Guiding Teens and 20-Somethings
TO JOBS THAT MATCH HOW THEY'RE WIRED FOR WORK
SO THEY reach their full potential
AND AVOID THE WASTE OF GETTING IT WRONG
You're obviously a caring parent.
It's great to meet you, I'm glad you're here!!
I respect you for the time you're taking to try and help your son or daughter figure out career direction . . . that's worth celebrating because I don't often see it.
Hi, I'm Jay DuSold.
I’ve spent decades working with teens in various capacities and have logged countless hours in family counseling as a mentor and coach. The highlight of my work with teens was the season of parenting my own two sons who are now 23 and 25!
I’ve never grown tired of working with young people . . . they're definitely my favorite humans on the planet! I think I’m mostly drawn to the potential of their young lives and the ability to make a long-lasting impact on them. I also love that they're energetic, optimistic, and a bit crazy at times!
My work as a career guide began in 2014 when my oldest son was a junior in high school and I was trying to give him career guidance. I created some unique solutions and have been working with young people around the world ever since.
I’m incredibly passionate about my work with teens and I'd love the chance to work with your child so we can and clear up their career confusion and see them move forward with clarity and confidence. If one of my coaching programs seems like it might be a solution, take the next step and book a Zoom chat so we can figure that out together.
All the Best,
Jay DuSold
I know you're concerned about your child's future.
Career confusion threatens the future you've envisioned for your child.
HAPPY
You want your child in a career that they'll really love to experience joy and fulfillment.
SUCCESSFUL
You want your child a career that utilizes their strengths and allows them to shine.
SELF-SUSTAINING
You want your child earning enough to become a self-sustaining young adult.
MOST COMMON WORDS MY CLIENTS HAVE USED TO DESCRIBE THE IMPACT OF CAREER CONFUSION
There's not much help out there.
The realm of youth career guidance is plagued with . . .
BAD
ADVICE
Young people are told rubbish like, "Follow your passion." and, "You can be anything you want to be."
INADEQUATE ASSESSMENTS
Question-based tools don't work and often leave young people even more confused.
LACK OF
MENTORS
Young people need someone to actually walk with them and guide them, not just give them resources.
Don't worry, I have proven solutions!
I work directly with clients in both of my virtual coaching programs
so they get real-time help and don't have assignments to manage in between sessions.
RESEARCH A JOB OF INTEREST
The Job Facts Journey is ideal for young people who feel strongly about a job of interest but don't know much about the position.
UMTIMATE OUTCOME
Clients are fully aware of what the job of interest actually involves and other critical data points using the Job Research Blueprint™.
* PLEASE NOTE: This program focuses on finding facts not fits. It does not involve the assessment so it's not possible to know if they job of interest is actually a fit.
IDENTIFY A TRUE JOB FIT
The MapInMe Journey is ideal for young people who are confused about career direction or who want to make sure their job of interest is actually a good fit.
ULTIMATE OUTCOME
The ultimate outcome is a True Job Fit . . . a specific position that matches how your child is wired for work.
* PLEASE NOTE: Your child will learn all of the skills and strategies that are covered in The Job Facts Journey.
Not sure which one is right for your child? Keep scrolling an you can read the details for both.
Most young people choose a career path without knowing much bout the job that awaits them.The Job Facts Journey changes that.
RESEARCHING a Job of Interest
RESEARCHING a
Job of Interest
Gaining a Comprehensive Understanding of What's Actually Involved
DETERMINE
determine a job of interest
Your child will learn how to identify specific jobs they are interested in and are willing to further explore. After creating a list, they choose one to use for the rest of the journey.
DISCOVER
DISCOVER ALL THE PIECES
Your child will learn all of the nine critical data points for a job of interest so they know exactly what they're getting into and if the job will provide sufficient income for their Envisioned Lifestyle Cost that we discover in this section.
DETECT
DETECT DONT-HAVES AND DISLIKES
Your child will analyze each facet of the job to see if there are things they may be lacking (skills or motivation) or things they just don't like.
DECIDE
DECIDE IF IT'S A POSSIBILITY
Your child will move through a set of reflective questions about each facet of the job and ultimately decide if the job is worth further exploration and consideration.
Graduates Talk About Their Experience
I think more towards the specific subjects and topics that would be dealt with on a daily basis such as using excel and dealing with legal documents and how that could affect my interest in the job.
Now that I understand how some of the skills I need are already being used in other aspects of my life, I can focus more on improving those skills and making sure I am well prepared to incorporate them into my future job.
I think the most significant thing I learned was either the schooling I would need to do, or where I would work most. I had no idea about where I would be working, and that is very important information!
It strengthened my interest in some aspects, but also brought up a couple of problems I might have if I pursue this career.
There are more things to take into account when considering a job other than the skills I possess. It’s also important to know the main subjects and topics you’re working with, the primary outcome when encountering success in the job, and the overall working environment.
It strengthened my interest in some aspects, but also brought up a couple of problems I might have if I pursue this career.
I am actually really excited about it! I didn't know exactly what I was going to do before I started this program, but now I actually am thinking of sticking with this career, at least for now.
I really like the fact that I was given a variety of tools to research my career. I can now apply those to other careers I am interested in besides the one I used in this class.
I feel that I am more informed on the prerequisites of potentially having a job as an investment banker and am a little surprised that I am only learning about some aspects of this job today.
RESEARCHING a Job of Interest
RESEARCHING a
Job of Interest
SNAPSHOT SUMMARY
The Job Facts Journey is a great way for young people to learn the critical data points for a job of interest so they know exactly what's involved and won't make eventual discoveries that will cause them to regret their choice and change their mind!
Take the next step and schedule a free no-obligation exploration call to learn more details and determine if a journey is right for your child!
