1:1 Career Consultations
Not sure where to start after taking time off from work? Start with Simple Steps!
Our 60-minute virtual sessions are tailored to your needs.
Career Consultation
Navigate your a career path, define and accomplish goals, and supercharge your future at work.
We will help you find potential career paths and outline the next career plans based on your interest, passion, and strengths.
Who is it for?
For those who want to learn job search skills and how to find the right work style and career direction for themselves
Struggling with self-confidence and self-esteem from career gap
Looking to change career paths
Consultation includes:
Help you figure out who you are and what you want out of your education, your career, and your life
A safe and comfortable session to talk, share your ideas, and concerns about your career
Help you identify the factors influencing your career development
Assess your interests, abilities, and values
Resources to help you navigate your career options
Help you to determine the next steps and develop a plan to achieve your goals
*We are not a licensed coach but a listening ear and a partner to help people have correct, current, and relevant information on the job search.
Resume
Consultation
Land your dream job with a freshly updated resume.
The consultation will take a deep dive at your current resume and provide pro-tips based on your target job. We curate your information to provide the most succinct presentation of your experiences and skills.
Who is it for?
Those taking a break from work or have career gaps
Currently working professional seeking to change career path
Unsure if your resume matches the job description you are pursuing
This service is best if you have an idea where or what job titles you want to apply to
Consultation includes:
Match your experiences with relevant qualifications
Advice on the use of keywords your desired job positions require
Optimize your resume with keywords to perform well in ATS
Design your resume to meet current trends
Provide resume writing resources and framework
One email follow-up on additional questions or feedback
*We are not a translation service and can recommend translation services upon request.
Mock Interview
Overcome your interview anxiety, build confidence, and prepare for most difficult behavioral interview questions.
Our interview prep will give you a better understanding of your strengths and areas needing improvement.
Who is it for?
Those who have upcoming interviews or actively applying to career opportunities
If you need a guide and help with brainstorm answers to stand out
Need to improve your communication skills
Consultation includes:
Prepare 3-5 behavioral interview questions
Feedback on improving your answers and create story banks
Find your strengths and areas of improvement
Cheatsheet to prepare for the day of the interview
One email follow-up on additional questions or feedback
*We are not a translation service and will not write up answers. We are currently accepting requests for behavioral interview practices. We plan to expand industry-specific mock interviews to encompass more career pathways down the road.
Consultation Hours
*Consultation times in Pacific Time
Meet Our Consultation Specialist Team
“I will help you highlight your key skills and deliver your unique expertise.”
Doyeon Kim is the founder and executive director of Simple Steps, an organization to empower talented immigrant women to achieve their professional goals. Before Simple Steps, she worked in several nonprofit organizations, including the UN Global Compact Foundation. Doyeon is also a co-founder of JUMP, an international nonprofit to provide fair educational opportunities for youth. As an IT consultant-turned-social entrepreneur, she is passionate about tackling hard-to-solve societal problems, especially in education, gender equality, and employment. Doyeon received her B.S. and M.S. from KAIST and her MPA from Harvard Kennedy School.
Professional career: 5 years in IT consulting, 10+ years in social entrepreneurship
Keywords: career change, story-telling, merging different experiences
Consultation hours: Monday 1 pm, 2 pm
“Make your resume and interview answers more coherent and brilliant to illustrate your strengths and skills.”
Dr. Bokyung Kim is a program director of Simple Steps. Her current works are developing self/career development programs, supporting job-seekers, and nurturing the environment where females can pursue their careers sustainably. She received her B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from Korea University and a Ph.D. degree in Psychology from Stanford University.
Professional career: 10+ years in research and consulting, Ph.D. in psychology
Keywords: personal branding, strengths, logic, strategic writing
Consultation hours: Friday 3 pm, 4 pm
“Revamp your static resume and interview answers so more of your bright personality can shine through.”
Kat Choi is a program director of Simple Steps. She grew up in Canada and has 10+ years of experience in diverse work environments including a multi-functional art gallery, customer relations, architectural design, blog, and social startup. She has reviewed and interviewed over 100 applicants as an executive assistant for a design consulting firm. She has a B.A. in Art History and Architecture from the University of Toronto.
Professional career: 10+ years in the creative arts and design field, customer relations, editing, and community operations.
Keywords: creativity, vocabulary, grammar, current trends
Consultation hours: Wednesday & Thursday 11 am
“I will give you objective feedback as someone who used to evaluate resumes and conduct interviews on a daily basis and will advise you on what you need to do to be a more competitive candidate.”
Jee Kang is the Talent Development Manager at Simple Steps. She has worked in the recruiting team for four years for the Houston Super Bowl, WalkMe, and Quizlet hiring for all levels of software engineering, product, user operations, and business roles. During her time at Quizlet, she reviewed over 300 resumes per day and interviewed candidates on a daily basis. Although she is currently not working, she is dedicating her time to volunteer at Simple Steps to help immigrant women like herself achieve their career goals. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Sports Management from Rice University.
Professional career: 7+ years in recruiting, HR, external corporate relations, organizational behavior research, human factors research, and marketing
Keywords: recruiting, speaking, convincing
Consultation hours: Friday 1 pm, 2 pm
“Be Natural. Be yourself. This is what you would have to present on your resume and during the interview.”
Heygene Sung, CPA is a Tax Manager specialized in corporate tax at Sagent Management Corporation. Before joining Sagent, she started her first career in the United States at PwC. Immigration to the U.S. became a turning point for her career. In Korea, she worked as an Executive Assistant to the President at Texas Instruments and to CEO&VP at Ssangyong Motor Company. Heygene received a Master's degree in Professional Accountancy from the University of California, Irvine, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Ewha Woman’s University.
Professional career: Currently working as a corporate tax manager in an accounting firm. Having a deep understanding of Tech/Bio Industries and a rich experience in recruiting process as both an interviewee and interviewer.
Keywords: Confidence, Professional, Planning, Unique
Consultation Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 1 pm
