Guidance Counselor - Karen Jo
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I have a bachelor’s degree and have been working in a human resources department for three years. I would like to get a new career as a coach, maybe a life coach or an executive coach. What are my steps? What kind of education do I need?
Thanks, Deanna
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Dear Deanna,
Coaching is a fairly new field and it is a fast growing one. It attracts people from all backgrounds, but primarily from psychology, business, social work and human resources. As [...]
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Tags: certification, coaching, programs
Filled Under: Finding the Right Career - Karen Jo @ January 30th, 2012
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I only have two test left to obtain my ged and I want to get on that right away. I was trying to find some practice tests on line but have been unsuccessful and am looking for help from anyone who might know which way to send me. I would really appreciate any kind of help I can get. From Jim
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Dear Jim,
Congratulations that you are almost done with your GED testing! It sounds as though you have already [...]
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Tags: credential, ged, practice tests
Filled Under: Finding the Right Career - Karen Jo @ January 23rd, 2012
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I have a bachelor’s degree in sociology and have been considering getting a master’s degree, maybe in special education or social work. I am not really sure. Can you help me know if it would be worth all the time and trouble? Would I get a better job? What good is an advanced degree?
Thanks, Michael
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Dear Michael,
It is wise that you are thinking through your next career moves so carefully. You don’t say what you have been doing [...]
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Tags: career counselor, graduate degree, master's degree
Filled Under: Finding the Right Career - Karen Jo @ January 9th, 2012
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Dear Guidance Counselor:
I would like to speak to someone about going back to school finishing my last year of high school so I able to get to take the test for my GED. How can I take this class on line then take the test after ? Can you help me with this please? Thanks, Luan
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Dear Luan,
I have had a couple of questions about this issue lately. For instance, in a related question to yours, a mother asks: I am [...]
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Tags: ged, guidance counselor, high school
Filled Under: Finding the Right Career - Karen Jo @ January 2nd, 2012
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I have a bachelor’s degree in English and business. I worked in retail for a while then in a library. My bosses were difficult and I was unhappy in both jobs so I left. I’ve been having the trickiest time getting another job! They seem to like my resume and I get called in for the interview, but it never goes farther than that. I wonder what I am doing wrong. Any tips? Thanks, Erin
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Dear Erin,
This question is [...]
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Tags: bachelor's degree, career counselor, interview
Filled Under: Finding the Right Career - Karen Jo @ December 26th, 2011
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I have been out of work for 7 months. I used to work in a furniture factory but they let me go in the recession. I have my GED but I never went to college. Someone told me I should retrain. What does this mean exactly. What do you suggest? Thanks, Aaron
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Dear Aaron,
I am sorry to hear that you have been out of work. It has indeed been a rough time financially for many Americans, and those workers [...]
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Tags: career training, retraining, switching careers
Filled Under: Finding the Right Career - Karen Jo @ December 19th, 2011
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I am pretty sure I want to get an online degree. I am taking care of my elderly mother, and I live in a rural area. I don’t want to make a mistake though. How do I pick the best education I can? What advice can you give me about online degrees? Thank you, Karen
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Dear Karen,
Yes, online programs are becoming a rapidly accepted alternative to mainstream education and traditional college programs. They can be a perfect choice for [...]
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Tags: online degree, online programs, Teacher
Filled Under: Finding the Right Career - Karen Jo @ December 13th, 2011
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I’d like to be a manager in a store. I have an associate’s degree in business and I have worked in a food store before. What will it take to follow this career? Do I need to get another degree or do I just jump in? Sincerely, Sean
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Dear Sean,
Becoming a store manager is a career path that primarily demands excellent work habits and skills. While it is certainly an asset that you have an associate degree in business, [...]
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Tags: associates degree, bachelor's degree, business, manager
Filled Under: Finding the Right Career - Karen Jo @ December 5th, 2011
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