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1. Becoming a career coach 5. Showing "can-do" opportunities
2. Believe in yourself
6. It never hurts to ask
3. Initial discussion 7. Want to change work- ask the professional
4. Get set for success
8. Practice makes perfect.
A. Nowadays more and more people are not satisfied with what they do and start looking
for better work. Not to make things worse, many go to professional career coaches.
Career coaches or job coaches, are specialists who help employees find their dream job,
achieve career goals or become more successful in their current workplace. Career
coaches are like guides who show the right direction, help to avoid mistakes and, as a
result, improve people's work and life balance.
B. The first visit to a career coach is an interview about work experience and life goals. This
helps to understand the client's personality, his professional qualifications and how they
can be used for a future job. After the deep analysis of the client's answers, there is a
discussion session. The coach discusses strong and weak points with the client and helps
him set realistic goals. This is always done together as the final goals should satisfy both
the client and the coach.
C. Normally, the career coach helps the client to set several achievable goals. Usually, the
concern climbing the career ladder, getting a degree, receiving more responsibility at
work and getting a pay-rise. The main idea is to place clients in their comfort zone
where they enjoy the process. It energizes the client and makes him believe in himself.
It is very important to show self-improvement opportunities to the client and plant the
"l-can-do" ideas.
D. Working towards achieving goals is never easy and needs motivation, assistance and
support from the coach. Motivation can be as simple as saying 'Well done'; the coach
may also point out new career prospects that open up before the client and offer advice
how to put new experiences into practice. This is the practical stage when the coach
helps with CVs and job application forms, as well as role-plays job interviews with the
client to release potential tension and stress.
E. Finding a professional career coach is possible via the Internet. It's also useful to browse
Internet forums for recommendations from those who have already worked with career
coaches. As hiring career coaches is very popular now, your friends may well be using
this professional service already, So consulting them can also be of help. Never hesitate
to ask the coach about their qualifications and philosophy because you and your
potential life adviser should make a perfect match.
F. If you want to become a job coach yourself, it is wise to start with the proper education
both in the business and psychology spheres. You can choose one of many organizations
which provide training, read professional literature where you will learn more about the
necessary qualifications and job requirements. If you have any previous experience in