Comment by Steve Howser on May 18, 2010 at 11:20am

Thanks for the question, Sally. When I counsel young people (and sometimes their parents), I tell them that Careers are often times not progressive, and frequently develop by chance. The student can do well in school, had selected a major that suits their interests and skills, and then real life kicked in. The economy may not have provided as many choices for employers or job opportunities, family obligations may have altered the desired work location, or the competition for opportunities was so fierce that they were not as competitive.
Companies still seek best-fit candidates. Even if the student was not an A or B+ graduate, there are positions that the average student will fit into. I have found that the C+ average student, who worked during the school year, is the better candidate for a job that requires certain skill sets other than the ability to retain or regurgitate superfluous information.
Dreams still count. Be perseverant. Push through the obstacles to get where you want to go.
My dream has been, and still is, to help people and build businesses. I am lucky enough to be in a great situation that allows me to do both.

Comment by Rayanne on May 18, 2010 at 11:44am

Hey Sally-
Very glad to respond here. I can honestly say that I never dreamed of being a dental assistant or a coach or a recruiter or a salesman or work in marketing but these are all things that I have had the extreme pleasure of doing in my adult life. I fell into recruiting and it has been life's joy. So, whether or not I dreamed about becoming a recruiter, my dreams came true. Funny, how it all works out, eh?

Oh and there is still that trip to Paris lingering in my bag of dreams!

Have a great day!

-Rayanne

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