Services for Individuals
These are some of the questions and statements we hear from clients who want to make decisions about their career and their life.
Career Decision-Making
- Can you help me make some decisions about next steps in my work; in my life?
- I am bored with this career. Given my age, should I stick with it or can I still make a change?
- Would moving to another city or state improve my situation?
- Do I work part-time or full-time while raising a family?
Self-Assessment for Career Direction
- I am stuck and I need help thinking about my priorities in my work and life.
- Am I marketable and do I have the skills and experience that employers want?
- What is a good fit for me?
Exploring Career Options
- I don’t know what my options are? What else is out there?
Once you have identified possible directions for your career, we can suggest where you can find information about career fields, work trends and salaries. We can discuss alternative ways to work, such as project work, starting a business or developing multiple income streams.
Your counselor can also propose strategies to develop and effectively access your network of personal and professional contacts, utilizing both traditional and digital forms of communication. We can help you prepare for informational interviews intended to provide more explicit information and act as a reality check during your exploration.
Job Searching
- New to job searching or rusty?
- Have a big gap in your work history or a not-so-great ending to your last job?
- Have a problematic work history?
- Uncertain about what to search for?
- Afraid of rejection?
Resume, LinkedIn Profile and Cover Letter > Your Brand
Your marketing materials need to work together so you stand out to a prospective employer as a candidate for their “definitely interview” list.
- Have you been sending out your resume but not getting a positive response?
- Do you find yourself blocked when it comes to writing a cover letter?
- Do you need help improving your LinkedIn profile?
We can work with you to identify your strengths, achievements and key qualifications to incorporate in your resume and cover letter. We can also help you make the necessary changes for your resume when you are making a shift in your work and/or career.
Interview Coaching
- Are you nervous about interviewing?
- Are you unsure how to prepare?
- Are you reluctant to “sell” yourself?
- Does your mind go blank?
Your counselor can help you examine any fears or inaccurate beliefs that may hold you back from communicating effectively. You will learn how to structure responses to questions, formulate questions for interviewers and to be aware of non-verbal communication. Working with your counselor will help you feel more confident in presenting yourself.
Creating a Marketing Strategy and Plan
Does the thought of marketing yourself feel overwhelming? The key is to be clear about your objective and how best to communicate what you are looking for.
- Do you need help clarifying your objective?
- Do you think your work history is complicated and difficult to explain?
- Are you unsure where to begin?
- Do you hate the thought of networking?
- Would you like help composing your message?
Researching
Do you spend a lot of time staring at your computer wondering what to focus on when you are researching your next job, next career or how to start a business? Information is the secret ingredient that often is the missing link to help you reach the next step in your search.
- I don’t know where to begin.
- What should I target? Companies, positions, industries?
- Where do I get this information?
Workplace effectiveness
Do you enjoy your work but find the work environment is not a good fit? Can you identify the problem? Is it your boss, co-workers, the structure, culture or a conflict with your values?
- I find communicating with my boss and/or co-workers to be difficult.
- I don’t think our group/organization has clearly defined goals.
- I’m not sure that my boss has any idea of what I’ve accomplished.
- There is little structure or process and things rarely get done.
- My boss does not like change and so is resistant to suggestions.
- My team doesn’t work well as a team.
- I need to find a way to accept the situation and effective coping strategies should I decide to stay.
Professional Development
Do you often think: Is it time for something new? We’re ready to support you through all the steps to move forward. Professional development is a pathway to that something new!
People often say things like:
- I’ve hit a wall.
- I feel stuck.
- I’m bored or burnt out.
- What’s next and how do I get there?
Professional development can encompass:
- On the job training
- Training programs at work
- Classes/workshops
- A Certificate program
- An Advanced degree
- Having a mentor
- Expanding your responsibilities