Paul Cecala, a certified Global Career Development Facilitator, corporate trainer, and published author of 2 books, has been coaching since 1999 and assisted over 4000 people in either changing careers or starting their professional lives. Paul’s clients praise his expertise in project planning a job search, networking, and securing offers from the interview. He is known for his listening skills and practical, pragmatic, and tactical coaching style. His latest book, Take Control of Your Job Search” was ranked an Amazon #1 Best Seller in its category.
He has worked for several post-secondary career schools as Director of Career Services specializing in Biotech/pharmaceutical careers, Green Economy jobs, aviation, allied health, IT, and general administrative professions. He has also worked as a program manager for lifelong learning and workforce development training at 2 colleges and as a senior career counselor for a NJ workforce development office. He is a member of the National Career Development Association and on the board of the NJ chapter.

Paul has presented over 600 seminars on topics ranging from career pathing to interview follow-up for organizations including universities and schools, networking and job search groups, and multiple libraries throughout the East Coast of the USA.

Paul has a BS in Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. Prior to career coaching, he was a corporate aviation sales executive. He lives in northern New Jersey with his husband and son. He is a licensed aircraft pilot, an avid kayaker, and enjoys hiking.