Common Mistakes Made By Job Seekers
“Could you please tell my son to change is cover letter based on the job?” So said an exasperated mother from Fairfield, Connecticut. From her perspective, young people were graduating college without any understanding of how to apply for jobs. “Most just send blanket applications through Indeed.” She knew as she was the hiring manager […]
Are you a parent of a recent college graduate? We can help your child get a job.
Career Counseling Connecticut has always been a mission based business. But post-pandemic we feel more committed than ever due to the epidemic of mental health issues facing young adults. Help for depression Your adult children will need every advantage possible. We can help: -craft a job seeking plan -train how to network -train how […]
College to Career… post Covid
Career Counseling Connecticut started in earnest during The Great Recession (2008) .Then the Great Recession hit. Those graduating college without a clear view of what they wanted to do faced a double challenge: finding a job and finding a career that suited them. It seemed to me as I grew Career Counseling Connecticut that there […]
Career Counseling Connecticut: Despite the job openings, it’s tough to find a good job
“I thought it would easy to find a job.” I’ve heard that phrase a dozen times during the last few months. The Pandemic has led to the Great Resignation. This has led to a record number of job openings. It should be easy! Right? Wrong! A large chunk of those job openings are in sectors: […]
Career Counseling Connecticut: Get out of the Indeed black hole
Louis was frustrated. I have sent over 50 job applications through Indeed. I received a few computer generated responses that asked for more information or to do preliminary testing. Otherwise, nothing. The Indeed/Job Board Black Hole. Do not go onto Indeed until you know what have a career/job vision. When you figure out what you […]
Isn’t it a hot job market? If so, why am I having a difficult time getting hired? We can help.
Why millions of job seekers aren’t getting hired in this hot job marketJob seekers increasingly want higher pay, more flexibility, and remote options. Meanwhile, companies continue to favor candidates with several years of experience, availability to work evening or weekend hours, and willingness to work in-person. Read in The Washington Post: https://apple.news/Ag2PYY_jTTK2LGXe1owpGRA Joe came into Career […]
Find Where the Marketplace Can Meet Your Passion
“I have a passion for…” I hear this a great deal from my career counseling clients. I hear you. I made the radical switch from corporate lawyer in Washington, DC to education-entrepreneur in small town Connecticut. It is possible to love your job. It can happen. I love my work. I know many others who […]
Job searching? Career Counseling Connecticut can help.
In the last few months, Career Counseling Connecticut has been inundated with job seekers. Recent College Graduates and Twentysomethings Many of our job seeking clients were recent college graduates living in Connecticut who are trying to find jobs. They almost always need help with crafting resumes, interview help, and overall job search strategy. Many are […]