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MICHAEL S. WIRTZ / Staff Photographer
Ford R. Myers makes his way through the Opportunity Fair held for college graduates at St. Joseph's University this month. A career consultant, Myers says business is steady.
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To find a job, don't look for one

In his 5th recession, career coach gives advice.

A: I was the art director of [a] magazine - and the magazine went under. And so I was stuck without a job.

Q: How did your job search go?

A: I was clueless. I floundered, I wasted time, I tripped over myself, I did everything wrong, and, ultimately, I hired a career counselor who helped me a great, great deal.

 


Ford R. Myers

Hometown: Overbrook, then Lower Merion.

Residence: Haverford.

Company name: Career Potential L.L.C., Radnor

Title: President and founder.

Company focus: Career consulting and executive coaching.

How's business? Steady. In this economy, the demand is there, but not everyone can afford the service.

Skill: Former art director likes to draw, especially landscapes and people.

Yikes: Can't even cook a bowl of cereal. Eats takeout or frozen food, or mooches off friends.


More portions of the interview with Ford R. Myers will appear in Jane M. Von Bergen's blog over the next week.


Contact staff writer Jane M. Von Bergen at 215-854-2769 or jvonbergen@phillynews.com.

 

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