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CAREER TRANSITION CONSULTING

The transition from college to the workforce for a college senior or recent graduate, as well as a career change for someone who has been employed for a while, can be daunting. Having successfully supported numerous high school students through the challenges of navigating the college admission process, College Connexxions is now providing career transition counseling services for those seeking to find their first job or change their career.

 

Career Connexxions is being spearheaded by Andrew Marchese, a founder and executive of Executive Career Partners with 18+ years of experience as a career transition consultant. He will employ the same approach and methods relied upon during his career to provide the support and guidance required to achieve a successful career transition.

 

 

 

Career Connexxions will provide the necessary collaboration, advice, direction and support in the development and fulfillment of the following components of your Career Transition Plan.

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  • Assess your current situation.** What are you currently doing in school or for work? What are your skills and interests? What are your strengths and weaknesses? What are your career goals?

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  • Research potential careers.** Once you have a good understanding of your current situation, start to research potential careers. This includes researching different industries, occupations and job titles.

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  • Network with people in your target field.** Networking is a great way to learn more about a potential career and to get your foot in the door. Talk to people who are already working in the field you are interested in.

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  • Create a job search plan.** Once you have all of your ducks in a row, it's time to start your job search. Develop a plan that includes:

    • Generation of resumes

    • Creation or enhancement of LinkedIn profile

    • Creation of cover, application and follow-up letters 

    • Development of a networking strategy with contacts and letter content

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  • Prepare for interviews.** Once you start getting interviews, it's important to be prepared. Learn about all aspects of the company, including its industry, products, competitors, finance, culture, etc.

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  • Negotiate your salary.** Once you have an offer, it's time to negotiate your salary. Do your research and be prepared to negotiate.

Creating and Executing a Career Transition Plan

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