Job Shadowing Sheds Light on the World of Work     Whether you’re a student exploring the world of work as part of the college and career planning process or an adult contemplating a career change, it’s important to get a glimpse behind the scenes to evaluate how well the job suits you. Job shadowing is a great ...

Major Decision: Choosing Your College Major      Unless you’re one of those rare individuals who knew since you were a preschooler what you wanted to be when you grew up, choosing a college major may seem like a daunting task. You’ve probably heard over and over again that your uncertainty is perfectly normal. Once you’re in ...

Research Fuels Need For Career Literacy Career Literacy is having the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully navigate the workplace of the 21st Century. These four steps make all the difference: 1)    Self-Knowledge 2)    Knowledge of the nature of work and a variety of work options 3)    As solid framework for career decision-making 4)    Objective support and guidance along the ...

Teen Interviews Shed Light on Jobs A 14-year-old wants to be a Navy SEAL but when asked how one becomes a SEAL, he replied, “I don’t know.” Nor did our young friend have a clue about daily tasks, pay, lifestyle, etc. Most teenagers’ view of work is very limited. Often they don’t know what their parents do ...

The Concept of Career Clusters Career Clusters identify the knowledge and skills learners need as they follow a pathway toward their career goals. The knowledge and skills identified form a strong basis for learner success whether the learners are in high school, college, technical training or in the workplace. The career clusters also provide a means ...

Getting into College: The Real Story Behind the 2017 Headlines If you search Amazon.com for “apply to college”, you’ll find more than 4,500 results. Try “college applications” and you’ll get more than 22,000. Enter “college” in the search field and you’ll have more than 1.2 million hits to choose from! Do these statistics surprise you? Maybe not, particularly when ...

Give Yourself a “Fair” Advantage: Tips for Attending a College Fair Unlike at the state fair or the summer carnival, you won’t get to ride the Tilt-A-Whirl. You won’t find any funnel cakes here either. What will you find at a college fair? An incredible opportunity! You’ll have the chance to make fast contact with college admission representatives ...

Head Start On College: Dual Credit Saves Time And Money Sounds like something right off a student’s wish list: take one course and earn double the academic credits. Dual credit enables high school students to enroll in college-level coursework and earn both high school and college credit. Dual credit isn’t just a dream – it’s a ...

How Homeschool Families Tap Experts Homeschool families choose a dramatically different educational path for their children than families who enroll their children in the traditional public or private school system. According to Nancy Nemoyer of Carlisle, PA, “We are independent do-it-yourselfers, experts at being creative and leveraging our resources, often within the financial parameters of a ...

How Parents Lead the Way in College & Career Planning      Pop Quiz: Who has the greatest influence in helping high schoolers choose a college and career? A. Guidance counselors B. Older siblings C. Friends D. Teachers E. None of the above If you picked “E”, you’re right! Research clearly shows that parents are the #1 influence on their child’s career choice. That’s not ...

How to Organize Your College Search Picking a college can be an exciting period of discovery. But, like most discoveries, it takes dedicated time and effort. There’s so much information to sift through, like brochures, college websites, and financial aid forms. There are deadlines to meet, essays to write, and applications to submit. Then, there’s everything ...

Investigating College Majors Related To Careers Does every student want to be employable after college graduation? For the majority of students and their families, the answer is a resounding YES.  A key question then should be “In what industry and career do I want to make a contribution?” The answer will influence choosing a major wisely. ...

Your First Job Out of College: How to Hit the Ground Running     Are you a soon-to-be college graduate getting ready to start your first professional job? If so, congratulations! That’s exciting…and a bit intimidating, no doubt. After all, nearly every aspect of your current life is about to change dramatically as you transition from college to ...

2 Big Ways COVID-19 Has Changed Work Forever      Seemingly overnight, COVID-19 changed the way we live, work, and interact in the world. Unlike a hurricane that passes through a geographic region for a day or so, a pandemic is global, enduring, and pervasively-disruptive. As such, COVID-19 leaves in its wake significant workplace changes, some ...

Harness the Power of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace     Which of the following factors is the best predictor of success in the workplace? A. Work Experience B. Intelligence C. Skills D. Education / Training E. None of the above If you chose “E”, you got it right. Here’s why. Even though there’s no doubt that all of these factors have an impact ...

How To Find A Career That Is A Good Fit Have you ever worn a pair of shoes that don’t fit correctly? Every step is painful. Just the thought of walking a block in them is daunting! How much more misery is involved when an individual is in a job or career that is a poor ...

Job Satisfaction Is a “Win-Win” for Employees & Employers     Due to rapid and ongoing changes in the global marketplace, ever-changing technologies, and significant competition across industries, gone are the days of paternalistic organizations. Employers expect their workers to be self-directed and responsible for their own career development. A critical component in establishing a “win-win” relationship between ...

Job Satisfaction Soars After Role Change Many adults who experience dissatisfaction in their current jobs believe that changing companies may give them a fresh perspective, and Mike Magnus was one of them. In 2005 he left his employer of 12 years, a leading international market research firm for the consumer package goods, retail and healthcare industries. In ...

Job Satisfaction: It’s about Fit      If you’ve ever worn shoes that were the wrong size, you know how uncomfortable that can be. You probably couldn’t wait to kick off those misfits and put on your “go-to” shoes: they fit so well that it’s like walking on air. As you head out to work, is there a ...

Job Satisfaction: Whose Job Is It? Due to the rapid changes in the global marketplace, new and changing technologies, and significant competition in all industries, paternalistic organizations are quickly going the way of the dinosaur. Today’s employers expect their workers to be self-directed and responsible for their own career development. A critical component in establishing a ...

Self-Knowledge: The Key to Great Career Decisions     Have you ever gone out to run errands and lost your keys? If so, you probably remember that feeling of panic as you asked yourself, “How will I ever get home?” You looked everywhere, retracing each step you took throughout the day. Still — no keys! So, you decided to ...

Career Management Career management is the lifelong process of investing resources to achieve your career goals. Career management is not a singular event but a continuing process that is a necessity for adapting to the changing demands of the 21st Century economy. Career Vision’s programs support ongoing personal and professional development throughout life’s transitions. Whether we are ...

Tip of the Month – Career Management: Identify Your Work Values Self-awareness is the key to making good career decisions. Great career decisions start with not only knowing who you are but what you value.  Values are the criteria by which you evaluate the things and activities that are most important to you in life and work. ...

Global Competition Creates Demand For STEM Careers In Science, Technology, Engineering And Math Career Vision gets calls from parents, school staff and reporters about what we think will be top jobs for the future. While it is tough to provide specific job titles because the actual job may not exist yet, it is very clear that ...

Opportunities Abound In Middle-Skill Jobs Over the past 20 years, jobs that can provide a middle-class income and lifestyle for someone who only has a high school diploma have been disappearing faster than the polar ice cap. Today, everyone needs some kind of postsecondary education or training in order to qualify for entry-level jobs. Our nation is ...