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For Immediate Release
March 2, 1998
Career Management InternationalÆ (CMI) and Relocation Property
Services, Dallas, Texas, have joined forces to provide
"relocation counseling." Fifty percent (50%) of
families are now dual career and as a part of a
two-career/two-income family where one spouse has been
transferred or accepted a new job, employment for the
"trailing spouse" is a top concern. The key to being
successful lies in utilizing all the career transition skills and
tools which are available and in building and cultivating a
network. Relocation Property Services and CMI are partnering to
assist these dual career families with two of the biggest stress
provokers: change which brings about a loss of equilibrium and
the feelings of frustration which accompany the beginning of a
job search.
Susan Silvano, President of CMI, offers these tips for the trailing spouse: "Contact friends and acquaintances both in your desired field of work and outside of your field for possible referrals in the new location. Subscribe to the the Sunday newspaper; research wants ads and read the business section to help get an understanding of the business climate for that area. If the spouse's company is responsible for the move, check with their human resources department to see if they have trailing spouse career transition assistance. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for lists of the top businesses in the area. Sign up with a temporary agency. This can provide you with a job and income while you continue your search."
Silvano also adds, "Realize that adjustment, feeling part of the community, making friends and finding a new position or career takes time, so be kind to yourself; don't be down on yourself if you have periods of sadness. Give yourself permission to feel both positive and negative feelings about the move and your career transition."
Career Management InternationalÆ (CMI) is celebrating its 21st year of business. CMI is a full service counseling and consulting firm which provides outplacement, career alignment, outsourcing of human resources functions and school to work programs as well as training and career development services. CMI is headquartered in Houston, Texas with offices throughout the country. All CMI counselors are licensed and hold Masters or Doctorate degrees in human behavior.
Career Management International, Inc. is a provider of human resource services including outplacement, relocation counseling and facilitation, employee assistance programs, management interventions and team building. CMI recognizes the substantial corporate investment in human capital and delivers effective programs required by businesses to maximize the return on that investment.
Founded in 1976, CMI is headquartered in Houston and has offices throughout the United States. A woman owned company, CMI focuses its creative energy to provide customized solutions to current business problems.
