Posted: 05 Apr 2010 06:29 AM PDT

Monday, April 5th 2010, 4:00 AM

Many people look back on their careers and obsess about decisions they wish they could go back and change.

While you can't turn back the hands of time, what advice would you give to your younger self if you could?

You should think about that when you give career advice to young people, whether they are relatives, friends or co-workers.

Manhattan corporate communications consultant Ivy Cohen recently suggested I pose the advice-to-your-younger-self question to several people in the working world. Some common themes emerged:

EARLY LESSONS
"I was fortunate to be raised by enlightened parents who taught me that leadership, academic achievement and competition were characteristics of girls as well as boys," Cohen said.
Cohen has made it a habit to help kids experience these life-shaping lessons. One small example is that she makes a point of making eye contact and shaking hands whenever meeting a young child, which helps them to get used to making and receiving formal introductions, an important social skill.

NO LIMITS
When asked what they want to be when they grow up, kids offer a variety of answers with certainty and clarity. Children's book author Renata Bowers wrote her first book, "Frieda B. Herself," with the intention of inspiring readers to dream their dreams big. She learned that the message of her book also resonated with adults.

"Many kids and even adults will change their minds about what they want to be, which is perfectly fine," Bowers said. "However, some will also be derailed by their own lack of confidence, which is not at all fine and is a choice they will often live to regret."

It's wise to change an unsatisfying career path, but it's never a good choice to get off that path before you even start because of fear you might fail. Accept it right now: You might fail. Try anyway.

ALWAYS LEARNING
Children can be taught to look for lessons in life experiences, good or bad. It's a career skill that will serve well.

"Encourage kids to get into competitive sports or club activities," said Army Lt. Col. Christine Harvey. "This is an incredible way to teach them team-building, leadership and communication skills. It is also imperative that they experience and learn to cope with defeat."

THE UNKNOWN
Careers are full of bumps in the road and detours that change our paths completely. Sometimes we land in a place never expected. At the time, that may seem like the end of the world. But we are defined not by what happened to us, but by how we handled those times — and by the successes we were able to make out of those circumstances.

Your Money columnist Carolyn Kepcher, author of the best-selling business book, "Carolyn 101," and the upcoming "Work Her Way," is the former "Apprentice" star who thrived working for one of America's toughest bosses. She's now CEO of Carolyn & Company Media (workherway.com), an enterprise created by and for career women.

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Job fair targets teens & young adults - WKYC

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 04:27 AM PDT

CLEVELAND -- Today, the Family Connection Center and The Money Spot hold their third annual Youth Job & Career Fair.

It's open to ages 15 to 25, to discuss job options and educational options with local employers and organizations.

They can also participate in Job Readiness Workshops to prepare themselves for their job search and future interviews.

The job fair is at the kinsman party center on E. 93rd St. in Cleveland, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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Career Advice Available at MU Job-A-Palooza - The State Journal

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 01:00 AM PDT

HUNTINGTON -- With college graduates taking the next big step in life this spring some career advice will be on hand on Marshall University's campus this week.

Marshall University's Careers Services is hosting its Job-A-Palooza.

Each day this week from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. the Career Services Center will have a display in the lobby of Corbly Hall.

Each day will feature a different theme with popcorn and prizes for students.

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LCC hosts Career, College and Job Fair - Honolulu Advertiser

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 04:56 PM PDT

The 2010 Career, College & Job Fair is presented on Thursday, April 15 from 9:00 am -1:00 pm at Leeward Community College.

The Fair, coordinated by Leeward Community College Job Prep Services, gives interested individuals the opportunity to meet the employers and college representatives in person, learn more about job opportunities, and receive information on how to apply. The event is open to the public, with free admission and parking.

More than 60 businesses and colleges will be represented. The Fair includes a special presentation for high school students, emceed by Kutmaster Spaz, to reinforce the benefits of furthering their studies and to encourage them to pursue a college education. The Fair is presented in partnership with UH West O`ahu,

This annual event serves as a career and workforce resource for students, businesses, colleges, and the community.

--Approximately 35 employers, including Hawaiian Electric Company and Bank of Hawai`i, will be recruiting for part- and full-time positions.

--Approximately 30 college representatives from undergraduate and graduate programs will share information on certificates, associate degrees, bachelor degrees and master degrees, including: Leeward Community College, UH-West O'ahu, UH-Manoa, Hawai`i Pacific University and others.

For an updated list of participants, visit www.lcc.hawaii.edu/jobs/events.

For further information, contact Nicole Keim-Fortuno at (808) 455-0288 or keim@hawaii.com

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