Career Development
Reach full potential
now tell us what ya want - what ya really, really, want
These are some of the powerful questions we ask to obtain a better understanding of who our clients are, where they want to go, and what they want to do in life. These questions also give our clients space to think for themselves.
Here’s the truth: achieving your career dreams begins with deep self-reflection. You might have a general idea of your talents or a vague sense of where you want to go, but an assessment can reveal a whole new path you never even considered.The reality is, many people have hidden skills and untapped interests that could lead them to success in industries they’ve never imagined... but they just don’t know it yet.
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Career assessments are game-changers. They take the best and worst parts of who you are, then use your strengths and passions to map out career pathways that align with your true potential. These insights will help you find a career where you’re not only successful, but also deeply fulfilled.
Most career assessments will highlight which of the 16 career clusters will best fit your skills and personality. The 16 career clusters are 16 categories of industries that most modern jobs fall into. The categories were developed by the U.S. Department of Education in 1999.
But here’s the catch: many assessments are expensive, and if you don’t choose the right one, you could waste valuable time and money.That’s where we come in. We don’t just hand you a generic test. We partner with you to select the assessment that fits your unique strengths and aspirations — pinpointing exactly where you can thrive.
And the best part? Your assessment is INCLUDED when you choose any of our career development plans.
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Career Clusters
Architecture & Construction
Agriculture, Food,
& Natural Resources
Arts, AV Technology & Communications
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Its not about pushing you toward a pipe dream.
Have you ever had a goal that you knew was out of reach and impractical? Or one that you thought was attainable but after spinning your wheels you realized was more trouble to pursue than it was worth? Those situations leave you wondering where you went wrong.
As career counselors, we help clients identify where previous attempts at success went wrong. We also help to break down your lofty goals into small actionable steps that are less overwhelming.
Many people can follow a step-by-step process and having steps laid out to follow may reduce anxiety and fear clients have about pursuing their personal and professional goals.
An Example of What May Take Place During A Session
Session: Self-Assessment and Identifying Transferable Skills
Focus: Conducting a deeper self-assessment and exploring transferable skills for the new career.
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Review client’s skills and experience: Identify core strengths and transferable skills from previous roles that could be applied in the new career.
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Explore potential career fields: Look at industries or roles that could align with the client's interests and skillset.
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Discuss practical constraints: Explore the time and cost required for acquiring new skills or education (e.g., training, certifications, job search time).
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Financial considerations: Discuss how to manage financial distress while transitioning. Explore budgeting, saving, or seeking part-time or freelance work to supplement income.
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Homework: Have the client research potential career fields and roles, identifying key skills and job requirements.
Accomplish:
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Create a clearer picture of the client’s transferable skills and potential new career options.
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Develop an understanding of what new skills or qualifications may be needed.