Career Coaching for Young Adults
Find Your Path. Build Your Future.
Early career choices come with many possibilities and often just as many questions. It’s common for young adults to feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or stuck when trying to determine their next steps.
Joan Lockwood offers personalized career coaching that helps young adults clarify their goals, build practical skills, and take confident steps toward their future.
Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for your first job, exploring a career pivot, or simply unsure about your next move, Joan meets you where you are. Her approach is clear, straightforward, encouraging, and grounded in practical strategies.
What Career Coaching Looks Like
Joan’s process begins with thoughtful conversations and assessments that reveal your interests, strengths, and values. From there, she creates a personalized coaching plan that reflects your goals and helps you move forward with clarity.
You’ll get support and tools in areas such as:
Career Exploration and Clarity: Identify the roles, industries, and environments that best suit your personality and skills.
Resume and Cover Letter Guidance: Create job materials that are both professional and authentic, highlighting what makes you a strong candidate.
Interview Coaching: Practice answering questions and learn how to speak confidently and genuinely in professional settings.
Networking and Communication Skills: Learn how to build professional relationships, ask for informational interviews, and advocate for yourself.
Internship and Job Search Strategy: Stay organized and focused with step-by-step guidance on finding and applying for opportunities.
Workplace Adaptation: Providing clients with the communication skills to advocate, seek mentorship, and develop workplace discipline to ensure long-term career success.
Why Young Adults Work with Joan
Joan’s coaching is more than just career prep. It’s about helping young adults build a life that feels aligned with who they are. Her calm, grounded presence creates a supportive space where you can ask real questions, explore options, and make meaningful progress.
Many young adults choose to work with Joan when they:
Feel overwhelmed by the options and don’t know where to begin
Want more than just a job, they want to find work that feels fulfilling
Are trying to connect their interests and experiences to real-world opportunities
Need practical tools and structure to stay on track
Value working with someone who listens, supports, and offers steady guidance
What You’ll Walk Away With:
Clearer goals and a stronger sense of direction
Resumes, cover letters, and profiles that reflect your strengths
Interview skills and communication strategies that feel natural
A personalized action plan for your job or internship search
Greater confidence in your decisions and in yourself
A sense of professionalism to adapt quickly to a new workplace environment
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re launching your career or figuring out your next chapter, Joan is here to help you move forward with purpose and clarity.
