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APPS and the Career Counselor
Options for managing one’s career continue to grow in correlation to technology. If a client is not keeping up, will you, the counselor,...
May 19, 20142 min read


Negotiation
It seems to be true that 65% of the time, you get what you ask for. Is this axiom true in the workplace? Other obvious factors include...
Apr 21, 20143 min read


Social Media
Embracing the wonders and effects of social media does not mean losing yourself in the technology daily. Career development professionals...
Mar 17, 20143 min read


Leadership
While the word “leadership” has many different meanings, it is the active form of the word that is important to the career development...
Feb 17, 20143 min read


Preparing to Change Career Fields
A new year ostensively awakens an inner call to grow in a new direction. If that growth is toward a new career or related professional...
Jan 20, 20143 min read


21st Century College Courses
Perhaps the next big thing in career development will be finding a way to assist those taking MOOCs to package their knowledge into an...
Nov 20, 20132 min read


Veterans
It isn’t enough to simply say “Thank you for your service.” We need to do all we can for those who have given their all. Helping those...
Oct 21, 20133 min read


College Costs
Is college right for everyone? We often say “no.” But do we mean it? What are the alternatives, especially when the costs to attend...
Sep 16, 20133 min read


Women in the Workforce
Women are more than half the population and generally represent an even greater percentage of our clients. It is important that we are...
Aug 19, 20133 min read


Fulfillment
Maslow believed that the highest level we could attain was “self-actualization.” Is that fulfillment? What does it mean to you and what...
Jul 29, 20132 min read


Working From Home
It is a dream for some and a nightmare for others to work from home. Which would it be for you and your clients? Might want to look at...
Jun 13, 20132 min read


Aiming For Efficiency
As career counselors and coaches (and spouses/partners, parents, teachers, friends, caregivers, etc.), we juggle numerous roles and...
Mar 8, 20132 min read
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