by Jo Leonard | Feb 1, 2019 | 20-Somethings, Career Launch, Career Management
Wisdom to help 20-somethings manage their careers Career Navigation Strategies for Gen Y (aka Millennials)We interviewed Christopher Giangrasso, who heads up Human Resources at a publicly traded corporation in the Philadelphia area. Chris is a good friend of mine, and...
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...
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...
