Katherine Kirkinis, Ed.M., MA

Career Coach & Psychotherapist

Katherine Kirkinis is a Career Coach and Psychotherapist who has served as a career expert for Forbes, Medium, Best Life, and Working Mother Magazine, and as a diversity and inclusion expert for ATTN and Quartz. She specializes in working with issues of career, identity, and indecision. She has doctoral-level training in career counseling and career assessment and has worked with hundreds of clients to make career decisions through career assessments. She is pursuing a doctoral degree at The University of Albany, SUNY where her work focuses on diversity and inclusion, racism in the workplace, and racial identity. She is a published author and has been featured in academic journals as well as popular media outlets. Her research has been presented at 10+ national APA conferences since 2013.

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Co-authored Articles (18)

How to

Write a Letter Asking to Volunteer

Volunteering is the act of giving your time and services to another person or organization without the expectation of monetary reward. You should first choose an organization to volunteer with. When you know who you wish...

How to

Start a Phone Conversation

Whether you want to make a date or make a sale on the job, there are times when you have to make an important phone call. If you're not used to talking to on the phone, starting a conversation can be intimidating. This w...

How to

Write an Appeal Letter

When you lose something such as a job, benefits, or an educational opportunity, you may believe you have a strong argument that you deserve a second chance. One of the best ways to try to get this second chance is to wri...

Here’s What You Should Say (and Not Say) during an Exit Interview

A guide to acing an exit interview, complete with tips on what to sayIt’s your last day on the job, and your boss calls you to their office for one last interview. What should you say? And what should you avoid saying...

How to

Address a Resume Envelope

In today's world of computers, Internet, and email, many job seekers send their resumes to potential employers electronically. Though convenient, there are potential problems with sending a resume by email, such as compu...

How to

Know when to Capitalize Job Titles

The rules of grammar are always tricky to master, especially since there are so many of them, and they all seem to come with plenty of exceptions. Like the rest of English grammar, the rules for capitalizing job titles c...

How to

Talk on the Phone

A guide to reducing phone anxiety and improving your personal and formal phone conversations Talking on the phone is much different than talking in person. For some people it comes easily, but for others it is an acquire...

How to

Write a Professional Mailing Address on an Envelope

The most professional way to write an address is to use the US Mail guidelines. Writing the address correctly on the envelope before sending will ensure that your mail arrives safely and quickly to the desired destinatio...

How to

Give a Positive Reference for an Employee

As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, a positive and glowing recommendation from a previous or current employer may be the most valuable tool for a person seeking a job. If you want to provide a positive re...

How to

Give a Negative Employee Reference

When bad employees tell you they are looking for a new job, you may breathe a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, they may ask you to give them a reference. Although you can certainly provide a negative employee reference, yo...

How to

Retract a Resignation Letter

You thought you wanted to leave your job, so you submitted a resignation letter, but then—wait! You want your job back. Unfortunately, you need to make that resignation letter disappear. Begin by drafting a letter retr...

How to

Become the CEO of a Bank

Becoming the CEO (chief executive officer) of a bank is a time-consuming process that requires a lot of hard work and a little luck. Start by getting an undergraduate degree in finance, business, or accounting to learn t...

How to

Become a Bank Manager

A bank manager is responsible for all aspects of a branch bank: managing the banking team, increasing sales of financial products like loans; and attracting new customers. Salaries range from $40,000 to $80,000 per year,...

How to

Email a Resume

You are applying for a job or an internship, and you want to show your potential employer that you are qualified for the position. It's important to make a good first impression. You will need to write a strong resume de...

How to

Overcome Bad Background Checks

Background checks are becoming quite common in today's hiring processes. These background checks look into your past for any legal or financial issues that you may have had. Although these issues are in the past, an em...

Top 14 Signs Your Boss Is Testing Your Abilities (And What to Do about It)

Find out what your boss is doing to assess your skills and your potential in the workplace When your boss gives you a new task or a tough project, it can feel like a hidden message: are they questioning your abilities? O...

How to Reject a Candidate Nicely (With Examples)

Turn down applicants gracefully with these helpful templatesAfter interviewing someone for a new position at your company, you learn that the team is moving forward with someone else. You’re in charge of telling the ...

How Many Bullets Points to Use per Job and Other Best Practices

Showcase your achievements with bullet points to make your resume stand outCovering your recent job history is an essential component of any good resume—and the bullet points you include play a major role in how potent...