{"id":3173,"date":"2016-04-04T22:20:46","date_gmt":"2016-04-05T03:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dallasadmissionsconsulting.l7g1nsll-liquidwebsites.com\/?p=3173"},"modified":"2020-02-14T02:35:58","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T08:35:58","slug":"career-advising-with-dallas-admissions-consulting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/2016\/04\/04\/career-advising-with-dallas-admissions-consulting\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Advising with American Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Career advising. We\u2019re excited to announce that we&#8217;ve begun advising professionals and recent grads in Austin and Austin on career transitions and the job search! Sound like something you need? <a href=\"https:\/\/americanadmissions.com\/register-for-client-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click the link here and sign up today<\/a>!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our background is based strongly in the academic details needed to successfully apply to and then gain acceptance at competitive colleges and graduate schools in Texas and across the country. Off hand, our advisors know what percentile a certain GRE or SAT score falls in, college and graduate school rankings, and the distinguishing qualities of different programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2995\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2995\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/smiling-white-people-e1453513188326.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2995\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2995 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/smiling-white-people-e1453513188326-1024x551.jpg\" alt=\"Put on your suit, son.\" width=\"900\" height=\"484\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Put on your suit, son.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>So how does career advising complement this skillset?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the four year life of our company, we\u2019ve worked with hundreds of high school, college, and graduate students. We\u2019ve helped them apply to dozens of different programs and draft hundreds of essays and resumes. A unifying thread in all of this work has been talent identification and personal branding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you apply to a selective program, you face a lot of competition. At most ivy league schools, you\u2019re competing with over thirty thousand applicants for less than two thousand spots. Many clients feel understandably nervous or discouraged at the statistical likelihood of being rejected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the face of this adversity, a candidate must prepare accordingly. He should identify what makes him and his experiences or talents a good fit for said program, and then effectively convey that message to the admissions committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2998\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fountain-pen-ink-pen-business-document-writing-e1453514420133.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2998\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2998 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fountain-pen-ink-pen-business-document-writing-e1453514420133-1024x358.jpg\" alt=\"What sets you apart in the job search?\" width=\"900\" height=\"315\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/315;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2998 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fountain-pen-ink-pen-business-document-writing-e1453514420133-1024x358.jpg\" alt=\"What sets you apart in the job search?\" width=\"900\" height=\"315\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What sets you apart in the job search?<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For most students, this is a daunting challenge. It\u2019s not necessarily easy to figure out why you deserve to be among the accepted, much less distill it in a compelling way in a resume, personal statement, or interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Whenever we begin the process of working with a client, part of our job is to figure what makes him or her unique and qualified for a particular program. Frequently, a student says something along the lines of: \u201cI don\u2019t know what\u2019s special or unique about my life.\u201d After a few questions and a bit of prodding, we\u2019re often floored by the fascinating anecdotes that come out of their mouths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We then help our clients retell their meaningful life experiences when responding to the types of prompts put forth by college and graduate school admissions committees. As with all writing, showing supersedes telling, and a student\u2019s relevant experiences form the underlying plot that makes the case for why he or she is an outstanding fit for the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our job as educational advisors is not just to advise, but to facilitate and collaborate in the telling of a student\u2019s story. We uncover why the student is valuable to the selected program, and guide her in putting that down on paper. Not only that, but we\u2019ve found once a candidate has realized <em>why <\/em>she\u2019s well-suited for a particular program, she\u2019s much more confident at the prospect of interviewing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We use a similar process of identifying and then conveying strengths as it relates to career counseling or searching for a new job.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We help our clients understand why they\u2019re valuable and then help them convey that information to potential employers.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Further, with our unique insight into the state of various industries that we\u2019ve honed through advising students on potential career paths, in conjunction with our advisors\u2019 combined decades experience in the job market, our career advising is based on accurate and relevant data points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Just like applying to an educational program, our career advising is comprised of <strong>4 main steps:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Self-Discovery<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Not as esoteric as it sounds<\/em>, the self-discovery phase helps job seekers figure out who they are, what they\u2019re good at, and where they\u2019d like to be. This process can be fairly straightforward, requiring a session or two, or it can be a longer, more involved process. Either way, this crucial step pays dividends down the line. You cannot effectively get where you\u2019re trying to go if you don\u2019t know where you\u2019re going or if you don\u2019t know how you\u2019ll get there.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3175\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3175\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/dreams.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3175\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3175 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/dreams-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"Who are you, and why is that relevant?\" width=\"900\" height=\"613\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/613;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3175 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/dreams-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"Who are you, and why is that relevant?\" width=\"900\" height=\"613\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Who are you, and why is that relevant?<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Planning<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Your road map for success.<\/em> Once a client has a decent idea of their strengths and weaknesses, and has drafted a set of requirements for their ideal job or career, it comes time to insert this information into a Personal Strategic Plan. Goals are fine, but they\u2019re nothing if they\u2019re not effectively acted upon. We help out clients put together a timeline for their job search, define the parameters for success, clarify expectations, and explore potential pitfalls. This planning process is comprehensive and allows the implementation stage to work more smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3174\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3174\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Road-foto.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3174\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3174 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Road-foto-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"595\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/595;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3174 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Road-foto-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"595\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Planning out the journey.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Implementation<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Where the rubber meets the road.<\/em> Since we\u2019ve done our due diligence in steps one and two, we can easily begin the process of helping a client find a new or better job, or change careers completely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Concretely, we help clients effectively and succinctly describe their strengths and career experiences in a resume, draft compelling intro letters, and revamp their LinkedIn page. We teach them importance of working their network, digging up job leads, and setting appropriate expectations for their future employers.\u00a0We also use proven strategies to help clients prepare for interviews and teach them to negotiate the best possible salary.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3176\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Road.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3176\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3176 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Road-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Time to make your own way.\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3176\" src=\"https:\/\/austinadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Road-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Time to make your own way.\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Time to make your own way.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Follow up<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Getting your dream job isn\u2019t always as easy as sending out a few resumes and acing the interview.<\/em> Finding the right position that pays the right salary can be a lengthy process that sometimes needs tweaking. We act as an ongoing resource for our clients before, during, and after the process of applying for jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions? Call us today for an absolutely free consultation on how we can help you improve your job satisfaction and make more money.<\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Career advising. We\u2019re excited to announce that we&#8217;ve begun advising professionals and recent grads in Austin and Austin on career transitions and the job search! Sound like something you need? Click the link here and sign up today! Our background is based strongly in the academic details needed to successfully apply to and then gain acceptance at competitive colleges and graduate schools in Texas and across the country. 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