Emiley M.
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Career Coach | Strategic Guidance | Pro Resume & Interview Prep
Studied at Michigan State University
Worked at Michigan State University
Available Monday at 7:00 PM UTC
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Emiley's Coaching Offerings
The Art of Crafting Application Materials
$3085h of coaching
Career Development Start-to-Finish
Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.
$1,10520h of coaching
Discover a Career Path
Find clarity in your career direction and make actionable goals.
Starting at $3085h+ of coaching
Custom hourly · $65/hr
Get help with Interview Prep, Skill Building, and .
Emiley’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
10+ people coached for Career Coaching
Welcome! My career coaching is grounded in my academic and professional experiences. I have years of experience in higher education assisting students with their career preparation—everything from resume writing, interview prep, to career exploration. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals through goal-oriented, empathetic coaching practices. Whether you're looking to refine your resume, prepare for interviews, or develop a strategic career plan, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and create a personalized plan for your career success!
Emiley can help with:
Interview Prep
Skill Building
Career Planning
Cover Letters
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Personal Branding
Networking Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Job Search Strategies
General Exploration
About Emiley
I always thought I would be a teacher. I loved education as a child, and as I grew into adolescence, I continued to love learning. Unfortunate high school experiences and the country's investment in STEM careers skewed my career aspirations from education to forensic science. College was a must, and so, I pursued higher education at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. My first semester I started to suspect that I was not meant for the one STEM career I was remotely interested in. In using the resources at IUPUI, I was able to discover that my suspicions were correct: I could not be a forensic scientist. Through my on-campus job at the Office of Student Employment and the guidance of incredible professionals, I saw who I wanted to be. I have always enjoyed helping people with their job search. Everything from navigating job boards like Handshake to writing a killer resume or preparing a succinct interview answer. I have pursued countless experiences and completed two degrees in my pursuit to be an educator, where my destiny lies. I am passionate about helping others succeed through guided coaching, including realistic goal setting, positive perspectives, and personalized strategies. On a more personal note, I am a first-generation college graduate, for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I am from a low-income background. I understand what it's like to struggle with navigating a new field or feeling isolated in your experience. This is why I center a growth mindset in my life and work! On a cuter note, I am a cat mom to three fur babies: Anna (12), Cara (2), and Lois (2). I am an avid music listener and a faithful re-watcher of early 2000s CW shows.
Why do I coach?
Education has always been a passion of mine. I coach because I care about the success of others, and I truly believe any situation can be tackled with a new perspective, a great plan, and an openness to growth. Since my own need for career exploration and development in 2019, I have found the work to be captivating. Working with individuals on their careers fuels my soul, as I am passionate about adult learning and assisting others in navigating the (sometimes) confusing expectations of the job market. I define myself as a humanistic coach who balances technical teaching with empathetic and transparent guidance. I'll be real with you, but I see challenges as opportunities for growth, and together, we will create goals and a plan that align with your resources and strengths.
Work Experience
Graduate Fellow
Michigan State University
August 2024 - May 2025
• Guided students in purposeful career planning, engaging them in intentional conversations about their primary and parallel career plans through exploratory activities using resources including What Can I Do With This Major and ONET. • Taught multiple sections of career exploration and skill development within an introductory biology course, teaching students how to write resumes, prepare for interviews, and develop career skills as part of the In Real Life (IRL) curriculum within a residential college. • Facilitated alumni and employer panels that enabled students to connect with professionals in healthcare, social work, and human resources by moderating the discussion to highlight key concepts of the IRL curriculum. • Participated in weekly team meetings to prepare for curriculum facilitation, reflecting on pedagogy and discussing racial noticing and other equity-minded instructional strategies to improve access and inclusion in the classroom.
Graduate Assistant, Student Leadership
Michigan State University
August 2023 - May 2025
Interviewer
• Co-advised the Residence Halls Association (RHA) with the Residential Student Leadership Development Administrator by advising the RHA Leadership Team of 15 students in coordinating events and programs that enhance the residential experience and abide by university policies and procedures. • Coached student leaders using open-ended questions and realistic goal-setting to develop life skills and solve challenges to improve processes and operations, such as event planning, program development, marketing, human resources, and governing documents. • Organized one Leadership Summit each semester to foster community and encourage leadership development for student leaders and advisors by organizing and securing speakers, coordinating catering and room reservations, and serving as the main point of contact for the event. • Assessed survey data from the Leadership Summit, using participant feedback to improve future events through both quantitative and qualitative data to implement data-driven changes. • Developed and disseminated a biweekly newsletter for advisors of hall governments and neighborhood caucuses to share important announcements and valuable professional development for advisors to improve communication between the Leadership & Advising team and advisors. • Created a transitional guidebook for constituent organizations to utilize as a template resource by compiling secondary and informal research, to encourage organizations to pass knowledge to future student leaders and advisors for smoother transitions between executive boards.
