Career Transition Programs – Best Way To Achieve Career Growth
Career transition programs are important for a variety of reasons. US employees are a dissatisfied lot; as per a 2007 survey, nearly 84% of the workforce is looking for their dream job. Naturally, a large number of them would be on the look out for another job and move companies or careers at the earliest. The most important quality that people seem to look for in a dream job is work that is fun. Enjoying work happens only a person loves the job. The second most important factor for job switch or career transition is salary.
If you have also looked for a job change because of enjoyment or salary reason, then you would appreciate how a career transition program can help. If a worker is confused about career options and does not which direction to take, then career transition programs certainly need to be considered. Any person seeking a career makeover can benefit from them.
Making a shortlist of the career choices available and the steps that need to be taken, to ease into the new career without any severe disruption of life; that is the function of a career transition program. These programs evaluate your personality and skills and uncover any unique talent or hidden gifts that may be present and guide you towards a career that will best utilise the same. Very often, we enjoy doing certain things but lose track of them when we start upon a career. A career transition program puts us back in touch with those activities and how best they may be utilised to realise our career aspirations. It is not impossible to find a job that is enjoyable and also fulfils our career related desires; it just needs a bit of effort.
Career transition programs are available in abundance in every area. Companies engaged in career transition programs and career coaches can easily be located through the internet. They are experts who can take you though the various steps of career transition and advice you professionally about career choices. With their help, you do not need to waste either time or money, deliberating about your options or worse, by not being able to take any step at all.
Usually a time comes in the work life of nearly everybody when we do not feel like even getting out of bed and going to work. Such a situation though very demoralising is not uncommon. The solution lies not in casting yourself or getting trapped in a depression but in recognising that it is time to take positive action. This positive action is seeking the help of an expert career coach or a company that deals in career transition programs and getting yourself on to the right career path.
Abhishek Agarwal
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Can someone please edit my essay?
As a single mother, I have been confronted with, and have successfully overcome issues such as poverty, financial hardships, homelessness, and single parenting. Consequently, I have become committed to helping others achieve personal growth, as well as a state of general well-being. I have worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, who were facing issues such as homelessness, living with a disability, aging, mental illness, and raising a child as a single parent. As a result of my own personal experiences, I am able to relate to the constant despair and frustration experienced by those who find it challenging to cope with everyday life. I am convinced that increasing one’s own sense of empowerment can make the difference between a future of despondency and one filled with hope.
I am applying to the Master’s in Social Work Program because it is a step toward pursuing my life’s mission: helping others in embracing their inner potential to make a positive life transition. Preparation to achieve my personal goal began while I worked at Harbor View Adolescent Center as a Youth Counselor. My primary work responsibility was to serve as a positive role model for adolescents between the ages of twelve to eighteen. The adolescents encountered issues such as physical and sexual abuse, abandonment, drug and alcohol abuse, bulimia, depression, and severe behavioral problems. At times, the position was extremely stressful, however, I discovered that I had the ability to connect with the adolescents and develop strong emotional ties. While working with them, I focused on several areas of treatment, including, social skills, vocational skills, and independent living skills. My main ambition was to help them build their self-esteem and improve their sense of security. As a youth counselor, I have gained valuable experience in listening to people, and helping them make positive decisions in order to improve the quality of their lives. My career goal specifically targets working with vulnerable and oppressed individuals, because I want to ensure that these groups of individuals have access to effective services, quality resources, and much needed guidance.
There are several aspects of my personal strengths that I can bring to the field of Social Work. I am highly caring in regards to individual needs and feelings. I have the ability to communicate effectively with people and listen to their needs as well. I also speak Spanish fluently and I can help meet the needs of Spanish speaking clients. As far as my administration abilities, I am very efficient with using a computer, reports, quarterlies, and paperwork documentation. I received an outstanding award for being a "Change Leader in 2008" for improving the quality of lives of the adolescents that I serve. I am diligently making sure that each of their medical needs are met.
Social workers work to create a change towards equality, justice, human rights, and the well-being of all individuals. This includes, but is not limited to, the most helpless in society, the disadvantaged, poor, vulnerable and oppressed individuals. Social workers empower individuals with the tools necessary to achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest. This is why I am going to devote my life to helping create a more equitable society. All individuals have a fundamental right to live decent, dignified, and productive lives, but society is structured in a way that not all individuals have equal access to food, housing, education and employment opportunities. As social workers, it is our responsibility to ensure that individual needs are met so people can be more self-sufficient and able to make the best possible choices for themselves.
As a single mother, I have been confronted with, and have successfully overcome issues such as poverty, financial hardships, homelessness, and single parenting. Consequently, I have become committed to helping others achieve personal growth, as well as a state of general well-being. I have worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, who were facing issues such as homelessness, living with a disability, aging, mental illness, and raising a child as a single parent. As a result of my own personal experiences, I am able to relate to the constant despair and frustration experienced by those who find it challenging to cope with everyday life. I am convinced that increasing one’s own sense of empowerment can make the difference between a future of despondency and one filled with hope.
