8.1 Million Americans are STILL Unemployed - Dont Get Anxious, Get Prepared - Local Author Shares Inner Career Moves" in National Magazine

According to the Department of Labor, there were 337,000 job gains in October 2004. However, 8.1 million Americans are still unemployed and that number has remained consistent since December 2003. The American worker is faced with finding the American dream", in the mist of an American economy nightmare. How can the American workforce fight back" and win in spite of the economic stats and realities of the todays employment situations?

Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) November 11, 2004 -- According to the Department of Labor, there were 337,000 job gains in October 2004. However, 8.1 million Americans are still unemployed and that number has remained consistent since December 2003. The American worker is faced with finding the American dream", in the mist of an American economy nightmare. How can the American workforce fight back" and win in spite of the economic stats and realities of the todays employment situations?

Help is at hand. Its deeper than a job, its all about who you are and what you bring," are the words of Francina R. Harrison, known nationally by her alter ego The Career Engineer." Mrs. Harrison is a career consultant, owner of Harrison & Associates, and author of the book A Mind to Work: The Life and Career Planning Guide for People Who Want Need to Work! (February 2004, iUniverse, ISBN: 0-595-30390-0@ $10.95). The author has more than ten years of experience helping career seekers and changers enter or return to the workforce. The motivator continues, Dont focus on the economic indicators, focus on your potential...find your passion, tap into your purpose and fulfill your potential, that makes all the difference."

Its this non-traditional, matter of fact, and soul" stirring delivery of career consulting that has this Virginia Beach resident, Navy spouse and Norfolk State University graduate published in the October 2004 Edition of The Black Collegian Magazine. Her clients share their results. Thank you, thank you...I must remember to tell Cynthia how great & wonderful you are. Thanks again for your talent, expertise, and sense of humor!" Lonnie, Telecommunications Engineer, Hampton, VA. I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that the Congressman LOVED the resume and cover letter." Inez, Public Sector, Washington, DC.

THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine is a career and self development magazine targeted to African-American students seeking information on careers, job opportunities, graduate/professional school, internships/co-ops, study abroad programs etc. The magazine is distributed on over 800 campuses nationwide, primarily through the career services office. The Western College Placement Association ranks THE BLACK COLLEGIAN the #1 career opportunities magazine targeted to collegians of color, and the #2 overall. The Career Engineers article, Self Assessment: Decide Who You are Before Deciding What you Want to Do," provides 7 self-discovery steps to career/life management that returns the focus on the employees action-orientation, performance and accomplishments...not the external" market. The motivator continues, We are very excited that our message of self-exploration, goodness of fit" and action steps are available to undergraduate, graduate students and career seekers on a national scale."

Contact Harrison & Associates at 757-420-1109 for more information on Career Development seminars, speaking engagements and workshops. A Mind to Work may be ordered online via The Career Engineer's website, Amazon Books, or at area bookstores.

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