by Jo Leonard | Nov 28, 2018 | 20-Somethings, Career Launch, Choosing a Major, College Students, Uncategorized
Matching Values With Vocation for College Students Matching Values With Vocation for College StudentsOne of the biggest struggles my clients face arises from a clash between their values and their expectations. This is often the root cause of mental malaise or an...
by Jo Leonard | Nov 25, 2018 | College Admissions, College Applications
How Come No-One Taught Me How to Write About Myself. AKA. College Essays S–K! May through September are brutal months for High School Seniors who are in the throes of writing college application essays, and who hate writing; and let me tell you, there seem to be...
by Jo Leonard | Nov 19, 2018 | 20-Somethings, Choosing a Major, College Students, College Students
Avoiding the Existential Attitude (aka The College Student Blues) It’s the end of fall, which means the holiday season is nearly upon us. As a college career coach, I’ve noticed that this is a particularly busy time for me and a particularly angsty time for my...
by Jo Leonard | Nov 7, 2018 | 20-Somethings, Career Launch, Internships
Don’t be the Turkey at Thanksgiving. Be the Smart, Organized Job Seeker. So, what are you going to do with that degree of yours?” Asks Auntie Jean with a truly interested look on her face. “Oh Jeez” you think. “What am I supposed to say...
by Jo Leonard | Nov 4, 2018 | Career Launch, Internships
In my last post, I talked about the importance of college seniors getting ahead of the curve by starting their job search in the fall rather than the spring. Today I want to address my college juniors. You’re not off the hook! It is equally important that you use the...
