Meet Debra
Debra Ruddell holds over two decades of experience from a variety of viewpoints within the world of education, research, non-profit service, employer relations, and career consulting across the U.S. & the globe.
Her unique perspective of the design, the dignity and the cultivation of work transfers to her clients.
As the wife of a Management Engineer who relocated multiple times across state lines, with 3 sons; Debra has experienced first-hand what it is like to go through career transitions (planned and unplanned) within various industries, agencies, and schools/universities.
Qualifications
Debra is a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), Certified Neurodiversity Professional (CNP), and NCDA Certified Career Counselor (CCC), a Professional School Counselor (Georgia Licensure) and is a qualified MBTI & Strong Interest Inventory Practitioner.
She is the owner of DJR Career Connector, a private practice in metro Atlanta where she specializes in career exploration, rediscovery, and transitions, from entry-level to executive.
Solutions
Debra offer the “tools” to help you discover your own strengths, abilities, and motivation that lead to a successful career path. She provides effective, industry-specific career management resources to:
Connect you to better jobs faster
Create a resume or LinkedIn profile that gets you noticed
Administer Career Assessments with meaningful results to guide you
Explore a new career path or different industry; Career Mapping
Help refine your interview skills
Develop individual networking and marketing strategies
Build Career Resilience
Specialties
STEM Careers/Industries
Formal & Informal Career Assessments
Proactive Job Search Strategies
Resumes, CV’s & Cover Letters
LinkedIn Profiles
Interview Preparation & Mock Interviews
Salary Negotiations
Identify Transferable Skills
Marketing of You
Professional Networking
Social Media
Faith-based Options
Strategic Partners
The following vendors are trusted partners of DJR Career Connector:
Bruce Smith | Senior Director, Client Development at RGP; Host of Consuming Careers Podcast | Contact
Amy Barrett | Licensed Professional Counselor, who works with individuals, couples, and families with a faith based focus | Contact
Joy Young | Neurodiversity Specialist & Coach | Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does finding a Board-Certified Career Professional matter?
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With so many self-proclaimed & untrained career “experts” easily found on the internet, seekers need to find competent, trained career practitioners who can support, advise, empathize, and celebrate as people get back to successful work.
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A credential represents a formal validation of an individual’s qualifications & professional competencies in a specific industry.
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The value is found in the fact that certification ensures proficiency, provides credibility & transparency, and confirms strengths and expertise as a formal validation of core standards of practice.
What is Career Counseling/Coaching?
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It is an investment in your future!
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Making a career transition or seeking a new job requires lots of time, commitment, & persistence to land the successful position that will meet your career goals.
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It is less about your time or bottom line cost, and more about the return on investment for the rest of your working life.
What topics are covered?
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This depends on each unique situation, however, based on the first session I tailor the process to meet your needs and expectations.
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From entry level to executive level: Resumes, Cover Letters, LinkedIn Profiles | Job Search Strategies | Proper Career Assessments | Referrals, References, Networking | Interview Preparation, Informational Interviewing | Salary Negotiations, Successful Onboarding | Identify Transferable & Motivational & Burn Out Skills | Industry Specific Resources | Working with Recruiters or Franchisers