All alumni are eligible to meet with York’s Alumni career coach for up to two hours of confidential individual career coaching services. Alumni can select the type of 1:1 career coaching appointment based on their needs. Please see below for the types of career coaching sessions available.
Please note: these coaching sessions are intended for alumni who graduated more than two years ago. If you graduated in 2025 or 2026, you are still eligible for support through York University’s Career Centre, where you can book 1:1 appointments with their dedicated career advisors. You can access their services and book your appointment here.
Career Strategy Session (30 minutes)
This is ideal for individuals seeking guidance on career goals, job search strategies, career transitions, workplace challenges, or professional growth opportunities. This session is designed to help you identify and address your most pressing career challenge or goal. You will work with a career coach to assess your current situation, identify roadblocks, explore potential solutions, and develop practical next steps to move forward with confidence.
Career Exploration Basics (30 Minutes)
Meet with a career coach to discuss ways to explore various careers that align with your interests, strengths, skills, values, personality, and work preferences.
Job Search Advising (30 Minutes)
In this session, you will meet with a career coach to discuss various job search strategies and resources to help you identify potential employment opportunities.
Resume and Cover Letter Feedback Session
In this session, a career coach will provide you with tailored feedback on your cover letter and resume and address any specific resume or cover letter questions. Please note that given the timeframe of this appointment, it may not be possible to answer all specific questions.
LinkedIn Profile Review & Audit (30 minutes)
Optimize your LinkedIn profile to attract the right opportunities and connections. This service includes a comprehensive review and actionable feedback to improve your profile's visibility, effectiveness, and alignment with your career goals.
Interview Preparation Session (60 Minutes)
Meet with a career coach to discuss what you can expect in an interview, types of interview questions and tips on how you can best prepare.
About the alumni career coach
Lisa Petsinis (BA ’91) is a proud York University alumna from Glendon College and an ICF-credentialed career coach with extensive experience helping students, professionals, and leaders achieve their career goals.
Before becoming York’s alumni career coach, Lisa built a diverse portfolio in career development and human resources with more than 10 years of career coaching experience and 20 years of HR leadership across talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational development. Her background as a career coach, recruiter, and HR professional gives her a unique understanding of both employer expectations and job seeker needs.
Today, Lisa supports York’s global alumni community through one-on-one coaching, workshops, webinars, networking events, and employer engagement initiatives. She is passionate about helping alumni identify meaningful opportunities, build strong professional connections, and create fulfilling careers at every stage of their journey.