People in Transition 115. Victoria Michaels - Career Coach • Job Search Strategies • Sales & Marketing
Welcome to this episode of People in Transition! Today, we’re excited to be joined by Victoria Michaels, an executive career coach who is passionate about helping senior professionals and executives navigate career transitions with confidence and clarity. Victoria has extensive experience working with leaders across a range of industries, including engineering, healthcare, marketing, and operations, providing highly personalized 1:1 coaching.
Since 2020, her team has coached over 280 professionals, delivering remarkable results, such as:
· Helping clients secure higher-paying roles in as little as 2-4 months
· Matching clients with dream roles at their ideal companies
Victoria specializes in personal branding and helping professionals stand out as top candidates by connecting with hiring managers in a way that makes them stand out. As a key member of the Dreampath team, she is dedicated to helping clients achieve meaningful career growth.
In this episode, you'll learn key strategies and insights, including:
- Hiring managers are not just looking at qualifications but also evaluating whether they want to work with you. Demonstrating your soft skills is crucial—let your resume speak to your abilities and experience.
- During interviews, show curiosity. Ask questions about the role, the manager, and the company to understand better whether it's the right fit.
- Always be honest and accurate in all aspects—whether you're networking, crafting your resume or cover letter, or interviewing.
- When targeting a specific role or company, identify the five key things they’re looking for and assess how you can meet those needs.
- Victoria’s own job search includes networking, connecting with new people, applying for roles, and sharing content on LinkedIn to demonstrate thought leadership.
- She even set a specific date for landing her next job—and achieved it.
I’m thrilled for you to hear about Victoria’s unique approach to career coaching and the success stories she’s been part of. Enjoy the episode!