James C. Gonyea

Career Development Specialist and lead author of CareerSmartz

Click here to view my publications.

Click here to visit my website for resume guidance and assistance.

     About James C. Gonyea

• Along with Larry Goldsmith, voted "two of the most visionary and forward-thinking leaders in the field of career development" in the 2013 CSO career services insight survey. 
• 4+ decades of experience guiding thousands of students and adults in career development.
• Author of several books, software programs, and interest inventories related to career selection and career development.
• Past Developer/Host of the America Online (AOL) Career Center serving the needs of 45 million subscribers. Largest online career service to date!
• Past Director/Counselor of Career Development at St. Petersburg College in Florida.
• Instructor of Career & Life Planning at St. Petersburg College in Florida.
• Career guidance consultant to major corporations including Apple, Disney World, Pearson Publishing, and Monster.com.
• Developer/Host of “ThePerfectCareer.com” and “CareerSmartz.com” websites.
• Past member of the National Career Development Association.
• BS in Education, MS in Guidance & Counseling, SUNY at Plattsburgh.

     About Larry Goldsmith

• Along with James Gonyea, voted "two of the most visionary and forward-thinking leaders in the field of career development" in the 2013 CSO career services insight survey.
• Over 25 Years’ experience as a self-employed Professional Résumé Writer and Job Coach.
• Worked with more than 30K job seekers and those seeking to find a different career path
• Led Career Development Services at St. Petersburg College in Florida
• College Professor (Career and Life Planning, Study Skills, and College Experience)
• Former Workforce Development One-Stop Career Centers
• Administrator/Labor Market Specialist