Access and Inclusion Program Application | Areté Collective
Capacity is limited and reviewed on a rolling basis. Kate personally reviews every application. You will receive a response within 5 to 7 business days.
SECTION 1 - About You
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
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example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
City and State / Province
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Preferred Pronouns
SECTION 2 - Your Current Situation
What best describes your current employment situation?
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Unemployed, laid off within the last 12 months
Unemployed for more than 12 months
Underemployed — working in a role significantly below my experience level due to financial need
Returning to the workforce after a significant life event (caregiving, health, or other)
Recent graduate navigating a first job search without support or professional networks
Other (please describe below)
If Other or you'd like to share more context, please describe your situation briefly.
How long have you been actively job searching?
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Just getting started (less than 1 month)
1 to 3 months
3 to 6 months
6 to 12 months
More than a year
SECTION 3 - What Kind of Support Are You Requesting?
Please select all that apply.
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Pro Bono Career Coaching — clarity on direction, positioning, and job search activation
Resume Review with Written Feedback — honest, actionable notes on your current resume
Full Resume Rewrite — for those who qualify based on need and circumstances
LinkedIn Headline and Summary Guidance — help telling your story where employers are looking
Interview Preparation and Mock Interview — one session focused on a role that matters to you right now
What role or type of role are you currently targeting?
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What industry or field are you targeting?
Is there a specific upcoming interview, application deadline, or timeline that makes this support particularly urgent right now?
SECTION 4 - A Little More About Your Background
How many years of professional work experience do you have?
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None yet — I am entering the workforce for the first time
1 to 3 years
3 to 7 years
7 to 15 years
15 or more years
Which of the following best describes you? Select all that apply.
First-generation professional — I am the first in my family to pursue a professional or white-collar career path
Member of an underrepresented community facing structural barriers in my job search
Returning to work after time away for caregiving, a health challenge, or a major life disruption
Graduate of an under-resourced school or program without institutional career support
I prefer not to say
Do you currently have access to a coach, mentor, or professional network who can offer career guidance?
No — I am navigating this entirely on my own
Limited — I have some informal support but not professional guidance
Somewhat — I have a few connections but nothing consistent or career-coaching-specific
SECTION 5 - In Your Own Words
What is the biggest obstacle standing between you and the job you are trying to get right now?
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What would change in your life if you landed this next role?
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Is there anything else you want Kate to know before she reviews your application?
SECTION 6 - One Last Thing
If selected, I commit to:
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Showing up on time for any scheduled session
Giving at least 24 hours notice if I need to reschedule
Being honest about my situation, goals, and what I need
Understanding that this spot is reserved for someone who truly needs it, and honoring that
How did you hear about the Access and Inclusion program?
LinkedIn
Instagram (@aretecollective)
TikTok (@aretecollective)
Someone referred me
Google search
Other
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