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Career services design for universities. Career development for professionals.

I help institutions build career systems that work, and I help people move forward with clarity and confidence.

Grounded in CliftonStrengths®, GCDF, EQ practice, EU career guidance, and executive leadership training at Harvard.

What I do

Careers are shaped by more than individual effort.
They are shaped by systems, guidance, access, and clarity.

I work at two connected levels:

  • with individuals — supporting career decisions, transitions, and professional growth

  • with universities and institutions  designing career services that connect education to real opportunities.

 

My work combines career coaching, strengths-based development, and career systems design across higher education contexts in Europe and the United States.

Services

For universities & institutions
  • Career services strategy.

  • Career office tools and manuals.

  • Employer and alumni engagement.

  • Staff training and capacity building.

  • Employability and workshop design.

For individuals
  • Career clarity and decision-making.

  • Transitions and applications.

  • Strengths-based development.

  • CVs, applications, interviews,and job search strategy.

  • Professional positioning.

For leaders 
  • Narrative and positioning.

  • LinkedIn and personal branding.

  • Strategic writing, ghostwriting, and thought leadership.

  • Executive presence and message development.

  • Communication support for change and visibility.

Why work with me

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Evidence-based practice

I connect research, EU policy, and applied career guidance to real institutional and individual needs.

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Systemic perspective

Experience working with individuals, teams, universities, and national initiatives — not only one-to-one coaching.

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Cross-border experience

Guidance and mobility work across EU and Western Balkan contexts, with outcomes reflected in improved access and clearer career pathways.

I currently contribute to career development

and employability through:

  • Career, Skills and Alumni work at the College of Europe in Tirana

  • European cooperation on lifelong career guidance as National Alternate Expert for Albania (CEDEFOP CareersNet)

  • National Coordinator for Albania, International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance (IAEVG)

  • Higher education and career design initiatives in Albania and internationally.

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What others say

Project Lead, national university career services initiative

“Xhafer helped us redesign career services for thousands of students. The impact was visible in engagement and opportunities.”

Let's have a conversation

If you are:

 

  • navigating a career decision or transition, or

  • shaping career services, employability, or education initiatives

I’d be glad to have a conversation.

The Purpose Letters: Practical insights on careers, skills, and meaningful work.

Let's connect

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