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Located in Los Angeles, CA, I am able to provide appointments in person, by video conference, or via phone.
I cover all aspects of college and career coaching, specializing in:
Resumes & Cover Letters
LinkedIn & Social Media
Job Search & Networking
Goal Setting & Next Steps
College Search & Applications
Personal Branding
Skills Assessment
Accountability Check-Ins
Business Consultation
For over 15 years I have been a practicing career coach in higher education with experience at Otis College of Art and Design, University of California - Irvine, California State University - Long Beach, Berklee College of Music, Boston University, and education from California State University - Northridge, Northeastern University, and University of New Hampshire.
Please use the contact form at the bottom of this page, email, or call to schedule an appointment. First 30 minute consultation is free.
Contact
Julia M. Bingham, M.Ed.
linkedin.com/in/juliambingham
focusedcoaching.biz@gmail.com
424-218-9864
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Specialty
Resumes & Cover Letters
These tools are the first thing employers see to assess whether your work experience and accomplishments fit the job you're applying for.
▸ Looking at the words, fonts, graphics, formatting, and strategy you're using, I'll show you how to target each individual opportunity for a better response rate.
LinkedIn & Social Media
Your online presence, whether it's a platform you currently maintain or something you created on a whim, gives impressions to future employers and contacts.
▸ Sharing the best strategies to keep your presence relevant and up-to-date, I'll work with you to tune up your public profiles so they're all aligned and benefitting you.
Job Search & Networking
There are many elements of job search and networking to stay on top of, especially when you're working your way up to higher positions.
▸ Developing a strategic plan to create a well-rounded approach, I'll provide tips on managing expectations and persisting throughout the process.
Goal Setting & Next Steps
Most people feel like a spinning wheel if they don't outline next steps in order to make progress toward their larger goals.
▸ Identifying specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goals, I'll leave you with concrete actions you can make in the next day, week, month, and year.
College Search & Applications
Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate education is an investment in your future that often provides better career opportunities.
▸ Assessing how it fits with your career plan, I'll tell you what to look for when considering schools and how to navigate the application process.
PERSONAL BRANDING
How you market yourself, including your target audience, online and offline assets, use of words and graphics, and reputation, are all components of your personal brand.
▸ Making sure what you're putting out there aligns with your vision, I'll help you give the impression you're looking for.
SKILLS ASSESSMENT
Knowing what you naturally do best will help you develop your talents and feel more confident in your pursuits.
▸ Using the CliftonStrengths assessment as the basis of our discussion, I'll analyze your strengths and weaknesses and discuss how to use them to your advantage.
Accountability Check-ins
Stay motivated and on track with your goals and next steps. Seeing your progress and results will not only be a reason to celebrate, but will attract more success as well.
▸ Checking in with you regularly, I'll give you a boost to ensure you're committing to your plan and sticking to your deadlines.
Book an Appointment
Use the form below to contact me regarding your inquiry. Please be as detailed as possible including your industry, if applicable, and what topics you'd like to address. I recommend that you describe what you have been doing already, the challenges you're currently facing, and what you want to achieve. You may also email or call me to make an appointment. My general response time is one business day. See rates for details.