Career coaches (sometimes called career counselors) can be useful at any point in your career. They’re especially beneficial to new entrants and re-entrants to the workforce. It’s ok to be choosy when selecting a career coach. Finding the right career coach on the first try will save you a lot of effort getting your career off to the right start. Here’s what to look for…
Problem Solving
A great career coach will help you solve common problems in managing your career. For example, if you have an unusual skill set or experience in an unusual field, your career coach can help you match your current set of skills to a new field that’s in high demand. When you’re looking for a career coach, look for someone with a creative approach to solving problems based on your unique skills and work history.
Chill Pill Power
A complex, high-stakes task like job searching can induce anxiety in even the most experienced worker, but the right career coach will help you find ways to reduce your anxiety and to be successful with your job search in spite of the emotional upheaval related to looking for work.
Looking Beneath the Surface
Fantastic career coaches can tell the difference between ordinary job search anxiety and the kind of deep-seated anxiety that would benefit from the assistance of a healthcare professional. If you’re feeling greatly overwhelmed by job search anxiety to the point where you’re unable to enjoy other parts of your life, please seek professional assistance.
Valuing Your Values
Your career coach should understand what’s important to you and help you make career management choices that align with those values. It’s important that you like what you do and where you work. If your individual values are important to you, be sure to inform your career coach about what’s most important. You career coach can use this information to point you in the best direction for you and keep you on the right track.
