Do you feel stuck and unhappy about your current job? Maybe you are struggling to find a job that matches your skills and interests? Do you have the impression you aren’t making progress in your job search? Or you find it difficult to get noticed by recruiters? Maybe you realise that your CV and Linkedin profile need a serious makeover?
A career coach can help you in different aspects of your career; job search is one of them. In this article we will look at 5 situations in which a career coach can make a real difference in taking your job search to a whole new level.
1. YOU WANT PROFESSIONAL INSIGHT ON THE JOB MARKET
In an ever changing and competitive landscape, a career coach can provide insider knowledge on the job market. They know what employers are looking for, trends and design strategies to successfully make it through the interview process. They have a wealth of wisdom and experience that could prove invaluable when navigating the application, interview and assessment stages of the hiring process.
2. YOU NEED GUIDANCE WITH REACHING YOUR LONG-TERM CAREER GOALS
You know what you want to achieve long-term, but you’re not sure how to get there? A career coach can help create a career plan and a job search strategy to best reach them. They can provide guidance and strategies on how to successfully navigate the job search landscape, including setting up the right strategies to get noticed by recruiters, networking, interviewing, as well as negotiating salary and benefits packages. Critical skills to know when you want to move your job search forward quickly and with confidence.
3. YOU NEED HELP IMPROVING YOUR LINKEDIN AND RESUME
You feel like you’re ready for the next move in your career, but it’s been years since you last updated your resume and your LinkedIn profile does not reflect your experience. A career coach can help improve them and increase their impact. A career coach has the knowledge to make sure that your CV accurately reflects your work experience, career objectives, skills, and achievements. This will give you a competitive edge when applying for jobs and getting interviews.
4. YOU WANT STRATEGIES TO BOOST CONFIDENCE IN INTERVIEWS
It can be difficult to go in front of an interview panel confidently after many years in the same role having not practised interview skills. A career coach can provide valuable tips and strategies on how to boost your confidence in interviews and presentations. They can help you practise, give feedback, and provide constructive feedback on your performance so that you feel prepared when the time comes.
5. YOU DON’T WANT TO DO IT ALONE
Sometimes all you have to do to get ready before even applying for a job can seem like an insurmountable hill to climb. Especially if you have a full-time job that requires your full attention.
Maybe you already tried to do it yourself, but recognise that you don’t want or you can’t do it alone. We regularly see job seekers give up at the first hurdle, stop their job search for a while and start again when the frustration is too high again. And again, they pause when the next obstacle arises and let the CV sleep for a few weeks or months. Until they start again…
Some will end up definitely dropping the idea of looking for another job, while others may accept any other job and later regret it.
Knowing that someone is by your side and and is here to hold you accountable can really give you just the energy to “make things happen”. Clients find it precious to have someone answering their questions and making sure they are still moving on, whatever comes their way.
The value of career coaching is not only about giving you information on the job market or job search techniques, but also about helping you focus on the information you need and taking action to reach your career objectives.
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT CAREER COACH
So how do you find the right career coach for you?
When you are looking for a career coach for your job search, it is important to make sure that they have experience not only in coaching, but also in human resources and/or recruitment. You should also check that they have a good understanding of the job market and of different sectors. Application processes have their codes and each industry has its own nuances. Therefore it’s important that they know how to help you navigate the journey ahead.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Working with a career coach can be a game-changer when it comes to achieving your career dreams. With the help of an experienced career coach, you have access to valuable knowledge and insight that will enable you to reach career objectives and harness your potential faster than navigating the recruitment journey alone.
CONTACT US
In our experience, we know that looking for a new job and navigating the job market can be daunting. Keeping the momentum and being always focused on the objective is a real challenge.
If you would like to be supported and learn more about career coaching, or other services such as leadership coaching or skills assessment programmes, contact us on +41 79 464 92 70, via the Contact form or send an e-mail to info@leadingenius.ch.
At Leadingenius – HR Consulting and Coaching, we are passionate about career and leadership development. We help companies and individuals better identify their talent and realize their full potential. We offer coaching programmess to support you in the most important stages of your career and reach your most important career goals.
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