Cathy Alfandre | Current Happenings

Look here for information about upcoming programs and recent news, including:

“Finding Fulfilling Work” Seminars
“Writing a Great Resume” Seminars
New Item in the Toolbox: Strong Interest Inventory

“Finding Fulfilling Work” Seminar: Upcoming Dates

Want to make a career or job change but don’t know exactly what to do next? Seeking meaningful work, more in line with your values and interests? Striving for greater balance between work and other aspects of your life? Attend this thought-provoking seminar to get a jumpstart!

In the first session, you’ll begin to discover and define what you want, deal with the barriers that constrain you, and lay the foundation for change. In the second session, you’ll focus on the specific steps you need to take to move forward, and you’ll leave with a mini-action plan to help you keep the momentum going. Both sessions will be highly interactive, with discussion, exercises, and input from your fellow participants.

Tuesdays, October 7 and 14, 7:00–9:00 PM
Fairfield Continuing Education
Ludlowe Middle School
689 Unquowa Road, Fairfield
Call 203–255–8376 or visit www.fairfieldcontinuinged.com for registration, information, and directions.
Mondays, October 20 and 27, 7:00–9:00 PM
Trumbull Continuing Education
Trumbull High School
72 Strobel Road, Trumbull
Classroom: A–4
Call 203–452–4554 or visit www.trumbullps.org for registration, information, and directions.

"Writing a Great Resume" Seminar: Upcoming Dates

Resume writing can be a daunting task. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be! Do you want to create a new resume or simply update an old one? Come and learn the 5 key strategies for writing a top–notch resume. Get tips for each section and individualized feedback on your resume! Please bring a few copies of your current resume or an outline of your job experience and education.

Tuesday, October 28, 7:00–9:00 PM
Fairfield Continuing Education (see "Finding Fulfilling Work" seminar above for contact and registration information)
Thursday, November 6, 7:00–9:00 PM
Norwalk Continuing Education
Brien McMahon High School
Call 203–854–4115 for registration, information, and directions.
Monday, November 10, 7:00–9:00 PM
Trumbull Continuing Education (see "Finding Fulfilling Work" seminar above for contact and registration information)

New Item the Toolbox: Strong Interest Inventory

After completing a rigorous training course, I became qualified in July, 2007 to administer and interpret the Strong Interest Inventory. The most thoroughly researched and widely used interest inventory in the world, the Strong assessment (named for the man who introduced it in 1927) is a comprehensive, practical tool to help you discover and understand your interests and how they can be applied in your career and life. From a career standpoint, taking the Strong can be useful if you are:

Contemplating a career transition or mid-career change
Making a new career move after leaving or being laid off from a job
Determining the next best career step in your current organization
Wanting to focus your career research
Considering what to do in retirement
Trying to determine what college major would be best for you
Choosing among two or more possible career directions

Through my interpretation of your assessment results, you can gain further clarity into your interests and potential career directions. This information and insight are a key part of making good decisions that lead to ongoing career fulfillment. Please contact me anytime if you would like to learn more about the Strong Interest Inventory.