Throughout my 11+ years of career and college advising, I’ve successfully helped thousands of individuals, from high school students preparing for college and their future careers, to retirees pursuing encore careers, and, really, everyone in between.

Let’s see if we’re a client-advisor match based on your education/career level and goals.  I’m highly experienced in advising:

> High school students and graduates who need guidance on:

• Choosing their best-fit college, major, and career path
• Composing top-tier essays/statements for college acceptance
• Selecting a college to attend and finalizing college plans
• Successfully transitioning into their first college semester
• Creating a 4-year plan for immediate employment after college

> College students and graduates who need guidance on:

• Choosing, or changing, their major and career path
• Transferring credits and transitioning to a different college
• Securing an internship or job that best aligns with their degree and/or career goals
• Writing resumes/CVs and cover letters that attract interview offers
• Becoming a top applicant and candidate for available and “hidden” jobs through strategic job searching and networking
• Interviewing with confidence and clarity in interviews of any type
• Negotiating, accepting, or declining job offers effectively and professionally
• Pursuing further education at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level
• Composing top-tier essays/statements for graduate or professional school

> Entry-level job seekers who need guidance on:

• Defining their short-term and long-term career goals
• Securing an entry-level job that best aligns with their career goals
• Writing resumes/CVs and cover letters that attract interview offers
• Becoming a top applicant and candidate for available and “hidden” jobs through strategic job searching and networking
• Interviewing with confidence and clarity in interviews of any type
• Negotiating, accepting, or declining job offers effectively and professionally

> Mid-career professionals who need guidance on:

• Clarifying or redefining their career goals
• Updating or completely revamping resumes/CVs and cover letters
• Being a top applicant and candidate for lateral or vertical job opportunities through strategic job searching and networking
• Interviewing in today’s world with confidence and clarity
• Negotiating, accepting, or declining job offers effectively and professionally
• Achieving a promotion, raise, and/or recognition for their work
• Pursuing professional development opportunities or further education

> Career changers who need guidance on:

• Choosing, and planning how exactly to transition to, a new career path
• Job searching, applying, networking, interviewing, and negotiating with an emphasis on their transferable skills and experience
• Pursuing further education that’s required or recommended for their new career path

> Individuals returning to work after an extended absence who need guidance on:

• Identifying their current career goals and planning their transition back to work
• Being a top applicant and candidate for job opportunities even with a work/career “gap” on their resume
• Job searching, applying, networking, interviewing, and negotiating effectively in today’s world with confidence and clarity
• Pursuing further education or professional development opportunities to update or gain relevant skills

Whether you’re just embarking on your goals, deep in the process and feeling the struggle, or somewhere in between, I’m here to help you.

And if you feel that you’re a “difficult case”, just know that you’re not alone- I’ve personally been there and have helped many others overcome a diverse array of challenges to accomplish goals they (and naysayers) thought were unattainable.

Feel free to message me with any questions you have before booking, especially to ask for a recommendation of which service/package would be the best fit for you.  If you find we’re a client-advisor match, I welcome the opportunity to work with you!

As a former school-based advisor of 8 years, I’m so glad to hear that your school provides career and/or college help to get you started!  With my background in both school-based and independent advising, I’m able to distinguish the two for you.  Here are the most important differences:

You’re a Top Priority vs. A Part of a Large Caseload

> With school-based counselors and advisors, you’re typically just one of the hundreds or even thousands in an often unworkable caseload, unfortunately resulting in restricted access to your advisor and brief (if any) one-on-one advising sessions within their packed schedule during traditional school/office hours.

> With Masters, you’re elevated to top-priority status.  Independently, I intentionally choose to serve a very limited number of clients to make you a top priority.  This ensures you receive the ample time, personalized attention, and prompt, high-quality advising you need to achieve your goals, all during convenient times in the evenings and on weekends.

Expert Guidance vs. General Help

> School-based counselors and advisors’ attention is commonly split between many different responsibilities that may not allow the advisor to develop a solid skill set, expertise, or even current knowledge in career/college advising.  And with their time and resources stretched thin, you’ll likely have less direct support from your advisor and have to rely more on self-service tools and help from well-meaning but certainly less-qualified staff, peer advisors, or volunteers.

> Masters’ attention is focused solely on you and ensuring I stay up-to-date in the specific, ever-changing areas of career and college advising for your benefit.  My 11-year background of successfully helping degree and job seekers is coupled with ongoing professional development and networking at the state and national levels.  I also admit I geek out daily on the latest articles and trending news on career and college topics.  Rest assured that you get full access to an advisor who has the level of expertise and passion it takes to ensure your success.

Timely Support vs. Delayed Assistance

> School-based counselors and advisors may not be available when it’s ideal for you, especially when you have urgent needs.  You’ll likely find that your advisor is booked out for several days, weeks, or even months, and enforces a strict time limit on any available appointment slot in an effort to meet with as many students in their caseload as possible.  And any quick questions you have via email will most often be answered when they have time to respond during their traditional office hours, which might be the next business day at best.

