16 Jul How to Make Smart Career Decisions as a Young Professional
Brooklyn Letters
1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn
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We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
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Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
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I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
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Excellent services, caring therapists.
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Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
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We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
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We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
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The company is great with outstanding customer service. They keep my horses protected. I have recommended them to other horses trainers as well that are going to get service early next year. Very professional an honest too. Respectfully … More submitted Christopher
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Ron and Ken did a fantastic job with our security system today. Installed everything very quick. Both of them were very polite and asked us throughout if the installation met our needs. Simply fantastic!
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I called Cornerstone Protection to get a Security system at a relatives out of state property, within a week it was installed! The installers worked with the client to help understand her new system and she was happy! Our relative said … More they were courteous, professional and patient! I highly recommend Cornerstone Protection for all of your security needs!
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Had blink cameras; Car was broken into multiple times so I called CornerStone & they were able to install multiple cameras very quickly & for a reasonable price. I am so happy with the app & getting alerts that are not superfluous, … More like they were with Blink. Highly recommend CornerStone & the tech Ronnie.
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Ron and Ken are great guys to work with.
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Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
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Amazing assistance provided by Shannon today on my security system. I’m so grateful for your prompt, efficient, professional, and courteous service. Put me down as a customer for life!
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One of the most painless experiences I've had. They came on time and was over the moon professional with still keeping a level of personability to it. The gentleman also went out of his way to say that my husband and Mines business … More was appreciated. Which is actually rare to be appreciated by such a great company. So thank you and we look forward to continuing services with this company.
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I am so happy we decided to go with cornerstone. They were quick and efficient. Shannon and the installer we very friendly. We got a lot of equipment and it was still within our budget. 10/10 would definitely recommend! Thank you
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Love the customer service and Shanon and his team go above and beyond for my restaurant. Couldn't of asked for a better security system and level of service that his team provides.
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I have been using Cornerstone Protection service for over 5 years and I'm really happy with the service and state-of-the-art equipments and it's futures are so much in advance and friendly, I highly recommend Cornerstone Protection … More Service any and all business that need a security protection days and nights specially after business hours(Cornerstone Protection is perfect solution for your business). Owner of Cornerstone Protection is proactive with their customers and their equipments. Good experienced with Cornerstone Protection!!!
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We had a very positive experience with Alissa as a tutor for our pod of 5th grade boys from January - June 2020. She cared a lot about the boys and worked hard to create meaningful activities for them. The pod experience was invaluable … More for all of our families during a difficult year and we were so grateful to have found this partnership! We also want to appreciate Craig for helping to match us with a tutor on very short notice after we had cycled through a few folks who were not able to see the commitment through. Thanks for sticking with us!
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Dusty was the exact person we needed to help our child finish out the school year. So grateful to him for the way he steadily encouraged her and helped her stay on track and organized. He is flexible, responsive to our needs/schedule as … More a family, and a delight to be with. We are also thankful that Craig at Themba Tutors really "gets it" and partnered us with such a wonderful tutor who was a great fit for our girl.
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My child worked with Gillian D virtually for math enrichment. She is an excellent teacher. She took time to understand my child's specific learning style and provided tools that would be engaging. She was kind and empathetic- really … More made it her goal to connect with my child and build trust and rapport. My child started the school year with confidence and without the typically "brain-drain" that occurs over the summer, thanks to Gillian.
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I am going into my second year as a Themba tutor. I have met so many great individuals while working for this company. Craig and the rest of the Themba team do such an excellent job picking and choosing Themba tutors that suit each client's … More individual needs! I look forward to meeting new tutors and clients in the 2021-2022 school year!
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Our son started in a new high school, 100% remote, and was really struggling with Latin and Physics. I found Themba Tudors online and had an initial call with Craig, who was very knowledgeable, responsive, and found 2 amazing tutors for … More us. Both the Latin and the physics tutors were fantastic, connected with my son really well and helped him go from 'failing' grade to 'honors'! I will for sure continue using (and recommending!) Themba Tutors. Thank you, C, K, and W!
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Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
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Giulia Mercuri is a great Italian tutor! She was very responsive and accessible. Giulia put a ton of effort into preparing for each session and really helped our son with test preparation and projects. We are grateful that she was able … More to help, especially since our son did not receive any live teaching during COVID. We are happy that she was referred to us!
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As an adult student diagnosed with a learning disability during grad school, I knew I needed help dealing with my Master's program's demanding workload. I was seriously considering dropping out when I was referred to Themba Tutors. … More I was paired up with a wonderful tutor, Julie, who was a total lifesaver. I learned many techniques that I can utilize in the future as I embark on the next phase of my career.
I can wholeheartedly say after working with Themba for two years that I would not have finished my program without this organization. And I am so thankful I selected them. -
We were introduced to a wonderful tutor: Mcedwyn. He and our son, a freshman in college, worked well together. As a result, our son’s grades significantly improved. The tutor taught our son subject content and various methods to effectively … More study for quizzes and exams. Our son was also taught time management and organization. My son’s experience with the tutor made the first year of college a less intimidating experience.
