Are Job Coaches Useful?
Job Coaching and Interview Tips
Are Job Coaches Useful?
Look, first off, if you think that calling a career coach or job coach is going to allow you to put off making a real decision about how to get your next job, or what industry to go after, it wont. You can only do that for yourself. But they might be able to get you fired up if you are ready to make a change. One thing is for sure – they will take your money.
For best results first have a solid idea of the job you want to get, or at least the industry you want to break into before you hire a job coach.
Also, don’t forget about all the free and wonderful options you can also take advantage of. City employment centers are awesome and almost never used. People there will actually help to proof read your resume, and are paid to help you. Also, it does not cost a dime to talk to a recruiter. Tell them the dream job you want, and ask them straight out, “what do I need to do to be able to qualify?” They will believe it or not, tell you the truth. But be prepared if you ask, you may not like the answer. But don’t be afraid, if you don’t have the experience, why not volunteer in the exact job you want? Yes, you are not paid for the work, but in just weeks you could turn that into a paying job a close industry competitor that values what you have learned and your passion for the work. Nothing say’s your passionate like someone that is working for free. Trust me – it works, as long as you are positive, personal, not too cocky, and don’t try to wear the bosses hat before your time.
Some Good Job Coach Alternatives
- Local College Career Centers – if you did not go to one locally find someone that does. They normally can share the job info with you if you are a buddy.
- City Employment Centers- these are hardly used, and do have good things to offer if you are resourceful and have a good attitude.
- Staffing Companies- Why pay, when you can get the milk for free? These guys know their stuff and are on the pulse of who is hiring.
- Interview Tips Blog – read this entire website – every page. The information in this website is better and more accurate than most experts can offer. If that does not work, then start your own Job Coaching business. After all, maybe that is your true calling?
Places To Stay Away From
- Unspecialized Coaches – that have not worked with, or recruited in the exact industry you want to crack into.
- Paying for Advice you can get for free.
- People With Bad Attitudes In Your Daily Life- stay away from talking to anyone that tells you – you cant work in a specific industry. If you want it bad enough, you can do it! Don’t let anyone stop you. Just stay away from the topic of employment with these people in your life.
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