Career Strategy & Positioning for Professionals Navigating What’s Next

We help mid-level and executive professionals gain clarity, position intentionally, and make confident career decisions—without burnout or urgency.

View Plans

About Parkes Career Services

Parkes Career Services is a career strategy and coaching firm that helps mid-level and executive professionals navigate career transitions with clarity and intention.

Our work combines career coaching, strategic positioning, and professional branding to support clients at pivotal moments—whether they’re reassessing direction, preparing for advancement, or making high-stakes career decisions.

We don’t chase trends or quick fixes. We help professionals slow down, think strategically, and move forward with confidence.

Learn More

How We Support You

Career coaching and strategic positioning for professionals at pivotal moments

Career Clarity & Direction
Coaching-led support when you feel stuck or uncertain.

We use focused career coaching to help you clarify what’s next, set priorities, and move forward with confidence.

• Career clarity intensive
• Decision filters
• Direction-setting strategy

Begin with Career Coaching

Professional Brand & Positioning
For professionals ready to apply with confidence.

Once direction is clear, we translate it into a resume and LinkedIn presence that reflects who you are now—not who you were years ago.

• Resume development
• LinkedIn optimization
• Personal brand narrative

Build Your Professional Brand

Executive Positioning & Narrative
Explore Executive Support

We craft executive-level narratives that communicate leadership, scope, and impact—without exaggeration or fluff.

• Executive resume
• Executive bio or value proposition
• Leadership positioning

Explore Executive Support

Interview & Coaching
For high-stakes conversations and decisions.

We help you prepare, communicate clearly, and move through interviews and offers with confidence.

• Interview strategy
• Mock interviews
• Offer preparation

Prepare for Interviews

Download Now

Click Here To Download Our Free Template

Download our free, professionally designed resume template to jumpstart your career journey.

Career News & Insights

Stay informed with thoughtful perspectives on career strategy, positioning, and professional decision-making in the age of AI. At Parkes Career Services, our blog shares strategic insights, market commentary, and guidance to help mid-level and executive professionals navigate transitions, build leverage, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Explore articles designed to help you think differently about your career—not just react to it.

Why Resume Writing Alone Won’t Save Your Career Anymore

In today’s job market, a well-crafted resume no longer guarantees career success. Many professionals invest hours perfecting their resumes, only to find themselves stuck in the same position or struggling to land interviews. The reality is that resume writing alone cannot carry your career forward . To thrive, you need a broader approach that includes personal branding, networking, skill development, and strategic job searching. A resume on a desk surrounded by job search too

Why “Working Harder” Is the Worst Career Advice in 2026

The advice to simply "work harder" has been repeated for decades as the key to career success. Yet in 2026, this idea no longer holds up against the realities of today’s fast-changing work environment. Working harder without strategy often leads to burnout, missed opportunities, and stagnation. Instead, working smarter—using focused effort, efficient methods, and thoughtful planning—delivers better results and sustainable career growth. This post explores why working harder i

Why Parkes Career Services Is No Longer a Resume Writing Business

Parkes Career Services is no longer a resume writing business. What Parkes Career Services Is Now? Parkes Career Services is now a career strategy and positioning firm for mid-level and executive professionals navigating complex career decisions in the age of AI. We help professionals: Gain clarity before making career moves Position themselves intentionally in competitive markets Build leverage, not dependency Reduce burnout by designing sustainable career paths Move forwar

What I’m Leaving Behind in My Career Strategy for 2026

For a long time, I believed growth meant more. More clients. More services. More output. More availability. But as 2026 approaches, I’ve learned something that many high-performing professionals eventually realize: More isn’t always progress. Sometimes, it’s just noise. This year, I’m not chasing expansion for the sake of it. I’m choosing intentional growth —the kind that protects clarity, peace, and long-term independence. And that means leaving some things behind. Letting G

Video