Co-curricular Specialist
Michigan State University
May 2024 - August 2024
• Designed a guided resource for students to utilize for reflecting on their co-curricular experience(s), using samples collected from other postsecondary institutions and co-curricular records (CCRs). • Compiled recent literature on CCRs to develop a short annotated list for future use by faculty and staff to better inform stakeholders of the importance of CCRs • Recorded tutorial videos for faculty and staff using Zoom and ClipChamp to demonstrate important processes part of the SER, such as submitting co-curricular experiences to be included in the SER • Planned events for the upcoming academic year focusing on SER’s goals to promote engagement with the CCR through interactive tabling and pop-up events • Developed a presentation guide and slides for student ambassadors to share the purpose and uses of the SER to students part of student organizations as part of the office’s mission to expand students’ understanding of the SER • Analyzed focus group data to provide the office with recommendations for initiatives and change, ultimately guiding the strategic direction for the office. Resource Development and Event Planning
Assessment & Strategic Planning Coordinator
Michigan State University
January 2024 - April 2024
• Coded Google Docs used in consultations from the previous semester, following a heuristic to identify common exchanges and patterns to audit the Center’s Google Doc modality and inform future consulting practices. • Developed a codebook to be used in the qualitative analysis of the Center’s asynchronous services by gathering relevant materials and establishing procedures for the Assessment Committee to use when conducting the audit in the following semester. • Collaborated with members of the Assessment Committee to review the pedagogical approach and practical impact of the MSU Writing Center by reviewing the writer satisfaction survey and auditing sources of synchronous and asynchronous coaching. • Coached undergraduate students in the development of projects, term papers, personal statements, and resumes, adhering to holistic advising practices that prioritized care and empathy. • Synthesized three strategic plans to discern connections between varying units for the WC to highlight how their initiatives connect to the broader institution context.
Program Coordinator
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
April 2022 - August 2023
• Supported the Life-Health Sciences Internship Program by assisting the Program Director with hiring paperwork, tracking interns’ hours worked, and developing e-Portfolio worksheets to support 75+ interns. • Oversaw the Sophomore Internship Program of 9 interns, per semester, by establishing strong communication and facilitating asynchronous professional development to provide a beneficial experience for developing professionals. • Created an application process for the Sophomore Internship Program to gather student interest through short-answer questions on Qualtrics. • Recruited local employers to participate in the program through email and cold-calling campaigns to offer a variety of learning opportunities to interns. • Developed a marketing strategy to attract applicants by engaging in multiple forms of advertising, such as tabling, flyer distribution, and mass email campaigns, to improve the program’s visibility and participation. • Monitored intern progress through Canvas and employer check-ins to monitor the intern learning experience, identify barriers, and address challenges to improve the program experience for participants and partners. • Designed criteria for developing an e-Portfolio to challenge interns to document and reflect upon their early professional experience over the course of one semester, exploring and reflecting on topics such as their professional identity, goal management, and future career aspirations. • Crafted a Canvas course to transition an in-person onboarding program for full-time staff to an online course by coordinating appropriate pages, activities, and video presentations. • Coordinated the Internship Showcase as part of Engaged Learning Week by collaborating with internship programs across campus to showcase the professional learning of 90+ participants.
Peer Specialist & Outreach Coordinator
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
August 2021 - May 2023
• Managed the office’s outreach efforts by overseeing presentation requests and organizing information tables at various events around campus to inform IUPUI students of office services and educate them about job search topics. • Monitored the online document review process by delegating submissions to Career Services Interns to ensure requests are completed in a timely manner. • Devised a career development worksheet using National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies to encourage students to explore campus experiences. • Conceptualized interactive information tables to attract students by incorporating engaging activities that encourage student involvement. • Presented workshops on various career topics, such as basic resume and cover letter writing tips, and a reflective discussion on making sense of college experiences to articulate skills by engaging undergraduate students in interactive activities.
Career Services Intern
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
August 2020 - August 2021
• Provided constructive feedback on resumes and cover letters submitted through an online process by thoroughly reviewing documents for consistency and originality • Advised students during 15-minute drop-ins by addressing their individual needs to ease the part-time job search process • Hosted 30-minute schedule-based appointments with students to discuss part-time job searching, resumes, or cover letters • Developed online tip sheets to assist students in transitioning to a new job board, Handshake • Co-presented job searching and resume building presentations over Zoom with professional staff to up to 15 students
Education
Michigan State University
Master of Arts - MA, Student Affairs Administration
2023 - 2025
Grade: Graduated
Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
Bachelor's degree, Sociology and Communication Studies
2019 - 2023
Grade: Graduated Relevant coursework: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, Cultural Anthropology, Social Problems, Social Theory, Introduction to African Studies, Communication Theory, Nonverbal Communication, Human Communication in a Digital Age, Families & Society, Sociological Research Methods
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