Individual Career Coaching Appointments
Individual Career Coaching Appointments are an opportunity to work directly with the PHS Career Coach. These appointments range from 30 minutes to 1 hour. You can discuss a variety of career development topics in an one-on-one career coaching appointment. Sample topics have been listed below, however, you are welcome to make an appointment without a topic in mind:
- Explore Careers and Graduate School Programs
- Identify Career Skills & Interests
- Review Resumes & CV’s
- Review Cover Letters & Personal Statements
- Review Job Searching Resources
- Review PhD, MD, or graduate school applications
- Create a Job Search Action Plan
- Conduct a Mock Interview
- Review Career Resources
- Review Networking Strategies
- Review Salary Negotiation Strategies
Your Career Coach
Allison Pirpich, Career Services Manager, is the PHS designated career coach. She earned her Masters of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech University and her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. She has worked in the field of career development and non-profits for over 9 years. She has previously worked at New York University, The New School, Texas Tech University, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Scheduling a Career Coaching Appointment
Coaching appointments are available to PHS current students and alumni throughout the academic year and beyond. Current students can schedule a career coaching appointment with Allison by viewing her online schedule listed on the PHS Canvas page. Alumni can reach out directly to Allison at alp4009@med.cornell.edu.