Let’s talk about coaching
If your career has stagnated, a coach may be just what you need to make it over that never-ending mountain and into a position and mindset that works for you.
You might be thinking, "aren’t career coaches just for high schoolers? Or high-level executives planning their next moves?", Well, the answer is no.
Above all — a career or interview coach is there to help you; in whatever professional capacity you need.
This might be helping you find a new career, shift into a new industry, prepare you for an interview, or just help you see how valuable your skills are.
So, let’s go through some of the ways an interview or career coach can help you.
You are out of work / unhappy in your role
Whether you have been made redundant or are simply dreading the idea of heading to work tomorrow morning — a career coach can help you navigate your mindset and set you on the right path by helping you see your strengths.
Putting the lens on your career can be hard — because, after a while, even new skills and experiences may lose their spark to you. This is why an outside voice might be just what you need; someone to remind you that you are skilled and have transferable qualities.
You need to prepare for an interview
We have written about the interview process extensively on the Clothier Careers blog — but nothing beats a face to face (or video to video) conversation. A chat with an interview coach will provide you with an opportunity to go through your experience with fresh eyes and create a strategic plan around discussing your resume and skills in an interview.
You want to learn how to network
Throughout your career, you will hear the word networking more times than you can count, and there is a reason for that. The — sometimes daunting — task may be your ticket to your next role in five years. Of course, good networking takes practice — you want it to feel like a comfortable conversation and form meaningful connections, but you also need to sell yourself. These skills come with practice but a chat with a professional may give you a jump start on business etiquette and how to start developing these connections online or at your next local mixer.
We see many of the struggles highlighted in this article at Clothier Careers, with talented and hardworking individuals often underestimating just how much they have to offer professionally. It is one of the reasons why our team takes such pride in the resumes, cover letters, and services we provide — we are not just looking to put skills on to paper, we are striving to show you how valuable you are, so you have the confidence, tools (a good resume!), and determination to apply for that job and succeed in the interview.
Aside from resume writing services, our team also offers interview coaching, this service will provide you with all the tools you need to ace an interview, a chance to ask any questions you might have about interview etiquette, and a copy of Vicki Clothier's ebook, Interview with Confidence.
