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Career Coaching

Queer Career Consults

WORK WITH A QUEER PEER

Finding a new job can suck. It's even harder when you're LGBTQ+ and trying to balance authenticity, safety, and growth at every step. We can collaborate to untangle the search process and level-up your job application materials.

GREAT FOR LGBTQ+ JOB SEEKERS AND ALLIES WHO WANT TO:

Highlight career growth, accomplishments, and impact in their application materials

Weave their strengths, skills, and passions into their professional presence

Craft a story that celebrates the experience gained from a nonlinear career path

Identify LGBTQIA-affirming workplaces through research and savvy questions

Develop a clear plan of action for pivoting or changing career paths

Decide whether to make changes in an unfulfilling job or search for something new

Business Colleagues

COACHING PACKAGES

Fist Bump

PIVOT PATHFINDING

For job seekers who are ready to change course in their careers but don't know how to get from point A to point B. We'll work together over the course of 3 months or 6 months to develop a robust strategic plan to bring your vision to life.

IMPACT STORYTELLING

For job seekers who want to craft authentic narratives that highlight their accomplishments. We'll work together over the course of 1 month to help you tell compelling stories about the real impact you've made in your career.

Socializing Online

1:1 STRATEGY SESSIONS

A 1-hour conversation over Zoom to delve into your job search, untangle the challenges you’re facing, and chart a course of action. During strategy sessions, I’ll advise and coach you on the topics you bring to the conversation.

Working at Home

RESUME FEEDBACK

A review of your resume via email with 1-2 pages of feedback and recommendations for content, layout, and formatting. I can also review other materials like cover letters or LinkedIn profiles.

DISCOVERY CALL

Free

A 25-minute conversation over Zoom to get to know one another and explore a potential coaching or advising relationship.

MY STYLE & APPROACH

Of all the words people use to describe me, the one I get the most is thoughtfulI am principled and present in every 1:1 interaction.

Coaching clients consistently share in testimonials they feel seen, understood, and valued during our conversations. I strive to create a container that fosters vulnerability and productive dialogue.

I was born and raised in a community with pervasive homophobia, so I recognize that every step forward is a conscious one. And that often means figuring out how to take risks in pursuit of better opportunities.

Whenever you feel stuck, I see it as a chance to center your needs—because you know yourself better than you think you do. I’m here to inquire and guide.

CLIFTONSTRENGTHS

Responsibility

Empathy

Intellection

Relator

Developer

WHAT I BRING:

  • I understand how hiring works. I’m a former recruiting professional who's reviewed resumes, worked with candidates, and implemented hiring practices at different companies.

  • I know how to chart a course. I have several years of strategic planning experience across my in-house and consulting work.

  • I know how to vet employers and identify red flags. I’m a DEI practitioner who’s seen the inner workings of many workplaces.

  • I offer pragmatic advice to LGBTQ+ people in different situations. I’ve lived in both safe and unsafe communities and know they require different approaches.

  • I speak from lived experience, not just theory. My career is a nonlinear path filled with ups, downs, and a couple of major pivots.

Testimonials

Alex is a gem! Job-hunting in today's market can be (for lack of a better word) terrifying. But in just 25 minutes, Alex quelled some of my anxieties around building a public LinkedIn presence, reaching out for referrals, and feeling calm/collected in interviews. Their dedication to understanding every person uniquely (in terms of industries, career experiences & trajectories, and multi-faceted identities) is the cherry on top.

Vicky Pham

Some names have been kept confidential to protect the livelihood of LGBTQ+ job seekers.

FREE RESOURCES

Check out the Equity Directory to explore websites and platforms designed to help historically marginalized people find jobs. Search for job boards and online communities where you can showcase your skills and experience.

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