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Don't ever ask a good contact to provide something you yourself can do, like a list of organizations in his field. Ask him for the things that are hard to find, like a connection to the right person at an organization where you want to work or do an internship. It's a common mistake younger people make.

65 weeks ago

Cathy Reisenwitz, Sarah Peck, Harriet May, Diane L, Nicole and Whitney May Parker and 3 others recommended this

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At the risk of repeating myself, I am interviewing college grads up to age 30 who were not that engaged in high school and college but have blossomed in their careers. Are you someone like that? Would you like to be interviewed for my upcoming book? If so, please let me know if you will spend a half hour by phone with me. Career advice included, gratis! Allison@allisoncheston.com

66 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Ask A Coach, Advertising Professionals and Career Changers 2 more

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Are you someone who was a lousy student but has really found yourself through your career? I've been interviewing Gen Y's for my book on helping young adults starting in high school identify their strengths and interests to help plan for college and career. And I've talked to lots of people who were good students. If you were not I'd love to talk with you!

69 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Ask A Coach, Advertising Professionals and Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies 2 more

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About Me

I am a career advisor with a 28-year background in marketing and executive search. I help professionals to identify their unique value in the marketplace and explore alternative careers. I then provide the tools they need to promote themselves more effectively with prospective employers.

I am the author of In The Driver’s Seat: Work-Life Navigation Skills for Young Adults, a book and program designed to equip young adults as early as high school to navigate their career path and achieve their goals. The program provides a systematic approach to help teenagers identify their natural aptitudes and interests, while exploring how they could fit in the world of work, and applying that learning to productive summer internships and work experiences.

Previously I was Chief Marketing Officer of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), the global trade group for the executive search industry. Prior to that I spent 18 years in international marketing and branding, new business development, and public relations. I have a cross-cultural background and speak French, Italian and Portuguese.

I am on the advisory board and am a mentor, trainer and the de facto head of marketing for Community Training & Employment Resources, a New York City based organization providing intensive job readiness training, private sector partnering to identify positions, and ongoing career management and mentoring services, to unemployed adults.