Professional Development Services & Resources
MENV Career Coaches provide a comprehensive range of services and resources designed to support students in their career development. These services help students prepare effectively for their job search, while the resources offered ensure they are well-prepared for meetings with Career Coaches and potential employers.
Career Advising Services
A broad conversation to explore career goals, assess skills and interests, and develop a strategic plan for professional growth. This session can include discussions on career transitions, industry insights, and long-term planning.
- Required student/alum prep: Come prepared with meeting goals and specific questions
- Related documents: Career Exploration Organizer Template, Module: Salary Negotiation, Module: LinkedIn, and Module: The Job Search Process
A focused session on job search strategies, including networking, leveraging job boards, tailoring applications, and optimizing LinkedIn profiles. This meeting type is to help identify opportunities, home in on specific job titles, and start a structure job application process.
- Required student/alum prep: Review the Career Exploration Organizer template, bring notes about current/past job search strategies
- Related documents: Module: LinkedIn, Module: The Job Search Process, and Career Exploration Organizer Template
A detailed evaluation of your resume to ensure it effectively highlights relevant skills, experience, and achievements. This session provides tailored feedback on formatting, language, and content to align with industry expectations and job postings.
- Required student/alum prep: Up-to-date resume
- Related documents: MENV Resume Resource Guide and Resume Module Folder
A focused session to refine your cover letter, ensuring it effectively conveys your qualifications, enthusiasm, and alignment with the job. Feedback includes structure, tone, and customization strategies to make your application stand out.
- Required student/alum prep: Up-to-date Cover Letter – note that Cover Letter reviews are most effective when geared toward specific positions
- Related documents: MENV Cover Letter Resource Guide and Cover Letter Module Folder
A detailed review of a specific job application, including resume, cover letter, and supplemental materials, to ensure alignment with the job description and employer expectations. This session also covers strategies for optimizing application materials and addressing key qualifications.
- Required student/alum prep: Provide the position posting for the specific job(s) you are applying to and any materials you have already prepared
- Related documents: MENV Resume Resource Guide, MENV Cover Letter Resource Guide, & Module: The Job Search Process, Module: Networking
A strategic discussion on how to prepare for interviews, including common questions, storytelling techniques, and research strategies. This session helps build confidence and refine responses to effectively showcase skills and experience.
- Required student/alum prep: Provide a link to the specific job you are preparing for and 2-3 examples of jobs you are seeking and/or organizations you are interested in
- Related documents: Module: Interviewing, and CASE Interview Spec examples
A simulated interview experience tailored to a specific job or industry, with real-time feedback on responses, delivery, and body language. Case interview practice includes structured problem-solving techniques for roles requiring analytical thinking.
- Required student/alum prep: Provide a link to the specific job you are preparing for OR 2-3 examples of jobs you are seeking
- Related documents: Module: Interviewing, CASE Interview Spec examples, and Case Interview General Guidance
A session to identify skills gained from past experiences that apply to new roles and industries, as well as gaps that may need to be addressed. Advising includes strategies for skill development through training, certifications, or hands-on experience.
- Required student/alum prep: Complete and share Skills Gap Analyses
- Related documents: Advanced Skills Gap Analysis Worksheet, Sample Skills Gap Analysis, and Skills Gap Analysis Overview
Guidance on building and leveraging professional connections through informational interviews, LinkedIn engagement, and industry events. This session may include role-playing conversations, outreach strategies, and tips for maintaining relationships.
- Required student/alum prep: Identify organizations and individuals you would like to bring into your network. Provide LinkedIn URL.
- Related documents: Module: Networking and Module: LinkedIn