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We have been with our tutor, Cailin Schiller, for two years, from 5th - 7th grade. She started as an executive functioning tutor with my daughter. From the start, she demonstrated a depth of expertise and a selective use of techniques skillfully … More adapted to my daughter’s ADHD and Math disability. Cailin made Math accessible and understandable to her in a way that even her teachers had not been able to do. She differentiated reading, writing and math tasks and assignments to tailor them to my daughter’s unique learning differences. Not only did it have an effect on her grades and her work efficiency, but she finally could do her work with less anxiety. Even my daughter’s teachers used Cailin’s guidance to modify their work with her. But most importantly, she became my daughter’s favorite resource. I can’t say how invaluable Cailin has been to my daughter’s progress and well-being. I’d recommend her a million times over. She is a gem.
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Victoria is a superb tutor. She helped my high school age daughter with her writing. Victoria's skills as a tutor, as well as her sense of humor and her engaging personality went a long way with my daughter.
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Themba Tutors provided a leaning specialist that was a perfect fit for my daughter. I told them what we were looking for and they delivered. Our tutor is responsive and flexible and makes it easy for my daughter to reach out to her own … More her own, which gives her an added sense of responsibility over her learning. As a therapist myself, I now regularly recommend Themba to my patients. A much needed and well provided service to the community!!
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The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn McNeill helped our son academically, but also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become … More a more successful student. We are using Themba tutors again this year for our daughter. We're so happy to have been referred to them!
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I'm so glad we were referred to Themba Tutors. After a great initial conversation to learn our needs, we were connected with an excellent tutor, Felicia, who is helping our high school daughter learn better organizational and executive … More skills. Highly recommended.
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We had a wonderful experience with our tutor Micaela. She helped our son not only academically but at every level. We will be forever grateful to have her in our lives.
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The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn McNeill helped our son academically, but also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become … More a more successful student. We are using Themba tutors again this year for our daughter. We're so happy to have been referred to them!
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Paul Smith at Themba has been an exceptional tutor for my son, both in terms of teaching the subject matter and teaching how best to approach the process of learning math and executing assignments. We feel very fortunate to be working with … More Paul.
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We were very lucky to have found Edwouine Swift, my son's therapist through Themba Tutors. Thomas is 12 years old, and it is extremely difficult to get him to write. Edwouine just works her magic with him, he adores her and is so … More eager to follow her guidance. I have no doubt she will be a positive driving force in his academic future.
MAKING CAREER DECISIONS 101:
Tips for Young Professionals
You’re young, driven, and ready to make your mark. But daily, you face tough choices that could make or break your career. Should you ask for a promotion? Switch jobs? Go back to school? Making the right call isn’t always easy. That’s where this article comes in. We’ll walk through a step-by-step approach to decision-making designed to help young professionals like you make choices that align with your values and goals.
You’ll learn techniques for weighing pros and cons, tuning out external noise, and predicting how you’ll feel about a choice months or years later. Follow our guidance, and you’ll be able to navigate every career crossroads with confidence. The road to success starts with making better decisions.
Tips for Making Career Decisions
▶ Identify the Decision You Need to Make
The first step is figuring out exactly what choice you need to make. Is it whether to take a new job offer or stay in your current role? Do you need to decide on a city to move to after graduation? Identifying the specific decision will help provide clarity and focus as you work through the process.
▶ Clarify your Options
Write down all of your possible options to consider. A job decision could be taking the new offer, staying in your current job, finding a different opportunity, or returning to school. For a move, list potential cities that meet your criteria. The more comprehensive your list, the better.
▶ Determine Your Priorities
What factors are most important in making your choice? For a job, consider things like career growth opportunities, work-life balance, salary, company culture, and job stability. For relocating, priorities could include cost of living, proximity to family and friends, climate, outdoor activities, culture, and public transit. Rank or weight these priorities to determine what matters most.
▶ Evaluate Your Options Objectively
Go down your list of options individually and evaluate how each meets your key priorities using facts and evidence. Try not to let emotions cloud your judgment. For jobs, compare hard numbers around compensation, benefits, growth potential, and work demands. For cities, compare statistics on cost of living, crime rates, average rent, and weather. An objective analysis will lead to the choice most likely to meet your needs.
With time and thoughtful reflection, you can make a well-informed decision in which you feel confident. Staying analytical and avoiding snap judgments will serve you well for all of life’s big choices. The effort you put in now will pay off down the road.
▶ Gather Information to Inform Your Decision
Once you have a decision to make, do your homework. The more data you have, the better equipped you’ll be to make a choice you won’t regret.
▶ Research Your Options
Look at the pros and cons of each choice available to you. Talk to people who have faced similar decisions or work in relevant fields. Read reviews and reports from trusted sources. The key is casting a wide net to capture all the details.
▶ Identify Your Priorities
What factors are most important to you? Cost? Time? Opportunity for growth? Work-life balance? Rank your priorities so you can determine which option best satisfies your key needs.
