Career Search

     Often adults in career transition are expected to start at the end, especially after a sudden change like a downsizing: “What are you going to do now?”  This question is typically followed by a blank stare or a statement of: “I don’t know.”  Such expectations fail to acknowledge the human side of the transition.  People have emotions, thoughts, and lost attachments resulting from  transitions that are not easily and instantly changed. 

     Organizations and individuals go through thousands of different transitions: mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, promotions, downsizings, role transitions, and retirements.  Some are unplanned terminations.  Others are decisions to change from a job that has been a source of dissatisfaction.    

     I view  career transition as a developmental process having necessary stages in order to readjust and move ahead optimally.  Therefore, the first step after downsizing is not to call your network and find a new job right away.  Your first step should be to call me!

      I know what works, and what does not in reestablishing yourself.  Career counseling is not just helping you create a resume or helping you find job leads.  Each individual requires a different approach.  My business and psychological training have prepared me to know what is needed and to provide it.

     My experience in business working for companies such as IBM, Chase Manhattan, and Coopers and Lybrand; my MBA education; and my knowledge as a psychologist enable me to help clients move through transitions.   I also realize the unique issues that non-mainstream groups have traditionally struggled with in the work world.  While the glass ceiling has been changing in the new millennium, it is important to take gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, "generation-x"er’s, older adults' careers, and non traditional couple’s careers into account. 

     I regard the assessment process as key.  My assessments are all-inclusive and involve considerable time to interpret each person's unique needs.  While computer Internet tests may be good for starters, they are limited because of their “one size fits all” approach to self knowledge.  Instead, I identify a person's unique skill sets, interests, values, and personality style. Then I help match these to the best fit career, organizational culture, and individual's preferences.  Knowing your individual skill set and personality style is also very important in developing an effective presentation in networking and answering the popular question: “Tell me about yourself?”during interviews. 

     I carry you through the assessment process, capability building, developmental coaching, and connection to the marketplace.  I will help you develop a personal plan, identify job-finding resources, establish your business network, and support the many stumbling blocks along the way.