OUR UNIQUE APPROACH
Looking for a job should not be an overwhelming and daunting challenge.
Careers Starter provides advise at the individual level.
Motivate: While some need soft and encouraging support, others need a more
'tough-love' push.
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By determining the right approach for each individual circumstance, we look to motivate and instill passion.
Safe space: We will always provide a calm, steady and safe space for each person to work through their own choices (including independence from parental influence).
Personal touch: Provide a very personalized one-on-one engagement to create and build a strong foundation that grows each and every year.
Differentiate your profile: Help create appropriate messaging so that academic, extracurricular, and summer experiences create a unique and differentiating profile.
Easy to understand step-by-step process: Help anyone at the beginning of their career to take some very actionable steps.
WHEN TO START
What timeline is recommended to properly search for a job that will result in an offer prior to graduation, while still focused on schoolwork?
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Sept. to Oct.: First research and identify critical areas of interest that can include:
i) career type, ii) industry, iii) geography, iv) target companies, and v) networking.
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Nov. to Dec.: Complete applications, send out resumes/cover letters, and practice
mock-interviews.
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Jan. to Apr.: Interview and continue contacting new opportunities while narrowing and focusing on the higher priorities.
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May to June: Select the best option and negotiate final terms and close the deal.
BENEFITS OF A CAREER COACH
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Get “Unstuck” from inaction.
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Explore career options that leverage existing interests and strengths.
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Develop job search strategies that results in higher percentage of interviews and job offers.
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Create positive visibility needed to gain more attention.
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Create stronger self confidence and self-esteem, to create and try to enjoy the start of a career search process.