When a young person lacks career direction or wants to confirm that an interest is actually a fit, they choose
The MapInMe Journey to get clarity.
Discovering a True Job Fit
Discovering a
True Job Fit™
Identifying a job that matches how your child is wired for work.
DISCOVER
YOUR DESIGN
DISCOVER YOUR DESIGN
Your child will discover how they are wired for work utilizing a story-based assessment tool that analyzes their patterned behavior instead of relying on their subjective opinions.
FIND
YOUR FITS
FIND YOUR FITS
Your child will learn how to take their assessment results and identify jobs that will align with their design and match how they are wired for work.
CHART
YOUR COURSE
CHART YOUR COURSE
Your child will create a timeline for all of the steps required to get into the job as well as a development plan for readiness and standout.
MANAGE
YOUR MINDSET
MANAGE YOUR MINDSET
Your child will learn how to identify and overcome limiting beliefs and nagging negativity that would cause them to self-sabotage and never move forward into their fit.
Parents See Immediate Results
LAURA
Amazingly Accurate
It was amazing how MapInMe was able to accurately identify my daughter’s strengths, talents, and passions and then link them to potential career areas. The assessment isolated and magnified the areas of strength that we knew were there but had never identified with such clarity. My daughter loved the reflection on stories of success throughout her life. Her time with Jay was enjoyable and enlightening and gave her direction as to who she was, what she was good at, and how she might funnel all of those strengths into a good career choice.
DARVIN
Boldly Move Forward
My daughter went through MapInMe four years ago and it provided confirmation and clarity to her. She is currently a junior in college studying Digital Media with a minor in Journalism. She couldn’t be more fulfilled! MapInMe allowed us to make decisions regarding her career that we knew were completely accurate which gave a tremendous sense of peace and certainty to our daughter so she could boldly move forward after high school. My daughter absolutely loved the program and said she would use it with her family someday - the clarity it provides is life changing! Jay was an amazing coach, His approach and knowledge around this topic is very impressive.
ELIZABETH
A Clear Picture of What to Do
My son struggled with anxiety and the unknown about his future. He knew around 10th grade that college was not for him but also had no idea what he should do. MapInMe gave him a clear picture of what he was designed to do, the results of his assessment were spot-on! He learned how to go through careers of interest and figure out which ones fit his design best. This experience would save so many parents and teens unwanted stress and wasted money from dropping out of college due to career confusion or from graduating with lots of debt and starting in their career only to realize it isn't for them. The MapInMe Journey is a top-notch experience. Jay has a heart for young people and wants them to start off on the right path in life.
DAN
Prepare for the Future
Career confusion was causing my daughter stress and some anxiety. The MapInMe Journey allowed her to address the anxiety about her future head-on and discover how she was uniquely wired. It gave her ideas of how she might use her skills in her future. It was a great process that helped her prepare for her future.
MASYITAH
Discover Full Potential
Thank you for helping us in discovering our son's potential. Prior to meeting you we were at a loss as how to go forward to plan for his future. I just want to let you know that upon your advise, we started to rethink our son's education pathway. Thankfully after months of searching we found a vocational program for aspiring mechanics at a local college here for 16-year-old and above. He is beyond excited . The automotive college incorporates a lot of electric vehicles as well as high performance cars like Ferrari, Porsche and Lotus. My son is literally jumping up and down!! We were so lucky to have met you. Once again thank you so much in guiding us. We will definitely continue to update you.
CAREER CONFUSION IS ESPECIALLY COSTLY FOR COLLEGE-BOUND TEENS
SWITCHING
Eighty percent of college students switch majors. Most will change it three times before graduating.
[ INSIDE HIGHER ED ]
TAKE SIX YEARS
Fifty-seven percent of college student take six years to complete a bachelors degree.
[ WASHINGTON POST ]
WOULD CHANGE
Sixty-one percent of college grads would change their majors if they could go back.
[ BEST COLLEGES ]
UNUSED DEGREE
Forty percent of recent college graduates are not using their the degree they earned .
[ FINDER ]
Circle-Back Stories
To date, all of the clients who followed a path into the True Job Fit we identified report being successful, motivated, and fulfilled in the position.
I check in with my clients years after the coaching to see if they went into the job we identified as a MATCH
and to see if it proved to be a great fit as predicted. HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE CIRCLE-BACK STORIES.
An amazing comeback after The MapInMe Journey!!
SEAN
4 YEARS LATER!
Summary:
Sean started his MapInMe Journey after a rough academic experience and wandering around lost and confused . The clarity he gained from identifying a True Job Fit gave him the courage and confidence to re-apply and earn his degree from the institution he initially flunked out of.
Confidence and resilience from The MapInMe Journey!!
HOPE
7 YEARS LATER!
Summary:
Hope had some career ideas in high school but he had no way to narrow things down or to know if they would actually work out for her. Trough her MapInMe Journey she was able to gain an accurate understanding of how she is wired for work and easily detect which of her interests aligned with her design.
Rescued from depression through The MapInMe Journey
MICHAEL
5 YEARS LATER!
Summary:
Michael felt the pressure of expectations. He also had some aptitudes that seemed to make his path pretty evident. Unfortunately, it was only after earning his degree and getting into his field that he felt the full weight of all the misalignments. Things got so bad that he would have debilitating bouts of anxiety on Sunday evenings
Through his MapInMe Journey, he was able to pivot to a job where he'd be successful, motivated, and fulfilled.
DISCOVERING A TRUE JOB FIT
DISCOVERING A
TRUE JOB FIT™
SNAPSHOT SUMMARY
The MapInMe Journey is a great way for young people to identify how they are wired for work and identify a job that aligns with their design and will prove to be successful, motivating, and fulfilling.
Take the next step and schedule a free no-obligation exploration call to learn more details and determine if a journey is right for your child!
