About Career Choice Guide

When I visit other websites, I'm always curious about the person behind the site. I like to know a bit about their background in the topic that they write about, and what inspired them to create their site. That information always makes the site more enjoyable and personal for me. So, assuming that you have the same curiosity, here's a little bit about me and my professional background, and my inspiration for writing this site.

I’m Lisa McGrimmon. I've been a career counselor since 2000, and I'm a big believer in the idea that all people need the knowledge and skills required to manage their own careers. In today's economy, these are basic life skills. When you have these skills you have great control over your future.

I'm also a mostly self-taught designer, author and work at home parent. I actually never thought I'd be a work at home mom. I invested a lot of time, money and energy in my education and building my career. It was very important to me for a long time. So, it was actually a huge surprise to me when, after my son was born, I just couldn't bear the thought of going back to my 9 to 5 job.

For the past four years, I have made it my priority to be a work at home parent. Recently one of my friends, who is also a career counselor, commented to me that she admired how I've been able to keep my career in line with my values and family priorities and work at what I enjoy. That observation meant a lot to me.

In many ways, the self marketing techniques and business market analysis skills that I learned in my career counseling training and experience have given me the skills and confidence I needed as I launched and built my business.

If you'd like to know a little more about my business, you can read a bit about how I started this site.

If you'd like to know more about my professional background, I've posted a detailed outline of my professional experience as a career counselor for your review. When you search online for career management information, you'll find articles written by all kinds of people; some are more knowledgeable and experienced than others. I'm happy to provide you with the details of my professional background to help you evaluate the career management information you'll find on this site.