Michael Frieh

About Michael Frieh

I am a dedicated Career Specialist and Talent Professional located in Chattanooga, TN…

Experience

1. Career Development Specialist

   Nashville Software School

   Nov 2021 — Present

   Prepare students for their job search through class presentations, events, and coaching in one-on-one meetings • Contributed to an increase in job placement rate from 88 percent in 2021 to 91 percent in 2022 •Successfully coach students through various salary negotiations, which led to an increase in median placement salary from to • Provide best-practices and guidance on technical resumes, LinkedIn profile development, job search process, and interview techniques • Advocate for our students with instructors, the Employer Engagement team, other staff members, and hiring managers. • Partner with the instruction team to monitor student progress and ensure students are prepared for success • Maintain accurate documentation related to student career development progress, job placement rates, salary ranges, and technologies used in the existing job market • Assist with planning and execution of career development events, including Round Table, Mock Interviews, and collaborate with other internal stakeholders for our Demo Days • Ensure events run smoothly, on time, and proactively manage any scheduling conflicts that arise • Continuously seek out creative ways to improve our processes, content, and support for students • Utilize Salesforce, Hubspot, Asana, and Google Drive products to track student and employer data, as well as to plan and coordinate our events