Employment Support
Employment support provides personalized guidance to help individuals prepare for, obtain, and succeed in meaningful work. It focuses on building practical skills, boosting confidence, and creating strategies to navigate each stage of the employment journey.
Resume & Interview Support
Craft a resume that highlights your strengths and practice interview skills with real-world scenarios. Gain confidence in presenting your unique abilities to employers. Coaching helps you refine your story, build confidence, and present your unique abilities to employers.
Learn effective ways to search for opportunities, build connections, and use tools like LinkedIn to stand out in today’s job market. With coaching, you’ll have personalized guidance and accountability to stay focused and motivated in your search.
Job Search Strategies
Thriving in the Worplace
Learn how to navigate workplace expectations with confidence — from communication and professionalism to organization and time management. Coaching offers strategies to adapt, self-advocate, and succeed in diverse work environments.
Resume Building
Networking
Job Search
Self-Advocacy
Interviewing Skills
Resume Building Networking Job Search Self-Advocacy Interviewing Skills
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Before sending out applications, take time to define what you’re really looking for—industry, role type, company culture, and location. A focused search saves time and helps you tailor your efforts.
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Customize your resume for each role by highlighting relevant skills and accomplishments.
Use strong, measurable results (e.g., “Increased retention by 15%”).
On LinkedIn, make sure your headline and “About” section tell a clear story about who you are and what you offer.
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Reach out to former colleagues, alumni, or professional groups.
Ask for advice or insight, not just job leads—this builds stronger relationships.
Attend local events, conferences, or even virtual webinars to connect with people in your target field.
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Don’t just apply online and wait. Follow up with recruiters or hiring managers when appropriate.
Consider informational interviews—asking someone about their career path and company can often lead to opportunities.
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Track applications, follow-ups, and networking outreach in a spreadsheet or tool.
Set aside dedicated job-search hours each week. Consistency beats intensity bursts.
Celebrate small wins along the way (a callback, new contact, or improved resume).
Top 5 - Job Search Tips
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Learn about the company’s mission, products/services, and culture.
Prepare to speak about how your skills and values align with their goals.
Know the job description inside and out so you can connect your experience directly.
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Prepare concise, engaging answers to common questions like “Tell me about yourself.”
Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to frame examples.
Practice out loud so your answers feel natural, not rehearsed.
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Dress appropriately for the role and company culture.
Arrive on time (or log in early if virtual).
Maintain good posture, eye contact, and positive body language.
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Prepare 2–3 thoughtful questions that show genuine interest (e.g., about team culture, success measures, or growth opportunities).
Avoid questions you could easily find online (like “What does your company do?”).
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Send a thank-you email within 24 hours.
Reference a specific point from the conversation to make it personal.
Reinforce your enthusiasm for the role and how you can contribute.
Top 5 - Interviewing Tips
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Don’t send the same resume everywhere. Adjust your skills, keywords, and accomplishments to match the job description so applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiters see the fit right away.
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Use strong action verbs (“led,” “developed,” “improved”) and highlight measurable results whenever possible. Example: “Reduced processing time by 20% by redesigning workflow.”
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Stick to one page if you have under 10 years of experience, two pages if more. Use a clean, professional layout with consistent fonts, spacing, and headings. Avoid clutter and unnecessary details.
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Highlight both hard skills (technical tools, certifications, industry knowledge) and soft skills (communication, leadership, adaptability). Place the most relevant ones near the top or in a dedicated skills section.
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Employers care most about your latest roles and accomplishments. Focus on the last 10–15 years of experience and drop outdated or unrelated jobs.
Top 5 - Resume Tips
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Go beyond just your job title—use keywords recruiters search for.
Example: instead of “Coach,” write “Neurodivergent Career & Executive Function Coach | Helping Young Adults Step Into Their Strengths.”
In your “About” section, tell your professional story and highlight achievements, values, and goals.
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Profiles with a photo get far more views. Choose a clear, approachable headshot.
Customize your banner (cover image) to reflect your brand, industry, or tagline.
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Post articles, insights, or tips at least once a week.
Comment thoughtfully on others’ posts to build visibility.
Use hashtags strategically (2–5 relevant ones).
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Connect with colleagues, alumni, and people in your target field.
Personalize connection requests with a short message.
Stay active by congratulating others on milestones and offering support.
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Add projects, certifications, presentations, or media under “Featured” or “Experience.”
Request recommendations from past colleagues or clients.
Keep your skills section updated and pin your top 3.
Top 5 - Maximize LinkedIn Tips
Every interview, every resume, every connection is a step forward. Keep going—you’re building momentum toward the opportunities ahead.
