Walk away with a strategy tailored for you and get results fast.
Securing a job among 750 applicants? I’ve done it. Winning a scholarship to pursue my educational dream abroad? That too. From landing roles at top global organizations to building a career across five countries - I know what it takes to stand out and move forward.
What I offer? Guidance to build a career on your terms. Obtain funding for your dreams. Bold moves, strategic pivots, and winning the numbers game of international recruitment. Take what’s rightfully yours.
Strategic support for entering or pivoting into international organizations from private sector or academia. I will support you with job search, networking, identification of entry points and making a competitive move.
Learn moreGuidance on career advancement, salary negotiation, workplace dynamics, and stepping into leadership roles. In-depth review of work cases and mock workplace discussions (asking for more, conflict resolution, feedback provision, boundaries setting, managing up and across etc.). One hour fully devoted to YOU.
Learn moreReview of your CV and Cover Letters for a specific role or industry. Interview training across formats – panel, video, and self-recorded. Learn to read between the lines of job descriptions, identify key competencies sought, and demonstrate them during recruitment. Reposition yourself for the win.
Learn moreTogether, we will turn your great ideas into funded projects. Whether it’s for study, research, an NGO, or a business launch – get personalized support to position your application for success. Strategic insights to strengthen your case and boost your chances of securing funding.
Learn moreStrategic support for entering or pivoting into international organizations from private sector or academia. I will support you with job search, networking, identification of entry points and making a competitive move.
Guidance on career advancement, salary negotiation, workplace dynamics, and stepping into leadership roles. In-depth review of work cases and mock workplace discussions (asking for more, conflict resolution, feedback provision, boundaries setting, managing up and across etc.). One hour fully devoted to YOU.
Review of your CV and Cover Letters for a specific role or industry. Interview training across formats – panel, video, and self-recorded. Learn to read between the lines of job descriptions, identify key competencies sought, and demonstrate them during recruitment. Reposition yourself for the win.
Together, we will turn your great ideas into funded projects. Whether it’s for study, research, an NGO, or a business launch – get personalized support to position your application for success. Strategic insights to strengthen your case and boost your chances of securing funding.
My name is Svitlana Nidzvetska. I’m originally from Ukraine and have studied and worked in Poland, Spain, Denmark, and Belgium before settling in Geneva, Switzerland. I’ve built my career in international development and global health, working with big international organizations like the WHO, World Bank, etc.. I also teach a Global Health course in Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in Ukraine.
Having taken part in countless recruitment processes, I’ve learned to navigate automated hiring systems, stand out in a sea of candidates, and ultimately land the right opportunities. Now, I help others do the same.
Mentoring a young manager on team set‑up strategy.
Supporting Ukrainian refugees in Vaud & Geneva for professional integration.
Capacity building of Ukrainian communities for grant applications.
Invited speaker during the podcast on employment in the Humanitarian Sector in Geneva for Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland (language – Ukrainian).
https://www.theukrainian.eu/coachtheukrainian or https://soundcloud.com/dmytro-milashchuk/... (episode 6)
Keynote speaker at “Countering misinformation and disinformation: the role of trust in health systems” webinar. Watch the recording here: Countering misinformation and disinformation
Designed and presented a series of educational episodes on sexual and reproductive health for Ukrainians under temporary protection in Switzerland DiasporaTV Switzerland.
“Прокладання шляху в міжнародній кар’єрі. Без досвіду роботи у глобальних організаціях мені було складно самостійно прокладати цей шлях. Виникало багато побоювань і сумнівів. На щастя, я мала чудову можливість отримати професійну консультацію Світлани у сфері побудови міжнародної кар’єри. Цінним для мене став її погляд з боку на мій попередній досвід. Це допомогло зменшити знецінення моїх попередніх ролей і внутрішнього критика, який вимагав негайного прогресу. Аналіз Світлани щодо впливу геополітичного контексту та пояснення внутрішньої специфіки окремого сектору та організації був надзвичайно важливим. Окремі поради стосовно перспективних напрямків стали для мене відкриттями. Це також стосується вимог до конкретних ролей та пояснення технічних характеристик в обраній організації. Мені імпонували ваші пояснення і визначення подальших етапів, а також те, що є можливість подальших консультацій на різних етапах. Крім професійних порад, слова підтримки дали внутрішній спокій і прийняття того, що ці зміни потребують часу. Перша консультація стала для мене цінною. Метафорично, це було схоже на відкриття великих дверей, за якими я побачила багато інших дверей-можливостей. З’явилося чіткіше розуміння особливостей напрямків. Подальші дії – це вже моя відповідальність. Бажаю всім, хто звернеться, знайти відповідь для свого професійного розвитку, а вам, Світлано, задоволення від роботи та натхнення від наших результатів!”
“I had the pleasure of working with Svitlana as my Mentor for 4 months through the Women at Work in France program. At the time, I stepped into a new managerial role and inherited a team that had been fragmented following a major reorganization. Some team members were demoralized, and there were numerous operational challenges. My main goal was – to rebuild trust and mutual respect, and to become a leader of an international team during a period of turbulence and organizational chaos. From the very beginning, Svitlana was genuinely enthusiastic about helping me navigate this challenge. During our mentorship, we worked together to identify the root causes of challenges, selected the most effective tools to address them, and focus on the key areas I needed to develop to succeed. Svitlana generously shared ideas, tools, and materials that helped me gain perspective. Her personal experience and insightful feedback allowed me to look at the problem from different angles and explore new ways to overcome team resistance. As a result of our work together, I was able to connect with team members, transform the team’s negativity into trust, and become more confident in my role. I developed a new framework for leading team calls and created values that supported building team cohesion. My experience with Svitlana was not only valuable for solving the challenge but also enriching for my ongoing professional development. It has inspired me with fresh ideas and greater clarity for my future growth as a leader.”
“Svitlana supported me through a very stressful salary negotiation. It was the first time I tried to go beyond simply accepting what was offered, and I wasn’t sure I could do it. Svitlana helped me to prepare my talking points and refine my arguments so that I could enter the conversation with clarity and confidence. She also offered a number of very specific and practical tips that were tailored to my situation and concerns, and they proved really effective during the actual negotiation. We then did a mock negotiation, where Svitlana played the role of my manager. It gave me a chance to say things out loud, test how they sounded, and practise responding to possible objections. The session felt safe and supportive, yet realistic, and it helped me stay calm and focused when the real conversation came. When the time came for the actual conversation with my manager, I felt so much more prepared than I ever expected. It was my first experience standing for myself and asking for what I believed I deserved, without shrinking or doubting myself. Even though the negotiation was challenging, I stayed grounded and eventually reached an outcome I feel really proud of. I’m really glad I reached out to Svitlana. Her support and professional advice made a big difference.”