Career Coaching

Choosing a Career Coach can be a daunting task if you don't know one or someone who has worked with one. There are so many Career Coaches that one has to ask, "How do I choose and by what criteria do I measure if the Career Coach is right for me?" Think of it this way: the reasons you hire a Career Coach are very similar to that of a personal trainer:

1. Faster results
2. Get focused
3. Target problem areas and turn them into benefits
4. Be accountable
5. Provide a personalized strategy
6. And the bottom line... to reach the goal!
   

Now, there are out-placement agencies or small career coaching practices that offer different programs. Some will promise real job leads, openings, "special contacts", etc. You need to be very clear about what services are promised and how they will help you solve your career dilemma or crisis.  Here are a list of coaching attributes you might want to consider in order to find the best fit for you:

• A Career Coach should provide a personal, one-on-one approach. Independent Career Coaches with their own private practices only thrive on the achievement of their clients. Without successful clients, they can't build a successful practice, so they are compelled to do what's necessary to have successful clients.
• A Career Coach should focus on building relationships. This starts with understanding what's unique about you as well as your specific career obstacle. Building a trusting relationship with your Career Coach is critical to the level of success you can achieve.
• A Career Coach should help you find the right career that provides real satisfaction - meaning the right values and purpose. You should experience a new sense of energy and enjoyment when landing the right career fit. You should feel like the career was made for you!
• A Career Coach should guide you to discover whether or not the career will have the right career growth. They should help you to discover the long-term goal and provide an approach to get there.
• A Career Coach should help you assess the right location fit for your career. What would it take to relocate you and your family, and would that be worth it? Does the industry you are interested in provide real career opportunities within the township or state you live in? What are your options?
• A Career Coach should help you identify the right environment or culture fit, meaning ones you will thrive in. They will help you understand what behaviors you want to be rewarded for while working for an organization.
• A Career Coach should help you get the best deal when negotiating an offer. Too many times clients take job offers within minutes of the verbal offer. They should have a working knowledge of how to handle job negotiating offers. Do they have a good track record for helping clients close the deal?

A Career Coach should provide guidance in putting together a strategic, personalized career approach - a real marketing plan that personally fits your goals, not just a generic tactical approach (such as putting together a resume, learning how interview, or learning to negotiation the best job offer).

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