Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

  If you’re a recent grad seeking a job, there are a few ways you can prepare for this transition. It’s not easy being a young adult, but just a few tips and tricks in your toolkit can make you feel even more confident as you walk this path. Here’s what you should focus on in the coming months, if not everything is set in stone (and trust us — no one has it all figured out!). 1. Create a strong resume Every time you walk into a career center, enter a job fair, or take a coffee meeting with someone, they’ll likely ask you about your resume. Your resume is the most important document you can have during your job search. It’s a clear, concise, formal document that provides an overview of your professional qualifications. Unfortunately, most job seekers falter when it comes to creating their resumes. Employers only look at resumes for roughly 6 to 7 seconds.  Yes! You read that correctly.  If you don’t write your resume correctly, then you’re less likely to receive positive f...

  With its disruptive impact on the world of work, the pandemic challenged already crumbling ideas of what career growth looks like and pushed people to re-evaluate who they are, what their values are, and how important alignment of personal and professional goals is to them. In terms of professional development, the entire world has been going through a crisis not unlike the quarterlife one. It wasn’t a surprise, then, when on my LinkedIn feed I came across a recent article published in  Forbes  that highlights why 2022 is the year to hire a career coach. As a career coach myself, I’ve seen how working with one can empower a person to design and live a life they enjoy, a life that allows for professional growth and personal well-being. Not once or twice have I thought to myself how beneficial it would’ve been if I’d had access to a coach early in my career, as I was going through my own quarterlife crisis! Before I highlight how working with a coach can benefit you, howe...

  If you’re on the fast track toward self-improvement, you’ve likely considered seeking out assistance from a professional. Yet, deciding on the best type of professional can prove tricky. If you’re looking for support in your life, which includes pivoting in your career, should you talk to a therapist? Or would a career coach be a better fit? In this blog, we’ll dive into the differences between each and how you can find the right professional for your needs. What is a career coach? A career coach is an individual who is an expert in career planning, resume building, negotiation, and interviewing. They’re up to date on current hiring practices because it’s their job to help job seekers look for new positions and careers. They partner with their clients to find out what’s important to them and help them achieve their goals. Working with a career coach is for you if … You’re struggling with a job search You’re experiencing career or job angst Your professional brand needs improvemen...

  If you’re on the fast track toward self-improvement, you’ve likely considered seeking out assistance from a professional. Yet, deciding on the best type of professional can prove tricky. If you’re looking for support in your life, which includes pivoting in your career, should you talk to a therapist? Or would a career coach be a better fit? In this blog, we’ll dive into the differences between each and how you can find the right professional for your needs. What is a career coach? A career coach is an individual who is an expert in career planning, resume building, negotiation, and interviewing. They’re up to date on current hiring practices because it’s their job to help job seekers look for new positions and careers. They partner with their clients to find out what’s important to them and help them achieve their goals. Working with a career coach is for you if … You’re struggling with a job search You’re experiencing career or job angst Your professional brand needs improvemen...

  Are you struggling with a career choice? Do you feel stuck in your job and unable to make a move? Are you feeling unmotivated and burned out? Would you like to make a change, but feeling unclear about what that change should be? Or . . . maybe you know where you want to go in your career, but you’re unsure how to get there? Meeting with a career coach can help you gain more clarity and create more meaning in your career and life. If you’re not sure about committing to 1:1 career coaching, our short-term online career coaching groups are a great place to get started! Here’s how career coaching can help: Gain more clarity about career Figure out what you’re passionate about Reduce burn-out Improve relationships at work Brand yourself professionally Improve your resume and LinkedIn Use social media for your job search Build self-confidence Create a work-life balance Set boundaries at work Career Coaching Workshops Hands up if you’re feeling lost on your career path right now. Let’s ...

  Online Career Coaching Are you struggling with a career choice? Do you feel stuck in your job and unable to make a move? Are you feeling unmotivated and burned out? Would you like to make a change, but feeling unclear about what that change should be? Or . . . maybe you know where you want to go in your career, but you’re unsure how to get there? Meeting with a career coach  c an help you gain more clarity and create more meaning in your career and life. If you’re not sure about committing to 1:1 career coaching, our short-term online  career coaching groups  a re a great place to get started! Here’s how career coaching can help: Gain more clarity about career Figure out what you’re passionate about Reduce burn-out Improve relationships at work Brand yourself professionally Improve your resume and LinkedIn Use social media for your job search Build self-confidence Create a work-life balance Set boundaries at work Career Coaching Groups For many quarterlifers, getti...