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Career Planning/Questions Answered by Expert Jodey Smith
| Subject | Date Asked |
| after college | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I’m only in college but I have been wondering lately about life after college. I love hanging out ... A: It is good that you are already thinking about such things. Jobs can be time consuming to the point ... | |
| Going to Grad. School | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I am in my second year of college. I am currently majoring in criminology. I am working towards a ... A: It sounds like majoring in criminology might be beneficial. But here is what I suggest before you ... | |
| Carrer Planning | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a son who is going to start college this year. Since he was 8 years old, his passion has been ... A: Very good question. I would suggest that you tell your son to pay no attention to the man "that ... | |
| What can, could, or should I do? | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I completed 6 years in the Army National Guard, I have an A.S. in Human Services, and I have just ... A: You have plenty of experience and education to do well in a career. There are lots of people who ... | |
| how do i begin my dream career? | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a current college student considering a change of major. Previously I THOUGHT I wanted to work ... A: It is great that you have found a career field that you enjoy and in which you have competence. ... | |
| advice on career choice | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: Presently I'm at a real crossroads in my life. I graduated with a Bachelors in Quantitative ... A: My general advice would be: 1. Don't go into debt. It limits your choices and freedom greatly. 2. ... | |
| should i go into photography? | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: im thinking of changing my major to photography from biology. if i were to do so i would want to ... A: >>Would it be difficult to start my own photography business? Starting any business is a challenge. ... | |
| Single Mom Needs New Career | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My name is Robin and I am a 32-year-old single mother of a 20-month-old in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ... A: 1) What field should I consider? I would suggest you take some time to consider creative ways to ... | |
| Career help | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have worked for 33 years as an auto mechanic. Now 58 years old, I need a career change, but have ... A: One way to overcome this obstacle to to write a resume that focuses on your competencies, assets, ... | |
| My Dream in Life ! | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: 23 years old. I’m currently doing MBA – HR, PGDBA – HR and MKTNG (both are I regular mode) and Msc – ... A: It sounds like your next step would be to do lots of research to decide the best country and ... | |
| My Dream in Life ! | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: 23 years old. I’m currently doing MBA – HR, PGDBA – HR and MKTNG (both are I regular mode) and Msc – ... A: I have place responses to your questions below: >>Which place is good for me to work? UK, Canada, ... | |
| future career | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: i'm currently a junior in high school and i've been planning my future career. So i plan to go to a ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding to your question. It is a feasible plan to be a travel nurse for ... | |
| career searching | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a real passion for horses. i recently discovered equine message therapy and am interested in ... A: Don't let the fact that you didn't grow up with horses discourage you. Many people have successful ... | |
| Career | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I got 5+ yrs of exp,did my graduation in science as part of family tradition, started as a ... A: You will most likely do your best work if it is something you are passionate about. It sounds ... | |
| new career | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I want to recommend me well known career aptitdue test where it can evaluate my abilities , ... A: There are several career profiles around. I do not know the best free one, but there are probably ... | |
| Career Planning | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I hope things are going well with you. Here's my situation. I currently have a BA degree in ... A: As you have already found, a degree does not guarantee you a job. I could tell you some fields ... | |
| career help | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: i have to select one of the profession from among following can you plz tell me that is there any ... A: I'm sure the entry level positions are easily available for freshmen. These kinds of positions ... | |
| Bonding | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: What is involved in getting Bonded? Many companys require that a company or indivudial be Bonded ... A: Getting bonded involves a third party's guarantee to pay if your business can't fulfill it's ... | |
| Career Planning | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I am presently student of XI class having non medical stream (PCM, com sci).I have great intrest in ... A: That is a hard question for me to answer since I know very little about you other than the 3 ... | |
| about learning attitude | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: ,Am a eee graduate placed through campus in tcs.(now i resigned my job) naturally even from ... A: I don't know enough about you to tell you exactly what to do. It may be that your best talents are ... | |
| confusion | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I m confess about my career choice but hope you help you have some following characterization may ... A: Sounds like you have a good idea of what you are looking for in a career. It also looks like you ... | |
| Kindly suggest the best. Thanks. | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: My name is Mitali. I am 12th (H.S.C) passed and have an experience of working with international ... A: You said you are interested in doing something like medical transcription or learning different ... | |
| finding training | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I hope that you can help me. At this time of "recession almost", do you know where I could find ... A: >do you know where I could find training other than through the state. There are lots of private ... | |
| Need career advise | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: This is G.Pavan Kumar.I completed Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science in 2004.I am still ... A: Some stats say that 87% of jobs are never advertised. By the time you see the 13% that are ... | |
| Career choice | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a dilemma, that I would appreciate your advice and feedback on. I am a 38 year old Health ... A: I don't think the perceptions of changing directions at 39 are anything to worry about. Everybody ... | |
| pilot training | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I am doing bachelors in electrical engineering in India. I'd like to take pilot training in ... A: I don't know if it is the right decision now. That is a question you will need to answer. Ask ... | |
| indecisive! | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: Can I seek your advise? I'm currently working in an events management company since July 2008 as an ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding you you. I would suggest that you do meet with her to discuss the ... | |
Jodey Smith
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Expertise
Do you love your work? Do you think it's possible? I help people find work they enjoy based on the "48 Days to the Work You Love" program. I look at 3 areas to help people find a job or business that is a unique fit. The areas are: 1. Personality Tendencies, 2. Skills/Abilities, 3. Values, Dreams, Passions. I can help people plan a revolutionary job search strategy. I can also answer general questions for people looking to start a small business.
Experience
I teach the "48 Days to the Work You Love" Seminar. I have also worked with several small business owners as a consultant.
Education/Credentials
I am a coach with "48 Days Coach".
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