Lead. Achieve.
Succeed.
Whether graduating college, working toward that next job or retraining for that second or third career, I have developed a process that uses no-nonsense techniques to help career planners and job seekers set themselves up for the best chance to succeed.
Career mentoring provides the methodology and mindset to make smart professional decisions and find your sweet spot – which opportunities exist, what you are good at and love to do and what you want from a job, a career and even, from your life.
Why a Career Coach?
I am a long-time entertainment industry executive,
corporate business leader and entrepreneur and venture capital-private equity fundraiser and have seen thousands of resumes and interviewed hundreds of prospective employees.
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As an adjunct professor, I interact daily with students and graduates actively seeking their first, second or third jobs, struggling to pull together resumes and cover letters as well trying to hone their networking and interviewing skills. Academic programs, including Universities, Community Colleges, Certificate Programs and High Schools don't have the resources to teach job prep and search skills.
As a member of the workforce who has reinvented himself numerous times in various industries, I understand how to course-correct into a more fulfilling second or third career and apply acquired skillsets to future opportunities. This confluence of events creates one certainty: the members of the emerging and ongoing workforce do not have the job-search skills to help them find their first or next job and create a strategy for their long-term career goals.
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I have relationships in major industries or have connections who can gain access to those industries. I have worked with companies in media, entertainment, social media, visual arts, sports, financial services, health care, agriculture, cybersecurity, aviation, environmental, hospitality to name a few.
I know what companies are looking for.
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I will work with you to identify jobs, create a compelling resume and cover letter, strategically apply and help network to the decision-makers to give you the best chance of landing a position.
That’s everyone’s end-game, right? You’re happy. You refer me. I’m happy. Win-win.
Testimonials
Aaron Farr
Meet Aaron Farr! He is a Production Assistant for Custom Animations at NETFLIX Yup. You read that correctly. But his first gig out of college was at DREAMWORKS ANIMATION. Not a bad career thus far.
He’s applied for a hundred jobs. Been close a bunch of times. Picked up some freelance work in-between. Been frustrated, disappointed, doubtful, freaked-out, scared. But he had a strategy, followed a process, kept networking.
You can do this too. Put together a strategy. Follow the process. Stay the course. I am happy to help you.
Mary Claghorn
Meet Mary Claghorn!
Mary's work ethic is unmatched! Her technical skills are top-notch and she just needed help refining her resume and cover letters. She and I spent tons of time on calls, texting and emailing - working to get her application materials looking right.
I dropped a few networking tips on her doorstep and - BOOM! - she was off to the races landing her own clients!
Miya Ingle
Meet Miya Ingle! She is the ON-AIR MORNING REPORTER for 7&4 UpNorthLive News in Traverse City, Michigan.
She's a crazy hard-working 2020 graduate of Indiana University. She gives me a lot of credit, but don't let that undercut the insane amount of work she put in on her end - like how many times she has auditioned, edited her reel, been up all night shooting and editing, covering high-school basket-weaving. She has worked her ass off. And she is good, so awesomely good, at what she does.
Miya, you earned this.
Coaching Courses
Networking
$100 for 30 minutes
Networking will help you develop and improve your skillset, stay on top of the latest trends in your industry, keep a pulse on the job market, meet prospective mentors, partners, and clients, and gain access to the necessary resources that will foster your career development.
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And, insure you have a career for years and years to come.
Networking is my greatest strength.
Great news, it's teachable.
Cover Letter Workshop
$150 for One-Page Cover Letter
A cover letter is more than just a formality or courtesy – it is an opportunity to impress.
A tailored, compelling cover letter shows you have taken the time to research the company and understand the employer’s needs and job requirements. And, that you posses the most important skill - the ability to write.
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How you impress that employer with your resume and cover letter can, and will, make all the difference.
Interviewing
$100 for 30 minutes
$170 for 60 minutes
Interviewing may be the most important skill in your job search arsenal. Practicing your interview skills can help you improve significantly and impress decision makers.
I’ve coached a lot of job seekers to improve their interview skills and have found many people make mistakes they don’t realize.
The feedback you receive will be invaluable to your interview performance and your job search.
Resume Workshop
$150 for One-Page Resume
The Resume Workshop provides invaluable guidance and support to help you create the perfect resume for the job you are applying for.
As an experienced career coach, I will work with you one-on-one to craft a resume that highlights your unique skills and experiences and is tailored to the job you are seeking.
By the end of the workshop, you will have a polished resume that will give you the confidence to take the next step in
your career.
Career Search
$100 for 30 minutes
$170 for 60 minutes
I have never heard of ANYONE actually getting any job of significance in your career target area through LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed or Glassdoor. Applying on these jobs sites is a monumental waste of your time. Most of the jobs on these sites aren’t even actually available.
I will teach you how to identify quality job leads, research companies that match your career goals and create targeted applications that give you a much better chance of getting noticed by executives, recruiters and human resources staffers and securing you an interview.
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The Full Workshop
$600 (2-weeks)
All Coaching Courses Included
The Full Workshop provides comprehensive career coaching services, including networking, resume and cover letter writing, career search strategy, and interview practice.
As your career coach, I will provide you with the skills and knowledge to help you land a job matched for success.
With a full workshop experience, you can get the career coaching you need to take your career to the next level.
The Benefits of A Career Coach
GET EXPERT ADVICE
I will give you a proven step-by-step process to assess your current career situation, identify your strengths and weaknesses as well as your differentiating factors, identify potential skill gaps and recommend actions to fill them.
FOCUS ON JOB SEARCH
I will provide you with well-defined, realistic goals and a clear action plan, which will make it easier to organize yourself and work towards your career objectives.
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TEST NEW IDEAS
With my guidance, you will be able to craft a compelling story that resonates with recruiters and address potential pitfalls in mock interviews. You will gain confidence needed to prove you're the best candidate for the role.
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