Career Services

• These executives face a major decision in their career paths.
• They typically fall within the ages of 25 to 50 years old.
• They typically hold multiple academic degrees.
• Most are highly marketable but lack the right guidance and strategy to be competitive.
• It is common for these individuals to feel that they have been underutilized in their current or former positions.
• These individuals are highly motivated but may not realize the full mantle of their key attributes and available resources that will launch their career upward.
• Career Development Associates, LLC is on the leading edge with innovating new strategies to help people through tough career transitions.

• These executives are often in the 40 to 65 year old range.
• Likely their job is being threatened or they have been let go for some reason.
• These individuals are at the peak of their marketability.
• As a seasoned executive, they have been out of the job market for many years and are utilizing old and obsolete job search techniques - without much success.
• Most are prone to taking the first job that comes along and later regretting their decision.
• These individuals are acutely aware of their key attributes, management skills and networking resources, but fail to use them effectively in today's extremely competitive job market.

• Because of their longevity, these executives make a substantial salary and have financial stability.
• As a result, these highly experienced and valuable executives tend to become complacent and lack personal motivation to conduct an effective job search and implement a career management plan.
• Ironically, longevity is a major weakness in an executive's competitiveness and must be addressed by qualified career management professionals.
• They require guidance and experienced research of today's job market in order to capitalize on their true marketability.
• Career Development Associates, LLC have assisted many executives who have faced adversity in the market place, providing the tools they needed to prevail over the toughest challenges.

• Some individuals may realize that they made bad career choices in the past due to poor research in industry and marketing trends.
• Most feel anxious to get their careers back on track with a compatible job.
• Rightfully so, it is critical for these folks to get a firm grasp on today's job market and end the failed pattern of "act and react."
• Career Development Associates, LLC will provide the guidance and training to get individuals back on track with a job commensurate with his/her career desires, skills and experiences.

• These are well trained and highly experienced leaders who are separating, retiring or have recently left active Military service in the Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, or Coast Guard.
• Most of these individuals are between 40 and 60 years old and have achieved senior officer and senior enlisted status with a formidable background in operations and personnel management.
• Some individuals decide to separate from the Military before achieving seniority status. These Military specialists have demanding and highly refined technical skills that, if properly marketed, provide boundless opportunities in the civilian/corporate environment.
• Most commonly, these hardened and dedicated Military leaders have been living in the Military lifestyle for over 25 years and have never had to write a formal resume or market their skills in a competitive environment for the purpose of career placement.
• However, in the intricate process of transitioning from a Military lifestyle to a civilian/corporate organizational structure, there is an overwhelming need for these individuals to develop new skills in communications, management and problem solving to be more compatible with private sector workforce administration, union relations and business development.

• Career Development Associates, LLC understands the complexities and roadblocks that our Military elite face as they transition to civilian life. We work one-on-one providing important advice and counsel that will best transition the individuals' Military skills, talents and experiences to a highly competitive civilian job market, ensuring that the first step out of Military service is on the right path to a successful and fulfilling career.

• This is a very stressful and risky move for the entrepreneur. They most likely are forced into this decision after all other options have failed.
• However, they know the importance of doing it right the first time.
• These executives face several challenges since leaving a narrowly identified niche for that of a structured corporate operation.
• By nature, entrepreneurs are achievers and motivated workers. However, concerns about the effectiveness of the individual in a team environment, along with his/her ability to coordinate with superiors may require some critical evaluation and instruction by experienced career counselors.

• Some executives believe that their age would be a barrier to achieving their career goals.
• They erroneously create an obstacle that appears to be impenetrable, but in fact is quite easily overcome with guidance and a proper marketing strategy by a career management professional.
• Many of these executives do not understand that in today's job market, competitiveness is defined by the value an individual brings to the company.
• Career Development Associates, LLC will provide significant advantages over other people regardless of age in competing for the best jobs.

• A proprietary program to executives, professional, senior managers, and senior military members seeking to effect career changes.
• An aggressive networking capability that identifies opportunities and corporate needs, advocates for our clients, and establishes a trusted partnership with various industry leaders seeking well qualified and dedicated individuals.
• Comprehensive research of individual attributes, market trends and company profiles focusing on our client's desires and career goals.
• Marketing strategies that support the overall job search, promoting our client's competitive edge in today's brutal and evolving job market.
• Structured guidance and training that includes development of interview skills, networking, and writing an effective resume.
• Research and analysis that successfully outlines the value our clients bring to the industry of choice.

• A structured and well-organized plan of action that may also identify appropriate alternatives, networking opportunities with key industry leaders and needs-based training options.

• Perspectives on business, policy and industry that will enhance our client's career goals and priorities.
• Salary negotiation skills and compensation assessments based upon company needs, political trends and regional expenses.

• Career Development Associates, LLC provides our clients with significant and distinct advantages over others who are competing for the job you seek.
• As an advocate and principal supporter of your job search efforts, we represent you, not companies, corporations or employment agencies. We identify your desires, skills and achievements to intensify your competitiveness and ensure long-term successful career management.
• Rather than blindly inundating the market place with your resume, together we will identify companies and target opportunities that match your desired work environment, occupational preferences and organizational status. With a focused effort and determination, you will be on the right path to achieve your career goals.
• In-depth research and analysis will be conducted on each targeted career prospect to validate your interest, match skills with needs and to determine the best strategy for approaching the company.
• To minimize the number of questions you are unprepared to answer, we will provide you with the tools to proactively "take charge" of the interview process and to effectively demonstrate your knowledge and the value that you bring to the organization.
• We will prepare you for negotiating job offers and employment contracts to achieve your desired work environment and career goals. Moreover, we will provide the necessary insight and consultation in assessing salary expectations, perks, benefits and other compensation package components.