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Parents’ Guide to Supporting Your High School Student’s Choice of College Major
Starting junior year (or earlier), students will be asked what they want to study in college by guidance counselors, teachers, parents, bosses, friends, etc. When filling out college applications, they’ll be prompted to list their potential major or program of study. Putting “Undecided” is an option, but most students feel pressure to list a major. And most parents and other well-meaning adults want to help them figure out their future major.
Making Career Decisions: How to Avoid Analysis Paralysis
How exactly do we pull the trigger on major decisions such as what school to attend, what to study, what job to take, when to take a new role, switch careers, or move away from the paid workforce?
How to Avoid Saying “Hurry Up and Make a Decision” to Your Teenager
In order to make an informed decision about they might want to do after high school, your teenager first has to explore their interests and possible career paths. I’m sharing my best tips for helping teenagers make career plans.
What are the Fastest Growing Occupations?
If you are considering going to school and investing time and money in a new career, it can be helpful to know the projected job openings in that occupation to decide if the investment will be worth it.
10 Reasons to Seek Career Counseling
Career counseling can be useful for managing issues that come up in our working lives. Sharing my top 10 reasons for seeking career counseling.