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The Job Jumpstart

A Better Blueprint to Landing Your Next Role

Trust the Process

Our tried-and-true process makes your job assets look amazing while elevating confidence and managing stress. We've helped hundreds of professionals, now it's your turn. ⭐

For All Lawyers 

A program for any lawyer, in any industry, at any stage of your career. Tools that really work. ⭐ 

"Marianne's at the top of the pack"

AmLaw 50 Career Advisor

" I really enjoyed your program! It was very insightful for my job search."

"Job Jumpstart" Participant (Senior Banking Lawyer)

"Thank you for the great presentation. I really appreciated you & the great resources."

"Job Jumpstart" Program Participant (Senior Govt. Lawyer)

Lost Your Job? Scared You Might?

If you're a lawyer who worked for the federal government in D.C. or elsewhere, we're here to help.

The Job Jumpstart video course is launching in April 2025 and will cover all the pieces you need to get your job assets in order, LinkedIn looking impressive, and you feeling empowered. 

 

Know you're not alone and we're constructing this course for you as fast as we can. 

⭐ If you're an alum of the American University, Washington College of Law, Marianne hosted  a job webinar in March 2025. Check the WCL alumni website for more details.⭐ 

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30+ years in legal industry

1000+ students taught

20+ years  coaching

100% created with❤️  

Trust the Process.

The Job Jumpstart digital course is designed and led by by Marianne Merritt Talbot, a lawyer, executive coach, author, entrepreneur, career expert, former law professor, and Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer of an award-winning national law firm. 

What you'll learn in this program is based on over 30 years of deep experience with lawyers and law firms, along with Marianne's job coaching with professionals across many industries - not just theory. 

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"There are many individuals in Washington that say they’re marketing and business development experts, but none in my experience has ever come close to being as effective as Marianne Talbot."

Former CEO, Global Law Firm Alliance

"Marianne's at the top of the pack."

AmLaw 50 Career Advisor

"You killed it. Like therapy." 

BigLaw Program Participant

"It was outstanding, in every way. You are extraordinary."

BigLaw Program Participant 

How Does the Job Jumpstart Work? 

Trainings are located in a private, BFF member-only site. You’ll get:

⭐ Six detailed modules and over two hours of content focusing on the job assets you need to put together.  

⭐ A downloadable workbook with checklists, worksheets, and resource lists. 

⭐Video tutorials, including how to build an eye-catching and informative LinkedIn profile (& the privacy options you need). 

⭐ A module all about mindset and stress management.

⭐ Q&A Section where Marianne will address common concerns and questions including:

* How do I change from the public sector to the private?

* I'm very senior (or junior). How do I stand out? 

* I haven't done much networking & I dread the thought. Where do I begin? 

 

Career Midnight Worries

🌙 I never thought I'd lose my job. I'm depressed & overwhelmed.

🌙 I never had to network or do much on LinkedIn. Where do I start?

🌙 How can I stand out from all the competition?

If you nodded your head to any of these questions, I've got you covered. 

This four step program will give you the language and job assets to get out there with confidence.  

Some of you may be in job transitions where you're looking for new opportunities. Or maybe the change was unwanted & unexpected, like for you wonderful lawyers let go by the federal government.

We're here to help.🧡

My approach is strategic & streamlined, using tools loved by my lawyer clients for over 20 years.

Let's put your most brilliant foot forward, together. 

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Meet Marianne:

30+ Years in the Legal Industry

Marianne was a trial lawyer handling complex commercial litigation in NYC and the DMV, including working for over a decade with the lawyer who won Loving v. Virginia. Marianne then pivoted into the professional development & marketing side of the industry. 

1000+ Taught

Marianne was not only an adjunct at two D.C. law schools, but she's led and/or been the featured speaker at CLEs, conferences, workshops, roundtables, podcasts, and other events with participants and students now numbering in the thousands.

Professional Coach

Marianne's been coaching lawyers and other professionals (including tech gurus, fashion designers, and award-winning actors) for over 20 years.

Entrepreneur

Marianne's the founder of numerous businesses over the last 15+ years, both in NYC and in the DMV. She wrote a career guide and planner for women lawyers, and frequently presents on topics about professional development.

Recent Appearances Include: