“Our clients benefit from our exceptional knowledge of the job marketplace and our ability to help people get hired into the jobs they want.”
“I feel incredibly fortunate to have assembled a team of professionals with tremendous talent, relevant experience, and genuine empathy. Our coaches build deep and trusting relationships, think innovatively, and provide individualized guidance through each step of our work together.”
“I am enormously proud of our success.”
Lesley Mitler
Founder & Master Career Coach
A successful New York City executive search consultant for over 20 years, Lesley knows how to prepare a candidate so they find the right job. Her considerable experience makes her the resource parents trust for resumé writing, LinkedIn optimization, networking, job sourcing, interview prep, and even salary negotiations.
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Elon Musk-led effort to cut federal workforce risks stifling labour market
The Financial Times reached out to Lesley for a perspective. Read the article.
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Paid summer internships plunge as major US banks, companies trim costs
Major US banks and other companies have been cutting back on summer interns – the first hires to go when it comes to cutting costs.
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US graduates face cut-throat job market as companies scrap internships
“The application process for internships has become just as competitive as for full-time roles,” said Lesley Mitler...
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Internships Are Drying Up, Especially in Tech and Finance
“Honestly, I don’t remember a time when getting an internship has been this challenging since I have been working in this space,” said Lesley Mitler…
Get a plan. Find your success.
Finding your first job, or your first internship, is challenging. Most college students and recent graduates don’t have a good plan for starting their career. The career coaches at Priority Candidates work with you through every stage of the job search process.
We stay with you until you accept an offer. We are on call — start to finish.
OUR TRACK RECORD
99% Client Success Rate
Career Perspectives
An important part of the job search process is understanding market trends. Our knowledge of the employment landscape helps you get hired.
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The Ultimate Guide to Landing an Investment Banking Summer Internship
Priority Candidates has expanded our Investment Banking Summer Analyst Coaching Program to help students navigate the increasingly competitive recruit...
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You’ve Gotten Into College, Don’t Take Your Foot off the Gas
Congratulations on getting into college! Don't make a mistake & start your career planning late. Priority Candidates prepares students for their job search.
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How to Find The Best Career Coach for Your College Student
Priority Candidates specializes in helping college students and recent graduates. Our career coaches are the best in the nation. We serve clients in NYC, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and around the country.
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The Popularity of the One-Way Video Job Interview
Over the past several years, our career coaches at Priority Candidates have seen an increase in the use of one-way video interviews. For those who are...
Trying to find a job is overwhelming
Many students and college graduates don’t understand their career options, or the skills and experience required for those jobs. Eager to get to work, you might be tempted to accept the first job offered which can be a poor choice. We don’t want that for you.
- Our coaches guide you, narrowing the 800+ potential careers to determine your career direction.
- You’ll get a personalized job search plan so you don’t waste time applying for the wrong jobs.
- We build your confidence through interview training, and teaching effective networking strategies.
“Working on the career assessment helped me broaden my view. When I first graduated, my job search was too narrow. I did not realize all of the different roles that would appeal to me — jobs I never realized were out there.”
Recent College Graduate
Career Assessment
We keep your job search on track
We meet with you weekly to ensure you present yourself as a confident and competitive candidate. Your coach will be actively sourcing jobs, helping with applications, preparing you for interviews, identifying networking opportunities, and helping you evaluate job offers.
How does our 3 step process work?
There are three phases to our stategic job search process.
1.
Find Career Direction
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- In-Depth Career Assessment Testing
- One-on-One Career Path Counseling
- Targeted Career Matches
- Career Coach Evaluation
2.
Develop Your Job Search Plan
- Refine Target Career Paths
- Identify & Close Skill Gaps
- Optimize LinkedIn Profile
- Develop Your Brand and Story
- Build Applicant Tracking System-Ready Resume
3.
Get Hired
- Intensive Interview Coaching
- Build & Engage Your Professional Network
- Create Customizable Cover Letters
- Job Sourcing Research
- Evaluate Offers
Priority Candidates works exclusively with college students and recent graduates
Get hired into the job or internship you need to launch your professional career.
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