Ever wonder what a mental health counselor does? Previously, I wrote about a day in the life of a mental health counselor both in private practice and at an agency. This time, I’ll write more generally so that you can get a clearer picture of the various duties.
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What A Mental Health Counselor Does – Part One: Assessment
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What It’s Like To Be A Mental Health Counselor
I’ve written about the daily activities of a mental health counselor, and future posts will address more in detail the duties of a mental health counselor. However, what I HAVEN’T written about yet is how it FEELS. You know, what it’s like. So that’s what this post will be about.
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How To Find a Job After Graduation- Cover Letters
OK, so now you’ve been accepted to the school of your dreams and you have started taking classes. Time has literally flown by, and soon you will graduate. Then what? In my last post I discussed writing a good CV. Here’s what your university and professors won’t tell you about cover letters.
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Tagged how to get a job, how to write a cover letter, job seeking advice, job seeking tips, what is a cover letter
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How To Find a Job After Graduation – Interviews
OK, so now you’ve been accepted to the school of your dreams and you have started taking classes. Time has literally flown by, and soon you will graduate. Then what? In my last post I discussed writing a good CV. Here’s what your university and professors won’t tell you about how to perform on interviews.
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Tagged how to find a job, how to succeed on interviews, interview tips, job searching tips
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How To Find a Job After Graduation – Resumes
OK, so now you’ve been accepted to the school of your dreams and you have started taking classes. Time has literally flown by, and soon you will graduate. Then what? Here’s what your university and professors won’t tell you.
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Tagged how to find a job, how to write a CV, job seeking advice, job seeking tips, resume writing
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How To Find A Job After Graduation- Networking
Congratulations! Not only did you get into the school of your dreams, you are almost done with your classes! But…if you are like most students, you may not understand what to do next. Here’s what you won’t learn in your classes.
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Don’t Let Mistakes Derail Your Success
Recently I (successfully) defended my oral exams as part of my doctoral program. The experience was very stressful, but not for reasons you may think. I wasn’t stressed because I was going to be presenting a 50-page paper to my committee, whose decision could either allow me to continue on in the program of force me to quit. Nope. I was stressed because right before the meeting I realized that I was missing a key piece of equipment.
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Tagged how to be successful, mistakes, overcoming errors, success despite odds, technical problems
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Essential Websites and Links for Counseling
Below is a collection of websites and links that are essential for any beginning counselor:
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Essential Tips for Using Social Media Effectively: Make The Most of Twitter!
Social media can be an excellent way to network to find a job or build your business. But it can also get you into trouble. Last time, I gave you dos and don’ts for LinkedIn. In this post, I will talk about Twitter.
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Essential Tips for Using Social Media Effectively: Make The Most of LinkedIn!
Social media can be an excellent way to network to find a job or build your business. But it can also get you into trouble. Last time, I gave you dos and don’ts for Facebook. In this post, I will talk about LinkedIn.
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