If you’re looking to take the next step in your career but don’t know where to start, we have two words for you to consider: career coach. Much like a sports coach or fitness coach, a professional career coach can help you gain and maintain focus, direction, and motivation.
How do you know if this is the right next step for you? Here are a few ways career coaching can make all the difference.
Are you standing at a career crossroads, feeling that inner pull toward something new but unsure which path to take? You're not alone. So many clients tell us that changing careers feels overwhelming, and they don’t know where to start. Let us inspire you to shift your perspective and see this as an exciting opportunity to reimagine your professional future and create a work-life that truly reflects who you are.
Are you ready to take control of your future, embark on a new career challenge, and aim for your dream job? Approaching your job search with positivity and a clear plan, you can open doors to rewarding opportunities that align with your unique talents and long-term career goals. Here are five empowering steps that drive job search success!
In today’s competitive job market, your resume needs more than duties and responsibilities to stand out. Hiring managers and recruiters are looking for that “it factor,” for something that excites and compels them to connect.
What unique skills do you bring to the table? How do you create value? Where do you fit into the organization? They want to understand your unique value proposition, your career journey, and how you'll contribute to their team. In other words, your resume needs to tell a compelling career story that inspires employers and enables them to imagine you as part of their team.
So, how can you make your LinkedIn profile a powerful tool that attracts recruiters and opportunities? Here's how!
In today’s unpredictable job market, industry shifts and layoffs can feel like unexpected roadblocks. It's natural to feel uncertain or even discouraged, and it may be hard to have a positive attitude if you have just lost your job. However, with the right mindset, tools, and support, you can turn these temporary setbacks into opportunities and emerge stronger than ever.
So, how can you make your LinkedIn profile a powerful tool that attracts recruiters and opportunities? Here's how!
Are you ready to take control of your future, embark on a new career challenge, and aim for your dream job? Approaching your job search with positivity and a clear plan, you can open doors to rewarding opportunities that align with your unique talents and long-term career goals. Here are five empowering steps that drive job search success!
Feeling frustrated by the lack of responses after sending out dozens (or even hundreds) of resumes? Don't take it personally! The reality is many job listings you're applying for might not exist, receive overwhelming responses, are already filled, or are part of the hidden job market that isn't advertised publicly.
Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of changing careers? Does the idea of making a shift quickly get buried under doubts like "I'm not qualified," "It's too late," or "It's too expensive"? If so, it's time for a fresh perspective. Making a career change might seem like an impossible task, but it doesn't have to be.
Ready to embark on an exciting new career journey? Informational interviews can be your secret weapon to explore new roles, and work environments, and build a professional network that will help you succeed. Even if you find networking challenging as an introvert, you can still leverage these conversations to your advantage.
Some industries require a different approach than the general elevator pitch. For example, if you’re in a service industry — therapist, coach, consultant, etc. — one of the easiest ways to answer the question “What do you do?” is to take the spotlight off you and put it onto your clients. This focuses the conversation on what you do for your clients and what they get from working with you.
We often hear frustrated clients lament, “I’ve applied for hundreds of jobs, and not gotten one interview!” If you’re a job seeker nodding your head as you read this, it’s time for another tactic. Relying solely on job boards is like sending paper airplanes into the ethers where they quickly disappear.
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