[nabs-l] rehab counselors and employment

[Brice.Smith319@gmail.com]

Do not cling to the counselor or expect them to do all the work. This was the absolute hardest lesson i had to learn when searching for summer internships and I'm still dealing with the disappointing results. Rehab counselors usually will not work magic.

Job searching really is a do it yourself process. That said, it's far better to use your university's career center If you can. Take advantage of the services they offer, from help with resume writing to mock interviews. If nothing else, they may have access to job listings that may be harder to find otherwise.

Brice
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Hi all,

For those of you in the job search or who have been there, what strategies worked for you?  What did your rehab counselor do to assist you?  I cannot get in touch with my counselor in a timely manner.  I don't know what her role should be.  I think they give clients job coaches upon request.  I wonder what they do for you?

I'd like any advice for communicating with rehab counselors.  I feel as if they don't care about their jobs and steer people toward certain jobs so they can close more cases making them look good.  For instance mine emphasizes the federal government; I am open to that but feel I'd be happier in a small business where more gets done without bureaurcracy.

Thanks.
Ashley
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