The Brian Lehrer Show Career Counseling Courtesy of the New York Public Library
May 2, 2025
Louisa Tatum, Career Services Manager at the New York Public Library, shares invaluable insights for job seekers without a college degree. She discusses the importance of tailored career counseling and offers strategies for leveraging transferable skills. Listeners learn about effective networking in the digital age and how to navigate career transitions through apprenticeships. Tatum also emphasizes opportunities for upward mobility in fields like sales and technology, providing practical tips for building confidence and connections.
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Start With Interests and Needs
- Start career counseling by identifying interests and immediate needs rather than educational background.
- Prioritize quick employment for income while planning long-term career goals over months, not years.
Reframe Parenting as Work Skills
- Frame stay-at-home parenting as a collection of professional skills like project management and training.
- Use a skills-based resume and leverage personal networks to find job opportunities.
Niece's LinkedIn Networking Success
- Louisa's niece used LinkedIn to connect directly with hiring managers and secured multiple interviews in two weeks.
- This proactive networking led to three job offers swiftly after initial outreach.