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.
Career Exploration Basics (30 Minutes)
Meet with a career coach to discuss career decision-making strategies and discover ways you can explore various careers that align with your interests, skills and values.
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 (30 Minutes)
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.
Interview Preparation Session (30 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.
Mock Interview Practice Session (1 hour)
Enhance your interview skills and boost your confidence in this session where you will meet with a career coach to practice interview questions and receive tailored feedback to help you ace your next interview. You will have the option to select practicing common interview questions (generalised for most roles and industries) or customized interview questions (for a specific role you are interested in pursuing).
Open Career Coaching (30 minutes to 1 hour)
In this session, you will meet with a career coach to discuss your career goals, challenges and/or aspirations. Your career coach will work with you to identify strengths, skills and interests as well as any obstacles you may be facing in your career journey. Together, you will explore strategies and discuss action plans to help you achieve your professional objective.
Build Your Personal Brand (30 minutes)
Define and communicate your unique value proposition, ensuring you stand out in your industry. Through personalized coaching, you'll develop a compelling personal brand that resonates with your target audience and enhances your professional presence.
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
About the alumni career coach
Sonia Sheechoria (BHRM ’15, MLCE ’19) is a proud two-time alumna of York University, holding an undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management and a graduate degree in Leadership and Community Engagement.
Before taking on the role of York’s Alumni Career Coach she has worked in executive recruitment throughout Canada and the US. as an independent career coach, coaching over 250 clients in a variety of sectors and fields and as an Alumni Engagement Officer with York U and other roles in fundraising and engagement. After a decade of working in the non-profit and public sector, Sonia levelled up her career to director level and is excited to help York alumni grow their own careers.
In addition to her role as the Alumni Career Coach, Sonia has held various leadership positions with volunteer organizations over the years. Including current Vice-Chair of the Toronto Cat Rescue and former Vice Chair of the Community Climate Council.