GROW WITH RJCAREERS{NYC}
MOVING YOU FORWARD
Do you feel stuck? Frustrated?
Each of us can experience difficulty when searching for a job, but knowing who you are, what value you bring, and how to communicate that is essential. With my guidance and support in building your self awareness and putting your best self forward, you will acquire job search skills that will stand the test of time.
WHO IS RACHEL JOSEPHSON, MA, EdM, CPRW?
Why choose to work with me?
Education and helping others are a part of my "genetic code". As a career coach and counselor, my goal and expertise is to provide an individualized experience to each client I serve. Together, we will assess your baseline knowledge and from there work to build necessary skill competencies for you to conduct a strategic and focused job search.
What is my background?
After teaching in a NYC private school and working as a high school guidance counselor, I moved into higher education. For the last seventeen years, I worked in college career centers and counseled undergraduate and graduate students from various backgrounds to successfully develop their own personal brand.
I really loved working with the liberal arts and sciences and humanities students! Recognizing a deficiency in their job search savvy, I created a curriculum and implemented a career decision making course for that population.
key topics included:
self assessment and reflection
resume and cover letter writing
job search strategies
developing strategic interview techniques
creating a powerful LinkedIn profile
the importance of using social media effectively
learning how to network effectively
And, through my work in NYC university career centers, I have a clear understanding of the internship and full-time job application landscape in the New York metro area. With all the events we hosted, I have gotten to know many top companies and organizations and have a clear idea of what they are seeking in new employees.
Countless students from all disciplines have achieved self-confidence to move beyond their college or grad school years to succeed as working professionals as a result of our coaching sessions.
Now, it’s time for me to help you!
Finding a job is hard work! These days, people typically change jobs every 2-5 years, especially early on. Why not learn now what it takes to make the moves you want when the time comes?
Whatever it is, I am here to customize your experience, to meet you wherever you are in the process, and to help take you to wherever you are headed, no matter the path.
STUDENT CENTERED APPROACH
MEETING YOU WHERE YOU "ARE"
Used the career center at your school and found it useful, but want an extra set of eyes?
Found the career center at your school unable to meet the student volume?
Never visited your school career center?
Already graduated and need career guidance?
Perhaps you are looking for that next position after landing your first job and you need some extra guidance...
My goal is to help you attain yours.
Whether you have a few specific questions, know how to write a resume, but need to improve your interview skills, or you are starting from the very beginning of a search, I have the package to meet your needs.
INDIVIDUAL CLIENT OPTIONS
A LA CARTE
Resume evaluation and re-write:
2 one hour sessions + remote time for my editing
Bring a draft and I will provide feedback, guidance, and direct intervention as needed over the course of two sessions.
{The goal is to help to best present yourself on paper to a prospective employer}
Resume/cover letter evaluation and re-write:
3 one hour sessions + remote time for my editing
5 one hour sessions + remote time for my editing
Bring drafts and I will provide feedback, guidance, and direct intervention as needed.
{The goal is to help to best present yourself on paper to a prospective employer}
LinkedIn profile:
1 hour session for feedback and training on use of website + remote time for my editing
{The goal is to help to best present your value through past and current experiences, your skills, and your network, online}
LinkedIn profile/Networking strategies/Informational interviewing:
3 one hour sessions + written materials + my remote time for editing
{The goal is to help to best demonstrate the value of your past and current experience to the position you are seeking and your ability to communicate this in writing and in person}
Interview training/practice:
3 one hour sessions that involve training and one mock interview
{The goal is to come up with strategic ways to answer questions that will show your best relevance and value to the job}
Oddball questions:
One hour session to address arbitrary questions on the job search process
OR...
PRIX FIXE
Full service package to include up to 10 one hour sessions addressing all areas
Whatever your needs are, I am here to help you achieve your goals.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY CAREER CENTER & ORGANIZATION OPTIONS
SUPPORT THAT MAKES AN IMPACT
Do you have needs that go beyond the capacity of your career center or organization's staff?
Would you like to have an outside instructor/guest speaker for programming you have planned?
Are you seeking part time support during busy times of the year?
Outreach to me so that we can arrange for what makes the most sense to assist you in reaching as many of your students as possible. Your goal is mine: to help your students to best represent themselves and your institution on their job search.
Once you have a strong sense of yourself and can communicate that to others, you will have all the "ingredients" you need to follow your career path, no matter the direction it takes!
“After graduating from a competitive private college and thinking that my job search materials were strong, I felt incredibly disheartened. We went over my resume, cover letter, job posting sites, LinkedIn, interview preparations and more. She also gave me advice on how to be more confident in myself as an applicant. Having an advisor like Rachel to walk me through every step of the way was absolutely invaluable. “ --M.P. (recent college graduate)
SCHEDULE A SESSION
Want to hear more about how I can impact your search success?
I can meet you either: In person (NYC) | By phone | Online
Contact me today to schedule a session!