My daughter is currently working on her masters degree in Boulder, Colorado.

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1. LisaMarch 21,2024 at 1:07PM UTC

   Jay Abbasi: You can find him on LinkedIn or at jayabbasi.me. He helps you refine what career you will be passionate about, how to interview for it, your LinkedIn profile and resume, and your confidence in yourself.

   He is worth every penny. Consider it an investment that your daughter will reap a return on.

2. Amy Miller, Psy.D. - Career CoachMarch 21,2024 at 1:11PM UTC

   This is exactly what many career coaches do - also, most work remotely so you don’t need to look in her area!

3. JasmineMarch 21,2024 at 1:16PM UTC

   She might check to see if her school has any sort of career services. I actually utilized the services at my university as an alumni for free, and it was really helpful in figuring out what I enjoy/don't enjoy in a job and how to use that information moving forward.

4. krosewell@missouristate.eduMarch 21,2024 at 3:07PM UTC

   I work in the Missouri State University Career Center. Every college has a career services center. Start there with an appointment with one of their counselors/advisors.

5. Kimberley Ferretti HammettMarch 21,2024 at 3:38PM UTC

   Yes! Keep in mind that "coaching" is not a regulated industry so anyone can use that term and it look very different so anyone you are interested in working with, ask about their typical client and ensure that their focus and style fits your needs. Some career coaches are very focused on interviewing and resume structure and may not have as much experience or tools in navigating career paths.

   I agree with other commenters to start with her college's career center resources and see what is available there. You are already paying tuition there and should take advantage of included services. Keep a critical eye though, not all are created equal and some act as fantastic coaches while others do a lot of handing out guides and pointing in directions. If there is uncertainty about direction, a true coach is most beneficial. Again, these CAN be found in college career centers, but the best way to tell is to try it out and determine how much are they asking vs how much they are directing. Good coaches ask a lot questions to help you make discoveries and try to hold off on advice.. it should be about helping you to find clarity. Those who are more advice-giving can feel good because it's simple (do this, get that) but it ignores a lot of individual and nuanced needs and deeper understanding. Even with resumes, there just is no one right way to do it. As a couch I'm not a fan of assessments that spout off "career paths that align with this trait" because, while it might spark an idea, it often gets taken as something they "should" do and if it isn't working out the individual thinks something is wrong and gets more confused.

   Have her check them out. If she's not sure they are providing her the clarity she is looking for look into a coach that focuses on what she needs. If you'd like to reach out to me with questions you can respond or privat message me on here.

6. AnonymousMarch 21,2024 at 4:32PM UTC

   Did she do any sort of internship? Did she gain real world experience between her bachelor and master's degrees? When she started school, what was her career goal? I would imagine that her school has some sort of career services that would help with resume, interviewing, etc. She may want to consider joining local organizations in her field to make some networking connections (for instance, I am in HR, there are local chapters of SHRM available as well as other local resources for HR professionals). She may want to also consider opting for the premium version of LinkedIn to access LinkedIn learning (lots of job seeking info there). Keep in mind that with career coaches, it may be hard to find legit good one. I get the feeling from what I see of various "coaches" posting on LinkedIn and the general attitude towards them here that they are nearly the equivalent of a Beach Body coach. I did use a coach and will likely be re-engaging with him in the very near future. But he did come highly recommended from a friend who had used his services and he is specialized to my field (he has also in the last year at a VP level with a very respected company).

7. AnonymousMarch 22,2024 at 12:45PM UTC

   Her faculty members should be mentoring her.