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Each person's process is unique to his or her needs and wants.
Kathy begins each client with an intake and initial assessment to determine
where the client is in the career development process, as well as determine
career counseling goals and objectives. Together, they create a plan of
approach to this individual journey.
Assessment and Self-Discovery
For many, self-assessment and discovery is the first step in the process.
Kathy takes the time with each individual to ensure clarity around personality
type, interests, skills, and values. This is accomplished through a variety
of formal assessment tools, as well as informal creative methods. By
ensuring clarity around yourself, you can narrow down the career search
for the career path that best fits who you are.
Exploration and Decision-Making
In the Exploration stage, Kathy helps guide you in your exploration and
research of your career options, as well as in the decision-making of
your career path. She is able to provide online, print, and live resources
to help you investigate careers. She also offers support and counseling
in your career decision-making.
Job Search
People often need assistance in the job search stage, as the market is
tough. It's important that you have an edge or something that helps you
stand out in this economy. Kathy provides expert knowledge in successful
job search strategies, effective resume formatting and writing, helpful
interviewing skills and techniques, and lucrative compensation negotiation
strategies.
On-Going Career Development
Once you've landed your dream job, it doesn't stop there. You need to
stay on top of your career, striving for your full potential, ensuring
that you are happy and fulfilled beyond your transition. Kathy works with
individuals on an on-going basis to help them grow in fulfilling and happy
careers while keeping up with the ever-changing world we live in.
Kathy also utilizes her counseling skills throughout this entire process
to help you break down barriers and confront the inner voices that often
get in the way of career fulfillment.
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