Career Compass Program: Career Coaching for Adults 55+

Reimagine Your Career | Rediscover Your Potential

Re-entering or advancing in today’s job market after 55 can feel overwhelming. You are not starting from scratch or alone. Our Career Coaches help you showcase your experience, translate your skills to current roles, and navigate age-related bias with clarity and confidence.

We provide:
  • Professional Career Coaches
  • Curriculum with videos and exercises
  • Peer group sessions for accountability and encouragement
  • Employer connections

What We Offer

Personalized One-on-One Career Coaching

Receive tailored guidance to clarify your career goals, build a strategic job-search plan, and translate your experience into the language of today’s hiring market. Our coaching helps you move forward with confidence and purpose.

Resume Refresh & Interview Preparation

Revitalize your resume with clear organization, strong accomplishment statements, measurable results, and up-to-date skills. We’ll also help you remove unintentional age signals so your experience shines and your strengths stand out to today’s employers.

Strengthen your confidence with personalized mock interviews, coaching for common and challenging questions, and tailored feedback to help you stand out.

Social Media Optimization and Networking Strategy

Learn how to refresh your social media profiles for maximum visibility and impact. Build a strong online presence, expand your professional network, and connect with employers and colleagues who value your skills and experience.

Upskilling and Digital Literacy Support

Receive digital assessments that identify your strengths and growth areas, helping you build a personalized learning plan to improve your digital skills. You’ll also have opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications that keep you current, competitive, and prepared for today’s workforce.

Negotiation Support

We also provide expert guidance on navigating salary discussions, benefits packages, and flexible work options so you can advocate for yourself with clarity and assurance.

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Resources & News

A central location for you to be empowered with knowledge.

Get In Touch

Please complete the Career & Employment Center contact form to speak with a staff member. We will be in touch within two business days.

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Hours of Operation

8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday - Thursday

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Friday

Need Help Now?

For Medical Emergences: Call ortext 911

For Mental Health Emergencies: Callor text 988

Additional Resources:

Houston Crisis Hotline

(866) 970-4770

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

The Trevor Project, LGBTQ Crisis Hotline

(866) 488-7386

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

(800) 799-SAFE(7233)
www.thehotline.org

After the crisis:

For CURRENT Alexander JFS clients: please provide an update toyour Alexander JFS staff about the care you received through any emergencyresources.

For NEW clients who are seeking Alexander JFS services for thefirst time: please inform the Alexander JFS staff about the recent carereceived through any emergency resources. 

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