Future Careers: Start Planning Now
Career Counseling Connecticut has been entirely focused on helping its clients understand that we are in a radically changing new world of work. Preparing for the Future of Work The pace of technological advancement is accelerating, reshaping job markets faster than ever before. Artificial intelligence, genetics, robotics, renewable energy —innovations like these will revolutionize entire […]
Are you a Giver? An Idealist?
Given that it’s Thanksgiving, I thought I would share some thoughts regarding Career Counseling Connecticut’s work with two groups that often overlap and who help the world: Point 2s on the Enneagram who are also NFs in Myers-Briggs. The former – the Giver – and the latter – the Idealist – often but not always […]
Parent of a college student coming home for the holidays?
I am a father of 3 young adult children, two in college and one a few years post college. Due to my work, I am often in discussions not only with my children but with their young adult friends abou their careers. Informally, my nephews and nieces and cousins and friends of close friends also […]
Yes, Artificial Intelligence Will Affect Careers. How We Can Help
I have spent quite a bit of time immersed in understanding artificial intelligence and how it will affect careers. For younger workers, I have urged them to learn as much as possible about AI. Otherwise, they will be charting a course towards work that will no longer be around in 10 years. For mid-career workers, […]
“Suits”… In real life… you’ll want to create your own freedom.
My wife and I started watching Suits on Netflix. Apparently, it has become the surprise hit of recent months, despite being a rediscovered show from a decade earlier. I presume Meghan Markle’s supporting case acting had something to do with the interest. But the show is surprisingly good. And, I usually do not like watching […]
Starting a career… the psychological challenges are real
Career Counseling Connecticut is designed to help our clients with the practical work of choosing a career path and getting jobs. Psychological challenges are part of all practical challenges and certainly part of the challenge facing those in their thirties, forties and beyond when searching for jobs or reinventing their careers. But those at the […]
A recent college graduate… without a job….we can help
When I started Career Counseling Connecticut in the 2000s, almost every college grad had a job immediately after college. Even pre-pandemic, there was a shift. I’m not sure if the shift primarily stemmed from the decline of good entry-level career-building jobs or from young adults choosing to be more careful at the start of their […]
New Program: Career Pilot
CareerPilot Program Description: The CareerPilot program is a systematic and comprehensive approach to career planning and development, designed specifically for young adults. It’s a five-step program aimed to empower you with a deep self-understanding and clear strategic goals, enabling you to navigate your career path with confidence and precision. Step 1: Pre-Meeting Work – Comprehensive […]
Investing in your career is now a must, given the profound uncertainty in the New World of Work
Career Counseling Connecticut was started with a distinct mission: help people find work that makes them feel happy and successful. I started the company prior to The Great Recession of 2008. During the relatively good economic times, I saw that many of my young clients from The Learning Consultants, the parent company of Career Counseling […]
The long summer… post college graduation without a job
“If one person asks what am I doing now….” So said Kyle a few summers ago, pre-pandemic, after graduating college without a job lined up. This once somewhat infrequent occurrence has become more commonplace these days. This is not a good thing. Anxiety and depression are skyrocketing among young adults. It seems very clear to […]