I work with individuals from different professional backgrounds in different stages of their career. They come to me with a diverse range of skills, interests, and passions, but they have one thing in common -- they are ready to embrace change and challenge themselves to create their best professional life. They are determined to make a leap towards a future career that is fulfilling, personally meaningful and that fits within their overall life framework.
Below is a list of some common questions that my clients seek answers to:
Recent graduates and early career:
Mid-career professionals:
Women seeking to re-enter the workforce after a career break:
Women with children often face additional work-life balance questions that impact decisions regarding career management. Whether you currently stay-at-home and want to return back to the paid workforce, or are currently working outside the home but feel that your work-life scale is tipping in the wrong direction, you are likely trying to figure out how to create the best balance for yourself and your family.
I will partner with you to answer these questions and more.
Below is a list of some common questions that my clients seek answers to:
Recent graduates and early career:
- Does my resume reflect my background, experience, and interests and how can I adapt it as I apply to different positions?
- How important is the cover letter in the application process and what's the best way to draft it?
- How should I approach networking, on-line and in real life? What are the best strategies?
- Do I need a LinkedIn profile? What are the important elements of the LinkedIn profile?
- What are some of the common interviewing pitfalls and how do I avoid them?
- Is the culture of the organization the best fit for me?
- How do I approach working with the different personalities in my office? What is my preferred working style?
- What am I looking to accomplish in my role? What are my goals for the next 2-5 years?
Mid-career professionals:
- How can I best align my strengths and interests with my current job?
- What changes can I make within my role to feel more satisfaction, less burn-out and stress?
- What other opportunities may exist that fit me better, and how do I find them?
- What motivates me to do my best?
- Who do I need to engage in the process to support me as I make a career change? How do I ask for help from my network to ensure the best results?
Women seeking to re-enter the workforce after a career break:
- Am I ready to return back to the paid workforce?
- What qualifications, skills, and experiences do I need to acquire?
- Is my previous career field still right for me?
- What else can I do, if I wanted to make a career change?
- How can I blend what I enjoy doing with being paid for it?
- What specific steps do I need to take to conquer inertia, break out of my comfort zone and move forward?
Women with children often face additional work-life balance questions that impact decisions regarding career management. Whether you currently stay-at-home and want to return back to the paid workforce, or are currently working outside the home but feel that your work-life scale is tipping in the wrong direction, you are likely trying to figure out how to create the best balance for yourself and your family.
- How do I align the often-conflicting priorities around my family and job responsibilities?
- Is it possible to find and build a fulfilling career that allows me to grow professionally while still maintaining a happy and thriving household?
- What percentage of time do I dedicate to my career at this juncture? Full-time? Part-time? Work for myself?
- How do I adjust the balance as my family's needs and priorities shift?
I will partner with you to answer these questions and more.