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The Longest Drive
You’ve said it. Many, many times as a kid sitting in the car on a trip to someplace exciting. Going to a place you love to be and have been waiting to get to. “Are we there yet?” Even now a drive to the beach or a mountain vacation home or to visit a good friend seems to take forever. It seems like the longest drive because we want to be there rather than where we are. But maybe you have experienced another kind of longest drive. Maybe you experience it every day going to work. The longest drive can sometimes be the commute you take to work because you…
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Interviewee Beware!
I have to admit that as a career counselor and coach, I never thought I would ever have to warn people about interview fraud, but that is the state of things now. Let me explain. While out walking our dogs a few days ago, I stopped to talk with our next- door neighbor, Tony, who is a graphic designer (yes, we stayed at least six feet apart for Covid safety). He said that he had been looking for a full -time job and applied for a position and was offered an interview on a Zoom meeting. He prepared for the interview and went through what appeared to be a typical interview.…
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Getting Started with a Career Coach
It almost seems like a trite cliche but it actually is true: Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Whether you are a student or someone just getting started in the search for a career; or you are someone seeking a new direction in your work or your retirement, you will have questions about the choices you need to make to get going. That is where I can help. Just like an athlete needs a coach for direction and motivation, you may require the help of a professional that can coach you toward your goals.
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Life Is Adventure
I have worked in a Career Services office as a Career Counselor at a major university. It is really common for students to come in to ask for help with resume writing, interview practice and assistance with job search. It is pretty much what you would expect to see. What is just as common, however, are students who come in with very great anxiety and even panic because they are not sure of the major or career they want to pursue. That anxiety and panic is often fueled by the belief that they only get one shot at getting this decision right- that they will never have the opportunity to…
