Collegiate & Early Career Professionals
Your future starts here!
We have an unwavering belief in the potential of every young professional.
Are you looking for your first job or internship and not sure how to get started? Are you struggling to get interviews, make a career decision, or decide on the right career path for you? Please contact us. Your personal career coach will assess your situation and determine the best strategy to move you forward and help you achieve your goals.
With more than 25 years of experience helping students, recent graduates, and early career professionals understand the options available to them, Ascend Career Consulting will create a safe space for to share your hopes and dreams for the future and help you create a plan to get there.
Career Coaching Suite
for
Collegiate & Early Career Professionals
Clients: Students, Recent Graduates, and Early Career Professionals
Levels: 0-7 years of work experience
Duration: By appointment or multi-appointment career coaching suite
Contact Us: Please schedule a free consultation or call 732-266-7101 to discuss the best options for you or your loved one.
A career consultant helps clients make informed career decisions by providing guidance, resources, and support. Set forth below are potential areas for consultation and outcomes for clients who actively engage in the career coaching process and take responsibility for completing the actions required to achieve their goals. Results may vary and achievement of the desired outcomes are the responsibility of the client. Areas of consultation will vary based on client needs.
After your personalized appointment, all clients receive ongoing email, text, and phone support for quick questions, feedback, and encouragement throughout your engagement with Ascend Career Consulting LLC.
Career Exploration & Assessment: Help with identifying strengths, passions, and career interests through discussions and various assessments.
Career Path Planning: Develop short-term and long-term goals, and explore various career paths based on skills, hobbies, or interests.
Resume & Cover Letter Development: Assist with crafting resumes and cover letters tailored to specific industries and roles.
Interview Preparation: Conduct mock interviews, provide interview feedback, and offer strategies to succeed in virtual and in-person interviews.
Networking Strategies: Guidance on optimizing LinkedIn and building professional networks, connecting with alumni, and industry professionals.
Internship & Job Search Support: Develop techniques for conducting an effective job search, applying to jobs, and following up with employers.
College and Graduate School Guidance: Receive guidance on college and graduate school applications, essay writing, and decision-making.
Time Management: Develop personalized strategies for balancing academic demands and personal life.
Job Offer Negotiation: Learn how to approach the job offer negotiation process with clarity, confidence, and preparation.
Business Etiquette and Success Strategies: Learn strategies to demonstrate good business etiquette to enhance your reputation and open doors to growth opportunities and mentorship.
MBTI Personality Type Assessment: Gain insight into personality preferences, strengths, and blind spots. Develop and build self-awareness to work on teams and improve collaboration.
If you are a parent, guardian, student, or early career professional, please schedule a free 30-minute consultation to ask questions and find out how a professional career coach can help you along your journey.
All career coaching sessions are conducted 100% online by video and easily accessible from anywhere in the world!
“Cherena is an incredible mentor and advisor to students. As a graduate student at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs, I witnessed and benefited from her re-tooling and transforming the advising of students to meet an ever-evolving landscape of finding a job.
I continue to work with Cherena today – now as an employer who looks to Cherena’s leadership to ensure that our organization receives talented students.”