Terry Karp, M.A.

Background

I am one of the founding partners of the Bay Area Career Center (BACC) and have provided career development services to both individuals and organizations for over 7 years. I see myself as a career guide whose work focuses on assisting people with discovering and creating a meaningful work life. I am also a career consultant for UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business MBA students and alumni and the approved Bay Area career consultant for Columbia University’s MBA school alumni. From my outplacement consulting work (helping people who have been laid off) for the IMPACT Group (formerly Spherion Corporation), I have developed strong expertise helping people with the emotional and strategic issues associated with the job search. I am the co-author of “ValueSearch”, a values clarification assessment, have co-authored a chapter on values in the award winning book, New Directions in Career Planning and the Workplace (Davies-Black 2000), and am mentioned in the publication Changing Careers for Dummies 2001.

Areas of Expertise

My greatest satisfaction in my work comes from creating a plan for each individual client. In our first session, we will review your background, address your most immediate concerns, and create a plan. Many times, career transitions feel overwhelming. I can break the process down to manageable steps and take the mystery out of the process. If you are exploring making a transition to a new career or industry, I can help you identify and target new career options. If you are engaged in job search, together, we can develop a focused job search plan and ensure your time spent is productive and effective. I can also help with finding the “hidden” job market, focused interview training, resume writing, and productive use of the Internet.

One of my clients wrote the following to me to express her appreciation:

”Working with you has been so good for me. I am so grateful. And, part of the safety that I feel comes from knowing that you remain "behind the scenes" as I continue on.”

Qualifications

I was the Co-Chairperson for the San Francisco Chapter of the California Career Development Association from 2000 to 2003 and am a member of the Career Planning and Adult Development Association. My Bachelor’s degree is in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and I received my Master’s Degree in Career Development from John F. Kennedy University.

Contact Information:

Email: tkarp@bayareacareercenter.com
Phone: (415) 398-4881 ext. 352

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