by Jo Leonard | Mar 31, 2021 | 20-Somethings, Career Launch, College Students
Musings of a Man with a Kid in College – “Make Good Decisions” There’s an old joke about the 18-year-old who says “my parents are so dumb.” Then he turns 25 and says, “I can’t believe how much smarter my parents got in five years.” I sigh every time...
by Jo Leonard | May 4, 2019 | Career Launch, Career Management, Uncategorized
Do I really need to hire a Career Coach? Why it Makes Sense to Hire a Career Coach in your 20’sI am constantly answering questions about career coaching, from college students, parents, and the young professionals I meet while out and about. While the basic concept of...
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 | Aug 2, 2018 | 20-Somethings, Career Launch, College Admissions, College Applications
Internships are a no-brainer. Some are paid and some are not. But the benefits are worth it, if you choose your internship wisely. An internship in a field of interest can help you clarify your career interests or it can help you realize it’s not what you thought it...