▶ Determine Your Risks
There are always risks involved with any decision. Think about possible undesirable outcomes and how likely they are for each choice. Some risks you may be willing to accept, while others could be deal-breakers.
Evaluating risks also means considering opportunity costs – what will you miss out on by making a particular decision? Make sure you choose an option you can live with, no matter the outcome.
▶ Trust Your Instincts
Once you have all the facts, it’s time to go with your gut. Your intuition is a powerful tool, so don’t ignore that little voice in your head. But also, don’t let bias or fear steer you in the wrong direction. Finding the right balance of facts and instinct is key to making the best choice for your situation.
If you take the time to explore your options and understand your priorities thoroughly, you’ll gain the confidence to make a decision you believe in. And that, ultimately, is the key to having no regrets.
▶ Consider Multiple Options and Outcomes
Making good decisions involves considering all your options and considering how each one could play out. Rarely is there a straightforward “right” choice—there are usually pros and cons to weigh for each possibility.
▶ Imagine Different Scenarios
For each option you’re considering, envision how things might unfold if you pursue that path. Try to imagine both best-case and worst-case scenarios. How would you feel in each situation? What obstacles might you encounter? Thinking through potential outcomes will help determine if the rewards of a particular choice outweigh the risks.
▶ Get Input from Others
Talk to people you trust to get their perspective on your options. Explain your thought process and the outcomes you’ve imagined for each scenario. They may bring up considerations you have yet to consider or help evaluate options through a different lens. Multiple viewpoints can provide valuable insights.
▶ Leave Room for Uncertainty
No matter how much you analyze your options, there will always be some uncertainty. Life often throws curveballs, and the future is hard to predict. So do your due diligence, but accept that you can’t control everything. Choose an option that seems to have the highest potential for success, then adapt as needed if circumstances change.
Making big life decisions is challenging, but breaking it down into a thoughtful, step-by-step process can help. Consider your options objectively by looking at potential outcomes and getting input from your network. Then, go with the most promising choice while still being flexible in the face of uncertainty. With experience, making good judgments will become second nature. But even for professionals, evaluating options and imagining scenarios is a skill that takes constant practice.
▶ Weigh the Pros and Cons of Each Option
Once you’ve identified your options, it’s time to evaluate them. This is where the pro and con list comes in. For each choice, list all the positives (pros) and negatives (cons) you can think of. Be thorough here, as you want to make the most informed decision possible.
▶ Pros: What’s good about this option?
Think about how each option could positively impact things like your time, finances, relationships, health, productivity, etc. Maybe one choice will save you money in the long run or allow you to gain valuable experience. List everything you can think of.
▶ Cons: What challenges or downsides are there?
Consider any obstacles, risks, or unintended consequences associated with each option. Will a choice require a major time commitment or financial investment? Could it potentially upset clients or damage relationships? Note all the possible drawbacks.
Once your lists are complete, weigh the pros and cons against each other for each option. Some things to consider:
- Do the positives outweigh the negatives?
- Are there any deal-breakers that rule out an option?
- Which choice has the pros that matter most to you?
- Can you minimize any cons with a compromise?
Evaluating options logically will lead you to the right choice for your priorities and needs. While it’s not an exact science, pro and con lists are a simple but effective decision-making tool. And as with any important decision, go with what will let you sleep best at night! The more you practice, the easier it will get.
▶ Make Your Choice and Take Action
You’ve gathered information, weighed the pros and cons, and evaluated your options. Now, it’s time to make a choice and act on it. This final step is critical—all your deliberating will be pointless without action.
Once you’ve decided, commit to your decision and move forward confidently. Don’t second-guess yourself or waver in your choice. Have courage in the fact that you’ve thought it through thoroughly.
Start implementing your decision right away. Develop an action plan laying out the specific steps you need to take and the deadlines for completing them. Hold yourself accountable for continuing to progress in a timely manner. If obstacles or new information arise, don’t immediately change course. Evaluate whether or not you need to adapt your plan or choice and make adjustments judiciously.
Share your decision with any stakeholders who will be impacted. Explain your reasoning and action plan, and get their buy-in and support. Let them know how they can provide input or assist you in executing the plan. The more people understand and are on board with the choice, the smoother the implementation will be.
Review and monitor your decision and progress regularly. See if you’re achieving the outcomes and benefits you expected. Make revisions as needed to account for changes in circumstances or new opportunities or challenges that emerge. Don’t be afraid to admit that your choice is not working out—you can always return to the drawing board.
The key to success is taking that first courageous step to get the ball rolling. Once in motion, you can tweak your course, but inaction will get you nowhere. Have confidence in yourself and your ability to make good decisions, then follow through with conviction. That’s the mark of a true professional.
Conclusion
Some choices will still be tough, but arming yourself with the right info, taking time to think it through, and trusting your gut will set you on the path toward more confident decision-making. We all face forks in the road. Just remember that you get to hold the map and compass. Believe in yourself and your ability to navigate life’s twists and turns. Slow down, breathe deep, and let your internal compass guide you. The more you practice thoughtful decision-making, the easier it becomes.
Craig Selinger
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