Career Coach- Matthew Soroka

I have spent the past 15 years helping college students and early‑career professionals navigate career decisions, internships, resumes, and job searches, delivering hundreds of coaching appointments across residential, online, and graduate programs.

My work centers on students exploring options, changing direction, returning to education, or struggling to connect their education to meaningful careers, with a strong focus on first‑generation, adult, military‑connected, and career‑changing learners

My background includes working with undergraduate and MBA students who are securing roles at organizations such as Amazon, Dell Technologies, Deloitte, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, TE Connectivity, Tesla, The Hershey Company, Verizon, Highmark Health, Honeywell, and many others.

Seeing where students land and how they get there informs the coaching I provide to high school, college, and early-career clients today.

My goal is not simply to review a resume. I help students and recent graduates understand their situation, create a practical plan, and follow through on it.

If you feel stuck or unsure where to start, I offer calm, structured support and clear next steps, focusing on real progress rather than buzzwords or complicated frameworks.

What working together looks like

I use a simple, three-step process that keeps things practical and focused on progress.

Step 1: Understand your situation

We start by getting a clear picture of where you are now:

• Major and academic history

• Interests and strengths

• Work experience and activities

• Short-term and long-term goals

• Obstacles, worries, or places you feel stuck

Step 2: Develop a practical plan

Next, we create a straightforward, realistic plan tailored to you:

• Internship strategy and timelines

• Career exploration steps (informational interviews, shadowing, research)

• Resume and LinkedIn improvements

• Simple networking goals you can actually follow

• Job search strategy that fits your level and timeline

The plan is broken into clear, doable steps so you know exactly what to work on between sessions.

Step 3: Ongoing accountability

Progress comes from consistent action, not one-time advice.

• Regular check-ins to review what’s been done

• Adjustments to the plan as circumstances change

• Encouragement and honest feedback

• Support when things feel discouraging or overwhelming

My role is to help you keep moving, learn from each step, and build confidence as you go.