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Help for High School Students and Parents
“The 6-year graduation rate for first-time, full-time undergraduate students who began seeking a bachelor’s degree at 4-year degree-granting institutions in fall 2011 overall was 60 percent.” People are often surprised by this data from a 2019 Department of Education report. I hope this information motivates high school students and their parents to think even more […]
My Invitation Toward Understanding White Privilege – Please Watch 4 Minute Video
Our country is at a crossroads, and I feel it is time to talk and share more. I’ve been inspired by the idea recently that’s it’s not simply enough to “not be racist” but we are called to be “anti-racist”. I’ve also been affected by the phrase “White Silence = Violence.” I was reminded of […]
Outplacement/Job Search Part 2 – Taking Care of Business: First Steps After Job Loss
Clarify goals – Although you may have an urge to get your resume out right away, take a little time to process your job loss and decide what you really want for your next steps. Wait before networking – You may also feel an urgency to ask everyone you know if they know of any […]
Outplacement/Job Search Part 1 – Managing the Transition: The Emotions of Job Loss
Whether you knew the termination was coming or were caught completely by surprise, there are a wide range of emotions you may feel. Some people feel strong anxiety and anger about the termination or how it was handled. Others may feel a sense of relief, either because it was not a good job fit anyhow […]
College Student COVID Career Chaos: 9 Tips for Success
(Gift certificates for personalized career coaching can help practically and emotionally.) An April College Reaction Poll showed that ¾ of students had their internship or post-graduate work plans disrupted due to the coronavirus, with half having offers canceled. Others had them delayed or moved to remote. It can be easy to lose hope, but now […]