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If you’ve already made the decision to work with a Career
If you want to set yourself apart from everyone else and increase your chances of getting your
1. Define Your Goals:
Even the best
- Help with
interview questions (answering and asking) - Improving your interview skills (including conducting mock interviews)
- Reviewing your resume and updating as necessary (including multiple versions if needed)
- Creating a
job search plan (how you will spend your time in your search)
2. Do Your Homework:
Make sure you hire someone who has the right qualifications to help you. Research a potential list of coaches (your shortlist should contain at least 3-5 coaches you will interview). Leverage the Internet for your research and reach out to friends, family, and former coworkers for recommendations (this is the best and safest source for your list).
Look for experienced coaches who have the right educational background to help you (such as a degree in your career choice). Also, look for coaches who are certified or have other credentials that you can verify. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it is too good to be true. Once you’ve got your list of potential coaches, you need to create your list of questions. Again, leverage the Internet for this, but a potential list of questions might include:
- How would you help me improve my (fill in the blanks here)?
- Can you give me a list of references and referrals? (this is key to ensuring you don’t get scammed)
- What is your coaching process?
- Where do you see your clients (determine if you are more comfortable via phone, in person, or email – or all)
3. Request a Free Initial Consultation:
It is not unreasonable to ask for a free initial consultation. This will help you determine if the
4. Agree on the Fees Upfront:
There is no easy way to determine if fees are reasonable. Certainly comparing the suggested fees across the 3-5 coaches you interview will help. Additionally, any guidance you can get from referrals will also help. Most importantly, you should have a full understanding of what you will receive (are there some deliverables such as updated resumes,
5. Take the Time to Make it Work:
Ask your