by Heather Maietta | Jan 24, 2017 | For Career Seekers
Everyone faces career uncertainty at some point in life—economic volatility, corporate downsizing, relocation, forced career change, choice career change, et cetera. All of these situations cause career uncertainty. Career uncertainty ignites stressors—physiological...
by Heather Maietta | Jan 2, 2017 | For Career Coaches, For Career Seekers
Are You Making a New Year’s Resolution? It’s 2017! This year I will NOT … … lose weight. … have better time management. … be a better friend, spouse, parent, co-worker. … achieve work/life balance. … eat healthier. And, of course, I will NOT accomplish my career...
by Heather Maietta | Dec 23, 2016 | For Career Seekers
“Mom, did you ever help Santa Claus find a job?” asks my daughter Emily who’s nine and knows I am a career coach. “Why?” I ask. “Well, because Santa Claus had a LOT of jobs! Before he was Santa Claus, he was a chimney sweeper, a mailman, a cook, a zoo keeper, and a...
by Heather Maietta | Dec 16, 2016 | For Career Coaches
“I’m the worst interviewer! I always have been. I just can’t get out of my own way!” These are the exact words of a client I worked with last month. Few of us look forward to the hiring process, but my client – let’s call her Kelly – was convinced she’d never be...
by Heather Maietta | Nov 28, 2016 | For Career Coaches
Starting and navigating the career planning process is unfamiliar territory for many students, but it can be undoubtedly overwhelming for first-generation (FG) college students. As career services professionals, creating a launch pad for our students is the foundation...
by Heather Maietta | Aug 5, 2016 | For Career Coaches
Check out this article written by a Career Development Facilitator graduate talking about how she turned her Independent Study Project into action! The Career Development Facilitator training was developed to provide standards, training specifications, and Global...
by Heather Maietta | Mar 6, 2016 | General
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) recently certified Career In Progress as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) in the State of Massachusetts! Career in progress provides the following state-wide services as a MA Small Business:...
by Heather Maietta | May 15, 2011 | For Career Coaches
Interested in getting credentialed as a Global Career Development Facilitator through the Center for Credentialing and Education? The first step is to successfully complete the Career Development Facilitator training. Registration now open! TRAINING FORMAT:The CDF...
by Heather Maietta | Mar 1, 2011 | For Career Coaches
The House is currently debating a new FY11 Continuing Resolution, HR 1, which would cut over $2 billion from workforce development programs. This measure would eliminate all new WIA Title I funding for Adult, Youth and Dislocated Worker programs. It rescinds $175...
by Heather Maietta | Sep 2, 2010 | For Career Seekers
There is no doubt about it; social media is a part of our lives. It helps us connect and communicate. We use it to keep in touch with friends and family; to share information; to network; to job search; to learn. Recently, I have found it helpful in reconnecting with...
