"As a newly appointed president, I was eager to prioritize career readiness for our students. Rebekah Paré delivered an outstanding in-depth analysis of our current career services, benchmarked against peer institutions, which provided a clear understanding of where we stand. Her visionary proposal went beyond a mere career services strategy—it introduced a comprehensive, holistic support model that addresses the multifaceted needs of our students. This project will shape our future direction and I deeply appreciate Rebekah's exceptional work and commitment." President John Karl Scholz, University of Oregon
"Rebekah's insights were instrumental in shaping our college's career readiness strategy. Her landscape analysis provided a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities we faced. Her recommendations were nuanced and tailored to the needs of our liberal arts students, college culture, budgetary limits, and our campus's larger strategic goals. Collaborating with Rebekah was an enjoyable and rewarding experience, marked by a shared commitment to student success." Chris J. Poulsen, Tykeson Dean of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon
"During the first 6 months of my tenure as a leader, Rebekah coached me through conducting an institution-wide landscape analysis. This included consideration of who to interview, how to interview key stakeholders and leaders and then review and feedback of the actual document. Her partnership on this project has been invaluable and her feedback on each step - and those in the future has been insightful and strategic." Louise Jackson, University of Michigan
"Working with Paré Consulting was an incredibly valuable opportunity to conduct audit of our existing career readiness efforts and bring faculty and staff together from across the college to share our current work, identify existing challenges and define our aspirations for our students. Rebekah brought insightful suggestions for bringing together stakeholders from across the college and around the university. Her guidance on the structure of our meetings and her thoughtful questions allowed us to better articulate our challenges and begin the process of identifying solutions by bringing the right people together.
"Rebekah's recommendations were well tailored to us - our institutional culture, resources, and most importantly, our students' needs. The were an ideal balance of broad vision and concrete practical solutions for both immediate and long-term impact." Jamie Bufalino, Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Oregon
"Our office has come a LONG way under your leadership and I'm looking forward to seeing where we are headed next." A.B.
"I've really enjoyed working with you over the past several months. I really appreciate the energy and leadership you have brought to our staff. I am excited to see where your vision takes us." J.M.
"Rebekah never fails to make everyone feel genuinely heard, supported, and appreciated." J.K.
"Rebekah has served as a guide on several key projects. Her insight in leading a career office and effectively working at a large, complex R1 institution and leading institutional-level change has been invaluable. I appreciate her balanced approach of both consulting and coaching as she provides strategic insight based on her years of experience. Everybody leading career services should have a 'Rebekah'!" Louise Jackson, University of Michigan
"I found our conversations invaluable – they increased my confidence in the direction our work is going, helped me to extend and improve my vision and develop a concrete plan for bringing it to fruition." Jamie Bufalino, Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Oregon
"I've had coaches and therapists, but no one breaks it down like you do. You could charge so much more for these sessions. " Susi G.
"Rebekah Paré was my go-to advisor when I started a career services initiative. She is strategic, compassionate, and super smart -- she supported me in staying ahead of the curve and keeping my enthusiasm up and focus forward during challenging leadership moments." Paula DiRita Wishart
"I was truly amazed by your insights and the quality of your presence. It was tremendously valuable for me to speak with you at this particular crossroads in my life." A.G.
"I hands down could not have got this gig off the ground without you. You're a terrific and talented colleague with tremendous leadership prowess." P.W.
"Rebekah's consultancy extended to staff training, and the impact was commendable. Her approach was not only effective but also tailored to our specific needs. The training sessions she conducted provided our staff with the necessary tools and knowledge to transition to their new roles. Rebekah's expertise in staff training added an essential dimension to our collaboration, ensuring that our team was well-prepared to implement the strategies we developed. I would certainly recommend Rebekah as a consultant for her valuable contributions to staff development. " Dan Neuwirth, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
"Rebekah’s presentation provided a fresh perspective on how career services can be transformed through innovative approaches, along with her insights on integrating strategic planning and leadership development into career services offered new, actionable ideas that I had not previously considered. The content that Rebekah shared was incredibly rich and relevant, addressing the critical need for innovation in career services with both depth and clarity, while integrating practical strategies that were not only thought-provoking but also immediately applicable. " Kim Carothers, Missouri Career Development Association
"I've really enjoyed working with you. You've got the right blend between moving things along and incorporating everyone's voice. Great job!" J.C.
"Great facilitation. You gave everyone a chance to contribute in a way that is both structured and helpful toward our goals." D.C.
"Rebekah and I met through the Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers (MWACE), and I am beyond impressed with her expertise, motivation, and ability to stay ahead of socioeconomic challenges in career readiness. Rebekah's warm personality and fierce passion for student, university, and organizational wellness are both magnetic and influential. I have gained incredible insights about career readiness from her knowledge and experiences. Most of all, I admire her for respectfully and thoughtfully challenging the status quo. Given how difficult it can be to spearhead and accept change, I respect her for strongly standing by the principles, fundamentals, and future vision that will create a better learning and initial workforce experience for the next generation of American employees. She is one of the few people I see who has the courage to ask the tough questions connected to today's struggles. I highly recommend her services and consider myself fortunate to have Rebekah as an ally in the pursuit of a more productive and prosperous tomorrow." Aaron Meyers, Meyers Workforce Solutions, LLC
"I'm so glad I attended your session framing Career Services as an ROI department. I left feeling really energized and excited to tackle my work from a more strategic angle. I love how you provided both a theoretical foundation exploring some of the macro forces at play in higher education alongside a really practical look at how our work cuts across so many different units and how strategic partnerships can help us drive impact and garner support and resources. You gave me some really important language I can use to start forging those partnerships and telling stories around my contributions. Thank you!" Stephanie Bianco, University of California-Berkeley
"I really loved your perspective, which resonated greatly with my experience as a career services leader (both good and bad). I have shared your article with my team and will be sharing it far and wide throughout campus. Thanks again!" C.G.
"Thanks so much for your thoughts re career services and the ideal new-ish role(s) it should be playing in the modern higher-ed landscape. This is really helpful to quote and show around to our leadership, which is slowly and surely "getting there" when it comes to this stuff. " A.H.
"I can relate to [your article] on every level! You hit every thought that I have, didn’t realize I had, and I’m trying to express. Thank you for all of that. It is so well written! " C.D.
"Your article gave me some great points to share in my staff meeting! Thank you!" K.K.