Cydney Boyd
KCC Appointments
Practice your delivery in a realistic, low-stakes environment. Step into the hot seat and refine your performance before the big day. We offer two approaches to suit your needs:
• General Practice: Covering common, high-frequency interview questions.
• Tailored Practice: Simulating a specific role with questions customized to a particular field.
Note: If you prefer a tailored session, please email the job description to cboyd@kcc.edu at least 24 hours before your appointment.
• General Practice: Covering common, high-frequency interview questions.
• Tailored Practice: Simulating a specific role with questions customized to a particular field.
Note: If you prefer a tailored session, please email the job description to cboyd@kcc.edu at least 24 hours before your appointment.
Master the strategy and etiquette of a successful interview. Before you step into the room, learn the mechanics of a great interview. This session covers various formats (phone, virtual, or in-person) and how to prepare for each. We will discuss:
• The TMAY Opening: How to answer the "Tell Me About Yourself" prompt effectively.
• The STAR Method: Using a proven structure for behavioral interview questions.
• Etiquette & Professionalism: Tips on appropriate attire, "Dos and Don’ts," and common tips and tricks.
• Developing Questions: Crafting insightful questions to ask the interviewer.
• The TMAY Opening: How to answer the "Tell Me About Yourself" prompt effectively.
• The STAR Method: Using a proven structure for behavioral interview questions.
• Etiquette & Professionalism: Tips on appropriate attire, "Dos and Don’ts," and common tips and tricks.
• Developing Questions: Crafting insightful questions to ask the interviewer.
Build professional relationships and expand your reach. Networking is often the "hidden" key to landing a job. In this session, we will discuss how to identify key contacts and build meaningful professional connections. We will focus on:
• The Elevator Pitch: Developing a concise and engaging summary of who you are and what you offer.
• Outreach Strategy: Learning how to conduct informational interviews and reach out to professionals on LinkedIn.
• Maintaining Connections: Tips for following up and keeping your network active over time.
• The Elevator Pitch: Developing a concise and engaging summary of who you are and what you offer.
• Outreach Strategy: Learning how to conduct informational interviews and reach out to professionals on LinkedIn.
• Maintaining Connections: Tips for following up and keeping your network active over time.
Move beyond the "apply" button with a proactive plan. Stop scrolling and start searching strategically. We will help you identify the best job boards for your industry, teach you how to leverage LinkedIn for networking, and develop a systematic approach to finding hidden opportunities and tracking your applications.
Optimize your digital brand and increase your visibility. Your LinkedIn profile is your 24/7 digital billboard. We will review your profile to ensure it is professional, searchable, and engaging. This session covers:
• Visuals & Headlines: Selecting the right profile photo and crafting a keyword-rich headline.
• The "About" Section: Writing a summary that highlights your unique value.
• Experience & Skills: Organizing your history and skills to attract recruiters and industry peers.
• Visuals & Headlines: Selecting the right profile photo and crafting a keyword-rich headline.
• The "About" Section: Writing a summary that highlights your unique value.
• Experience & Skills: Organizing your history and skills to attract recruiters and industry peers.
Tell your story and connect the dots for employers. Move beyond the template. This appointment focuses on crafting a compelling narrative that links your specific qualifications to the needs of the employer. We’ll help you articulate your "why" and make a persuasive case for your candidacy.
Discover your path and align your passions with a profession. In this session, we will assess your interests, skills, and values to identify potential career paths. Whether you are choosing a major or considering a mid-career pivot, we’ll provide the tools and resources to help you make informed decisions about your future.
Build a high-impact document that gets you noticed. A resume is your first impression. We will work together to polish your content, improve your formatting, and ensure your professional experiences are tailored to the roles you want. We’ll also ensure your resume is optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Goal: Map out your education while you find your focus. Not sure which major is the right fit? You don’t have to have it all figured out today. In this session, we will focus on keeping your options open while making progress toward a degree. We will discuss:
• Core Requirements: Selecting "general education" courses that transfer well and apply to multiple programs.
• Degree Pathways: Exploring the different certificates and degrees offered at KCC to see what sparks your interest.
• Goal Alignment: Discussing your long-term personal and professional goals to ensure your academic plan supports them.
• Prerequisite Planning: Identifying "foundational" classes that provide a glimpse into specific industries without committing to a full major yet.
• Core Requirements: Selecting "general education" courses that transfer well and apply to multiple programs.
• Degree Pathways: Exploring the different certificates and degrees offered at KCC to see what sparks your interest.
• Goal Alignment: Discussing your long-term personal and professional goals to ensure your academic plan supports them.
• Prerequisite Planning: Identifying "foundational" classes that provide a glimpse into specific industries without committing to a full major yet.
