ACA -CCPA 2016 Conference & Expo

ID #881-The Job of the Jobseeker: Don’t Forget Your Lunch (Room 210E, Poster 1)

03 Apr 16
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Career Development and Employment Counseling

Speaker(s): Seneka Arrington
Finding employment is a tedious process and for some, a means to an end. When done incorrectly, feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and disappointment manifest themselves early. As a result, clients resort to surviving off of government subsidies, nonprofit organizations, or family members. Preparation, structure, and follow-up are key when searching for employment. These components, however, require patience, focus, and the ability to think outside the box. For the jobseeker, finding a job is the new 9 to 5.