In this Career Close-Up episode, Mike Schuetter, a chief information security officer for a regional IT company, joins us to talk about his varied computer career path that eventually led to working in cybersecurity which wasn’t even a career field when he started college. As a teenage boy who loved playing video games (sound familiar, […]
#003 Career Close-Up: Cybersecurity with Mike Schuetter Read More »
We all know that college is expensive, so parents don’t like the idea of their students wasting time on majors; they end up changing while trying to figure out their career path. Vicki Weisbrod is a counselor at Bishop Fenwick High School in Ohio and along with her team, they are the first high school
#001 A Game Changer – Career Counseling in High School Read More »
If you are overwhelmed with the college-bound journey, confused by how much things have changed, or frustrated by having more questions than answers, then College and Career Clarity is the compass you need, when you need it most. Weekly episodes with Lisa Marker-Robbins and her guests provide families with strategic guidance to resource your student
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At Flourish, our work is all about being intentional when launching students. Most often for the families we work with, this includes going to college to be prepared to get that future job. Creating a college list can be a daunting task and many families are at a loss for where to begin. I believe
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College visits aren’t just to get clear on what campus fits. They are also useful for learning more about careers. The Standard College Visit Families can fit this in during a half-day visit where you’ll attend an information session then get a tour led by a current student. You’ll be encouraged to stay and eat
How to get a close up view of majors & careers during college visits Read More »
Job Shadow Job Interview College Interview Internship All scenarios where a student will find themself in a professional setting with adults and wanting to make a positive impression. That’s a lot of pressure! Few students know how to dress for such events, but they know their typical outfits won’t cut it. What Not to Wear
Business Casual Dress Guide for Students Read More »
When a student I’m working with throws out the name of a job of interest like “actuary” I know it’s typically because they have a family member or close friend who is one. How do I know this? High school students often only know what they’ve been exposed to. Teacher – check Nurse – check
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With the fast growth of ACT-SAT test-optional for college admission due to Covid, high school students may think they’ve escaped such standardized exams forever. But I caution students to not jump to that conclusion. Occupation Licenses According to the US Department of Labor’s Career OneStop site, “By state laws, workers in certain fields must have
Does your future career require you to pass a test & get a license? Read More »
Always Be Shooting Is Ali Wolfe’s advice to those trying to discern if a career in photography fits. Ali lives in the Greater Cincinnati area and is a third-generation photographer. In her word, it’s more than just a career for her, it’s her life. Ali offers fantastic insight from her years earning her degree and
Career Spotlight on Photography….Always Be Shooting Read More »
It can be challenging for high school students and college students to land paid internships and build their resumes. As an employer, with a team of 35 part-time and full-time members, we have a limited capacity to take on interns. My heart, as a college major-career coach working in the college counseling space, is to
My New Student Intern Stood Out from Other Applicants – Want to Know Why? Read More »