How Can a Career Transition Coach Help Me?
Ready for a change, but not sure where to start? You may benefit from working with a career transition coach so you can hear your own voice about what matters most.
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What is a career transition coach?
A career transition coach helps you move through the clutter of overwhelm and discontent so you can find a job you truly love. Getting a great job isn’t just about the title and the salary – it’s about finding engaged colleagues and choosing an environment that supports you in growing professionally. A career transition coach can help you make intentional choices about all aspects of the job search, from looking in the right places to selling your strengths in an interview.
Why should I invest in a career transition coach?
Navigating a career change can feel disorienting and isolating, and having someone on your team can make the whole process more streamlined and efficient. The role of a career transition coach is to provide a roadmap to success and hold you accountable for doing the hard work needed to get a job you enjoy.
Great career transition coaches start by asking deep questions. By digging deep, coaches can identify what motivates you as well as pinpoint underlying sources of fear. Knowing what drives you and what holds you back is part of how a career transition coach can tailor their coaching sessions to your unique needs.
The best career transition coaches aren’t afraid to say the hard things. They know that speaking challenging truths is a necessary part of making meaningful changes. Because a career coach isn’t part of your everyday life, it is often much easier to take in what they’re saying! At the same time, a career transition coach is also your biggest cheerleader! They want to see you be successful, and they will be right there with you to celebrate progress along the way.
What questions should I ask a career transition coach?
There are many great career transition coaches out there. The following questions can help you figure out the right coach for you.
- What’s your approach to working with people? (Listen for a clear pathway, as well as an emphasis on asking questions.)
- What tools do you use with your clients? Can you explain the tools to me? (Listen for clarity and relatability, as well as depth of training and expertise.)
- Who are your typical clients? (Consider how well you relate to their typical clients. If not, explain how you might be different and listen for how the coach might adapt their approach.)
- What do your clients like best about working with you? (Listen to the words they use – do these resonate with you?)
- Can you share a success story with me? (Listen for challenges and successes, as the greatest triumphs are often hard won. It’s important that a coach is able to keep it real and acknowledge all parts of the journey.)
- Do you think you and I would be a good fit for each other? (Do you think the coach knows enough about you to answer this question? If not, pay attention to their level of curiosity about you vs. feeling like they are trying to sell themselves to you.)
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