About Wise to Work.

Our Story

Wise to Work was founded by Megan Burke, a native Californian who now lives in Chicago. Megan's experience spans partnerships with start-ups and Fortune 500 companies across the country and internationally. Through consultative sales, executive leadership, outplacement, and career coaching, she has helped thousands of people find greater clarity, confidence, and meaning in their work.

Wise to Work brings that experience to the people who need it most right now: those entering the workforce and those looking for their second or third job.

"Talent is not the problem.
What's missing is connection and a plan."

Our Approach

Our coaching style is collaborative, inclusive, and deeply human — built around the same three steps that guide every program.

01 · Know your path

Get clear.

Find the roles and companies worth going after.

02 · Build your network

Get connected.

Turn contacts into real professional relationships.

03 · Take your next step

Get hired.

Walk into interviews and offers with confidence.

See how the programs work

What We Believe

• Connection opens doors.

  Most opportunities come through people. Knowing how to build professional relationships is the most important career skill no one teaches in school.

• Networking is a skill.

  It can be taught, practiced, and made authentic, even for people who feel shy or unsure where to start.

• Skills that last.

  Our clients leave with the documents they need and the confidence to use them on every future job search.

• Your story matters.

  We help you tell it clearly, in writing, online, and in person.