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Gaby Cadena

August 15,2023 at 8:43PM UTC

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Hello everyone,

I will be graduating in November with a Industrial & Organizational psychology masters degree. I have been applying to jobs online but I haven’t heard back in weeks. I was a substance abuse counselor for seven years and know my skills are transferable. Has anyone experienced a career change and how were you able to cope with the frustration of changing careers?

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AnonymousAugust 16,2023 at 12:19AM UTC
I would suggest the first place you look is at your university's career center. Even online programs have them. This is a good place to find something you have been working towards, and companies open to entry-level positions will often post on their job boards. They also have career coaches and resume development assistance to help you make the most of the transferrable skills within your CV.
AnonymousAugust 19,2023 at 6:28PM UTC
Try writing thorough skills based cover letters and incorporate them into your resume. It will take time but keep at it...