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Jordan's work combines: Education, Entrepreneurship, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
University of Colorado Boulder
Graduate Degree
Education, General
University of Colorado Boulder
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Birthing and Parenting Knowledge and Skills
Graduate Degree: College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Went to college to explore my passions: sports, music, journalism, advertising, acting, & psychology.
2.
Majored in Broadcasting and Marketing and served as Sports Director at the student radio station.
3.
After college, got hired as Sports Director at a radio station in a small town in Nebraska.
4.
Realized two important things: 1.) I didn't belong in Nebraska 2.) I wanted to do something meaningful.
5.
I fulfilled a life-long dream by moving to the beach (SoCal) and began exploring helping careers.
6.
I discovered my dream career options: Career Counselor/Life Coach.
7.
I attended UCLA for grad school and did an internship at the UCLA Career Center.
8.
I was hired full time at the UCLA Career Center after finishing my Master's.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You should stick to one profession and not change jobs so much. You should start your professional career right after college and start making good money, etc.
How I responded:
I recognized the importance of following my passions. I knew that there were certain things I'd always regret if I didn't at least try them. I was very strategic about my moves. I was very self-reflective and paid attention to what I liked and didn't like about various experiences. That way, each time I made a change, I felt like I was making progress. I also asked for advice from many people with more experience than me. Most importantly, I followed my own definition of success.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Generic food and clothing and hand-me-downs were typical in my large family. But we always found time to enjoy each other's company and there was no shortage of love. Be smart with what money you do have, and find joy and fun in simple activities.