I am applying to the Master’s in Social Work Program because it is a step toward pursuing my life’s mission: helping others in embracing their inner potential to make a positive life transition. Preparation to achieve my personal goal began while I worked at Harbor View Adolescent Center as a Youth Counselor. My primary work responsibility was to serve as a positive role model for adolescents between the ages of twelve to eighteen. The adolescents encountered issues such as physical and sexual abuse, abandonment, drug and alcohol abuse, bulimia, depression, and severe behavioral problems. At times, the position was extremely stressful, however, I discovered that I had the ability to connect with the adolescents and develop strong emotional ties. While working with them, I focused on several areas of treatment, including, social skills, vocational skills, and independent living skills. My main ambition was to help them build their self-esteem and improve their sense of security. As a youth counselor, I have gained valuable experience in listening to people, and helping them make positive decisions in order to improve the quality of their lives. My career goal specifically targets working with vulnerable and oppressed individuals, because I want to ensure that these groups of individuals have access to effective services, quality resources, and much needed guidance.
There are several aspects of my personal strengths that I can bring to the field of Social Work. I am highly caring in regards to individual needs and feelings. I have the ability to communicate effectively with people and listen to their needs as well. I also speak Spanish fluently and I can help meet the needs of Spanish speaking clients. As far as my administration abilities, I am very efficient with using a computer, reports, quarterlies, and paperwork documentation. I received an outstanding award for being a "Change Leader in 2008" for improving the quality of lives of the adolescents that I serve. I am diligently making sure that each of their medical needs are met.
Social workers work to create a change towards equality, justice, human rights, and the well-being of all individuals. This includes, but is not limited to, the most helpless in society, the disadvantaged, poor, vulnerable and oppressed individuals. Social workers empower individuals with the tools necessary to achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest. This is why I am going to devote my life to helping create a more equitable society. All individuals have a fundamental right to live decent, dignified, and productive lives, but society is structured in a way that not all individuals have equal access to food, housing, education and employment opportunities. As social workers, it is our responsibility to ensure that individual needs are met so people can be more self-sufficient and able to make the best possible choices for themselves.
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As a single mother, I have been confronted with, and have successfully overcome issues such as poverty, financial hardships, homelessness, and single parenting. Consequently, I have become committed to helping others achieve personal growth, as well as a state of general well-being. I have worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, who were facing issues such as homelessness, living with a disability, aging, mental illness, and raising a child as a single parent. As a result of my own personal experiences, I am able to relate to the constant despair and frustration experienced by those who find it challenging to cope with everyday life. I am convinced that increasing one’s own sense of empowerment can make the difference between a future of despondency and one filled with hope.
I am applying to the Master’s in Social Work Program because it is a step toward pursuing my life’s mission: helping others in embracing their inner potential to make a positive life transition. Preparation to achieve my personal goal began while I worked at Harbor View Adolescent Center as a Youth Counselor. My primary work responsibility was to serve as a positive role model for adolescents between the ages of twelve to eighteen. The adolescents encountered issues such as physical and sexual abuse, abandonment, drug and alcohol abuse, bulimia, depression, and severe behavioral problems. At times, the position was extremely stressful, however, I discovered that I had the ability to connect with the adolescents and develop strong emotional ties. While working with them, I focused on several areas of treatment, including, social skills, vocational skills, and independent living skills. My main ambition was to help them build their self-esteem and improve their sense of security. As a youth counselor, I have gained valuable experience in listening to people, and helping them make positive decisions in order to improve the quality of their lives. My career goal specifically targets working with vulnerable and oppressed individuals, because I want to ensure that these groups of individuals have access to effective services, quality resources, and much needed guidance.
There are several aspects of my personal strengths that I can bring to the field of Social Work. I am highly caring in regards to individual needs and feelings. I have the ability to communicate effectively with people and listen to their needs as well. I also speak Spanish fluently and I can help meet the needs of Spanish speaking clients. As far as my administration abilities, I am very efficient with using a computer, reports, quarterlies, and paperwork documentation. I received an outstanding award for being a "Change Leader in 2008" for improving the quality of lives of the adolescents that I serve. I am diligently making sure that each of their medical needs are met.
Social workers work to create a change towards equality, justice, human rights, and the well-being of all individuals. This includes, but is not limited to, the most helpless in society, the disadvantaged, poor, vulnerable and oppressed individuals. Social workers empower individuals with the tools necessary to achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest. This is why I am going to devote my life to helping create a more equitable society. All individuals have a fundamental right to live decent, dignified, and productive lives, but society is structured in a way that not all individuals have equal access to food, housing, education and employment opportunities. As social workers, it is our responsibility to ensure that individual needs are met so people can be more self-sufficient and able to make the best possible choices for themselves.
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It’s not bad, but overall I would make one major suggestion: get rid of all the passive voice (form of the verb "to be" such as: is, am, were, was, have and had.
For example, instead of "My main ambition was to help them build their self-esteem … " say "By helping them build their self-esteem, I achieve my may ambition…"
Getting rid of passivie voice will force you to write more descriptively with action verbs instead of "I am" blah blah blah.
"It is raining." How exciting.
How about: "Rain fell from the dark sky." Much better.
See my point?
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It’s too difficult to edit a full essay on this site. Let me give you a couple of hints and maybe you can see similar changes.
In the first sentence you use "single mother" and "single parenting." Drop the last one.
You use past tense too much. "I have become committed …" Instead, say "I am committed …
Use paragraphs to break the visual.
Cut the verbage …"This includes, but not limited to, …" Don’t interrupt. Delete "… not limited to …"
And … "This is why I am going to devote my life …" Drop the "This is why.."
Some good stuff. Streamline it.
Good luck.
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