Karen Weist

Certified Job & Career Transition Coach | Certified MBTI Practitioner and Career Leader

Email: karen.b.weist@vanderbilt.edu

Strengths: Connectedness | Positivity | Strategic | Individualization | Includer

As Owen alumni, you are eligible to receive career support throughout your professional career. Career coaching and resources include:

• Assisting you in targeting functions and employers
• Helping you create your job search and personal marketing strategy
• Guiding you in preparing for interviewing and negotiating opportunities
• Letting you know about opportunities and resources

With over two decades of experience in career development and coaching, Karen excels at helping individuals gain clarity, build confidence, and take meaningful action toward career and life goals.  She has worked with executives, MBAs, specialized business master’s students, PhDs, and individuals navigating career transitions, providing personalized coaching and strategic guidance. Karen has been a valuable member of the Owen team since 2018, supporting our Executive MBA program as a career coach.  Additionally, from 2004 to 2010, she served as a CMC career coach for the full-time MBA program. Her goal is to approach every client interaction with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to delivering value add support.