Career Issues

Concerns around career can often be a major focus of counseling.  For many individuals, confusion over which career path to choose can occur at many stages of life – not just in traditional times during high school and college.  Dissatisfaction with a current career can be an indication that a re-evaluation of your current career path is in order.  Career goals – just like people – change over time.

Oftentimes, our career paths are influenced by the expectations of those around us, including family members, a spouse or partner, peers, and society in general.  Have you ever thought that you chose or chose not to pursue a certain career path because of your gender?  Because of your parents did, or because of their expectations for you?  Because of a feeling that you need to make a certain amount of money to be successful?  If so, and you are experiencing dissatisfaction with your current career, it might be time to explore those issues that may be influencing you to stay in a job that you are no longer suited for – or perhaps were never suited for in the first place.

Fortunately, there are many ways in which the “rightness” of your career and job can be evaluated.  Counseling is an excellent method of exploring the issues and concerns involved in selecting a career.  It can also provide invaluable support if a career change is needed.  

If you feel you are at a crossroads in your career, call 404-229-6177 or e-mail atlantacounselor@gmail.com to schedule a free phone consultation.  

Career Builder

Mind Tools - Essential Skills for an Excellent Career

Monster Jobs

Occupational Information Network / O*Net Online

American Management Association

Society for Human Resource Management-Atlanta

National Career Development Association

National Employment Counseling Association

Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches (PARW/CC)

America's Career InfoNet