Guest Post: History of School Counseling – A Timeline

Guest Post: History of School Counseling – A Timeline

…have evolved throughout the last few centuries, leading us to the counseling practices and techniques we know and use today. Check it out here!   Editorial note: I tend to not post many guest entries on my blog, but this was one that I found interesting and figured you all would too. Hope you enjoy ~TCG…

What’s in a name? Why the title of school counselor matters.

What’s in a name? Why the title of school counselor matters.

…will pay more for it. The winery will then sell the excess off as another label or to another company to bottle it under their label (as TJ’s does). You may say that you actually LIKE the cheaper wine (if you’ve ever been to a blind wine tasting – you know how that usually goes), but from a marketing and branding perspective – if there are a few TJ’s selling a $50 label for $15 – it diminishes not only the demand, but makes you question why we ar…

Mistakes to avoid on your resume or CV [Guest Post]

Mistakes to avoid on your resume or CV [Guest Post]

…arty.html Recommended relevant reads: What Color Is Your Parachute? 2014: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers CV Handbook: A curriculum vitae owner’s manual Author Bio: This is a guest post by Sarah Brooks from best people search. She is a Houston based freelance writer and blogger. Questions and comments can be sent to brooks.sarah23 @ gmail.com….

6 Things School Counselors Should Tell Students About College Apps (Guest Post)

6 Things School Counselors Should Tell Students About College Apps (Guest Post)

(This is a guest post written by Dave Klaus – Jeff edited the post lightly but the content, opinions and language are Dave’s.) Аs а nеw сlаss оf studеnts stаrts рlаnnіng thеіr futurеs, hеrе аrе sіх vаluаblе ріесеs оf аdvісе sсhооl соunsеlоrs саn оffеr studеnts: 1. Dоn’t Lеt Моnеу Ѕtаnd іn Yоur Wау Аs а sсhооl соunsеlоr, іt’s уоur јоb tо hеlр studеnts gеt whеrе thеу wаnt tо gо. Оnе оf thе bіggеst оbstасlеs studеnts fасе аs thеу аррrоасh соllеgе ар…

Introducing LifeLaunchr: A New Resource for Parents, and Students (Guest Post)

Introducing LifeLaunchr: A New Resource for Parents, and Students (Guest Post)

…scount code TCG2016 at checkout. Sponsored Content – Occasionally, The Counseling Geek partners with organizations that offer products or services that may be of use and interest to school counselors. This post does not constitute endorsement, but hopefully brings a new tool for to your awareness to use with your students. Please spend time evaluating the service for your individual needs….

Guest Post: History of School Counseling – A Timeline

Guest Post: February is Financial Aid Awareness Month = FAFSA

Guest Post from Susan McCrackin Senior Director of Financial Aid Methodology at the College Board FAFSA. Five letters that change lives for millions of students across the country. This year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is here. Because government grants compose 74 percent of the $185 billion financial aid pool, it’s no surprise that FAFSA is a source of stress for students and their families. It doesn’t have to be that way….

Guest Post: 5 Tips to Stand Out on LinkedIn

Guest Post: The Best Apps for Helping Your College Search

Guest Post by Alexis Bonari of www.collegescholarships.org The Best Apps for Helping Your College Search Technology is a great ally in your search for the perfect college and the scholarships to help fund it. Of course, the Internet is a great way to research opportunities and to find the information you need, and there are many sites that offer you great databases and other tools. However, there are  many apps that can help you to manage your se…

Mistakes to avoid on your resume or CV [Guest Post]

Guest InfoGraphic: The Tablet Race: The iPad vs. The Rest

…Today’s post is thanks to Amalia Bush from The Best Choice Reviews who has passed along a very cool and informative infographic (a visual representation of data) comparing the ever popular iPad to other tablets on the market. Take a look! The blog author, Jeffrey Ream M.S, PPS, writes for The Counseling Geek. Connect with Jeff via email, Twitter, Google+, and Facebook….

Follow-Up: My Interview Kit

Follow-Up: My Interview Kit

…abel developer to integrate the background from my portfolio onto the disc label. I printed address labels with the title of the disc and my contact info to put on the jacket. I am pretty happy with the turn out. 3. Letters of Recommendation: I included the standard three letters in all of the packets so they could reference them if needed or see further evidence that supports my candidacy. 4. My Notepad: I always bring my schnazzy note pad to tak…