Career Planning

"What are you going to be when you grow up?”

Up until ten years ago this was a catch phrase that adults would often ask children. They would expect an answer such as policeman, doctor or perhaps for the adventurous-a rock star. Well, the world has changed dramatically over the past ten years and now even people in their 50's are asking themselves "what should I be doing with myself and what will I be doing in 10 years?" Experts say that today's college grad is likely to have at least three what used to be called careers and as many as 25 different jobs in his or her working life.

What has caused these changes? What can we expect in the future and how can one position themselves to succeed in a future that is potentially so tenuous and chaotic? How do I find my niche? How do I market myself? How can I make money doing something I really like to do? divider

“Now I’m out of college what can I do?”

“My college experience is not/did not work for me - where do I go from here?”
At Educational Avenues we can help answer these questions. We have worked closely with recent graduates, those wishing to go to grad school and even those that have dropped out of college. We have experience working with students/clients at all levels in many key industries including consumer products, high technology, healthcare and entertainment over the past 30 years, helping them develop career paths that will lead to personal and financial success.

We also have firsthand entrepreneurial experience and help guide those people that wish to work for themselves. In fact, we see this area as a key trend for the future as individuals seek to take control of their life and work balance. Working in an environment where one’s true passion for doing what they love is an achievable goal with the right coaching and planning. divider

To facilitate your future next steps and career planning we offer the following services:

Expert personality assessment (Certified MBTI© Practitioners)
Career assessment (Strong Interest Inventory)
Resume critique and revision
Vocational testing

Interview preparation
Public speaking
Sales training

Networking skill building
Grad school placement

We have worked successfully with non-degreed entry level workers up to and including senior level executives by not only preparing them for today's job market but also how to approach it and succeed financially while attaining real career satisfaction.

Got just a few questions? Pick our brains.

Self-awareness process
(MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory delivery and interpretation)

Career advisement
(self-awareness process plus 4 hours of consultation)

Testimonials

"Chip: Thanks for helping me focus on college majors leading to careers that let me use my natural skills and personality preferences. My resume’ looks great, I loved practicing my interviews with you, and I got that internship!! I now realize that I don’t have to decide on a career while still in college but will be able to choose well for myself when I graduate."

"Chip, You helped me save money before investing more in grad school and then helping me understand the financial implications of more education in law school. Now I know what my options are and can get my immediate needs met by getting the certifications I need which will give me the experience to figure out if I need to continue to invest in my education. I now know what I need to do before I make my final decision."