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(If
you don't find the answer to your questions below, just contact
us).
People that visit our website often wonder what it is that
make the methods of the Oxford Program special or
different from the other methods they may have encountered
in books or with counselors. Many people have generally
tried all sorts of approaches before finding out about the
Oxford Program, and they have a natural skepticism because
the other approaches they have tried are so
unsatisfactory. Hopefully this FAQ will dispel those
preconceptions and more clearly define why the Oxford
Program is so effective and popular.
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How long does the program typically take?
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We recommend that people spread the process out over 10 weeks.
However, some clients with more urgent needs can complete the program
in as short as 2 weeks. On average, we recommend having 3 hours per
week for the program.
Participants in our group workshop complete the process in under 8 weeks. |
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How do I know this is a legitimate business?
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This is an important question. We take our reputation
very seriously and want our clients to feel comfortable doing business with
us. The Oxford Program has been reviewed and approved by several overseeing
bodies. Visit this page to
understand the legitimacy of this program.
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Will
it help ME? |
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The Oxford Program has a proven track
record of generating results and satisfaction where other approaches failed. By
looking at the page of testimonials and "success
stories", you should get an idea of how wonderfully unique it is and how it can change
your life. But it is still important that you understand for yourself that the Oxford
Program is just what you are looking for. Therefore, please
tell us about your situation and we'll give you our honest opinion about
whether you have the type of situation that can benefit the most from the Oxford
Program.
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Is distance counseling effective? |
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Studies indicate that distance counseling can be
extremely effective, especially with career guidance. Distance counseling tends to be
more structured than face-to-face counseling, in addition to providing
convenience and greater time flexibility. As a result, the counselor and client
may be more focused and specific as they deal with issues and concerns.
The Oxford Method, because it is so systematic and effective, takes advantage of the Internet much better than conventional career counseling.
"Being able to complete the program online
makes this extremely accessible, particularly when working full time."
- A.J., Allentown, PA
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Is it possible to find work that is fun and make
good money too? |
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Yes! About 90% of everyone who joins the Oxford Program
has the exact same concern. These are the same
people making amazing discoveries and whose testimonials
you can read. There's
an all-too-common myth that finding work you
love means starting over in something completely
different as if you were a college student. But
starting over like this is totally unnecessary
for many people. There
are so many possibilities, from leveraging your
own education and experience, to combining
careers into a career portfolio...people have so
many more options and possibilities than they
realize. In the Oxford Program, you will learn
of strategies, options, and possibilities that
make profound career satisfaction and
significant financial income extremely do-able.
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Why pay for career guidance?
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The vast majority of career hunters try to find their way alone. They read books and take online personality/career tests and in the end, most still stay in the work they hate!
Why?
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Most Internet-based career tests they take are often inaccurate and provide no concrete advice. They typically focus on only one aspect of the "whole picture" that makes up your nature.
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The process that the tests and books offer do not provide confidence
that the recommended direction is the right one or that it is worth the risk.
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People often need an "outside" opinion to validate any career change decision. Remember, even Tiger Woods has a coach!
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Good career-related advice is very personal and the process must be highly-customized to the individual. Books and tests give broad descriptions and advice.
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Making a career change goes against our instincts which are to avoid change. We ALL need someone to motivate and encourage us to take the hard steps that are necessary to living a life less-ordinary.
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Why should I be wary of most career tests?
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We have reviewed many, many career tests in search of one that is truly effective at helping
someone decide what to do with his or her career. From our informal research, we
estimate
that up to 95% of the people who simply take a career test do not follow the advice of
that test. Are you in that 95%?
The reason we believe that this is the case is that too many career tests:
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do not take all of the important factors into consideration when making a career
recommendation. We believe that in order to understand what you need from a career, one must know
his or her own nature in terms of innate aptitudes and personality, values, interests, task preferences and work environment preferences.
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are simply not valid and reliable.
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are difficult to interpret.
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are not persuasive enough to convince the test-taker that the information is accurate and that the risk is worth
taking.
Because our mission was to finally create an effective process, we have
incorporated 12 hand-picked tests and self-assessments into the Oxford
Program.
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Should I spend my money meeting with a career counselor one-on-one instead?
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One of the differentiators with the Oxford Program is that we employ the Oxford Method. You won't find that method used with traditional career counselors.
The Oxford Program
is based on many of Steve Bohler's years of one-on-one counseling. One-on-one
guidance is only part of the Oxford Program. Not only is the Oxford Program
extremely cost effective, but it is inherently better than the vast majority of
traditional counseling programs. We've found that the majority of career counseling engagements are not as complete as the Oxford Program. The Oxford Program is
built using knowledge gained through experience with hundreds and hundreds of
members and is far more complete than what you might get from meeting with
even a great counselor. Click here to read more
about why the Oxford Program is a superior methodology.
"I want to thank you for for putting together
such a great program. I had already signed up to
see a local career counselor at the same time I signed
up for the Oxford Program. The results....he should be
directed to YOUR service!" - C.L., Ocean City, MD
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Is the Oxford Program suitable for people outside of the United States?
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Definitely. There have been satisfied Oxford Program members from countries such as
Bahrain, China, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Belgium, England, Peru, Russia, and
on and on. The only important factor is that you can read and write relatively
fluently in English.
Quote from international
Oxford Program participant:
"This programme and the revelations it reveals
are relevant to what I would want to do anywhere in
the world...These tests and the work one has to do in
retrospect of one's life should be done as a matter of
course: the Oxford Programme facilitates the action by
providing the path when we cannot see the first step.
Being a Brit is of no consequence to taking this
programme - careers are much the same between here and
the UK!"
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Are there any extra charges once I enroll?
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No. We may make some recommendations for books or ancillary materials, but they are merely recommendations and not an
integral part of the Oxford Program.
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Do I have to be available at certain times of the day?
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You can complete the program entirely on your own schedule.
Depending on your plan, one-on-one coaching calls or group coaching calls are scheduled at a certain time and day. |
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Is it ever too late to change careers?
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To use the words of George Eliot:
"It is never too late to become what you might have been"
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What if I can't finish up the process in the three months? |
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Beyond your initial three months, we offer an option of extended access to all the resources of The Oxford Program for just $19.97 a month. You may continue to pay monthly as long as you wish. |
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How much does the Oxford Program cost? |
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See this page to read more about the
plans and their respective costs.
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The Oxford Program meets
the standards set forth by the National Board for Certified
Counselors for internet-based counseling.
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I had to seriously justify initially spending the
money to my wife. Considering the place I'm in now, its
easily paid for itself many times over. This is the
best program of its kind
that I have ever looked into. Thank you."
- Karl Oders, New York, NY |
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