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Why it’s Important to Build Your Personal Brand

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of presenting at the 2018 NCDA Global Career Development Conference in Phoenix, Arizona with our Executive Director, Jennifer Falkoski. We hosted two presentations this year: Personal Branding: What It Is and Why You Need It...

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3 Important Questions to Ask Yourself

Unless you’re one of the few blessed individuals who grew up knowing exactly what they wanted to do, it can be really overwhelming to decide what career path to take. So…where to start? There are a number of factors to consider when figuring out what careers...

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Realize Your Full Potential in 2018

  “The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” –Melody Beattie   Ahhh the energetic buzz of the new year… A time full of possibility, hope, and opportunity...

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What are Character Strengths?

So what exactly are Character Strengths? If you guessed strengths of character…you’re basically right! According to the VIA Institute on Character, character strengths are a “common language” of positive personality traits that: Reflect our personal...

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5 Tips on Choosing a College Major That Fits You

  Figuring out what you’d like to do after high school can be really exciting…and difficult. There are countless options to choose from and many feel overwhelmed, especially when it comes to the significance of making the ‘right’ choice.  The threat of impending...

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Finding Your Tribe

  I had the pleasure of attending the annual American Counseling Association Conference & Expo a couple weeks ago, which unsurprisingly, met and exceeded my expectations (At Realizing Aptitudes, we jokingly refer to ACA as “the mothership”). Beginning in the...

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Overcoming the Fear of Failure

Have you ever been so afraid of failing, you decided to not try at all? Has fear of failure ever stopped you from giving your best effort? If you’re like most people, the answer is yes. Fear of failure can be paralyzing – preventing us from fully investing...

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IAEVG 2016 Conference Recap

It has been about two weeks since Jennifer and I had the pleasure of presenting at the International Association of Educational and Vocational Guidance (IAEVG) Conference. This year’s conference was held in beautiful Madrid with over 40 countries represented in...

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Volunteer. Why do it?

If the thought of adding another activity to your busy schedule seems daunting, it’s OK to ask “What’s in it for me.” Volunteering for a good cause doesn’t just benefit the people you’re helping.  Volunteering can further your career and help you feel healthier and...

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5 Benefits to Expect from Working with a Career Coach

Many know the benefits of working with an Athletic Coach. The coach evaluates athletes’ current skill levels, identifies the position where they would best contribute their skills, help to build those skills, and motivate and support them to give it their best. But,...

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