Insights from a College Career Coach

College career coach Valerie Sutton answers common questions about early career development.

Interview

• Choosing between a career coach or a career counselor
• Following your passion
• Getting exposure to other industries
• Looking at personality assessments
• Making a career change and examining hiring trends
• Knowing when to go back to school
• Using a gap analysis to fill holes in your resume
• Advice for college students
• Getting into the job market after time away
• Tailoring your resume
• Looking at job postings on job boards
• Maintaining an online presence
• Having and presenting a portfolio
• Increasing your visibility with recruiters
• Writing a cover letter
• Exploring the biggest mistakes people make in interviews
• Discussing negative job experiences in an interview
• Moving up in your career
• Transitioning between freelancing and a corporate environment
• Dealing with frustration and anxiety