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Interview Prep Workbook
Use this workbook to organize your interview preparation, practice responses, and build confidence for any interview scenario.
The Art of Knowing When to Pivot
A resource designed to spark reflections about when a professional pivot might be appropriate.
Resume Power Words
Discover impactful power words to make your resume more compelling and highlight your achievements effectively.
Navigating the Imposter Phenomenon
A resource that inspires users to reflect on the role the imposter phenomenon may be playing in their career
Top 4 Resume Tips from an Ex-Disney Recruiter
When you get overwhelmed, focus on these 4 things when evaluating your resume. Appropriate for all candidate types, undergrad to executive.
Networking Follow-Up Strategies
The following tool is designed to offer ideas on how to follow-up with networking contacts after initial conversation to maintain relationship.
Behavioral Interview Story Response Template
Use this template to document your best stories and prepare responses for common behavioral interview question topics.
Behavioral Interviews: Failure Story Example
An example of a story about failure for behavioral interviews.
Application Tracking Template
Use this tool to keep track of your applications throughout your job search process!
Career Move Criteria Template
This template helps you define and prioritize the key criteria for your next career move, giving you clarity on what matters most and a framework for evaluating opportunities.
Beyond Buzzwords: Leverage Your LinkedIn - Webinar
If you're looking for low key ways to use social media for your job search and career change, you'll want to attend this workshop. Whether you're pivoting careers or breaking into quant finance, I'll make it easy and walk you step-by-step how to optimize your LinkedIn profile, find roles quickly, and build your network in a new field. For over a decade, I've taught LinkedIn strategies for the job search - showing 5000+ career changers and students how to use it to get noticed in a new field - ranging from finance, tech, engineering, and consulting to marketing, education, and healthcare. This isn't a lecture. This is a walkthrough. You’ll leave with concrete tips, examples, and action steps you can implement right away.
Resume Template (With Guide)
A guided resume template that is professional, effective, and optimized to help you combat blank page syndrome.
Cracking the FAANG Bar: What Sets Strong Candidates Apart
Breaking into FAANG-level companies is one of the toughest challenges in tech—and the interview process is designed to separate good candidates from truly exceptional ones. Drawing on 8 years of experience at Amazon and Google, in this session Shifu X. will uncover the patterns that consistently set top candidates apart and help you understand what it really takes to clear the bar. You’ll learn practical strategies to strengthen your technical problem-solving, communicate effectively under pressure, and demonstrate the leadership qualities these companies value most. We’ll also cover how to avoid common pitfalls that even strong engineers make, and how to build habits now that will prepare you for success in interviews and beyond. Whether you’re actively recruiting or planning for the future, you’ll leave with actionable insights to grow into the kind of engineer who thrives at FAANG.
How to Network (And Enjoy It!)
What is networking all about? What do I say to make conversation with a stranger? How can I approach new contacts and make progress in my career? Networking is an essential skill to developing your career and searching for a new job, but many people struggle with putting themselves out there authentically and being able to create a genuine connection with people. In this free workshop, Career Coach Connie Ma will guide you through the three steps of networking effectively and enjoying yourself at the same time: asking questions, listening actively, and sharing about yourself. Join us, and start feeling more confident, resourceful, and excited about your next networking encounter!
Ex-MBB (BCG & Dalberg) Strategy Consulting Resume
Ex-BCG and Oxford MBA Resume High-Impact Template
The Career Accelerator: A Playbook for Your Job Search
This playbook provides a step-by-step guide to your entire job search, from defining your career strategy to negotiating your final offer.
Managing A Job Search - Deck
This guide shows you how to organize your search with targeted lists and track the status of every application, contact, and task.
Resumes 101: Mastering the ATS
Are you ready to take your resume to the next level and make it stand out in today's competitive job market? Join Bryan S. for "Resumes 101," where we'll dive into the essentials of crafting a resume that not only captures your unique personal brand but also passes through applicant tracking systems (ATS) with ease. With extensive experience mentoring and coaching hundreds of transitioning military service members, spouses, and executives, Bryan has completed over 7,000 professional resume reviews. His background spans career development, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and more. As the CEO and Founder of multiple successful ventures, he brings a wealth of knowledge from international markets and organizations. In this session, we'll cover career planning, resume review, interview prep, networking strategy, job search strategies, and personal branding. Whether you're just starting your career journey or looking to make a transition, this event is designed to equip you with the tools you need to succeed.
Crafting Your Brand - Deck
This guide details a 6-part framework for your professional story, including your background, strengths, and vision.
How to Network (And Enjoy It!)
A 2-page guide on how to network (and enjoy it!), with concrete steps on how to ask questions, listen actively, and share about yourself.
