Melissa Morris

About Melissa Morris

I coach college students and recent grads to discover who they are and what they want, then communicate that through their resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn.I spent 25 years in recruiting, including roles at Apple where I built diversity hiring pipelines and managed national recruitment campaigns. I\'ve reviewed thousands of applications and know exactly what makes hiring managers stop scrolling and start reading.Now I work with students as they navigate one of the trickiest transitions they\'ll face: the move from college to career. Students are leaving a world of syllabi and rubrics and entering one where there\'s no clear playbook.That\'s the gap Pursue IQ fills. We give students the structure and strategy they need to build career clarity and confidence.

Experience

1. Founder

   Pursue Iq

   Nov 2024 — Present

   Teach students how to build resumes that showcase their value (not just list experiences)Guide LinkedIn profile optimization so they understand how to present themselves professionallyProvide strategic frameworks for internship and job search (timelines, networking, applications)Coach parents on how to support their students\' independence (weekly parent office hours)Lead live cohort-based courses: Pursuing The Basics (Freshmen), Pursuing An Internship (Sophomores/Juniors), and Pursuing Your First Job (Seniors/Recent Grads)Approach: I don\'t do it FOR students—I do it WITH them. Small cohorts (max 12), live sessions, real feedback. Drawing on 25 years of recruiting experience to teach what actually works.Philosophy: Structure replaces uncertainty. Strategy replaces overwhelm. Preparation builds confidence.

Education

• UC San Diego

  MFA, Theatre

  1988 — 1991

• Buffalo State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

  1984 — 1988

Skills

• Interviews
• Art Direction
• Recruiting
• Recruitment Advertising
• Integrated Marketing
• Media Buying
• Copywriting
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Screening Resumes
• Account Management
• Lead Generation
• Social Media Marketing
• College Recruiting
• Interactive Advertising
• Consulting
• Digital Strategy
• Talent Management
• Permanent Placement
• Account Executives
• Social Networking
• Creative Direction
• Marketing Communications