CDA Insights

I was shocked to pull five of my counseling training books off the shelf and not find the word “trust” in the index. Happily, I found...

Agreeing on the value of lifelong learning is easy. Seeking appropriate opportunities that fit with all other aspects of life is a...

Traditionally, networking involves attending events, shaking hands, collecting business cards, and connecting again at a future date....

In the career development world, it is not enough to have lived a role successfully. It must be written about it if more successful roles...

While failure is an excellent learning opportunity, the goal, of course, should be success. Then why do people still set themselves up...

For some people, it may be pretty scary to think that others are watching, evaluating, and commenting on their work at any given time....

Staying on top of your game is probably a more sports-minded way of saying “remain competent.” Just as athletes must consistently...

Long ago, I was a college student and psychology club president. While not exactly a supervisor, I learned a lesson that I took to my...

In the debut issue of CDA Insights (January/2013), the focus was on “Making a Million.” An insightful debate could ensue as to whether...

Being online is easy – working online is a whole different story. It is definitely not as easy as putting up a webpage. Taking time for...

About 10 years ago, I read about a unique way to test new career options – take a “vocation vacation”. While I don’t know if that option...

Beneficence, actively doing good, is a primary responsibility of career services professionals, according the NCDA Code of Ethics, and...

Does your client walk away from your sessions nonplussed? Do the vets you assist realize your compliment of “passing with flying colors”...

My company focuses on providing quality career services. We offer employees flexible work options and we do not house everyone in a...

While I like to put humor into every situation, sometimes it is difficult to achieve laughter when talking about rough job searches....

Being noncommittal to your professional development is like walking a tight rope across two tall buildings – once you fall off, it is...

Creating and maintaining an effective strategy for an executive career is more work than most people can envisage. Networking, branding,...

The winter months take their tolls on the psyche. Staying positive is important year round, and can require redoubled efforts when the...

Being the first, means you are a leader – you are key, cardinal, head, or premier. As a career practitioner, you lead your clients into...

Despite sounding ordinary, in and out are very powerful prepositions. Someone may be “out of a job”, or “in a career search mode.” We are...