
Ella Hess
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Excel in Your First Internship to Convert to Full-Time
Studied at Brigham Young University
Works at Leland
Available Monday at 4:00 PM UTC
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Ella's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $50/hr
Get help with AI Automation, AI Fundamentals, and .
Ella’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
I've spent the last few years at the intersection of recruiting, mentorship, and career strategy, and I've seen what actually makes a difference for people early in their careers - especially in an internship. As a mentor in BYU's HR Program, I worked directly with students on internship strategy, target company lists, and the application process from start to finish. I've helped students land roles at EY and get into BYU's Accounting Program by focusing on two things: a resume that is clean and strategic, and a story that actually sounds like them. At Leland, I've recruited and hired both interns and coaches. I've sat on the other side of the table and I know what stands out in an interview. How you present yourself matters. I converted from intern to full-time employee while finishing my degree, and I did it by being intentional about how I showed up, took ownership, and made myself impossible to overlook. That is exactly what I help you figure out. Whether you are trying to land your first internship, break into a competitive program, or just figure out how to position yourself, I will help you build a strategy that is specific to you and actually works.
Ella can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
AI Outreach
AI-Powered Job Search
Career Planning
Cover Letters
Freelancing
General Exploration
Interview Prep
Job Search Strategies
Leadership
Networking Strategy
Personal Branding
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
About Ella
I'm Ella, and I work in Coach Success at Leland, where I spend my days helping coaches build their presence and connect with the students who need them most. I graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Human Resource Management and spent the last year and a half with one foot in the classroom and the other fully embedded in the world of coaching and mentorship. I've been through the BYU admissions process myself, navigated the business school application, and figured out how to show up strong in my first internship before it turned into a full-time offer. Since then, I've helped students get into BYU through essay strategy that is both crisp and authentic, coached applicants through BYU business school interviews, and worked on the resumes that got them in the room. Narrative and branding is my thing. I do it professionally for Leland coaches, and I can do it for you.
Why do I coach?
I work in the coaching industry for a living, which means I've had a front-row seat to what happens when someone finally gets the right support. I've seen the "I got in" emails and texts sent to coaches, and watched students land internships they thought were completely out of reach. A great coach helps someone navigate the nuances of reaching their goals. In today's admissions and recruiting processes, uncertainty doesn't have to feel as painful. What I've learned from all of it is that the students who succeed are almost never the most impressive on paper. They're the ones who figured out how to tell their story in a way that lands. That's exactly what I help with. Whether you're writing your BYU application essay, preparing for a business school interview, or trying to figure out how to present yourself in your first internship, I'll help you find the narrative that is true to you and your goals.
Work Experience

Coach Success
Leland
November 2025 - Present

Coach Recruiting
Leland
November 2024 - November 2025

Mentor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
May 2024 - November 2024
Education

Brigham Young University
Human Resource Management
2024 - 2026
Networking Director & HR Program Mentor
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