College Admissions Are Not the End Goal: How Your College Student Can Benefit from Career Exploration & Coaching

College admissions are not the end goal. 

Once in college, students share with us that they feel adrift in terms of identifying majors, classes, and internships. They need to build on the powerful story they began in high school, but aren’t sure where to start. 

Guidance toward internships and extracurriculars can prove incredibly fruitful in how a college student presents themselves. Employers do not decide on hires solely based on GPA or the name of the institution!

We provide a level of individualized support that cannot be obtained through career development offices, making career preparation an intentional part of the college experience. Through mentorship and guidance, we guide students’ choices as they move through their undergraduate years and help them develop a narrative for graduate school and the job market. 

We work with students who are unsure about what career to pursue, who need professional guidance to achieve their established goals, and who had a sense of what they wanted, tried it, and want to make a shift.

Phase one: Explore 

• Identify strengths and interests through discussion and self-reflection (optional StrengthsFinder Assessment)

• Articulate what you bring to the table (classes, activities, personal strengths)

• Brainstorm areas of interest 

• Connect with and speak to people in potential careers 

Phase two: Engage

• Turn your various experiences into a cohesive professional narrative expressed by developing

  • a resume focused on your postgraduate goals

  • a LinkedIn profile targeted at your desired career

• Identify internships, jobs, and activities to support this narrative

• Use this narrative to build and develop a professional netwo

Phase three: Execute

• For those applying to graduate school

  • Establish a plan for test prep 

  • Compose application essays 

  • Conduct mock interviews to strengthen your story

• For those entering the job market and/or seeking internship roles

  • Identify and outreach to potential employers 

  • Compose cover letters targeted to the specific position and company ethos

  • Advocate for yourself during the offer negotiation process

Through personalized guidance, we assist students in identifying their strengths, clarifying their career/postgraduate goals, and developing actionable plans to achieve them. This targeted and structured support equips students with essential skills and empowers students to navigate the transition from campus to career with clarity and purpose, ensuring they are well-prepared to enter the professional world and excel in their chosen fields.