Career Counseling Connecticut’s Use of Profiling Tools to Help Choose College Majors
Sarah, a bright, ambitious high school senior who felt stuck when it came to choosing a college major. She excelled in many areas—her teachers praised her for her leadership skills, her friends admired her creativity, and her family noted her love for helping others. But when it came time to narrow her career options, Sarah […]
From Campus to Career: How to Land Your First Job After Graduation
It’s November and I don’t have a job…. That’s what my recent e-mails read from about a dozen 2024 college graduates. Some have “jobs” but as baristas, customer service at a family friend’s business, or some other random job that makes them feel underemployed. As a recent college graduate, transitioning into the professional world can […]
Your son/daughter had a personal sports coach but not a personal career coach?
David laughed. “I guess we spent over $10k on private tennis lessons.” He was discussing his son Jake and his initial reluctance to hire a career counselor. “I thought college would help him figure it out.” It didn’t. Even “good colleges” do not have good personalized career counseling. At best, most career planning and placement […]
Young men are falling behind…. career troubles are the main issue
America’s young men are falling even further behind Men in their 20s and early 30s are much more likely than female peers to live with their parents, and many say they feel aimless and isolated Read in The Wall Street Journal: https://apple.news/AZqb4ZA0YRByAMsJv-J8wLA It used to be that the 22 year old young man coming out of […]
How Career Counseling Can Help Recent Graduates and Gen Z Succeed in the Workplace
Fortune recently published a chilling article for parents. Companies are firing recent Gen Z graduates only a few months after hiring them. Employers cite issues with the graduates’ work habits, expectations, and adaptability to corporate environments. The piece highlights the generational gap in work culture, particularly around issues like flexibility, communication, and professional readiness. Companies […]
Recent college graduates: September is coming… fast
“I thought I would start looking after the summer.” I remember hearing this phrase about a decade and a half ago when one of Career Counseling Connecticut’s first clients came to our offices in Madison, Connecticut. I was surprised because my first clients were mostly former students from The Learning Consultants For the most part, […]
Recent college grad… jobless?
The number of college graduates leaving college without a career building job has risen steadily in the last decade. There are a variety of factors. Some are completely out of a college student’s control such as fewer training programs at major corporations. One factor is under the student’s control: creating a career vision. Outside of […]
Yes, a well matched career/job prevents/cures many who are depressed/anxious
Bold claim. Ok… but think of how many depressed/anxious people you know who view their career as perfectly suited to them. Is the answer close to 0? The factors related to depression/anxiety are multifaceted. Biological factors are an issue for some, regardless of their relation, physical and work lives. Deep subconscious factors are issues for […]
No Choice is a Career Choice: Navigating the Trap of a Misfit Career
Paul, a thirtysomething account executive for a midsize company in Fairfield, Connecticut came to our offices in Career Counseling Connecticut with the feel of someone carrying a burden for a long time. Paul noted that he felt “stuck”. “I don’t know what I can do. I say this every few months. But I don’t do […]
Your college graduate needs career direction, job search strategy, training on job search tactics and accountability… not [just] a new resume
Yes, your recent college graduate needs help but perhaps not in the way you think… In running Career Counseling Connecticut for the last 15 years, I have fielded calls from anxious parents of recent college graduates with increasing frequency. “Kyle hasn’t been able to get a job… could you help create a new resume?” Sure. […]