As a career coach, Karen Kus has witnessed individuals experience the ebbs and flows of trying to find a career that fits; from being uncertain about their interests, to experiencing an identity crisis and not knowing what steps to take to secure a job (let alone a career). This can create an emotional rollercoaster, as individuals struggle with narrowing their focus to self-proclaim their identity when facing challenging decisions regarding one’s career. Rather than leaving life decisions to chance, planned happenstance and exposure to applied experiences can help unveil a direction. A career path is not formulaic; it takes self-reflection, assessment, research, experiences, mentorship, and networking to build confidence and unfold career clarity. Karen Kus is a lifelong educator who specializes in preparing students and alumni to be effectively equipped for their career trajectory. Currently, Karen is the assistant director for Career Services in the Lougheed Center for Applied Learning at SUNY Potsdam. She has taught a number of courses in career development and experiential education while working at various institutions. She has a background in teaching gender studies as a former adjunct lecturer at St. Lawrence University and the University of Toronto Mississauga. She aims to apply her professional and academic background in feminism and social justice to her work as a career coach and her community-based initiatives. Karen is currently working on her second master’s degree in Higher Education Administration at Stony Brook University. She graduated with a Master of Education in Adult Education and Community Development at OISE, University of Toronto. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
