Career Marketing

So now you have your cover letter and resume completed, you are ready for a very important and crucial part of the career counseling process; that is, effective personal marketing to achieve results! The emphasis is on networking. The goal here is to find as many...

What Can I Expect when I See a Career Counselor?

Many people have no idea what to expect when they see a career counselor for the first time. The purpose of the initial session, or the intake interview, is to gain as much information as is needed to help you make effective and appropriate decisions about your...

Social Holiday Job Hunting

In the last post we spoke about a more formal approach to holiday job hunting so in this one we will look at ways to incorporate the holiday job hunt into social activities. In addition to using traditional job hunting resources,  make a point of going to parties and...

Kick Your Holiday Job Hunting Into High Gear!

Believe it or not … The holiday season is prime for job hunting. If you’re without a job or unhappy in your current one, it’s smart to gear up your search during November and December, rather than get distracted or depressed by the holiday season. ...

Going to the Mall can be Helpful to Your Career

When you go to the mall, look at the different types of stores if you are looking at changing your industry, or your career. All retail stores interact with consumer related industries that are corporate, technical or manufacturing. You may like stores in one or more...

Creative Key Words for Career Transition to Another Field

The use of keywords are critical in your resume. Keywords bring up your value immediately to the reader and can be used as “value added skills” to your next employer. Mitch and I use Creative Keywords in certain types of resumes that need  to express our...