I get it! As a mom of four young adults, planning for life after school can be really challenging! There are too many choices, not enough guidance, lots of peer pressure and confusion about what to do.
Career Discovery & Job Search
High School & College Students
High School Students
Do you find yourself thinking:
- “I don’t know what to study in college.”
- “I don’t know what to do for a career.”
- “Should I go to college, trade school or do a GAP year?”
- “How will I fit in at college?”
- “There is too much stress around my future.”
College Students
Does this sound familiar?
- “Should I change my major?”
- “Should I transfer schools?”
- “How am I going to find an internship?”
- “I thought I knew my career path, but now I’m confused.”
- “I’m procrastinating. I should be looking for a job.”
- “Employers are not getting back to me.”
Like most students your age, you are starting to think about what to do after graduation:
Maybe that’s got you feeling indifferent and uninterested in future decisions, frustrated or anxious with the not-so-subtle peer pressure, or crossing your fingers just hoping things will work themselves out. You are NOT alone.
It’s way more common than you think.In my 20 + years of leading hiring initiatives, Human Resources experience and 7+ years helping students to plan their careers, I’ve noticed that the willingness to explore your interests, strengths, and skills and available resources exponentially increases the likelihood that you can enjoy career satisfaction.
Making decisions based on your interests and goals is the best way to prevent faulty decisions, regret, wasted money, changing majors in college, and career dissatisfaction.
I help my clients zero in on the best academic choices and career direction for their fulfillment and success.
Working together, we will…
- discover meaningful information about you to guide your decision-making process
- capitalize on your strengths, interests, and abilities
- identify career fields and work environments that are ideal for you
- uncover barriers that may be causing confusion or uncertainty about the path forward
- develop a roadmap for the future that fits!
During our career exploration sessions, if you are facing personal or academic challenges, we can shift to a confidential coaching conversation, so you have support to help you find solutions.
Benefits Of Discovering What's Next After High School
By the end of this program, you will:
- Clearly understand your strengths, interests, abilities, and motivations
- Confidently communicate this knowledge about yourself to graduate schools and hiring managers
- Employ resources to transition smoothly after college
- Feel more confident (and maybe even a sense of relief) about your future direction
We’ll discuss topics like:
- Life after high school: college, gap year, trade school, or employment
- What to study during the remainder of high school or in college
- The best college, gap year, or job environment for you
- Effective learning strategies
- Best talking points for your college essay and college application topics
Testimonials
“I wish I had taken the Highlands Assessment in high school. I could have avoided the need to change my academic and professional track as a junior in college. Working with Andrea, and her interpretation of the Highlands Assessment, has given me a more clear path for internships and post-graduation opportunities. Andrea’s expertise is outstanding. Her willingness to work with me from a distance has been incredibly helpful. Our weekly check-ins keep me on track with my internship search.”
Tulane Student
Class of 2020
“We highly recommend Andrea Tropeano’s student career services. Andrea has helped our son narrow down his interests, identify and understand his natural abilities and determine potential educational paths and professional opportunities. Andrea answered many of our questions without us having to ask. Her knowledge, experience and engaging personality made the sessions both relaxed and professional. Our son really enjoyed the overall process, especially Andrea’s thoughtful and invaluable guidance.”
Rachel
Mom of High School Student
“My child was losing motivation in school because he felt that everyone knew what they wanted to study in college, except him. I knew I wanted to reach out to Andrea and her practice because I’ve heard wonderful things about how she was helping students and adults alike. We were lucky to be part of the program where she uses three assessments to evaluate one’s strengths and a group of students who went through the process together. The group setting helped encourage my son to participate and be more verbal with his thoughts, whereas he is normally more on the quiet side. It did not matter that my child was doing well in school I knew he would benefit from learning about himself beyond academic grades. The results and feedback he has gained through Andrea’s program have given him more confidence in his strengths and a much clearer idea of what he would like to focus on in his career and for the rest of his adult life.”
Pennsylvania Parent
“The moment my son said ‘I feel like I have some clarity,’ my husband and I were incredibly happy parents! Thank you so much for all you’ve done with both our kiddos. Seeing my son with more focus is wonderful as he starts a new year.”
Tara
Berwyn, PA
Job Search Coaching for Students
Does this sound familiar?
- “I’m applying for jobs and not having any luck.”
- “I’m feeling down about the job search process.”
- “I’m nervous when I interview and it may be affecting my ability to get an offer.”
- “I don’t want to network.”
- “I am procrastinating when I should be searching for a job.”
Insider Perspective on the Hiring Process
As a seasoned recruiter working for Executive Search and in corporate Human Resources, I had a front-row seat to the decision process of hiring managers and senior leadership. As a recruiter, I often had the final decision on whether a candidate was interviewed or hired. I distinguished between strong and weak resumes and saw the impact of a resume that missed the mark.
Job Search Support
Recruiting technology is changing rapidly. Often resumes are read by an artificial intelligence tool that retrieves 10 resumes out of 200+ submissions.- Resume Review And Edits
- Linkedin Profile Optimization
- Interview Preparation
- Job Search Strategies
- Organize And Structure Job Search Process
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Testimonials
“Andrea helped me improve my resume, make my Linkedin look more professional, and come up with strategies to tackle tough interview questions. About a month after having sessions with her, I was offered a position in my field. She gave me very helpful and professional advice that made me feel more comfortable searching and interviewing for jobs.”
Jamie
University of Pittsburgh
“After college graduation, my son who is pursuing a career in screenwriting, felt overwhelmed and somewhat depressed by the unsurmountable tasks of breaking into that field of work. Andrea helped him in so many ways: professionally and personally. Together they worked on his resume, marketing efforts, assessments, time management, and how to cope with various emotions during this transition period. Her genuine acceptance and care were a great source of support for him. Each time they met, he walked away with more skills, hope, and confidence.”
S. Shan
Global Missionary
“Andrea helped me with my resume and LinkedIn profile. For interviews, she prepared me with role-specific questions and helped me build my confidence. Her kindness, patience, and encouragement made an overwhelming process feel manageable. I didn’t feel like finding a new job was even possible. With her guidance, I did not give up and ultimately received a job offer. I am incredibly grateful for her support and expertise.”
Jamie,
Washington, DC
Customized coaching sessions are available by appointment.