v Who should consult a career coach?
Have you started to get bored with your current career? Sometimes we can’t fix things on our own and it is time for someone to step in and guide us! Have you been laid off or do you want to break into a new career? Are you a current student and are having a hard time breaking into a certain industry?
Have you been a stay-at-home parent and been out of the working industry for a while? Then you may need a Career Coach!
v If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you may want to consider a Career Coach.
Career Coaches do not have all of the answers for you!
Career Coaches are not genies in a bottle. We can not grant you three wishes, but what we can do is motivate you and guide you through the process of changing careers, we can also motivate you in areas that nobody else has seemed to do.
We want you to discover yourself and know why you are. Knowing yourself will lead to self satisfaction no matter what level of expertise you are currently in. No matter what situation you are in, a career coach can be there for you confidentially and help ease some emotional pain that you may be currently going through.
v Don’t do all the work by yourself!
Why work harder if you do not need to? It is important that you work smarter. Get in contact with individuals who know the industry well. Who perhaps has gone through the same things that you are currently going through! Do not go at this by yourself. Sometimes we need some guidance and a career coach is a perfect guider.
v Does your Career Coach have to be in the same state or demographic region as the client?
No, your Career Coach does not need to presently in your area to provide you with guidance. Technology has changed the world. Career coaches can guide through email, phone, Skype, and other communication devices.
v Remember! Before you make life changing decisions, make sure that you have done your research.
ü Do your research.
ü What are his/her credentials?
ü How long will this process take? Will it be a few weeks? Will it take a few months? Will it take a year or so?
ü What is their level of expertise?
ü How much do they charge?
ü How are they accessible? What are their times of availability? Do you need to make an appointment or can you openly call them?
ü How familiar are they with using the internet?
ü Are they able to help with the resume process and interviewing skills?
v What are the basic questions to ask yourself?
ü What are your current goals?
ü Are you willing to put forth the effort in achieving your goals?
ü Do you believe that you have a true calling? Do you have a gift?
ü What motivates you?
ü What is success to you?
ü Make sure you know your options!
-Deaundra
