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How To Plan for Virtual Interviews and Career Fairs

By Tricia Dolkas | October 6, 2020

I spent August and September speaking with university career centers and employers about how they are changing their programs for early talent recruiting. My goal was to identify details not widely known that impact students /graduates in their job search. Then to offer advice on how to change your job search so you have a…

Benefits & Limitations of College Career Centers

By Tricia Dolkas | September 6, 2018

You’ve invested years and countless thousands of dollars supporting your child to adulthood. My husband and I did the same. Yet few graduates are prepared to face the job market even with the help from college career centers. Graduates often lack practiced skills to build a professional network or identify jobs that establish a strategic foundation…

Got My Son Organized

Tricia was helpful in creating a job search plan to get my son organized and take effective steps to towards securing his job and starting his career out of college.

Lisa S.

Georgetown University Parent

Measurable Goals

I went from feeling hopeless to feeling confident and motivated in my ability to find a job. Tricia worked with me to set achievable and measurable weekly goals for my job search that turned it from a daunting task to a manageable one.

Lisa M.

Tufts University Graduate

Wealth of Knowledge

Tricia brought her wealth of knowledge and experience in recruiting, and a calm, structured, well thought out approach that developed a toolbox my daughter will be able to use for the rest of her professional life. Skills such as customizing resume for each application, leveraging LinkedIn tools, organizing a job search, preparing for interviews, post-interview follow-ups, offer negotiation, etc.

Barb M.

University of Michigan Parent