Frequently Asked Questions

Career experiments are a way to learn about your career options by active exploration and connection with real life people.

They're small, intentional projects that helps you gain real world information about yourself and your career options.

A lot of people get caught in a cycle of overplanning, overthinking, overwhelm, perfectionism, and isolated research. Or they feel like their only other option is to go from 0 to 100 and trying to change their life all in one fell swoop.

Instead, I promote a more realistic approach that actually supports your wellbeing. I help people identify clear career experiments that take into account their existing energy and risk level and resources, follow through on it, process it, and make decisions about next steps.

We notice what pain or discomfort is driving your desire for change, bring awareness to that, and identify what could actually help address that pain - because it might not be a huge career switch.

Instead of quitting your job to start a business, we may try creating ONE small offering for you to do pro bono, then collecting feedback and a testimonial.

Instead of going to graduate school, we may try completing ONE self guided study and self created project on that topic, and scheduling a chat with at least ONE professional in that field.

We notice what fears, self talk, nervous system responses, and protective patterns show up for you in the process.

And then, like any good experiment, we look at the data you gathered, make meaning of it, and figure out your next steps together.

Yes! It’s a totally free 15 minute video call. I’m happy to talk and help you figure out if my services are a good fit for your needs.

I’m happy to work with anyone who wants support using career experiments to take action and break out of overthinking and overplanning.

I originally focused on working with Gen Z clients. Starting “Gen Z Career Coach” was my own career experiment back in 2024, and even though my niche has evolved since then, the name serves as a reminder for myself to take imperfect action! Things can change, and that’s ok :)

Good question! I no longer offer resume reviews, mock interviews, or coaching services solely focused on job searching.

I have recently transitioned my coaching services to focus on helping clients break out of career decision paralysis and move into action through career experiments.

We will still talk about your career goals, overall career strategy, and networking. However, I now focus on small actions within your control that help you gain momentum and learn more about what you really want.

Not currently. It’s something I’m considering, and I do occasionally host workshops, but for now, my offerings are focused on individual services.

However, there are tons of great resources out there that you can check out if you want to DIY your career skills outside of coaching. I recommend you watch some videos by these lovely people on YouTube:

@thefinancialdiet

Recommended video: The #1 Career Tip Chelsea Learned In Her Career

This video aligns with one of my core values as a career coach for young adults! If you are pleasant to work with, reliable, and actually care about the quality of your work and seek to improve your skills, you are such a valuable employee! It isn’t necessarily what will get you the job on its own, but if you can emphasize these soft skills, that can go a long way.

@AdviceWithErin

Recommended video: How to: Change Careers — ASAP (in 4 steps!)

This video includes TONS of great tips about how to strategically move into a new field, how to find jobs through networking, how to articulate your transferable skills, and how to upskill.

Recommended video: Write a Cover Letter in SECONDS with Chat GPT

This video is a great quick tutorial on using ChatGPT to START a cover letter. But please know that you should NEVER just use ChatGPT and leave its output as is. You HAVE to edit the output to sound more human. Some employers are really sensitive to AI-sounding language and may reject you outright if they think you used AI to write your cover letter. So PLEASE only use this is a starting point and make lots of edits to make it sound human!

Listen, if you have access to free career services and have found someone you really click with, that’s fantastic! Send your career counselor an email telling them how much you appreciate them. As someone who has worked in education and knows how tough it can be, I know they would appreciate a compliment from a happy client.

But here’s the thing.

Maybe you aren’t in college and don't have access to career services.

Maybe you do have access to those services, but their availability doesn't work for your schedule.

Or maybe you just don't vibe with the specific people or offerings they have.

All of those are totally valid reasons to seek other options.

And that's where I come in! I'm here to fill in the gaps.

If you still aren't sure if we'd be a good fit, just reach out!

Worst case, I'll do what I can to help you find a resource that works for you.

You certainly could give it a go, and I will always advocate for using the free resources at your disposal! However, it is REALLY important to be careful and intentional with how you use AI tools.

AI tools can be very helpful, but they also have a lot of problems in terms of privacy, bias, hallucinations, and echo chambers. So you never want to blindly use them for job application materials or career advice.

A few quick tips: NEVER put sensitive data (like your social security number) in any AI tool. Always reflect on any outputs to see if there is bias or misinformation. Always edit any outputs to sound more human and actually relevant to your background and needs.

I’m always happy to chat with you about ways you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to be more efficient in your career and life. Just be intentional with them!

An informational interview is where you ask me any questions you have about my experiences in work or life.

I do these for free! They’re 15 minutes long and via video call. I can share what has worked for me and any lessons or advice I have.

You can do more than one call if you don’t get all your questions answered the first time or you think of more.

If you want individually tailored support for your own career, I encourage you to check out my paid services.