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Heart At Work Associates is a unique career counseling, coaching and outplacement business that offers a comprehensive approach to career guidance and work transitions at any stage of life. This approach involves a self-assessment aspect as well as a strategic component that helps clients reach their goals.
Keywords: Barbara Babkirk, Amy Jaffe, outplacement services, second half of life career transitions, career coaching, encore careers, outplacement consultants, career counseling, career counselor, sabbaticals, work life balance, motivational speaker, outplacement, job search, work transition, resumes, interview coaching, networking, retirement
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1988, with a significant expansion in 2012.
What is your primary product or service?
Customized career counseling for transitions at any age or life stage, outplacement support and coaching in best practices for a successful job search outcome.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The team at Heart At Work Associates is trained and experienced in career counseling and career management. We all have graduate degrees and extensive experience in the field.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We offer a unique array of services including professional branding and best practices in the job search. Clients can take advantage of our collective expertise, not just the knowledge of the team member with whom they may be working.
We also offer on-going small group tutorials in the effective use of Linkedin as a job search and branding tool.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have recently expanded to a larger location in downtown Portland at 22 Free Street.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Find us on Google maps! We're at 22 Free Street, suite 201, just down from the Museum of Art.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, checks and credit cards
Which areas do you service?
We are a national company serving clients all over the U.S. and some international as well.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Barbara Babkirk is the founder and principal.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday-Friday 8:30-6:30
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we listened carefully and understood our needs, helped to clarify a career direction and provided effective coaching on how to land a job and skillfully negotiate a great compensation package.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
You will find yourself again in the simple and forgotten things. - Carl Jung