Unseasoned Career Support & Community

Leaving outdoor seasonal work can feel opaque and isolating. Communicating your outdoor background is overwhelming. I’m here to make it easier.

I help you translate outdoor-focused employment to a year-round career without losing your adventurous identity.

Together, we’ll map your journey from roles like river guiding, ski instruction or patrol, trail crew, wildland firefighting, or outdoor education into your next chapter.

Sarah Mallory, Outdoor Guide

“Emerald is personable, approachable, and clear with her services. She didn’t leave me questioning or wondering if I was doing it right.

Her coaching is a great resource for making that step away from full-time guiding and into the next career. The process of receiving feedback on my resume, cover letter, and application prompts was extremely easy, quick, and effective. ”

Application SOS

Apply to your next role with clarity and confidence.

Cover letter and resume due soon? Unsure if your materials are up to industry standards?

The Application SOS three-session support package helps you put your best foot (or boot…or Chaco…or climbing shoe…) forward.

  • I work with you to refine your resume, showcasing your experience, skills, achievements, and unique value clearly and effectively. Includes tried-and-true techniques for communicating multifaceted outdoor seasonal backgrounds.

  • I help you craft a compelling cover letter to highlight your strengths and align with the role you’re applying for. Together, we’ll ensure your letter is clear, professional, and keyword driven.

  • We will discuss and practice interview strategies, building a system relevant to any role you apply for.

  • LinkedIn is my #1 recommended tool for both identifying open job roles and networking. Steal my template for how to show up professionally and effectively on this career-focused social site.

  • Just need someone to talk to who gets it? Let’s spend your 1:1 hour discussing whatever best serves you in this career moment.

Grace Lemen, Interpretive Park Ranger

“Emerald’s coaching gave me insight and clarity about my past careers and reassured me that my time in seasonal roles was absolutely setting me up for my next full time role. Specifically, her guidance on how to tailor my resume and cover letter for individual jobs–in an efficient way–made the entire application process feel less daunting.

Because of her support, I’ve been able to apply to more positions with confidence and personalized applications. This has led to multiple interviews!”

Hi, I’m Emerald!

I moved from seasonal outdoor guiding and trail crew to work as a non-profit leader, writer, and project manager. It all started with learning how to talk about my professional experiences in a way that made sense to others.

My optimized resume, personal website, LinkedIn, and digital presence have generated tens of thousands of dollars in freelance income and opened the door to numerous career opportunities.

Now, I’m excited to help you achieve the same success.

Kelsey Phillips, Outdoor Recreation Researcher

“Before working with Emerald, I was facing challenges entering a competitive job market with what I felt was a disjointed resume and career narrative.

Emerald’s Application SOS Package helped me translate my unique experiences into a succinct but powerful narrative that highlighted my unique skill set and how it could fit specific requirements.”

Ready to begin?

Let’s Get To Work

The three session Application SOS Package guides you through a clear, no BS process to transform from feeling overwhelmed and uncertain to confidently embracing your next career move.

In three 60-minute, 1:1 sessions, we’ll gear up your career toolkit—turning “meh” into momentum so you’re ready to hit the trail toward new opportunities.

Your next career is waiting for you.

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Aranka Hoosein, Operations Director

“I was struggling to translate 12 years of diverse summer camp experience into something that would resonate with recruiters. Talking with Emerald about resume tactics and LinkedIn strategy gave me clarity and helped me tighten up my materials.

Emerald’s depth of experience was evident right away, and I really valued her thoughtful input and the way she talked through practical tools and ideas. She was incredibly encouraging and offered concrete, actionable feedback that I’ve already started applying to my job search. I’d highly recommend Unseasoned Career Support services to anyone looking to transition out of the outdoor industry.”

FAQs

  • Yes! Beyond my work with those exiting outdoor seasonal work, I’ve also supported mid-level and senior-level professionals ready to take their next step or shift industries.

  • I loved my time as an outdoor seasonal too! I always advise: If it’s under your control, don’t leave outdoor seasonal work until you’re ready. You will know when it is time.

    If you sense you want to make a career shift in the next few years, now can be a great time to dig in. It is often much easier to prepare your career narrative and materials while you are still happily employed, rather than when you are burned out or feeling pressured to secure your next step.

  • Absolutely! I offer a variety of flexible support options including resume refinement, cover letter drafting support, interview preparation, and mentoring. Reach out and we can dig into what would be most helpful.

  • I'd love to discuss with you! Reach out for a no-cost consultation call, and we'll determine if my coaching support is a good fit for your current chapter.

  • Absolutely! Check out the Free Resource Library, sign up for the Unseasoned Weekly Newsletter on Substack, and don’t miss our 4k strong community on Instagram.

Jonas Seiler, Outdoor Guide / Yurt Manager / Small Business Owner

Emerald’s experience and steady assurance have already boosted my determination to become more fluent in the job application process.

Her attention to detail, personalized recommendations, and continued support have been essential to my revamped resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn.

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