I'M HERE TO HELP
Throughout my career I've operated the world's largest Earth Observation satellite constellation, developed machine learning models at NASA, completed workshops at the European Space Agency, worked in Paris at the oldest functioning observatory in the world, travelled across the globe to present at international conferences, and have won several awards related to research, engineering, and professional communication. I've been a part of the industry and academic sides of space industry, and want to use my experiences to help others in their academic and industrial careers.
WHAT I OFFER
Career and Academic Consulting
If there is one thing I understand, it's that life, and especially life as an academic, is expensive. Being over-worked and underpaid is stressful, which is why I want to offer my services at a low cost, without compromising value. When doing some online research I found the average cost of a resume can be between $100-$400. Graduate students are paid below the poverty line on average, but require numerous resumes and CVs for grant applications, internship positions, and post-docs. The current cost is not feasible for the average graduate student or young professional starting out in their career, which is why I aim to make my services affordable, with realistic price tags to match income.
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My services include resume and cover letter review and editing, one-on-one career consultation sessions, conference abstract reviews, and weekly consultation sessions to keep you accountable and successful.
SERVICES
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General resume reviewal service. Send me your resume, and I will edit and return it to you with comments/formatting suggestions/grammar and spelling fixes, followed by a half-hour video session to discuss the proposed changes. For resumes applying to a specific position, I ask that you send me a link to the job description with your resume.
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Provide me with the link to the job description in question you are applying to and your cover letter, as well as your resume (to reference your experiences mention in your CV). I will send you back a revised version with comments/formatting suggestions/grammar and spelling fixes and schedule a follow-up half hour skype session to discuss proposed changes.
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Provide me with a link to the conference and specific session in question you are applying to and your abstract. I will review from a technical and laymans term perspective. Note that my expertise may be outside of the scope of the subject matter of your abstract. I will send you back a revised version with comments/formatting suggestions/grammar and spelling fixes, and schedule a follow-up 15 minute skype session to discuss proposed changes.
Inquire for weekly consultation sessions available. This service is best for those who have trouble keeping themselves accountable and would like a long-term plan with consistent support and feedback.
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1-hour academic/career consultation session. Ahead of time I ask that you send me your resume (if you have one) and links to any material you may have (website, LinkedIn) that best describes your work. We will discuss your career goals, the challenges to overcome, and the next steps. Following our discussion, I will send you the consultation recording for your reference, as well as a "next steps" plan detailing what should come next for you within 24 hours.
INTERESTED IN A SERVICE?
Thank you for your interest in career/academic consultation with me! Please leave your name, email, and the service you would like to purchase. Please note that all prices are in USD, and payment is accepted via paypal to kelseydoerksen@gmail.com. No need to send the payment before you request it, I will respond within 24 hours of your request and arrange your consultation or resume/cv/abstract editing to what fits your schedule. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Kelsey