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Career / Life Coaching, Counseling, and Strategic Guidance
Find your focus for success to get the job you want with the skills you got.
Discover clarity and confidence when you learn how to market yourself to achieve your professional goals.
Develop critical insight into today's career opportunities through an experienced academic/field leader, internship advisor, and career mentor.
Do You Need a Career Coach?
I don't know. Do You?
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Having trouble navigating the new employment landscape?
"The new employment landscape is difficult to navigate."
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Don't know what jobs to apply to with your degree?
"There are jobs looking for candidates with your degree you don't even know about."
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Not getting responses to job inquiries?
"There are plenty of effective ways to get responses to those job inquires."
About
About Your Career Counselor
Professor Kristine M. Simoes, Fellow PRSA, APR, MA
is a Senior Specialist Professor, Career Mentor, and Internship Advisor, with a diverse background in Public Relations, Marketing, and Business Trends. For the last 25+ years, she's worked within a university and as a field professional to help hundreds of students transition to successful careers.
She provides professional preparation, customized applicable skills, and techniques both inside and outside the classroom. Simoes is most proud of the strong relationships she builds with students long after graduation.
With Ignite Your Career, Simoes works with you one-on-one to develop your best resume, cover letter, and online presence. You'll build confidence in your interview strategies and negotiation tactics.
Personal Life Goals
Connect your interests to your future.
Career Aspirations
Propel your life's work and build a plan for your career.
Strategic Planning
Use your framework to set your
new path for success.
Spark Your Career
Services
I'll work with you to help you identify Personal Life Goals, overcome barriers and develop your skills.
Career coaches help you determine your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. (SWOT)
This work enables you to visualize your path.
Once your Personal Goals are identified, I'll zero in on your Career Aspirations and determine employment opportunities.
We'll uncover interests, discuss trends, resources, and related perspectives.
We'll frame your professional profile to compliment your professional SWOT.
Strategic Planning will enable you to see a clear path to success.
We'll build a strong Strategic Plan with critical tools like your resume, cover letter, online profile, skills summary.
We'll work on your confidence level, and put those plans into action.
Testimonials From Happy (and Employed) Campers
Testimonials
I've been told many times that I interview incredibly well. I will always be thankful to Professor Simoes for teaching me to be the best and most confident version of myself.
Susan D.
Customer Success Manager
Ceros, NY
Professor Simoes's passion, attitude, and mindset are unmatched. Her insight on my skillset enabled me to launch a successful side business. Without her extra push, I wouldn't have realized I had this added value to offer.
Louis G.
Instructional Aide
Bernards Township BOE, NJ
Professor Simoes helped me market my skills and uncover my professionalism so I'm ready to work in ANY industry. She's a pillar in creating a successful future for her clients.
Ashley C
Office Manager
SportsMed Physical Therapy, NYC
I chose Professor Simoes for her professional experience and go-getter attitude when I needed advice about my future and career. Now, years after graduating, she's still someone I reach out to without hesitation.
Casey C.
Communications for Private Industry, NJ
Professor Simoes changed my life for the better by encouraging me to never stop working hard to strengthen my writing and find my voice. Not only is she a phenomenal professor, but also a great mentor and life coach.
Shakirah B.
Media Editorial Specialist
Us Weekly, NYC
As my college advisor, Kris was excellent at providing practical, real-world advice that helped me find a job in my field after graduation. I still quote her advice to friends preparing for job interviews.
Kevin N.
Telecom Services Engineer
UC Santa Barbara, CA
Kristine’s selflessness and goodwill awed me. Her attention to detail, ability to relate to the field, and scope, and understand the challenges exceeded that of any professional I’ve worked with.
Brickell B.
Child Therapist
AtlantiCare
Egg Harbor, NJ
Kris has a great understanding of field trends and their impact on today's job seekers. She knows how to prepare you for real-world success.
Belinda C.
Program Associate
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County
Mays Landing, NJ
How do I describe how Kris Simoes has impacted my life both professionally AND personally? As a mentor, she’s been instrumental in every career decision I’ve made. As a teacher, she shows dedication and loyalty to her students and challenges them to do better and be better in life. I’m grateful for her guidance and wisdom.
Nina Marie C.
Asst. Dir. Public Relations & Entertainment Marketing
UNICEF USA
I never missed an opportunity to take a class with Professor Simoes as her genuine passion made each student better than they were before they stepped foot in her classroom. The valuable instruction I cherish to this day in my career.
Holly R.
Account Executive
CDM, NYC
Simoes was able to pull skills out of me that I did not even realize I had. She genuinely wants to see you thrive and succeed. Her method of coaching, love of progress, and ability/want to push you to your fullest potential is unparalleled.
Dylan D.
Social Media Coordinator
Ocean, NJ
Simoes made me a better professional through constructive criticism that enabled me to find my own path to success. That's why she's one of the only professors I stay in contact with after graduation.
Jackie G.
First Grade Teacher
Montclair Board of Education, NJ
Pricing
What's This Going To Cost Me?Introducing: All-New Competitive Rates and Packages!
Services Include:
Resume Makeover or Update
​LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter (I'll get you up there)
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Online Portfolios
(I'll take what you got and make it fabulous)
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​And much more...
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Resume and Cover Letter/Email Content
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Responding (in writing) to offers
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Setting up interviews (online or in-person)
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Salary negotiation emails
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Get Letters of Recommendation and References
Email, text or call me today.
Reasonable fees to fit any budget.
You are, after all, looking for a job.
Additional Sevices
Need to Start From Scratch?
Need to start from scratch? Working one-on-one with a good career coach will give you a broader professional perspective. You'll gain clarity, set goals, and focus on your career objectives.
These sessions help you leverage your experience and discover new ways to apply your talent. This is key for you to identify and take advantage of new opportunities in your career field, after a long time away or just a fresh start in the new world.
Three (3) Personalized Sessions
- $350 ($500 Value)
Two (2) Personalized Sessions
- $250 ($300 value)
Get the job you want. Customize and polish your existing resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, or online presence for a specific position. Develop email techniques for potential employers. Identify your skills to prepare for online or
in-person interviews. Cultivate the best letters of recommendation or create a portfolio.
Contact
Do You Need a Career Coach?
I don't know. Do You?
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