Long, Allison
(336 ) 708-3947
Allison Long (Alli) is the founder of myCareerGuide and a career strategist with 26-years in a Fortune Global 500 company, where she served as SVP Global Marketing, Brand, & Communication. Offering experience across industries and functions, Alli helps people of all ages in career transition and growth be confident and successful in today’s employment market.
Expertise
• Career Planning & Exploration
• Find and Land-the-Job Game Plans
• Materials that Get Results - resumes, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, portfolios, employer
correspondence, interview and negotiation strategy
• Leadership & Professional Development - confidence (imposter syndrome), strategic thinking, prioritization, time management, motivation
• Public Speaking & Executive Communication
• Professional Brand Strategy
• Writing Services
A seasoned cross-functional hiring manager and workforce planner, Alli brings a talent and leadership development lens to every engagement, helping clients select the right roles and distinguish themselves throughout the hiring process and their career trajectory. Her approach is collaborative, extending beyond scheduled sessions. She also delivers keynotes, presentations and workshops, and multi-session programs.
A former colleague reflects, “Alli is relentlessly focused on other people’s success, connecting them with roles that matter and guiding their growth with clarity and care. She’s a coach, teacher, mentor, and valued trusted advisor who lives in service to others.”
Credentials
• Master Certified Professional Coach (MCPC, ICF accredited)
• Certified Personal Brand Strategist (CPBS)
• Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)
• Certified Hidden Job Market Coach (CHJMC)
• LinkedIn SEO Optimization (certificate)
• Applicant Tracking Systems (certificate)
• Certified AI Prompt Engineer
She is also trained in career support for clients with ADHD/ADD, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.
Alli holds a Business Management degree and Marketing minor from Clemson University. Helping clients worldwide, she is based in North Carolina with her husband of almost 30 years, and her son who attends N.C. State University. When Alli is not helping clients, she loves running, competing in pickleball, sharing outdoor adventures with her family, and reading.
Coaching Specialties:
• Career Planning & Exploration • Find and Land-the-Job Game Plans • Job Search Materials & Tools that Produce Results -Resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter, portfolio, employer correspondence, interview/negotiation strategy • Leadership & Professional Development (Self-Confidence, Imposter Syndrome, Time Management, Motivation (Avoidance)) • Effective Communication • Professional Brand Strategy • Public Speaking • Writing Services (Career Materials)
