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Lily Zhang
Career Counselor - Published on The Muse, TIME, Newsweek, Inc. & Forbes
Lily Zhang is a career coach with extensive experience in professional development, particularly for early career designers, engineers, and researchers.1 She worked at the MIT Media Lab, where she assisted students from various fields, including AI experts and interaction designers, in shaping their career paths.1
As a writer, Lily has authored over 200 career development articles for prominent publications such as The Muse, TIME, Newsweek, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Mashable, Lifehacker, and Inc.1 Her articles cover topics ranging from job search essentials like resumes and interviews to broader professional development areas like networking and career transitions.1
Lily has organized and hosted more than 100 career and professional development events, facilitated connections between job seekers and employers, and provided one-on-one coaching.1 In 2018, she developed the TBD conference at the Media Lab, focusing on professional skill development and alumni networking for students.1
Her LinkedIn profile indicates that she has worked in various roles related to career development:
- Career Coach in private practice (August 2021 - Present)
- Writer for The Muse (April 2014 - April 2016)
- Career Counseling Assistant at Northeastern University (January 2013 - April 2013)
- Career Counselor at MIT Media Lab (October 2012 - December 2012)1
Lily's Twitter bio describes her as a "Career coach, avid reader, freelance writer".2 Her expertise lies in resume review and interviewing, with a particular passion for helping clients improve their interviewing skills.1
