Rick Sass

Rick Sass is an experienced career coach and LinkedIn subject matter expert based in the Greater Seattle Area. He specializes in empowering professionals to navigate their career paths and achieve their job search goals through strategic coaching, mentoring, and teaching.

Professional Background

Rick has over two decades of experience in executive management, particularly in the media industry, including a significant tenure at USA TODAY. He currently serves as a career coach and job search strategist at Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), where he focuses on career management and job exploration techniques. His expertise includes:

• Career Coaching and Management: Helping clients develop effective job search strategies and career plans.
• LinkedIn Optimization: Teaching clients how to leverage LinkedIn for personal branding and job searching.
• Networking and Relationship Building: Facilitating workshops and training sessions on effective networking strategies.

Rick is also the founder of Rick Sass Consulting LLC, where he provides personalized coaching and workshops on various career-related topics. He has been recognized as a LinkedIn Subject Matter Expert, having taught thousands of clients about the platform's intricacies and effective usage for career advancement.

Areas of Expertise

Rick's areas of expertise encompass a wide range of skills, including:

• Job search strategies
• Interview preparation
• Resume writing
• Social media strategy
• Career advising and negotiation techniques

He is known for his engaging presentation style and has spoken at universities, corporations, and executive networking groups on career management and LinkedIn strategies.12