Increasing Cultural Competence in Career Counseling As the workforce becomes more diverse across race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, immigration experiences, age, and ability, cultural competence in career counseling has become essential, not optional. Even though economic downturns are often described as affecting everyone in the same way, research shows that unemployment, underemployment, job access, and workplace treatment vary widely…
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Going Global in Your Job Search: A Practical Guide to Expanding Your Career Horizons In a rapidly changing economy, job seekers are learning that relying solely on the U.S. job market may no longer be enough. While the economy continues to recover, many professionals still face limited opportunities, long job searches, and stalled industries. Conducting a global job search can…
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Finding your assertive voice is both a personal and relational journey. Many high-achieving professionals, especially those managing Imposter Syndrome, have learned to quiet their needs, minimize their perspectives, or avoid conflict to “keep the peace.” Over time, that quieting becomes automatic—until one day you realize you’re no longer expressing who you really are. The good news is that assertiveness is…
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How to Build a Strong Professional Pitch: The Basics By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD A Department of Labor survey indicated that more than 50% of jobs are obtained via networking, while only about 5% of jobs come from the open job market of online job listings. I share this fact with many clients, yet networking remains one of the most resisted…
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