> Masters delivers the support you need, when you need it.  Dedicated to a quality-over-quantity approach, I keep a flexible schedule that is open to same-day and next-day requests, and can provide prompt attention to any urgent matters or emergency situations you may face.  I also believe in being accessible to you beyond traditional means.  So, you can expect ample time during your sessions, after-hours support, and quick responses via email and text message.

Ready to be a top priority, benefit from expert guidance, and receive timely support?  Begin by selecting a service or package.  Have questions?  Feel free to message me– I look forward to hearing from you and answering your questions quickly!

Over the years, I’ve honed my skills and experience in 3 areas/specialties.  I also have personal ties to these, so I’m quite passionate about helping others through them.

We’ll make an ideal client-advisor match if you’re specifically:

> Feeling stuck or lost while trying to choose a career path or college major and needing proper guidance to evaluate your options and select your best fit

> A college graduate or professional trying to land an entry-level or mid-career job in STEM, Business, or Higher Education, and needing specific strategies to successfully attract job offers in these particular fields

> A fellow introvert struggling with interviewing, networking, and public speaking, and needing coaching that empowers you to become comfortable, confident, and clear in your message

If you match one or more of these, message me for a recommendation of which service/package would be the best fit for you.  It would be a privilege to help you overcome these same challenges I’ve faced and achieve what you may have thought was impossible.

Yes, and I aim to do one better by providing you a Master Plan.

Traditional free consultations often withhold any advice or guidance until you pay and are typically only offered to showcase services available for purchase.

Beneficially different, your Master Plan provides free, fully personalized advice detailed in 5 easy-to-follow steps that you can implement immediately.  I also include a hand-picked service that best fits your situation and goals if you choose to work with me (there is no obligation or requirement to purchase anything or work with me).

My goal is to help you, not sell to you.  So, rest assured that your Master Plan is not a sales pitch or showcase of services.  This is a thoughtfully prepared, personalized success plan designed to help you move forward.  It’s my way of paying it forward, and all I ask is that you pay it forward in the future.

If you’d like to work together afterward, wonderful!  Your Master Plan serves as the perfect starting point and enables us to get to work quickly.

If you decide to navigate your next steps on your own, I respect that and hope your Master Plan serves as a great guide to help bring your goals to fruition.  Additionally, you’ll only receive further communication from me if you request it.

Begin with your free Master Plan >>

To serve clients throughout the U.S. and provide a convenient option for local clients, all services and packages offer virtual options.

Begin by selecting a service or package, and make sure to book the option that meets your virtual needs or preferences.

Virtual advising will take place via email, phone, or live video (i.e. Zoom, Skype), and may involve a combination of these based on the service/package you choose.

Yes- As long as I have availability, I can help you today.

I naturally aim for fast turnarounds and sessions that take place ASAP, but when you’d like to request same-day or next-day advising, it’s as easy as selecting these options on your service’s/package’s Booking Request form.

A same-day guarantee request is an additional $29, and will guarantee turnaround (for email-only services) or session start time by 8pm EST/EDT today when your Booking Request form is submitted by 12pm (Noon) EST/EDT today with the option checked for ‘same-day guarantee request’.  I’ll confirm via email if I can fulfill your same-day guarantee request by 1pm EST/EDT today.  No charges will be processed until booking is finalized.

A next-day guarantee request is an additional $15, and will guarantee turnaround (for email-only services) or session start time by 8pm EST/EDT tomorrow when your Booking Request form is submitted by 5pm EST/EDT today with the option checked for ‘next-day guarantee request’.  I’ll confirm via email if I can fulfill your next-day guarantee request by 6pm EST/EDT today.  No charges will be processed until booking is finalized.

For Packages:  Initial same-day and next-day guarantee requests made in the Booking Request form apply only to your package’s first turnaround or session.

Note for Holidays:  Please note that same-day and next-day guarantees are not available for the following days: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday and weekend (Sat. & Sun.), Memorial Day and weekend (Sat.-Mon.), Independence Day and weekend (Sat. July 2nd-Mon. July 4th, 2022), Labor Day and weekend (Sat.-Mon.), Thanksgiving and weekend (Thurs.-Sun.), Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Do you need help that’s guaranteed today or by tomorrow?  Begin by selecting a service or package, then be sure to check the same-day or next-day option on your service’s/package’s Booking Request form and submit the form by the time specified above.  Have questions?  Feel free to message me for a quick reply!

Yes!  Just tell me about your group and preferred career and/or college topic(s) via the Speaking & Workshop Request form.

I’ve delivered 1,100+ talks since 2010 ranging from casual workshops for small groups to formal keynote addresses for large audiences, so I’m more than ready to create a custom session for the needs and size of your group.

Please note that I’m open to travel within the U.S., and virtual is always an available option.