Whether you’re in high school, college, or already in your career, it’s important to have career mentors. Mentors are people who have more world and work experience than you. They want to, and can, help you succeed in your career. Mentors come from all walks of life and don’t necessarily have to work in your
Keep a Careering Journal to Help You Find the Right Career
You’re serious about finding the career that suits you best. That’s why you’ve been reading these careering blogs. Among other topics, you’ve learned how to land a summer job and why first jobs, including fast food restaurant work, will help you in your future career. I’m hoping that what you’ve read so far will give
Why Internships Are Important and How to Land One
Let’s say you’re in college and know what career you want. You’re getting good grades (maybe even great grades) and participating in extracurricular activities related to your desired career field. What’s more, you’re feeling good about what you’re doing because you believe it’s all that’s required to land a job in your dream career after
It’s Important to Do Well, No Matter Where You Work
If you’re like most high school students who have landed a job, you’re probably working at an establishment like a fast food restaurant, discount clothing store, or grocery store. Though these jobs might not be your final career destination, you should conduct yourself as if they are. These jobs are important to your development as
If You Want a Great Career, Here’s What You DON’T Do
You’ve probably heard what you should do to get a great job or get into a good school. You’ve probably been advised to write a strong resume and include references who will say glowing things about you and your skills, among other things. You’ve even received that advice here in my Careering blogs. It’s all
Contest Celebrating the Paperback Release of Careering
Be one of the first five people to let me know you’ve bought the paperback version of my new book, Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career, and win a FREE 30-minute coaching session with me. To qualify, email a photo of your receipt and Careering book, along with your phone number and email address. Send the email to info@imcleaders.com. Winners will be
The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career: Paperback Release On November 14
What you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived . . . almost! The paperback version of Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career hits brick-and-mortar and online bookstores a week from today! Put November 14 on your calendar, and be one of the first students to get Careering. Be a trendsetter . . . and be
Read this article published in Inside Business, The Hampton Roads Business Journal
The following article was published in Inside Business, The Hampton Roads Business Journal on November 13, 2017. EXPERT COLUMN: The Recipe for Finding the Right Career By Tamara S. Raymond So you’re a high-school or college student struggling with questions about what you want to do with your life. Your parents or guardians, friends, and
Build Your College Resume to Get into the Right School for You!
If you’re a high school freshman on the college track, it’s time to start building your resume to get into the right university for you. Resume?, you might ask, scratching your head. Aren’t those just required when you’re trying to get a job? Well, when applying to colleges, you’ll have to provide an autobiographical essay,
You Want to Be a Fashion Designer, Your Parents Want You to Be an Engineer
It’s common for children of all ages, including adult children, to want to please their parents or guardians. For example, many of us participate in extracurricular activities, and study to get good grades in high school so that we can get accepted into great colleges and make our parents proud. Nothing wrong with that! But
