Let’s find out where you actually stand.

A degree is one part of being ready for work. The rest takes practice: knowing which roles fit, explaining what you can do, interviewing well, and making thoughtful decisions when an offer arrives.

I give college students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals a direct HR perspective on what they already have, what is missing, and what to work on next.

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Ty Smith, SHRM-CP
20+ years in HR leadership and consulting

Graduation does not teach you how hiring works.

Some students graduate with internships, a clear target, and people who can open doors. Others have a degree but little practice turning classwork, part-time jobs, campus activities, or volunteer experience into a professional story. Most are somewhere in between.

That does not call for hype. It calls for an honest look at what is there, what is not there yet, and what can still be built before or after graduation.

Why I do this work

Start with the part that is getting in your way.

You do not need to arrive with the problem figured out. We can look at what you have and decide where your time will make the biggest difference. You make your own changes and decisions; I give you the feedback and context to do that well.

01 Resume coaching We read it together, identify what is unclear or missing, and map the changes you will make. → 02 Interview preparation Practice real questions and hear where your answers are strong, vague, or not yet convincing. → 03 Job search strategy Choose realistic targets and build a search plan you can follow instead of applying everywhere. → 04 Professional profile review See how your profile reads to someone in HR and get specific optimization suggestions. → 05 Offer review and negotiation Understand the offer, research the market, and prepare to respond for yourself. →

The work stays in your hands.

I do not rewrite your resume, apply for jobs, or speak to employers for you. You leave with clear feedback and specific next steps, then you do the work.

Know what is workingKeep the parts of your materials and approach that already support your goal.
See the gaps clearlyUnderstand where more experience, stronger examples, or better preparation would help.
Decide what to do nextLeave with a practical order of operations instead of a pile of general advice.

I have been on the other side of the table.

For more than 20 years, I have worked in HR leadership and consulting across corporate, nonprofit, and growing organizations. I have read resumes, sat on interview panels, researched compensation, and helped make hiring decisions.

My job here is not to reassure you or guarantee an outcome. It is to tell you how your materials, answers, and choices read from an HR perspective, then help you prepare for the part that comes next.

SHRM-CP certified 20+ years in HR 1:1 virtual sessions

Not sure where to start?

The free 20-minute discovery call is for figuring out what kind of help makes sense. I will ask what you have tried, tell you whether I am the right fit, and recommend a next step. It is not a resume review or a coaching session.

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