Career Evaluation Sessions
Quick Start
If you are working (or want to be working) in one of our areas of expertise, you do not have to settle for less by staying in a job that is not ideal for you now! We offer you a FREE 90 minute session in which we get to the root of your professional goals and develop a career path you desire and deserve. If you are trapped in your current situation and just need some help fleshing out your goals and some direction about how you might begin your path, call or email us to begin taking steps toward a job that is satisfying, rewarding, and enjoyable!
Whether you're an established professional already part of a specific industry or field, or you're a recent college graduate just beginning your career search, we can help you identify the perfect career for you. We'll examine your interests, your talents, your dreams, and your goals for the future. We'll identify the barriers that currently prevent you from attaining your goal, and we'll give you the techniques to overcome them. We'll help you gain clarity, self-confidence, and the knowledge to succeed in the career of your dreams.
Finding the right career coach for your needs and personality can be a daunting task. However, it is of the greatest importance to find someone that is not only qualified, but qualified to address your needs. Here is what we offer:
1. Experience
Who can best give you relevant guidance? It is estimated that about 75% of self-proclaimed career coaches actually have little-to-no experience in the workplace and have only been trained in life coaching. Such individuals may have a number of suggestions that seem wise on the surface, but have few practical suggestions on how to help you achieve your professional goals.
2. Expertise
Choose an advisor that is knowledgeable in your specific industry and a working knowledge about your situation. Each discipline has it’s own ‘ground rules’ relative to career progression, skills, and other intricacies.
3. Credibility
Select someone that has a solid and quality reputation in the industry. Your advisor should be active and visible in the industry, with a track record of results. It is crucial to validate the person's standing. Select an advisor for whom coaching was a first career choice, not someone who may have failed in another role and found advising as a default role to which he or she may not be 100% committed.
4. Testimonials
Request that the advisor provide you with references from past clients. If he or she declines, or if you're offered just one or two, this could be a point of concern. You should certainly inquire as to why you cannot have a broad(er) sample. Whether there may have been bad experiences or no experiences (due to inexperience) in the past, there could be something that is not quite on the level. Do some research on the Web and see if you find any comments about this individual.
5. Methods
Some advisors insist that you post your information online or lean on your contacts. Make sure the approach the advisor recommends is fully disclosed to you and you have an opportunity to ask specific questions.
6. Goals
Any decent career advisor should be able to help you find and establish your professional goals. However, before meeting with anyone, take some time to determine your own goals and potential milestones. When you do speak with your advisor, inquire as to when you can expect to see results, and what those results might look like. If your advisor is unable to give you answers in this regard, he or she is asking you to drive without directions.
7. Consultation
Your first communication is vital in establishing the extent to which your potential advisor and you are compatible (or not). Don't forget: this an individual with whom you will be revealing personal aspects and details of your life. Make sure you make the most of the first session, but also bear in mind that the first consultation should be free. Beware of anyone who charges for a consultation.
