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Lost Career Direction in San Francisco

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on April 16, 2021

“Compass and Pen” photo courtesy of Irina Patrascu via Flickr Creative Commons

Dear Dr. Civitelli,
Since 1970, I have worked for more than 50 employers and agencies, with lots of gaps between jobs. I’m a single mom doing the best I can and I feel like I’ve lost my focus and direction.… Read more... “Lost Career Direction in San Francisco”

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Money Can Buy Happiness, To A Point

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on March 6, 2022

Researchers say that money can buy happiness, to a point, and that point is $75,000. Economist Angus Deaton and psychologist Daniel Kahneman reviewed surveys of 450,000 Americans and found that people’s day-to-day happiness increases along with their income up to about $75,000, and then happiness levels out with increased earnings.… Read more... “Money Can Buy Happiness, To A Point”

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How To Do An Informational Interview

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on April 16, 2021

Dear Dr. Civitelli,
I am currently an art student planning to pursue a career in the art field, in graphic design, illustration, marketing, etc. I love to draw and my dream job would be concept art, but for now, I am looking for a way to get my foot in the door and work my way up.… Read more... “How To Do An Informational Interview”

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Impact of No College Degree

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on November 30, 2010

Dear VocationVillage.com,
I have over 20 years of professional work experience, but no college degree. How do I get past this requirement and will I have to take a pay cut with my next job?

Signed,
Amanda

Dear Amanda,
While some hiring managers might use college education as a screening variable and rule out candidates without the preferred education, there will be other hiring managers who will focus more on your work experience than on your educational background.… Read more... “Impact of No College Degree”

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Find A Job in Seattle

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on April 16, 2021

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Dear Dr. Civitelli,
I know you are a Career Coach for a lot of Seattle clients and I am wondering if you know the best resources to find a job in Seattle? I don’t know exactly what type of work I want to do, but I do know I want to live in Seattle and build my career there.… Read more... “Find A Job in Seattle”

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