Thankful for loving my career
My inbox is filled on Thanksgiving and Christmas from past clients of Career Counseling Connecticut. “Thank you. I love my new career…” Some version of that opening phrase repeats itself. There is no false modesty in saying the following: we have done such a great job at helping our clients find new careers because almost […]
Are you a creative type in need of career advice?
Creative types usually have career challenges, particularly at the start of their careers. Career Counseling Connecticut has a particular methodology that we use with creative career types that has led to a great degree of career success. Renee is a creative type who ventured all the way from New Canaan, CT to our Madison, CT […]
Better than retiring early: Find enjoyable and meaningful work
There is a movement in our country Financial Independence Retire Early, with the acronym, FIRE. I have been reading about this growing group for the last several years. Generally, I applaud those who take control of their lives and are sensible in their consumption habits. Here’s an article that nicely summarizes FIRE. The general premise: […]
If the unemployment numbers are so good, why don’t I have a good job?
This is not a political post. Any non-partisan economist would say that the unemployment numbers post Great-Recession have been misleading. Several factors have afflicted Connecticut residents who are bewildered by the “good news” about employment but finding it difficult to obtain meaningful work. The most significant factor: underemployment Employment numbers do not adjust for those […]
Are you making the most of your potential?
“It’s not a bad job. It’s actually manageable. I have a good work life balance, unlike most of my friends. My boss is not a tyrant. The people and the company have a cooperative spirit. It’s a nice place. I feel ungrateful complaining.” Todd wrote as he filled out his pre-meeting questionnaire before meeting with […]
Quantum Physics and Career Counseling
“I’m not sure what magic occurred but since our meeting things have moved so fast.” “It was almost as if the job magically occurred.” “Are you a magician? I just got the job offer.” I’m lucky to have these messages in my inbox. Clients who had been stuck in some career rut. They met with […]
Career Transition: Nothing happens without a vision and a plan. We can help
“Every month for the last 4 years, I’ve reviewed Career Counseling Connecticut’s blog. Why did I wait 4 years to come in? I don’t know.” Jennifer said as she described her mismatched career. “I guess I just thought something would happen.” Our K-college culture creates a deep imprint regarding life change. Unfortunately, it is absolutely […]
Over 50… the world of traditional jobs has changed… learn how to transform
Three of my good friends – just over 50 – are unemployed. Two are Ivy-league graduates who, at different times in their career, had what would generally be considered top jobs for their age range in corporate America. The other is in sales and has had a more mercurial career, some big successes and some […]
Don’t let September bring another year of career regret
While January 1 is the official start of the year, we have been cultured through school – and if you are a parent your kids returning to school – to view September as the real first month of the new year. Our K-through college “every year brings change” process is an underrated culprit for career […]
Aptitude Testing for Jobs
My first company, The Learning Consultants, is an educational consulting company. While we help students and families with all educational issues, the marketplace dictated that SAT prep and other high stakes tests become one of our main areas. I am an idealist by nature but a pragmatist in the way that I go about ensuring […]