Pivot Your Career
Are you an early-career professional itching for a change but unsure about what your next move should be? I'm here to help you figure out what's next and how to get there. As your coach, I'll aid you in efficiently identifying & transitioning into a more fitting role or industry. Pivoting from the financial industry into a clinical psychology doctoral program---and facilitating clients' career transitions into Tech, consulting, and the nonprofit sector---has shown me that every successful career change features 3 Steps: 1) Personal Reflection 2) Information Gathering 3) Strategic Application. In this package, I will guide you through these 3 steps: Step 1 - Personal Reflection (1hr): In an hour-long session, we'll deep-dive into your strengths, interests, and values to gain clarity on what makes you uniquely brilliant: how your particular experiences, skills, and traits shape you into a one-of-a-kind individual. We'll identify potential career paths that align with your passions, values, and desired lifestyles. Step 2 - Information Gathering (2hr): In two hour-long sessions, we'll strategically leverage tools like informational interviewing to narrow in on your next career path and determine what's required to pivot into this path. Step 3 - Strategic Application (2hr): In two hour-long sessions, we'll upgrade your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile to convey how your unique background makes you an exceptional candidate for your target organizations. I'll help you communicate your competitive advantage in informational, recorded, and live interviews. We'll develop a personalized and efficient timeline that will enable you to successfully switch into your next career path in as little time as possible.
What's included
My coaching superpower is my insightfulness: I am adept at connecting the dots to gain an understanding of each client. As a coach, I constantly strive to foster an environment that is supportive, friendly, and fun!
- Clarity on your unique personal brand that conveys your competitive advantage to prospective employers
- Clarity on a new career path that aligns with your unique interests and values
- Original resources that summarize best practices for networking, application materials, and interviews
- A resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile that conveys your personal brand
- A tailored interview plan that conveys the unique value you would provide an organization
- A spreadsheet template that organizes your target list, personal timeline, application deadlines, and other key job search information
- A personalized timeline that outlines the steps necessary to efficiently transition into your next career path
Meet your expert
Jonny K.
Unlock Your Unique Brilliance | BlackRock --> Clinical Psych
My coaching journey began when I worked as a peer advisor for the Washington University Career Center. In this role, I staffed five walk-in hours per week, helping students identify their career interests and guiding them through all stages of the job search process. I realized that I had a knack for coaching: students frequently attended my walk-in hours, often requested to meet with me specifically, and landed selective fellowships, internships, and jobs. Upon graduating from college in 2019, I spent five years at BlackRock, the world’s largest financial asset manager with $10.6 million in assets under management. I continued to support people in navigating their career journeys: I advised five early-career employees via the BlackRock Analyst Buddy Program, mentored a cohort of 10 college students during the Out for Undergrad LGBTQ+ professional development conference, served as a peer counselor for a crisis text line for work-related issues, and earned the United Jewish Appeal New York Federation’s Volunteer Award for the career guidance I provide to young Orthodox LGBTQ+ Jews through a local nonprofit. In August 2024, I started the next chapter of my career: I am combining my coaching passion with my research expertise—which I developed through research experiences at Harvard, Brown, Boston College, Washington University, and BlackRock—by beginning Yeshiva University’s clinical psychology doctoral program. As a psychologist, I will develop and implement evidence-based techniques to help people thrive.
