Your son or daughter feels pressure to find the perfect college major and career.
And of course, everyone has advice:
“They shouldn’t major in that. They’ll never get a job!”
“If they study this in school, they’ll make lots of money. Trust me.”
“They work there?! What are their long-term plans?”
You’re tired of this unwanted advice, but at the same time, your college student lacks direction and you dread them choosing the wrong path.
I understand because I’ve been where your college student is. I’m a first-generation college student who changed majors several times. Indecision, lack of direction, and fear of failure have been close friends of mine. Despite my winding path, I have found a profession that excites and fulfills me.
A sense of purpose in work is inextricable from our personal fulfillment, and I can provide actionable strategies to help your college student identify what will bring them meaning and satisfaction to thrive. I’ve worked at distinguished institutions like Rice University and Purdue University for over nine years, partnering with students and young professionals as they strive to understand their interests and abilities, explore college majors and potential careers, and make a strategy for flourishing in the working world.
Often when exploring college majors and careers, we feel overwhelmed by all the possibilities and trying to find that “perfect” fit. At the same time, it’s difficult to put the opinions of others and the pressures of the outside world on hold. That’s what I offer. Your college student can walk through my door, put the “you should” and “you shouldn’t” messages on hold, and explore who they are and who they want to become.
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Career Compass
During our first meeting, we’ll discuss where your college student is on the Career Compass and create a plan to move forward successfully.
DISCOVER: If your student is looking for a meaningful college major or a fulfilling career, exploring their interests and personality through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory (SII) can help them discover career possibilities that align with the core of they you are.
EXPLORE: During this stage, we’ll bring life to your student’s career possibilities through research and reflection, combing through reliable and up-to-date career resources, rank ordering top career options, identifying core themes, and processing each pathway.
PLAN: We’ll delve into research and make a detailed plan on how to connect with people in your student’s areas of interest. I’ll provide them with resources to make this process seamless, from sample email drafts to questions to ask professionals, along with a system to keep all the information organized in one place.
ACHIEVE: Through introspection, research, and the input of others, your student is ready to move forward and discover whether this career or major choice is right for them. During this stage, we’ll create a plan of action for them to pursue their goals.
What people are saying
“My biggest takeaway from working with Tamara was her coaching style and her positive nature. She is extremely professional, yet lets her cheerful personality shine through. She is very patient, is an excellent listener, and has a big heart. She maintains a strong desire for each of her clients to succeed and find their “dream job”. I would not have found mine without Tamara’s guidance, coaching, diligence, and mentoring.”
“Her personality helped put me at ease, which led to more natural (and insightful) conversation as she learned about what I wanted to do and the kind of things I needed help with. She helped me identify what parts of my experience differentiated me and how to craft these points into a salient story relevant to a given industry or profession. ”
“There are few people so dedicated to and passionate about helping others on their journey to a meaningful career.”
*After you book your consultation, download this Phone Consultation Guide before our call.*
