Meet Debra
Debra Ruddell, MS,CCC,GCDF,CNP, holds over two decades of experience from a variety of viewpoints within the world of education, research, non-profit service, employer relations, and career consulting across the U.S. & the globe.
Her unique perspective of the design, the dignity and the cultivation of work transfers to her clients.
As the wife of a Management Engineer who relocated multiple times across state lines, with 3 sons; Debra has experienced first-hand what it is like to go through career transitions (planned and unplanned) within various industries, agencies, and schools/universities.
Qualifications
Debra is a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), Certified Neurodiversity Professional (CNP), and NCDA Certified Career Counselor (CCC), a Professional School Counselor (Georgia Licensure) and is a qualified MBTI & Strong Interest Inventory Practitioner.
She is the owner of DJR Career Connector, a private practice in metro Atlanta where she specializes in career exploration, rediscovery, and transitions, from entry-level to executive.
Solutions
Debra offer the “tools” to help you discover your own strengths, abilities, and motivation that lead to a successful career path. She provides effective, industry-specific career management resources to:
Connect you to better jobs faster
Create a resume or LinkedIn profile that gets you noticed
Administer Career Assessments with meaningful results to guide you
Explore a new career path or different industry; Career Mapping
Help refine your interview skills
Develop individual networking and marketing strategies
Build Career Resilience
Specialties
STEM Careers/Industries
Formal & Informal Career Assessments
Proactive Job Search Strategies
Resumes, CV’s & Cover Letters
LinkedIn Profiles
Interview Preparation & Mock Interviews
Salary Negotiations
Identify Transferable Skills
Marketing of You
Professional Networking
Social Media
Faith-based Options
Leadership
Debra is a proven, effective leader who not only serves her clients and strategic partners, but the greater community. This is evidenced by her years of servant leadership on both state and national boards such as the Georgia Career Development Association (GCDA) and the National Career Development Association (NCDA). Her tireless involvement in these and other organizations ensures Debra remains on the leading edge of the career development universe and is an asset to her clients.
Strategic Partners
The following vendors are trusted partners of DJR Career Connector:
Bruce Smith | Senior Director, Client Development at RGP; Host of Consuming Careers Podcast | Contact
Amy Barrett | Licensed Professional Counselor, who works with individuals, couples, and families with a faith based focus | Contact
Joy Young | Neurodiversity Specialist & Coach | Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does finding a Board-Certified Career Professional matter?
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With so many self-proclaimed & untrained career “experts” easily found on the internet, seekers need to find competent, trained career practitioners who can support, advise, empathize, and celebrate as people get back to successful work.
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A credential represents a formal validation of an individual’s qualifications & professional competencies in a specific industry.
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The value is found in the fact that certification ensures proficiency, provides credibility & transparency, and confirms strengths and expertise as a formal validation of core standards of practice.
What is Career Counseling/Coaching?
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It is an investment in your future!
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Making a career transition or seeking a new job requires lots of time, commitment, & persistence to land the successful position that will meet your career goals.
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It is less about your time or bottom line cost, and more about the return on investment for the rest of your working life.
What topics are covered?
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This depends on each unique situation, however, based on the first session I tailor the process to meet your needs and expectations.
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From entry level to executive level: Resumes, Cover Letters, LinkedIn Profiles | Job Search Strategies | Proper Career Assessments | Referrals, References, Networking | Interview Preparation, Informational Interviewing | Salary Negotiations, Successful Onboarding | Identify Transferable & Motivational & Burn Out Skills | Industry Specific Resources | Working with Recruiters or Franchisers
