Real career success is built through intentional choices, strong positioning, and the right support
Job Search & Career Support
In the international development, humanitarian or social impact sectors, careers rarely follow a straight line. Shifting locations, navigating short-term contracts, rethinking your purpose, or transitioning across sectors—these are common experiences.
At Active Career Step, I offer personalized, strategic, and empathetic support to help you navigate the job search process in a way that aligns with your values, identity, and long-term vision.
Job Search Strategy
A job search is more than sending applications — it’s a strategic project that starts with clarity and ends with aligned action.
Whether you’re pivoting sectors, changing countries, or seeking more purpose-driven work, a well-designed job search strategy gives you direction, focus, and momentum. In our work together, we move beyond reactive job hunting to build a proactive, thoughtful approach — one that respects your values, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
How we work together ?
• We begin with a deep-dive session to clarify your goals, target roles, ideal organizations, and personal constraints (mobility, location, timing, etc.)
• We co-create a realistic, personalized job search roadmap that integrates short-term options and long-term aspirations
• We focus on quality over quantity — no scattergun CVs, just targeted, intentional applications that align with your story and strengths
• I help you stay organized and accountable through regular check-ins, tools, and practical structures that support your motivation
• We adjust your strategy as needed, creating space for flexibility, learning, and unexpected opportunities along the way
Job searching doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or directionless. With the right strategy, it becomes a clear path forward — built around you.
Building your career narrative and personal branding
In today’s competitive and values-driven job market how you tell your story matters just as much as the experience behind it.
Together, we’ll shape a clear, authentic narrative that connects your diverse experiences, values, and strengths. This will become the foundation for your personal brand—how you present yourself on paper, online, and in conversations.
You’ll walk away with a core narrative that reflects who you are and what you offer.
How we work together?
• I will help you reflect on your career path and extract themes, patterns, and key achievements, and distill complex or non-linear paths into a clear, compelling story
• We will identify your unique strengths, motivations, and what sets you apart
• We will translate your narrative into compelling language for your CV, Cover letters, LinkedIn profile, and interviews– You will gain confidence in communicating your value across audiences
• You will build a personal brand that feels true to who you are—and speaks directly to your next opportunity
LinkedIn Review & Optimization
Your LinkedIn profile is more than an online CV — it’s your digital first impression. Whether you’re exploring new roles, changing sectors, or repositioning your expertise, your profile needs to clearly tell your story and attract the right opportunities.
This service is designed to help you align your LinkedIn presence with your career goals, speak the language of your target sector, and stand out to recruiters, hiring managers, and potential collaborators.
How we do that?
• I assess your current LinkedIn profile through the lens of a recruiter and hiring manager
• You receive clear feedback on what works, what’s missing, and how to strengthen it
• Together, we update your headline, summary, experience, and skills sections — with a focus on clarity, relevance, and the right keywords
• I guide you on how to build visibility: from content strategy to making meaningful connections and engaging authentically in your field
Whether you’re actively job searching or preparing for future opportunities, this service ensures your LinkedIn profile reflects who you are today — and where you’re going next.
Interview Preparation
Preparation is the key to confidence!
Whether you’re stepping into a panel interview, a one-on-one conversation, or a values-based dialogue, being well-prepared allows you to stay grounded, clear, and impactful — especially in the competitive and high-stakes world of development and humanitarian work.
In these sectors, interviews go beyond qualifications. They test your alignment with organizational values, your ability to navigate complexity, your leadership style, and how you show up under pressure. That’s why we take a structured, strategic approach to help you feel ready — not rehearsed.
How we work together?
• We conduct mock interviews tailored to your target roles and organizations, simulating realistic scenarios from the sector
• You receive honest, constructive feedback on both your responses and your delivery
• We work together to refine how you present your story, highlight your strengths, and communicate your fit with clarity and authenticity
• We strengthen your presence, confidence, and ability to navigate tough or unexpected questions with composure
• You leave with practical tools and language you can use again — no scripts, just strategy
Because when you’re well-prepared, you’re not just answering questions — you’re leading a conversation about your value.
Career Assessment & Reflection
When you’re at a crossroads, clarity is everything
Whether you’re considering a career pivot, re-entering the workforce after a break, or exploring new paths beyond traditional development or humanitarian roles, it’s normal to feel uncertain. Before jumping into job boards or reworking your CV, it’s essential to reconnect with what truly matters to you now — your energy, values, strengths, and evolving definition of success.
This service offers a thoughtful, structured space to reflect, realign, and reset.
How?
• I guide you through a blend of coaching conversations and practical assessment tools (e.g. values mapping, strengths discovery, career motivators)
• We use these tools as springboards for insight, not fixed labels — helping you understand how you work best, what you need in a role, and what energizes or drains you
• We explore both the emotional and strategic aspects of career transition — from identity shifts to the practical realities of change
• You walk away with greater clarity about your priorities, non-negotiables, and the type of work environments where you can truly thrive
• You also gain a framework for making decisions that align with your current life stage, professional goals, and personal needs
This process is especially helpful if you are:
• Professionals transitioning between roles, countries, or sectors
• Expats or mobile professionals ready to settle or shift focus
• Mid- and senior-level experts preparing for leadership or advisory roles
• Those feeling “stuck” or uncertain about their next chapter
You’ve dedicated your career around purpose—now let’s focus on yours!