Recent employment research reflects that around 53% of recent college graduates are unable to find a job in their field of studies after obtaining a bachelor’s degree. They are either completely unable to find employment or they need to settle for a position that does not even require a college degree. This reality is shocking given that the average college …
Jan Reha and Kary York Describe How to Research the Job Market to Win the Interview – Career Counseling
(Jan Reha – Career Discovery) I’m here with Career Discovery, in this segment I’d like to discuss researching because I think it’s an integral part of this whole job search process. And I’m always encouraging my clients to research companies. So could you tell me a little bit about researching in terms of the interviewing, as well as the resume …
Power up Cover Letters Part 3 , Jan Reha, Career Counselor, Seattle w/ Linne Pullar
(Jan Reha, Career Discovery) Hello this is Jan Reha with Career Discovery. In the past two segments I’ve been interviewing a former client and current friend Linne Pullar is entering a new phase in her career of process, as I stated, career transitions happen many times of the lifetime. The idea of one job for life, is part of last …
Power up Cover Letters Part 2 , Jan Reha, Career Counselor, Seattle w/ Linne Pullar
(Jan Reha) Hi, this is Jan Reha with Career Discovery. In my last segment, I have been interviewing Linne Pullar, one of my former clients, and her career journey. In this segment, I would like to discuss more your new Power Up your Cover Letters Book, and how you happen to decide on this as your first topic. So tell …
Power up Cover Letters Part 1 – Jan Reha, Career Counselor, Seattle w/ Linne Pullar
(Jan Reha – Career Discover) Hi, I’m Jan Reha a Career Counselor with Career Discovery in Bellevue, Washington. I have a career counseling service, located in Bellevue Washington. I am today going to be interviewing one of my former clients Linne Pullar who has been a client of mine over quite a few years. Lynne has a wonderful career history …
Jan Reha & Kary York – How to Follow Up for Job Interviews
Schedule a timeline for your follow up process. A thank you note, whether it be a card or email, should be sent as soon as possible. A phone call to thank the interviewer or point of contact should be conducted no later than a week following the interview. When composing the note, thank the interviewer for their time and reflect …
Midlife Career Changers – Bellevue, Washington
Often during my past 40 years as a career counselor, clients in their 40’s and 50’s ask, “Am I too old to start a new career or go a different in my current career?” My intention is to remind my clients that Americans are living much longer than past generations and are no longer working in physically demanding occupations. However, …
It’s Never to Late to Restart or Start a New Career
No matter your age, never underestimate the possibility that you can start a new career or business. In a typical economic downturn, older workers are more likely to hang onto their jobs than younger workers, who have less experience and tenure. But that hasn’t been the case this time around. In fact, during the early months of the pandemic, people …