We take a unique approach to career coaching that prepares our students for success and we want you to understand exactly what makes us different from our competitors. There are a lot of career coaching services out there – but here’s what makes NextStep special:
Career Path Selection
People who do the very best in their career searches have a target industry and function; however many students are only familiar with the jobs that their parents or friends have. And yet there’s so much more out there! We do a number of personalized assessments to find out what you’re inspired by and where your strengths lie, in order to match you to the right industry and function.
Resume Design
Resume design means creating an individualized resume or portfolio that fits the job or school you’re applying for. Because we know how recruiters read resumes, we make sure that you pass automated resume screens and also stand out when a recruiter actually picks up your application. We work with you to create a document that shows off your best accomplishments in a memorable way, kind of like a highlight reel for your career.
LinkedIn Profiles
Get noticed – in the right way. We know what it takes to drive SEO and discoverability for recruiters searching online. In addition, LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool. We teach you platform search techniques to find the right people to network with to get informationals and land formal interview invites.
Cover Letters
Nobody likes writing cover letters. But at NextStep, we make the process as painless as possible, helping you find your best traits and a story that illustrates them – all in a few paragraphs.
Interview Prep
Learn to ace questions like, “Give me an example of a time that you failed” or “Which division of the company do you think we should divest?” We teach you what hiring managers are really looking for when they ask questions, help you identify your best stories, and then work with you to perfect the delivery so that you shine. (Your verbal fillers will be—um—a thing of the past.)
Negotiations
Once you land a job, we help you feel comfortable negotiating for a compensation package that matches your priorities, whether it’s salary, time off, or a flexible work schedule.
“Two people received a shoutout at my wedding: the obstetrician who delivered me…and Emily. It was because of Emily that I got into my dream college, Berkeley. When I was ready to take the next step and get my MBA, she was the first person I called.”
Phil McKennan | Head of Technology Partnerships at Qualtrics | Duke Fuqua MBA
“Emily helped me to craft a compelling story for each school and made me feel confident in myself throughout the business school application process. Not only did Emily keep me sane, but I don’t know if I would have made it into Kellogg without her!”
Danielle (Culin) McKennan | Revenue Operations at Workday | Northwestern Kellogg MBA
“My graduate career advisor at Cal Poly said that my resume was amazing, but I wasn’t getting any interviews. Then I worked with Emily, and she transformed my resume to best capture my accomplishments. I immediately started getting interviews.”
Tiffani Tonso | Analyst Energy Efficiency at ADM Associates | Cal Poly MS
“Despite having spent hours on my resume with my college’s career center, I ended up reworking my entire resume following Emily’s resume workshop. You might think that you have a cutting-edge resume—I certainly thought I did—but you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you learn tips and tricks that can take your resume to the next level.”
William Huang | Strategy & Consultant | Tuck MBA 2022
“Working with Emily gave me the confidence and tools I needed to successfully negotiate my salary and overall compensation. I was able to increase my compensation package by over 10% from the initial offer and get the compensation that I deserved.”
Jacqueline Delgado | AT&T Lead Product Marketing Manager | UCLA Anderson MBA
“Emily helps you to turn your strengths and interests into an action plan for your career. She helps you select your best stories and coaches you on how to share them for maximum impact. She is an amazing mentor and we’ve shared a lot of laughs together!”
Madeline (Vuong) Jones | Consultant at Boston Consulting Group | Chicago Booth MBA
“After I didn’t get into my Round 1 schools, I partnered with Emily for Round 2. She helped revamp my applications and prepared me for my interviews. The result – I ultimately got into all 3 top programs I applied to in Round 2, along with a significant scholarship.”
“I wanted to pivot from old tech companies to the gaming industry, but was not having success on my own. After working with Emily, I was able to land a great role at PlayStation. This was a dream come true, and I am so thankful for her help. From building resumes and cover letters to helping me with my interviews and networking, I could not have done this without her.”
“Before working with Emily, I would freeze up in interviews. Despite having decent work experience, I lacked the knowledge and confidence for how to convey it. Since working with Emily, I have learned to present my best self to interviewers, receiving offers from four different companies.”
Betsey Blakeley | Mattel Marketing Manager, Global Brands | UCLA Anderson MBA
“Emily helped me find the right career path, craft my resume to resonate with recruiters, write killer cover letters, and refine my interview answers to impress hiring managers. I couldn’t be happier with my first full-time job!”
John Colarusso | Senior Associate at Charlie Health | Former Bain Consultant
“Emily was fundamental in helping me land a successful business school internship and full-time job after. Her MBA course helped me polish my resume and learn how to network, recruit, and interview effectively – resulting in multiple job offers.”
Natalie Chladek | Product Manager at Harvard Business School Online | UCLA Anderson MBA
“Even if you don’t come from a business background, Emily can help you get into business school. She turned my non-business engineering background into an asset that appealed to the admissions committees.”
Christopher Culin | Associate at Oliver Wyman | Northwestern Kellogg MBA + MS Design Innovation