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CAREER OPTIONS Newsletter

 

 

 

July 2008

Dear Sue,

Welcome to the July issue of Career Options.  Career Options offers brief articles and tips on academic and career planning for students/parents and for adults in career transition.

 

There is much to be celebrated this month as I have just launched a new website, a new business logo, this new e-newsletter format, and the release of my new DVD, In Search of a College Major & Career Direction.  I am excited to share all this with you!

 

Please feel free to forward this e-newsletter to anyone who might benefit.  Use the 'Forward to a Friend' link to the right to make it simple (I never share subscriber information.)

 

In This Issue

Students & Parents

Adults

My DVD is Now Available!

 

Students & Parents 

 

Declaring a College Major:

Indecision Versus Indecisiveness

 

It's common for high school and college students to question choices and change their minds as they consider and explore college major options.  Yet, there's a difference between 'indecision' and 'indecisiveness'. 

 

While cruising the Internet recently, I came upon Google Answers where people write in and post questions that they hope fellow site visitors will answer.  Back in July 2005, a young adult shared the anguish she felt related to the choice of a college major...

 

Adults

 

Interview Tips for Those with

Less Than Perfect Backgrounds

 

Research studies indicate that close to two-thirds of all job hunters intentionally or unintentionally list inaccurate information on their employment applications and resumes.  Yet, employers today look for truthfulness, character, and value when making hiring decisions.  So, how do you honestly discuss your work history if there's one or more potential 'red flags' in your background?

That's it for this edition of Career Options.

 

'Till next time,

 

Susan Posluszny


Susan B. Posluszny, MA, NCC
OPTIONS Career & Life Planning

101 Dougherty Lane

New Boston, NH 03070

 

phone: 603-487-2952

 

Susan Posluszny of Options offers products and career counseling/coaching services to support teenagers and adults with academic and career planning.  To learn more about what Susan offers, visit her on the web at www.careeroptions4me.com

 

Career Options is a complimentary monthly e-newsletter with articles and tips to help you manage your academic and career decisions.  Feel free to share Career Options with friends or colleagues.  Use the 'Forward email' link below to pass this issue along. Thanks!

 

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