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CAREER COACHING FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES
Turn Career Uncertainty Into A Clear Path Forward
Personalized coaching to help you find your direction, build meaningful professional relationships, and move forward with confidence.
Based in Tampa, Florida, but serving all of the United States
Tired of Applying and Hearing Nothing Back?
A college degree should open doors, not leave you wondering what went wrong.
Feeling behind while friends and classmates move forward
Losing confidence in what you have to offer
Putting off the independence you are ready for
Settling for a job you don't want because you've lost hope
Parents feel it too: the worry about what comes next and the tension of wanting to help without adding pressure.
What Changes When You Work With Path to Rise
A Clear Direction
Know which careers fit your strengths and interests.
Instead of applying for anything that is open, you start with what excites you, what you are naturally good at, and the skills you already have. Then explore the industries, companies, and roles that fit, so you move toward something you actually want.
A Growing Network
Learn to reach out, follow up, and build connections.
You will learn who to talk to, what to say, and how to follow up, in a way that feels natural, not awkward. Over time, you build professional relationships that lead to advice, introductions, and opportunities that applications alone cannot create.
Lasting Confidence
Gain the skills to take the next step on your own.
With a clear plan and steady coaching, you build the skills to communicate your value, handle interviews, and keep moving without waiting to be told what is next. Path to Rise provides the structure and support. You bring the effort.
Ready to see what changes for you?
Let's start with a conversation.
MEET LANA FORBES
I Know How Discouraging the Job Search Can Feel
After 35 years in the business world, leading teams, developing people, and teaching college students, I know what employers look for and what students are up against. I'll help you find a direction, build the relationships, and follow a plan that moves you forward.
35 Years in the Business World
I've worked in finance, consulting, and healthcare, leading and developing teams along the way.
Hired and Led Early Career Talent
I've made the hiring decisions and mentored interns, so I know what employers look for.
Taught College Students
I taught as an adjunct professor at Penn State and saw what students face firsthand.
A Simple Plan to Move Your Career Forward
Here's how career coaching with Path to Rise works: three steps from uncertain to moving forward.
Career Coaching That Puts Relationships First
You're ready to start a career you're excited about, but months of applications have brought no response, and that leaves you feeling stuck and unsure of what you have to offer. I believe a college degree should lead to possibility, not months of silence.
That's why I teach students to build a career search on relationships first, with technology to support it. Book a free consultation to talk about your direction, and in the meantime, grab the guide. You can stop applying into the void and start building a career on purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't see your question? Ask it in your free consultation.
I help you figure out which careers fit your interests and strengths, then teach you how to run a professional career search: building relationships, networking, following up, using LinkedIn, tailoring your resume, and preparing for interviews. You get a plan, practical tools, and accountability along the way.
Want the full picture? See what coaching includes →
Many career searches start with applying online and waiting. I start with what excites you, then teach you to build professional relationships, with technology to support the process. I also see the search from both sides, because I've hired and led early-career professionals and taught college students.
Curious about my background? [Read Lana's story →]College juniors and seniors and recent graduates, typically ages 17 to 26, from any major. You might be looking for an internship, a first job, or a better one after months of searching. You don't have to be outgoing. What matters is that you're willing to do the work, follow a plan, and try a new approach.
Not sure it's the right fit? [Book a Free Consultation →] and we'll figure it out together.No. The job market takes persistence, patience, and timing, and no one can honestly promise an outcome. What you'll have at the end is a clear direction, a stronger network, new skills, and the confidence to keep going on your own.
Wondering what a realistic search looks like? Read the blog post: [How Long Does a Job Search Take After Graduation? →]It's a no-pressure conversation about where you are, what you want, and whether coaching is a good fit. [Lana to confirm the length, the format, and who attends.]
Ready for the first step? [Book a Free Consultation →]
Yes. That's where we start. We begin with what excites you, what you're naturally good at, and the skills you've built in your classes and experiences. Then we explore the industries, companies, and roles that could fit. You don't need to have it figured out to begin.
Yes. Coaching works for both introverts and extroverts. You'll learn who to reach out to, what to say, and how to follow up in a way that feels natural, and you'll practice before it counts.
Nervous about the first message? Read the blog post: [How to Start a Networking Conversation When You're Nervous →]Yes, they're part of the process. I'll help you tailor your resume, use LinkedIn strategically, and prepare for interviews. They aren't the whole story, though. Resume help is easy to find, and what changes a job search is direction, relationships, and a plan you follow consistently. Technology, including AI, is a useful tool when you use it on purpose.
Curious about using AI? Read the blog post: [How to Use AI in Your Job Search Without Losing the Human Touch →]Parents are welcome to start the conversation, and I partner with them while helping the student take ownership of the search. [Lana to confirm how much communication parents will receive once coaching begins.]
Not sure how to help without adding pressure? Read the blog post: [How Parents Can Support a Job Search Without the Tension →]Yes. I partner with universities on career readiness programs, such as networking workshops, LinkedIn education, professional communication, and speaking. [Lana to confirm the university offerings.]
Are you part of a career services or student success team? [Learn about university partnerships →]
There is a path forward. Let's take the next step together.
Book a free consultation and we will talk about what excites you, where you feel stuck, and what your first steps could look like. You do the work. I bring the plan, the tools, and the support to help you do it.
A NOTE FOR PARENTS
I know how much you want to help. My job is to partner with you while your student takes ownership of the search, so the job search can stop being a source of tension at home.
