The Success Story of UVA Career Navigation

Career Navigation boasts a wealth of expertise. With a proven track record of guiding over 324 individuals to tangible successes in just six months, their personalized approach ensures your career aspirations are not just heard but also supported. Beyond conventional coaching, Liz and Kim are champions of innovative solutions and a customized approach for their participants. Since Career Navigation’s launch, more than 60% of participants have sought growth opportunities. ​​​​​​

Liz and Kim and their colleagues recognize that well-being is integral to achieving one's full potential. Work is a significant part of our lives, and feeling stifled or unappreciated can contribute to burnout. Career Navigation offers support to set goals, learn new things, and tap into your potential. 

(Check out Liz and Kim's insightful FEAP Webinar and PPT deck on the topic.)

Recognizing the uniqueness of each career path, UVA Career Navigation has curated a comprehensive suite of resources. From a career resource library to workshops and one-on-one support, you can choose the level of support that suits you. 

UVA Career Navigation offers career advising for managers and leaders to help them build their career path, and to also help them support their team members to grow their careers at UVA. The team offers guidance on having impactful career conversations with team members and employees, and they will offer more targeted manager training in Spring 2024.  A workshop series for hiring managers to craft compelling job descriptions and interview candidates effectively will be offered as well.   

• I feel encouraged. I am on the right track. I have clear next steps to finish my resume, have a conversation with my director about my career, and work on marketing materials. Moreover, I feel like I made an important connection with Kim Wood. I know I can reach back for support as needed. 

• Our discussion answered questions I had about career transitions and supported the ideas I already had in place or have plans to pursue toward the goal of a career transition. The coach affirmed my next steps, was very supportive of my goals, and offered helpful tips and encouragement.  

• The resume advice was sound and what I needed to get noticed (hopefully) by the recruiters. It was very helpful to have her go through the job links, that part can get confusing with the internal and external avenues. Thanks for having this service!! 

• I learned a lot about how to properly write a resume. I have a new understanding about how my resume highlights my skills, achievements, and the ability to perform. 

• Great information and I appreciated all of the honest talk! 

• I enjoyed the quickly accessible knowledge, resources, and connections my advisor had. This meeting left me with a sense of assurance that I was heard and that together I can make a positive change in the direction in which I grow or transition into my next steps for my career. Thank you for that! 

• Liz was very engaged and help me so much to get additional resources that catered to my specific needs.  She provided great feedback and listened to me.  I was really impressed with my session. 

• Ms. Kim was absolutely amazing! I was impressed with her expertise and her knowledge. Since my career advising meeting with Ms. Kim, I have more confidence in the process of job searching. Grateful that a program like this exists at the University of Virginia. Keep up the exceptional work.  

• I found it very helpful to work with Kim. We reviewed a few options that I have been looking into for my education and work experience. I was able to get a clearer picture to help me decide what direction I would like to take. She gave thoughtful insight, was up to date on current workplace trends, and actively listened throughout our meeting. I am looking forward to following up in the future as I continue this journey. Thank you! 

• Kim was an excellent listener and assisted me with next steps. I have a list of things I will do on my end and she is supporting me with resources and will provide follow up on her end. I appreciate her willingness to meet again with options as how to contact and set up the time. 

• Liz Menter was stellar! Kind and charismatic with an innate ability to problem solve in the moment. Patiently listened to my concerns and provided excellent conversation and feedback that will really help me moving forward. Thank you! 

• I am very thankful for this experience. I am looking to switch fields in the future and I was wanting to get an idea of if I was heading in the right direction. Liz gave me wonderful advice on what I could do to better prepare but also emphasized the importance of what I was already doing that would benefit me in the future.  

• I appreciate the brainstorming and collaboration with Liz on ways to improve my resume and cover letter.   

• Liz asks terrific questions that allow me to thoughtfully reflect on my experiences and guide me to make decisions about my best next steps. Thanks so much for this service and the support the team offers staff.

• Liz is very helpful in her comments, career discussions, and mock interviews.  

• Very glad to have these services available for myself and others. Kim was flexible and quick to help me reschedule when something came up. She offered a number of useful tips and reminders of things to watch for or do throughout the process of applying and/or interviewing. My thanks go to everyone involved. 

• Ms. Kim was my angel this morning. She gave me hope and courage to continue to pursue my career dream. She was attentive empathetic and patient coupled with care  

• Can't complain about anything. Kim was attentive and listened to my concerns. I feel like I'm making the best move for myself and in turn for my son.  

• The career advising session really pointed me in a direction of what I can be doing to advance my career. I went in feeling lost and not knowing where to start. I left with a sense of hope and I feel like I know what I can do to propel my career. Thank you!

• Phenomenal experience.