sessions — you’re investing in a transformative journey that equips you to navigate your career with confidence.
In addition to holding my CPRW, I sit on the grading committee that awards the CPRW through the Professional Association of Career Coaches and Resume Writers. I constantly attend continuing education, actively speak to my peers, and stay up to date on hiring practices, technology, and LinkedIn platform changes.
More importantly my integrity and reputation are everything. If we meet for a consultation and I’m not the right fit, I have amazing colleagues to refer you to and I promise to be straight with you every step of the way.
Career clarity is the cornerstone of a successful job search. Without a clear understanding of your goals, strengths, and the value you bring to potential employers, it’s challenging to position yourself effectively in the job market. Career clarity work allows you to articulate your professional narrative compellingly, align your job search strategy with your career aspirations, and target opportunities that truly match your skills and ambitions. This foundational work ensures that your job search is focused, efficient, and ultimately more successful, leading you to opportunities where you can thrive.f
The longest job searches are the ones done by people “open to everything.” The shortest are the clear, targeted, and strategic roadmaps.
Why a Certified Coach?
When I started my coaching business, I knew I had 20+ years of experience placing candidates in full-time and temporary positions. I had worked with Fortune 100 companies, as well as some of the most well-known start-ups and tech companies still in business today. Even with that, I wanted to be sure that my clients knew that an organization had tested my knowledge and signed off that I know the hiring space. Coaching and résumé writing is a predominately unregulated industry and I wanted to provide assurance to my clients that I was invested in keeping up with trends, best practices, and future changes in the world of work.
I first obtained my Certified Professional Résumé Writer designation in 2018. I also decided to complete the Certified Professional Career Coach designation at that time. In 2021, I went on to obtain the Certified Digital Career Strategist certification. These three certifications from the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches provide reassurance to my clients that my peers have reviewed my strategy and work product and show my commitment to my continuing education in the hiring and coaching space.
I chose to work with the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC) for my certifications. The organization has been around since 1990. That’s just a touch longer than I have been in workforce solutions. The organization members have been there through technology innovations, the rise of staffing firms and contract recruiters, the retirement of fax machines for emails, and the advent of online applications.
That may sound irrelevant in light of the technology available to us, but at the end of the day, a person still makes the final hiring decision. All the rest of the process is just the process. Receiving a certification from a body that only focuses on résumés, interviews, hiring, and job placement technology was important to me. As I continue in my practice, I am committed to my continuing education and staying abreast of industry changes and best practices.
What Clients Are Saying
“There is no one more capable than Kris.”
Kris is extremely knowledgeable and insightful about hiring practices and the mindset of recruiters and hiring managers. Her keen insight is incredibly valuable in assessing individual interview skills and potential gaps, leading to greater success by candidates. If you are looking for that next career step but want a bit of assistance, there is no one more capable than Kris.
Jack H., LinkedIn Review