Career Strategy Foundations: Direction, Structure, and Confidence

Career Strategy Foundations: Direction, Structure, and Confidence

Offered by Carla C.

5.0

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Career Strategist, Resume Expert | Former Tulane Career Exec | 100+ Coached

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Studied at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

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Package Description:

If you’re feeling unsure where to focus, overwhelmed by options, or stuck in passive applications, this package provides a structured reset. In four focused sessions, we’ll define your direction, sharpen your positioning, and build a disciplined, actionable plan so you can move forward with confidence instead of guesswork. You won’t just have ideas — you’ll have clarity, traction, and a roadmap you can execute. Ideal for college seniors, new grads, MBA candidates, and early-career professionals who need focused direction and a strong strategic starting point. ________________________________________ Designed For: • College seniors unsure how to narrow their search and gain traction • New grads feeling overwhelmed in search of grounding and direction • MBA students preparing to define internship or post-MBA targets • Early-career professionals seeking clearer positioning and a more focused strategy for their next move ________________________________________ What We Accomplish: • Define target roles, industries, and positioning strategy • Develop a compelling brand narrative that aligns experience with goals • Build a practical, week-by-week action plan • Establish accountability structure and measurable next steps ________________________________________ How It Works • We meet weekly for focused, 60-minute sessions designed to bring structure and direction to your search. Each week builds on the last, with clear action steps and measurable progress between sessions. You’ll have unlimited email support between sessions to ensure momentum doesn’t stall. ________________________________________ Outcome: You step into your job search with a clear target, a strategic plan, and the discipline to execute it with confidence.


What you'll get from this package

• Career Target Clarity — prioritized roles, industries, and company tiers aligned to your goals and realistic competitive positioning

• Personal Brand Narrative — written positioning statement connecting your background, experience, and direction into a clear, compelling story

• Resume Audit and Positioning Feedback — substantive written feedback with specific revision guidance aligned to your target roles

• LinkedIn Profile Recommendations — written audit with actionable guidance on headline, summary, and experience sections

• Week-by-Week Action Plan — a concrete, dated roadmap with weekly priorities, outreach goals, and milestones extending beyond the 4-week engagement

• Networking Outreach Templates — two to three customizable message templates for LinkedIn outreach, informational interview requests, or recruiter contact

• Accountability Tracker — a structured tool to track applications, outreach, and weekly goals between sessions

• Session Recaps — written summary after each session documenting key decisions, action items, and next-week priorities


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

My coaching style is direct and encouraging. I'll challenge your thinking, push you toward clarity, and hold you accountable, while making sure the process always feels grounded and tailored to where you are, not where I think you should be. Sessions are structured around clear outcomes, but we move at your pace, adjust as your search evolves, and spend as much time coaching you as a person as we do refining your materials. What sets my approach apart is years of experience seeing the hiring process from the inside. I help you understand not just what to do, but why it works.

Refund Policy

𝗠𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲. Every session is focused, intentional, and built around your goals. I show up prepared, and I ask the same of you. I offer the following terms to protect your investment, maintain momentum, and ensure we make the most of our time together. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴. Sessions are conducted via Zoom or in person, depending on your location and preference. I kindly request that all sessions be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. If you need to reschedule, please let me know as soon as possible and I will do my best to accommodate. Life happens! But if you miss a session without notice, it may be marked as completed out of respect for both your time and mine. 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. To protect your momentum and keep your search on track, sessions must be used within 100 days of purchase unless we mutually agree on a longer engagement. This isn't just a policy — it's a commitment to accountability for both of us, which is one of the most valuable things a coaching engagement can provide. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. Everything discussed in our sessions remains strictly confidential. This is a professional space built on trust, honesty, and candor where real conversations can happen without judgment. Please note that while I bring decades of experience in career strategy and human development, coaching is not therapy. 𝗔 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸. I bring my full experience to every client, whether you're a college student preparing for your first recruiting cycle or an mid-career professional navigating a strategic pivot. My approach is direct and encouraging, structured but flexible, and always focused on the person as much as the process. The goal is never just the next role. It's the clarity, confidence, and momentum you carry with you long after we finish. I'm genuinely invested in your success, and I look forward to the work ahead!

Services included:

Career Planning

Professional Networking

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Job Search Strategies

General Exploration


Carla C.

Offered by Carla C.

Joined February 2026

5.0

Career Strategist, Resume Expert | Former Tulane Career Exec | 100+ Coached

Career Strategy Coach | Former Executive Director of Career Management, Freeman School of Business | Helping students, MBA candidates, and emerging leaders make confident, strategic career decisions and translate strengths into offers Who I Work With • Undergraduate and graduate students clarifying career direction • MBA candidates and new grads pursuing competitive roles • Young leaders and high-potential professionals preparing for growth How I Coach Clients often come to me feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or stuck between good options. My coaching style is thoughtful, strategic, and practical. I combine focused listening, incisive questions, and real-world insight to help you: • Clarify goals and decision criteria • Strengthen professional positioning and career narratives • Translate academic and leadership experiences into market-ready value • Prepare confidently for interviews, transitions, and leadership moments I don’t offer one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, I help clients develop the judgment and self-trust they need to make smart decisions—now and over the long term. Background & Credentials • Former Director of Career Services at Tulane University and Executive Director of Career Management at Freeman School of Business • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) • Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) • Certified Executive & Leadership Development Coach • MA, Speech/Organizational Communication If you’re at an inflection point—choosing a path, preparing for a transition, or stepping into greater responsibility—I’d be glad to work with you. Let’s build a career strategy that fits who you are and where you’re headed.

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100+ people coached for Career Coaching

$960

4h of coaching

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