Louise Garver

“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice.”

In 1987 I established Career Directions LLC to coach clients to find the career they love in balance with their personal lives. That's my been my professional mission.

My success stories in working with clients range from executives and professionals to entrepreneurs. I guide each person through the career discovery process to find the right fit.

My training and credentials include:

* Master's degree in Counseling Psychology
* Postgraduate certificate in Career Counseling
* 15 years in experience in Public Relations, Human Resources and Management
* Master Career Development Professional
* Certified Personal Brand Strategist
* Certified Life Blueprint Facilitator (career coaching)
* Certified Professional Resume Writer
* Certified International Job and Career Transition Coach
* Certified Career Management Practitioner
* Certified Employment Interview Professional
* Member of the certification board of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC)

My affiliations:

* Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches (PARWCC)
* National Resume Writers Association (NRWA)
* International Association of Career Management Professionals (IACMP)
* National Career Development Association (NCDA)
* American Counseling Association (ACA)
* Career Management Alliance (CMA)

My work has been selected for publication in: Resume Winners From the Pros, Best Resumes and CVs for International Jobs, Expert Resumes for Managers and Executives, Expert Resumes for People Returning to Work, Best Resumes for College Students and Recent Grads, Expert Resumes for Healthcare Professionals, Gallery of Best Resumes For Tax and Accounting Occupations, Gallery of Best Cover Letters, Cover Letter Magic second edition, The Quick Resume and Cover Letter Book, PARWCC Training Manual For Resume Professionals, America’s Top Jobs for People Without a Four-Year Degree, America’s Top Jobs for College Graduates, America’s Fastest Growing Jobs, Martin Yate’s series: Cover Letters That Knock ‘Em Dead, Resumes That Knock ‘Em Dead; Expert Resumes for Manufacturing Jobs, 101 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Career and Excellence in Outplacement Practice, a primary reference manual representing the best practices in organizational/corporate outplacement and career management programs worldwide