Does anyone know of any firm or company that specializes on selling career advice?

College Life
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<p>Not only have I exhausted the services available at my university's career center, but its career advisers, while seemingly well-intentioned, have been useless, and I don't need to continue hearing the same advice that contributed to my being in the position that I am in right now. The people at the local career center, tired of dealing with all sorts of unemployed people, are unprofessional and seem to hate their jobs. I don't have a network of friends who can point me in the right direction or anyone who can help me find a job. I have talked to therapists, but they haven't helped me find a job. My gut feeling is that I need to take courses at a community college, but I don't even know if that's going to help.</p>

<p>Assuming that I can find a company that specializes on offering career advice, does anyone know if I am going to benefit from their services any more than I have benefited from talking to therapists, friends, and career advisers?</p>

<p>As for the cost of such services, I think that a few hundred dollars pale in comparison to a lifetime of $10/hour jobs.</p>

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<p>If there are any colleges that are closeby you could maybe go to their office or just ask for advice.</p>

<p>You could also probably go to their recruiting fairs and etc.</p>

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<p>Any ideas?</p>

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<p>Research on the internet. Seriously, there is more info on the web than any career advisor could possibly give you.</p>

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<p>Have you considered getting a temp job? I have done this when I have moved to a new area and also during college summers. In almost every case I have been offered a permanent job. It also gives you some income.</p>

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<p>First, ask yourself what makes you excited. Write these things down. Then write down the things you enjoy doing. This should be able to give you a good start.</p>

<p>The truth is, most entry level jobs are going to be just that–an entry level job and not a career. By gaining more experience you can find your niche. There is no formula to finding out your “passion.” Passion and direction can only come through hard work and pragmatic introspectiveness.</p>

<p>Then again, I am one of the underemployed, overeducated masses, so take my advice with skepticism :)</p>