As a Master Career Counselor, Dr. Sain helps people make decisions and plans related to life/career directions. The strategies and techniques are tailored to the specific needs of the person seeking help. It is likely that she will do one or more the following:
- Conduct individual and group personal counseling sessions to help clarify life/career goals.
- Administer and interpret tests and inventories to assess abilities, interests, and so forth, and to identify career options.
- Encourage exploratory activities through assignments and planning experiences.
- Utilize career-planning systems and occupational information systems to help individuals better understand the world of work.
- Provide opportunities for improving decision-making skills.
- Assist in developing individualized career plans.
- Teach job hunting strategies and skills and assist in the development of resumes.
- Help resolve potential personal conflicts on the job through practice in human relations skills.
- Assist in understanding the integration of work and other life roles.
- Provide support for persons experiencing job stress, job loss, and/or career transition .
Once you have decided to seek Career Counseling, Dr. Sain does an initial 1.5 hour intake meeting. During this time, she listens to you to determine how to define the problem. Together, you and she develop a plan for how to proceed.
If testing is appropriate, you take one or more instruments related to career decision-making. Testing materials are an extra charge. Dr. Sain usually offers the Strong Interest Inventory and/or the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). She is certified to administer and interpret both. Test interpretation usually takes a minimum of an hour.
Dr. Sain suggests that you plan 4 sessions spread out over a 3-month period. In-between sessions you carry out real world assignments. Some clients come back every 6 months or so for a follow-up to stay on track and confront new issues that arise. You pay for each individual session unless you choose to purchase a multi-session package. Please email for specifics on what individual session fees are and information about packages.
If you are in need of job hunting strategies, Dr. Sain teaches the highly effective and successful structured methodology developed by the Five O'Clock Club.
Dr Sain is also available to speak on career and job hunting related topics to organizations and businesses. Examples of topics are:
- Job Hunting Out of the Box
- Job Hunter’s Toolbox: Résumé and Interviewing
- 21st Century Career Insurance
- Job Loss Recovery: The Power of Mental Imagery Technology
- Networking Nets the Job
- Four Step Salary Negotiation
- Job Hunting During an Economic Crisis
- It's Showtime! Proven Interview Techniques
- Conquering Stress in a World of Uncertainty
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