So much time is spent deciding on the right degree & career path. But what job are you actually going to do with that degree? And how do you make sure it's something you'll love doing... not just a way to pay your bills? That's where we come in!
Hi, I'm John McCarthy
I may be the Founder and CEO of The Purpose Promise....but if you had told me that's what I would be doing back when I graduated from college I wouldn't have believed you.
Yes, have a B.S. in Human Resources and Executive Leadership, and a Masters Degree in Human Resources Development. Does that mean that my path after school was clear and I'd land a job in HR and love it? Absolutely not!
I founded a career placement company 18 years ago, served as the Operations Manager of At Work on Purpose for 5 years, and have been on a mission to help people find work that integrates with the life they want to live ever since then. Life is too short to be in a job you dread.
& I'm Robin Hannigan!
I absolutely love my role as the VP of Client Strategy at The Purpose Promise! But boy do I wish I would have had a course like this before I graduated from college so I could have gotten here sooner.
I spent 7 years in corporate Human Resources Management at a Fortune 500 company, only to realize that too many people I hired and worked with weren't truly fulfilled by their jobs. Myself included! We should "work to live" not "live to work"...and our careers should bring joy & energy to our lives.
John & I decided to take our combined knowledge and experience and create this course so you can start right into a fulfilling & meaningful career and not dread a day of work in your life. (sounds too good to be true, but it's not!)
It's time to find a career that gives you meaning, fulfillment & purpose.
We have been helping people find purposeful work for over a decade, but when we realized how many people were pursuing massive mid-life career changes due to dissatisfaction with work, we knew we had to help people sooner - before they even took the first step in their career.
The process is intimidating, and that's why we've broken it down, step-by-step, so you don't have to.
Is this course the right fit for me?
What will I get from this course?
- You will get the direction you need to find work you love and avoid a lackluster career.
- You will learn how to utilize your unique purpose which will allow you to live a life full of meaning.
- You will find the intersection of your passions, skills, and talents.
- You will create a financial framework to build the life you want to live.
- You will learn how to maximize your college experience and obtain a career you will love.
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who wants to have a meaningful job with purpose.
- Anyone with a passion for doing work that aligns with their specific passions, skills and talents.
- Those who are closely approaching or are currently in college.
- Anyone who wants step-by-step instruction from a career expert on how to avoid a lackluster career and be excited to go to work everyday.
What are the requirements?
- You should have a desire to be a part of the 40% of people (yikes!) who are engaged in their work.
- You should have a deep desire to love your life both inside and outside of work.
- There are no minimum knowledge requirements. We will provide you with all tools and guide you through exercises necessary to find the best career for you.
What Others are Saying
Lily, student at Saint Louis University
The Find a Career of Purpose E-course has been a wonderful experience. I have gained information that will last a lifetime.
Navigating through the career path journey often seems daunting, but The Purpose Promise training makes it a meaningful and engaging process that I wish I would have done sooner.
Do not miss out on this program! It created a wonderful opportunity to engage in reflection and personal development so I could find a career of purpose after college.
I'm grateful for this opportunity and program!
Tom Thatcher, Executive Director and Former University Provost
In my 30-year career as a Professor, Advisor, and Provost, purpose was always a significant topic of conversation. Students struggle to find purpose in their lives, which makes it difficult to form solid career plans, which impacts their commitment to college.
The large majority of first year experience and academic support programs do not address this critical issue—they do great work with the “what” and “how” questions but fail to help students find the essential “why”.
Lack of purpose means lack of motivation, which significantly impacts retention and persistence. The Purpose Promise program fills this gap by leading current and prospective students on a non-threatening journey to clarity. Highly recommended as a supplement to other career services and enrollment strategies.
Justin Bayer, CEO of Interviewing.com
Every college student should take the Find a Career of Purpose E-Course.
By the end of the course, they will be thinking about their next step in life with clarity, passion, and most importantly purpose.
We all want students to flourish in life and this course has developed a road map to get there.
Course Outline
FAQ
How long will it take me to complete this course?
- There are approximately 58 minutes of videos as well as exercises to complete in the fillable, digital workbook. You do not need to complete the e-course in one sitting.
Is there a certification I can get for completing this e-course?
- Yes! You will receive the "Purposeful Career Seeker" LinkedIn Certification to help you stand out amongst other job seekers after completing this course.
How many years of college should I have completed in order to benefit from this course?
- Whether you are just entering college or have just finished college....this course is for you!
Why do I need this course?
Over 60% of people are unengaged at work. College should prepare you for a great career, but without the right direction, you will be among that 60% who are unengaged and unhappy.
Although work isn’t everything, we can all agree that it makes up a huge part of your life. So why should you get stuck doing something that isn’t fulfilling?
Don’t risk jumping into your first job out of college and hating it in a few months, or even a few years.
7-Day Money Back Guarantee
We're so confident that you'll be satisfied with this course, that if you don't feel as if you have learned how to outline a path to a purposeful & meaningful career we'll give you your money back.
Additional Offerings
The Books
Discover your purpose and find a job you love by completing the self-directed exercises in The Purpose Promise book and workbook
These books were written to help you find better alignment and fulfillment in your work and life. Once you've worked through the book, you'll be equipped with a sense of direction and the appropriate tools to seek new employment.
Purpose Guidance
Learn how to find work that will integrate with the most important parts of your life. This 1-on-1 personalized approach ensures the greatest outcome from The Purpose Promise process. It is the quickest and most effective method to find work you love.
Learn more about Purpose Guidance.
Purposeful Employment Consultation
Haven't read the books? No problem.
In this 60-minute 1-on-1 session with Purpose Promise CEO and Employment Expert John McCarthy, you will have an in-depth discussion about your current employment situation, your goals, and your hurdles. You'll walk away with a personalized plan and specific next steps for obtaining purposeful employment.