Laura M. Labovich (/ləˈboʊvɪtʃ/ lə-BOH-vitch;[2] born 1972) is an author, national job search expert,[3] speaker and chief executive officer of a boutique outplacement firm in Washington D.C. She is the co-author of 100 Conversations for Career Success(2012), and the author of the Pearson Workforce Education online course, the Ultimate job Search Course(2014).
Laura M. Labovich | |
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| Born | 1972 (age 51–52) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Occupation(s) | Author, Job Search Expert, Speaker |
| Awards | CDI innovator Award (2012) [1] |
Early life edit
Labovich was born in Royal Oak, Michigan and raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Education edit
Labovich graduated from Michigan State University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Employment Relations, with majors in Economics, Psychology and Sociology, and a Masters in Labor Relations and Human Resources from Michigan State University in 1999.
Career edit
Labovich started her career as a receptionist at Walt Disney World in the Casting Department. Labovich was promoted to casting representative where she recruited nationwide for the highly competitive Walt Disney World College Program, led the recreation recruiting and staffing efforts for both Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach water parks, and staffed up Disney’s Animal Kingdom for its inaugural launch.[4] Labovich went on to America Online, where she developed and launched AOL’s college internship program, hiring more than 100 MBA interns in its first year,[5] and coached hundreds of employees from entry-level to executive on how to fit in, stand out, and move up in the company and in their careers.
In 2006, Labovich founded The Career Strategy Group, through which she offers career coaching, social media training and help with resumes.[5]
Selected publications edit
She co-authored 100 Conversations for Career Success.[6] The book has been listed as top career book in 2013 in Forbes online.[7]
Awards and distinctions edit
Labovich was awarded CDI Innovator Award in 2012.[1] She has also been featured in various television programs, industry trade journals, magazines, newspapers and radio programs.[3][8][9][10][11][12]
References edit
- ^ a b "Innovator Award Winners". Career Directors International. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ^ "Why you need a Career Summary section on your resume". Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Laura M. Labovich". www.quintcareers.com. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ "The CDI Dream Team". www.careerdirectors.com. Career Directors LLC. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ^ a b Hubred-Golden, Joni (7 December 2012). "North Farmington Grad Helps Job Seekers Around the Country From D.C. Area Business". patch.com. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ^ Labovich, Laura M.; Salpeter, Miriam (2012). 100 Conversations for Career Success. ISBN 978-1576859056.
- ^ Collamer, Nancy. "The Best Books to Boost Your Career in 2013". Forbes. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ^ Clark, Krissy. "Why have so many people given up looking for work?". www.marketplace.org. Marketplace. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ Grant, Alexis (14 June 2011). "How to Mesh In-Person and Online Networking". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ Bigda, Carolyn (17 December 2010). "The right 'elevator pitch' can land your desired job". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ Hastings, Rebecca. "Explaining a Short-Term Position". www.shrm.org. Society for Human Resource Management. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ Muma, Tim. "Job Search Guide - The Generosity Principle". www.marylandjobnetwork.com. Maryland Job Network. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
External links edit
- How to Be a Better Networker(An Interview With Laura)
- Internship Tips from Career Expert Laura Labovich (FOX5)
- Laura Labovich offering internship seekers' parents professional advice (NBC 6 South Florida)
- A Job Seeker's Best Friend, Career Strategist Laura Labovich Offers "New Year's, New Job" Advice