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Careers Out There Marc Luber's collection of informational interviews with working professionals in various careers.
East Bay Therapist The East Bay chapter of CAMFT, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Use their database to search by specialty and therapeutic approach; locate individuals or groups.
Kara Grief Support Palo Alto-based non-profit serving those grieving or experiencing end-of-life issues. Onsite therapy and referral to cancer support groups, hospice care and other resources.
Linked In. The best way to extend your reach in a job hunt. Don't just put up a profile and stop there. Also, if you're in job search mode, don't just link to a lot of people; read some articles on the most effective way to use Linked In in a job hunt. Google "best ways to use Linked In in a job search." Here's my profile: Maureen Nelson.
Marty Nemko. Voted Bay Area’s Best Career
Coach by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Dr. Nemko is one of my biggest influences.
The Articles: 600+
career articles on everything from overcoming procrastination to making the
most of the job you have.
The Book: Cool Careers for Dummies
The Blog: Advice and observations from one of this century's most fearless pundits on career, education, politics and life.
The Radio Show: Work with Marty Nemko, 11:00
am Sundays, KALW, 91.7 FM. Past shows are archived
on Nemko’s site.
Professional Association List. Search for professional organizations in your field, find a local chapter and join it! Connect with others or find a mentor. But don't just join it; volunteer for a leadership position or offer to be a speaker. It's one of the best ways to get noticed in your field. (Joining an email discussion list and being an active contributor is another.) Being visible in your professional association can lead to big dividends -- you'll hear of job leads, internships, and the industry buzz ahead of everyone else.
Quintessential Careers.
One of the web's oldest career websites, run by Randall and Katherine
Hansen. 4,500 pages of resources for college students, job seeker and
careerists of all stripes. USAJobs - Federal job clearinghouse. Only 60% of Federal jobs are listed on this site. For the rest of them, visit: DC Job Source. Although a lot of Federal jobs are in Washington DC, not all are; the majority are scattered across the country. The Federal government is not on a lot of people's radars as an employer, but it should be. The upside is that Fed jobs are the best paid and have great benefits. The downside is that the application process can take up to a year.
Visual CV. Online resume tool that allows you to add work samples, videos and images. Linked In has become nearly as robust as Visual CV, but the latter offers more choice in customizing look'n'feel.
VistaPrint. Get your brand on with VistaPrint! From business cards to coffee mugs to magnetic signs (the one on my truck generates calls all the time), VistaPrint is a great resource for self-promotional items. Don't go networking anywhere without a business card, even if all it has is your name, contact info and field.
Volunteer Match. Volunteering can boost your career in a variety of ways. I volunteer all the time whether or not I have a job. Volunteering can be a resume enhancer, a skill builder, a way to give back, a way to mentor or find a mentor. If you're depressed about your lengthy job search, volunteering can make you feel better because you're getting your attention off your problems for a while. And what a way to restore confidence to hear that someone really needs you! Too busy for hands-on? Consider board service — it often requires a smaller time commitment — or helping out with a conference, which has a built-in "expiration date." |
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