Thee Ashley Exchange |
Varnado Career Consulting
The Dedicated Consulting Arm of Thee Ashley Exchange
We help students turn their education, experiences, and ambitions into a clear path forward—and help universities and employers connect with emerging talent.
With a focus on college students and graduates, our work bridges the gap between earning a degree and navigating the professional world. From the first résumé to the first offer, we prepare students to communicate their value, pursue opportunities, and enter the workplace with confidence.
"Preparation that goes beyond a polished résumé."
Christian O. Varnado, M.B.A.
Founder & Principal Consultant,
Career Readiness & Talent Development
Discover Your Direction
Clarify your strengths, interests, and opportunities you want to pursue.
Build Your
Story
Learn to explain what you bring to the table and specific examples and confidence.
Practice for the
Opportunity
Develop the skills to navigate interviews and professional discussions.
Prepare for what comes next
Enter the workplace with a plan for learning, contributing, and growing.
Campuses our Work Has Reached:
You bring the ambition. We help you develop the tools, strategy, and preparation to move forward.
Our services include:
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Career direction: Identify career paths that align with your strengths, interests, and goals.
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Résumé & LinkedIn development: Translate coursework, campus leadership, employment, and volunteer experience into a compelling professional story.
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Interview preparation: Practice communicating your strengths, answering challenging questions, and asking thoughtful questions of your own.
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Internship & job search strategy: Build a focused search plan and learn how to research employers, network, and follow up.
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Professional presence: Strengthen workplace communication, networking skills, and confidence in professional settings.
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Offer & transition preparation: Understand compensation, evaluate opportunities, and prepare for your first months on the job.
For Colleges, & Universities
Extend your reach. Strengthen student readiness.
We partner with career services teams, academic departments, and student organizations to deliver practical programming that connects classroom learning to career opportunities.
Our support includes:
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Career readiness workshops and multi-session programs.
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Résumé reviews and mock interview sessions.
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Employer engagement and recruiting event preparation.
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Targeted programming for first-generation students and graduating seniors.
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Campus leadership development and professional branding.
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Career programming tailored to specific majors and industries.
For Students & Recent Graduates
For Employers & Community Partners
Connect with talent. Invest in preparation.
We help organizations build relationships with students and graduates, including talent from HBCUs, and create recruiting experiences that give candidates a meaningful opportunity to demonstrate their potential.
Services include:
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Campus recruiting strategy and university relationship development.
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Student outreach and candidate sourcing for defined opportunities.
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Employer information sessions and career engagement events.
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Internship program planning and candidate preparation.
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Sponsored career readiness workshops and student coaching.
Let’s Build Your Next Chapter.
Whether you are a student preparing for your next opportunity, a university investing in career outcomes, or an employer seeking emerging talent, we would love to connect.
Christian O. Varnado
980-290-7139