Career Development

Many interviewers still ask some form of the questions “what do you consider one of your weaknesses” or “what one area where you seek improvement is”. In my opinion, these are two very different questions. There are some things I’m fantastic at, some things I’m good at, and some things that I just don’t do […]

Our company is called The Teen Toolbox because we specialize in supporting teens by providing value to teens and adults!   You read that correctly!.  We have something for YOU if you are a: Teenager Parent or Guardian of a teenager Clinician, Youth Worker, Case Manager, or Youth Pastor Child Welfare Administrator Educator Coach Mentor

I don’t really watch a lot of TV but it seems like I do because I usually write about what I watch. My viewing choices are categorical – family, adoption, pioneer movies, and entrepreneurs/business.   Family 19 Kids and Counting Tia and Tamera Swamp People Hallmark Channel movies   Adoption Hallmark Channel movies The Fosters

Did You Know? Unemployment rates for adults under 25 has been as high as 54% in recent years. National unemployment averages for teens remains above 20% Fifty-three percent of 18-24 year olds have never moved out or have returned to their parents homes.   Due to the economic downturn, young adults are facing tough employment

Today it is all about YOU! Understanding yourself better will always help you understand others better.   How did you get hired?   I want you to dig a little deeper than how you landed your current position. What experiences, goals, values, opportunities, and skills helped you get hired?  Why did you apply for the

For years, many well-meaning adults advised students to pursue a job with the federal government or a large corporation. Jobs that provided a sense of security by way of a steady paycheck, good health care coverage, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, regular cost of living increases, and upward mobility. Other sought after benefits include

I have done lots of interviewing and hiring. I used my experience to create the ebook “Get Hired Toolbox: 30 Ways to Land the Job Of Your Dreams”. The strategies outlined in the ebook are perfect for youth, college students, new professionals, and seasoned professionals. Yep, there’s something for you whether you are about to graduate

Last week fast-food workers in 60 nationwide cities launched a strike as a way to bring attention to their demand for a living wage. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Fast food salaries don’t often pay much more. Workers in McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and other chains want an increase to $15.00. There were heated

It’s back to school time!  Recommendation: Add a portfolio to the school supplies list. Education is power. Youth are full of limitless possibility.  They learn from every interaction and experience – either what to do more of or what not to do again and both can have positive consequences.  The Teen Toolbox implements the positive

TODAY – GET HIRED Strategy Session One Day Sale I invite you to sign up for my GET HIRED Strategy Session for 45 minutes of uninterrupted time with me to review your job search strategies. You and I will then work together to generate ideas and come up with creative solutions to employment issues or situations.