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Career transition coaching: A proven path to your success.

Andrea Tholen, February 17 2025

Changing careers is a major step that requires careful planning and expert guidance. Our coaching process is designed to help you navigate this transition smoothly and strategically:

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10 Reasons to hire us as your career coach:

Andrea Tholen, February 12 2025

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The worst career discissions made by college students:

Andrea Tholen, February 11 2025

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When evaluating a job offer, there is a checklist you should use to guide your decision...

Christopher Mariani, February 10 2025

Compensation & Benefits – The salary is competitive, with strong benefits (healthcare, paid time off, 401(k) match, bonuses, stock options, etc.). Company Stability & Growth – The company has solid financials, a strong market position, and opportunities for growth.

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LinkedIn, A Standard in the Industry...

Andrea Tholen, February 3 2025

LinkedIn is the preferred site to find talent by employers and recruiters. Given this fact, we have created powerful profiles for our clients where they are getting up to 50% of their job interviews from our profiles. We create your personal story that details your goals, experience, accomplishments and education, and we keyword profiles to...

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The 10 Biggest Career Mistakes:

Andrea Tholen, January 30 2025

1) Over specializing in a role and/or industry where your skills are not transferable. 2) Staying with one employer for a long period with little or no career progression. 3) Job hopping, where you average 2 years or less in each position.4) Failing to increase your skill base and market value by taking on more responsibility. 5) Being fired...

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Career Transition Coaching:

Andrea Tholen, January 29 2025

Changing careers is a complex process that must follow some key steps. 1) I review your background and walk away with an inventory of skills. These skills allow me to determine where you are the most marketable in terms of occupation and industry. 2) I go through each of these career options to describe a day in the life of these professions,...

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Mastering the art of corporate politics:

Chris Mariani, January 28 2025

The culture of a company often defines the criteria for career advancement. In a positive work culture, promotions are usually the result of hard work, bold ideas, meeting and exceeding goals and contributing to a collaborative work environment. In a negative culture, success and survival rely solely on one's ability to out maneuver their...

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Your Resume is a 60 Second Personal Commercial...

Andrea Tholen, January 24 2025

Your resume is your first chance to make a lasting impression. Hiring managers spend an average of just 60 seconds reviewing it, which means you have less than a minute to showcase your value and stand out from the crowd. Think of your resume as a personal marketing tool—its sole purpose is to captivate the reader and convince them you’re the...

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How do I choose the right career coach for me...

Andrea Tholen, January 16 2025

Choosing the right career coach is a significant step in advancing your professional journey, and it requires careful consideration. The most essential quality to look for is a coach who genuinely cares about the success of each client. It's vital to find someone who will take the time to understand your unique circumstances, aspirations, and...

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