The Career Compass
In this blog written by licensed psychologist, LaRae Jome, PhD, find your way with helpful articles, book reviews and more on careers, job searching, workplace conflict, and all the facets of working life.
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Career Books to Check Out
For just about every career question, someone wrote a book to provide some answers. I am always reading books related to career and work issues, looking for great resources to recommend to my clients. Here are my reviews to help you connect with the right ones for you.
How to Avoid Saying “Hurry Up and Make a Decision” to Your Teenager
In order to make an informed decision about they might want to do after high school, your teenager first has to explore their interests and possible career paths. I’m sharing my best tips for helping teenagers make career plans.
“What Color Is Your Parachute?” Review
Learn from a licensed psychologist's take on the job searching book, "What Color is Your Parachute" by Richard N. Bolles.
“Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What To Do With Your Life” Review
If you have wondered “How do you build a career that’s true to who you are?”, then hop on the career exploration road trip in Roadmap for an inspiration ride.
What are the Fastest Growing Occupations?
If you are considering going to school and investing time and money in a new career, it can be helpful to know the projected job openings in that occupation to decide if the investment will be worth it.
10 Reasons to Seek Career Counseling
Career counseling can be useful for managing issues that come up in our working lives. Sharing my top 10 reasons for seeking career counseling.