Collegiate & Early Career Professionals

Take the first step toward your future.

We have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student and young professional. Whether you seek further education, a new job or internship, or a different career path Ascend Career Consulting is ready to help. If you are not sure how to get started on your career journey or struggling to get interviews and secure a job, we will assess your situation and determine the best strategy to move you forward.

With more than 25 years of experience helping undergraduate and graduate 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.

If you are a parent, guardian, student, or early career professional please contact us for more information on how to get started or schedule a free consultation. 

Career Consulting 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 six month career consulting suite

Contact Us: Please schedule a free consultation 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.

  • Career Exploration & Assessment: Help with identifying strengths, passions, and career interests through discussions and various assessments.

  • 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 or in-person interviews.

  • Networking Strategies: Guidance on using LinkedIn and optimizing building professional networks, and connecting with alumni and industry professionals.

  • Internship & Job Search Support: Develop techniques for effective job searches, applying to positions, and following up with employers. Includes a Personalized Job Search Tracker.

  • Career Path Planning: Develop short-term and long-term goals, and exploring potential graduate or professional school options.

  • Job Offer Negotiation: Guidance on job offer negotiation. Approach the 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.

  • FOR ALL CLIENTS: Receive ongoing email, text, and phone support for quick questions, feedback, and encouragement throughout 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.”

Seyron Foo, Senior Program Officer