College to Career.

Customized for 3i.

Customized for every student.

Careers Matter has partnered with 3i to create an individualized roadmap for each member's undergraduate student's future career based on their interests, strengths, academic studies & desired experiences.

Whether a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior, every student is on a unique journey that combines their strengths, interests and values to determine their individualized career path.

The coaches at Careers Matter help talented students navigate this journey and determine their path.

THE TEAM

Todd Zipper, 3i Member

Co-Founder & Advisor

Todd is an education entrepreneur with a lifelong passion for helping students turn learning into opportunity.

With a deep understanding of both education and workforce dynamics, Todd brings vision, innovation, and a relentless focus on results in his role as Advisor to Careers Matter

Todd holds a BA from The University of Pennsylvania and a MBA from Columbia Business School.

Kathy Spillane

Co-Founder & Lead Coach

Kathy brings over 20 years of experience in Career Coaching and talent acquisition across higher education and financial services.


Known for her insightful, empathetic style, Kathy helps students uncover strengths, sharpen their story, and build the confidence to succeed.

Kathy holds a BS in Finance from Villanova University.

A Proven Framework.

A Concierge Approach.

Tailored to Every Student.

College to Career Coaching for 3i Members

Introductory Package just for 3i Members:

  • Complimentary 2 hours of coaching includes:

    • Guided Self Assessment & Career Exploration

    • Identifying strengths, interests and values (SIV)

    • Exploring how their unique SIV maps to potential career paths

    • Access to 'Coach KAI' (Careers Matter's AI exploration tool)

      FREE!

Full (6-month) Package*:

  • Up to 15 hours of One-On-One Coaching

  • Customized semester by semester plan based on individual goals

  • Clarity on next steps and end goals

  • Sample of what plans could include:

    • Networking strategy

    • Creation and Perfection of Elevator Pitch

    • Identifying a target list of employers

    • Curated networking list

    • Marketing documents (Resume, LinkedIn, Cover Letters)

$6,000/6 months ; $10,000/12 months

*Does not include Management Consulting Case Prep or Investment Banking Technical Prep. Both are available for an additional charge. Please inquire for more details.

Questions? Email [email protected] anytime!

We work with students early and guide them, step by step, through the process of exploring career paths, mapping majors to opportunities, securing meaningful internships and converting those experiences into full-time roles. Instead of generic advice or last-minute scrambling, students gain clarity, confidence and a clear plan built around how hiring actually works today.

The result is momentum. Students avoid missed recruiting cycles, stop wasting time on unfocused applications, and build experience that compounds each semester.

Parents gain peace of mind knowing their student is being guided by experienced professionals who understand modern hiring timelines, referral-driven recruiting and employer expectations.

Careers Matter replaces guesswork with structure and helps students graduate prepared, competitive and positioned for long-term success.

Careers Matter Coaching Framework

Discovery

Identifying and aligning strengths, interests, and values with potential career paths.

Preparation

Build a polished résumé, LinkedIn profile, elevator pitch, and targeted lists of potential employers that open doors.

Connection

Master networking, coffee chats, and interview confidence.

Execution

Strategically Applying, Interview Prep, Executing the internship, Converting internships to full time jobs. We are there every step of the way.

Real Students.

Real Results.

"I just wanted to let you know that I have gotten and accepted an offer to work at Bain after graduation. Thank you for all your help along the way - I really appreciate you taking the time to help me prepare for the interviews and walk me through the overall recruiting process. Wouldn't have been able to do it without your help!"

Zack R. 

Class of 2025

"Just reaching out because I just got a job offer at Bloomberg Industry Group to be in a financial associate rotational program. I signed the offer letter and just submitted my background check, so I should be good to go! Thank you for all of your help over the years!"

Drew S.

Class of 2025

"Kathy's resourcefulness and experience immediately inspire trust and confidence. I greatly benefited from her guidance during my job search, and especially appreciated her direct, substantive, and to-the-point approach in every consultation as I turned my Physics PhD into a full-time offer at a hedge fund."

George F., PhD

Class of 2026

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