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Biggest Disadvantage of ChatGPT for a Job Search

By Tricia Dolkas | July 7, 2023

Limitations of ChatGPT ChatGPT is a great tool for researching information and building writing skills. It can be helpful in many aspects of a job search. But there is a MAJOR part of a job search where ChatGPT can’t help and possibly can hurt: Building Professional Connections and Relationships! Building a community of professionals with…

Benefits & Limitations of College Career Centers

By Tricia Dolkas | September 6, 2018

You’ve invested years and countless thousands of dollars supporting your child to adulthood. My husband and I did the same. Yet few graduates are prepared to face the job market even with the help from college career centers. Graduates often lack practiced skills to build a professional network or identify jobs that establish a strategic foundation…

Wealth of Knowledge

Tricia brought her wealth of knowledge and experience in recruiting, and a calm, structured, well thought out approach that developed a toolbox my daughter will be able to use for the rest of her professional life. Skills such as customizing resume for each application, leveraging LinkedIn tools, organizing a job search, preparing for interviews, post-interview follow-ups, offer negotiation, etc.

Barb M.

University of Michigan Parent

Got My Son Organized

Tricia was helpful in creating a job search plan to get my son organized and take effective steps to towards securing his job and starting his career out of college.

Lisa S.

Georgetown University Parent

Uniquely Qualified

Tricia is uniquely qualified to explain the hiring process and to guide job seekers. I could see my daughter’s confidence and competence grow.

Gerald R.

UC Santa Barbara Parent