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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.

How long does the process typically take?
Will it help ME?
How do I know this is a legitimate business?
Is distance counseling effective?
Is it possible to find work that is fun and make good money too?
Why pay for career guidance?
Why should I be wary of most career tests?
Should I spend my money meeting with a career counselor one-on-one instead?
Is the Oxford Program suitable for people outside of the United States?
Are there any extra charges once I enroll?
Do I have to be available at certain times of the day?
What if I can't finish up the process in the three months?
How much does it cost?
How do I begin?

  

Q.  How long does the program typically take?
A.  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.

 

Q.  How do I know this is a legitimate business?
A. 

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.

 

Q.  Will it help ME?
A.  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.

 

Q.  Is distance counseling effective?
A. 

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

Q.  Is it possible to find work that is fun and make good money too?
A. 

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.

 

Q.  Why pay for career guidance?
A. 

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?

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. People often need an "outside" opinion to validate any career change decision. Remember, even Tiger Woods has a coach!
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

 

Q.  Why should I be wary of most career tests?
A. 

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:

  • 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.
  • are simply not valid and reliable.
  • are difficult to interpret.
  • 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.

 

Q.  Should I spend my money meeting with a career counselor one-on-one instead?
A. 

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

 

Q.  Is the Oxford Program suitable for people outside of the United States?
A. 

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!"

 

Q.  Are there any extra charges once I enroll?
A.  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.

  

Q.  Do I have to be available at certain times of the day?
A.  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.

Q.  Is it ever too late to change careers?
A.  To use the words of George Eliot:

"It is never too late to become what you might have been"

Q.  What if I can't finish up the process in the three months?
A.  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.

Q.  How much does the Oxford Program cost?
A.  See this page to read more about the plans and their respective costs. 

 

Q.  How do I begin?
A. 

You can become a client here.


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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 overThis is the best program of its kind that I have ever looked into. Thank you."
- Karl Oders, New York, NY

                           
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