Feature Article
02/01/2012
Research Reveals that Personality-Major Match Strengthens Students’ College Success
By Lawrence Jones and Juliet Wehr Jones
Major studies reveal that the degree of fit between students’ Holland personality type and their college major predicts their academic and career success. This article opens the door to understanding and applying these findings to college students, as well as to college-bound youth and adults.
K-12
02/01/2012
The Career Spinner Activity: Career Crossing in Core Classes
By Carol Johnson
Career educators who can make the connection between school assignments and how learning applies to future careers may enrich the classroom by connecting students with opportunities to explore beyond the textbook basics. Using readings, science scenarios, global and historical perspectives, the arts, and writing, students can use this creative strategy to develop a a world of career opportunities.
Post-Secondary
02/01/2012
Networking for Introverts: Tips and Techniques for Career Counselors
By Wendy LaBenne
With the current economic climate, networking has become even more crucial in securing employment. Yet there are clients who are reluctant to engage in this job search strategy. Learn about tips and techniques to assist these clients with a skill vitally important to reaching their career goals.
Non-Profit
02/01/2012
Associate Editor Opening
Do you work in a non-profit area of career services, such as community/agency, pastoral/religious, rehabilitation, association/foundation? Career Convergence is looking for a volunteer Associate Editor for the Non-Profit department.
Independent
02/01/2012
Rediscovering Personal Meaning in Work
By Tim Lutenski
Many people today are able to successfully achieve a strong sense of purpose and inner meaning through their work. However, as time goes on, they can become disconnected and disengaged. To rediscover meaning, individuals are responsible for shaping their own version of success and assuming the initiative in making positive changes.
Organizations
02/01/2012
Getting Them Unstuck: How to Help Employees Move Their Careers Forward
By Caitlin Williams
Many workers inside organizations feel stuck at the moment. With workloads increasing, hoped-for promotions vanishing, and their perception that there is nowhere to go, employees are at a loss for what to do next. Here are some strategies to get them unstuck and moving forward inside their organization again.
Government
02/01/2012
Getting Hired By the Federal Government
By Ted Daywalt
The Federal government hires people with nearly every level of education and experience. Your clients may need your help when applying for Federal positions.
Special Columns
02/01/2012
A Counselor’s Advice to Counselors: A Conversation with Marty Nemko, Part 2
By Maureen P. Nelson
Continuing our talk with the author of Cool Careers for Dummies, we find out what Marty Nemko uses instead of a traditional career guidance approach, learn the “three-minute career makeover” techniques he utilizes on his radio show, and where he thinks career counselors can add real value.
NCDA News
01/25/2012
Champions of Change: Girls and Women in STEM
White House Highlights 2 NCDA Members
Twelve leaders in the effort to recruit and retain girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields were recently honored as White House Champions of Change. These men and women have each taken great strides to reduce the barriers that drive many girls and women to turn away from high-paying, highly rewarding careers as the Nation’s top innovators. Two of the honorees are NCDA members.
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