Text Box: Career Development The quality of a person's life is directly related to the level of happiness and fulfillment experienced through one's career. Individuals who have a satisfying and productive career have a greater chance of experiencing:    Positive Self-Esteem Self-Confidence Happiness Self Worth Sense of Belonging Value/Meaning of Life "Knowledge is power"   Career development programs provide you with valuable career direction and focus. Through participation, you will confidently know the best ways to use your unique strengths, abilities and more; you will gain insight into your leadership potential; and you will understand how to take control of your career future and thereby become happier and more successful. Create Your Future Now "Each choice you make today creates your tomorrow." Career development programs help clients make the best career choice the first time. Since "one size does not fit all" when it comes to a client's career, a program that offers a customized plan designed to fit each client's needs, goals and stage of life, is very beneficial. Career development programs are designed to: Identify your best fit career options Prepare you to confidently re-enter the workforce in the same or different career. Guide you in the process of career change. Identify your most productive and fulfilling work and learning style. Methods Used "When it comes to your career, Hope is not a strategy!" Elizabeth A. Martin uses methods that assess your career potential, evaluate your options, and help you plan for a happy and successful career future. Out methods combine the use of formal tools with informal tools to determine interests, skills, abilities, and work style preferences. Methods include: Initial interview to identify your specific goals, opportunities, barriers, support systems and more. Science-based tools that are individually selected for each client. Private consultations to thoroughly explain written results, provide insight into career options, and assist with career planning. Genuine support, self discovery techniques, and encouragement in an informal environment, making career development fun and exciting. Elizabeth A. Martin and Associates takes great care to balance our science based approach with creative teaching and genuine enthusiasm.   Testimonials Hear what our clients have to say about career development: "Working with Elizabeth has enabled me to make better decisions based on a much great understanding of myself and my skills." – Peter "Elizabeth Martin helped peel away years of debilitating career beliefs and allowed me to finally see what I was meant to do with my life. Now, with her coaching, I'm able to take charge of my career and focus on what I want to do." – Ann "Working with Elizabeth Martin has given me more confidence in my work. The initial assessment of my preferred work style offered me valuable insight that is helping me accomplish my professional goals with more confidence, poise and self-awareness." – Carol   Home   Our Process    Our Programs    Career Assessment   Expertise    Contact Us © 2002 Elizabeth A. Martin and Associates