When in Doubt Hire a Career Coach
So many people begin working in their chosen career fields only to wonder if they made the right choice. Instead of passing that thought off as new career jitters, consider the possibility that the career may not be what was originally expected. Careers are pursued with certain perceptions in mind. Some are accurate, while others are not. The college student who anticipated teaching young children with creative lesson plans and unique approaches may not enjoy being the teacher who needs to teach children how to pass a standardized test to get more federal funding.
Find Something Else
When the career does not meet personal goals, it is time to seek a new career. Life will be long and hard if stuck in a career that does not hold interest and does not fulfill desires. No one is going to love every aspect of any career, but it should be rewarding and fun most of the time. Otherwise misery sets in and life is dull. Years drag on and all motivation is sucked out of every fiber of your being. No amount of money is worth this fate.
Where to Begin
If there is a long-standing dream that is screaming from the back of the mind, listen carefully and make that happen. If no concrete ideas present themselves, a Career Coaching professional can help. There are tests and assessments that can be conducted to discover what careers align with talents, interests, and personality traits. From that point, exploration of what is required for a career in those fields happens.
The career coach will help clients figure out what current skills and experiences will transfer into the new career and highlight those. They become the focal point of an update resume. Interviewing techniques can be reviewed to develop answers that focus on valuable contributions candidates will make to the company. Salary negotiation strategies can be discussed for that element of the interview.
Customized Services
Coaches can also provide resume distribution services, assist with writing a LinkedIn profile, and provide support through the life-changing process and challenges of switching careers. Sessions are typically thirty or sixty minutes in duration. Companies that provide comprehensive services will have pricing details for each service, packages to accommodate needs and budgets, and flexible scheduling to fit into busy lifestyles.
Keeping options open is wise even if the current job is living up to expectations. Businesses are downsizing, restricting, and closing at rapid rates. Flexibility and a plan B can make any necessary adjusting easier and faster.