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What is Career Counseling?

Career Counseling serves as a strategic compass in the ever-evolving landscape of professional development. It offers tailored guidance and support as you navigate critical career decisions, whether you are exploring, launching, selecting or transitioning your career path.

Simply stated, career counseling empowers you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, leveraging a holistic approach to explore your interests, skills, values, and aspirations.

Through a blend of assessment tools, counseling methodologies, and expert insights, career counselors illuminate viable career avenues, fostering clarity and confidence in decision-making processes. We also equip you with indispensable job search strategies, resume refinement techniques, interview preparation tactics, and networking prowess, ensuring alignment between career objectives and employment opportunities.

Professional career counseling transcends age and circumstance, offering a beacon of guidance for anyone seeking fulfillment and success in their professional endeavors.

Debra Ruddell MS, CCC, GCDF, CNP

In today’s dynamic job market, it’s crucial to explore diverse educational and career paths aligned with your unique skills, interests, and values. As a Certified Career Counselor, I offer customized strategic professional development solutions that influence your journey towards a fulfilling career. My passion is career education and guidance, offering personalized consultations to empower clients in discovering gratifying career opportunities rather than merely settling for jobs.

  • It takes a plan, a network, and resiliency to compete in today’s job market.
  • The “World of Work”​ will change, the competition will change, individuals will change; therefore, learn by doing, adapt career plans, and pursue flexibility.
  • Given today’s ever-changing job market, individuals need to fully explore a variety of educational and career options which are consistent with their skills, interests, and values.
  • I offer the “tools” to enable clients to discover their own strengths, abilities, and motivation that lead to a successful career path.
  • I provide effective, industry specific career management resources.