How to Choose the Career Coach Right for You Now

Career Advice Blog Post

How To Choose A Career Coach Who’s Right For You 
Choosing a career coach is an important decision. After all, this person will be helping you navigate one of the most important aspects of your life: your career. A career coach can help you figure out what you want to do with your life, set goals, and achieve them. But with so many coaches out there, how do you know which one is right for you? Here are four things to consider when choosing a career coach:

Your Needs 
What do you want to get out of coaching? Are you looking for help with goal setting, time management, or building your network? Maybe you need someone to help you sharpen your interview skills or negotiate your salary. Keep in mind that not all coaches are created equal; some may be better equipped to help you with certain things than others. Be sure to choose a coach whose skillset matches your needs.

Your Budget 
How much are you willing to spend on coaching? Coaching can range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on the coach’s experience and expertise. Make sure to factor in the cost of coaching when making your decision. 

Your Schedule 
How much time do you have to devote to coaching? Coaching generally requires at least a few hours per week, though some coaches offer more intensive programs that require 10-20 hours per week. If you’re not able to commit that much time, make sure to choose a coach who offers a more flexible program. 

The Chemistry 
Last but not least, it’s important to choose a coach with whom you have good chemistry. After all, this person will be spending a lot of time helping you reach your goals—you want to make sure it’s someone you feel comfortable talking to and who inspires you. Be sure to schedule a consultation call with a few different coaches before making your final decision. 

Conclusion
Choosing a career coach is an important decision—one that should not be taken lightly. Be sure to consider your needs, budget, schedule, and the chemistry between you and the coach before making your final choice. With the right coach by your side, anything is possible!

Life's Work Press

Every career journey is different and unique and many can benefit from some specific guidance along the way. In addition to our career coaching website we publish books, workbooks and audio books (soon) to help you lean into your strengths :

Find a Job You Love and Get the Job You Want – paperback/Kindle

In a job market like this fewer than 2% of job seekers will get an interview for any given job opening. In order to give jobseekers an advantage Brian Fenerty has just published a brand new book called “How to Find a Job You Love and Get the Job You Want – The Only Job Hunting Guide You Need”. 

Signing Bonus Negotiation Workbook – digital download

When you’re offered a new job, it’s normal to feel ecstatic. After all, you’ve worked hard to get to this point in your career and you deserve it. But before you sign on the dotted line, there’s one more important thing to consider: your signing bonus.

Interview Preparation Workbook – digital download

How you introduce yourself, the questions you ask, and what you share about your own experiences will make a big impression on potential employers.  The way you behave in those interviews will have a specific effect on the number and quality of offers you receive, etc…

This workbook was created to give you the confidence you need to perform in your next job interview and stand out from the crowd. In it you will learn:

– How to answer “Tell me about yourself?”
– What questions you should ask them.
– The employer’s perspective.
– How to set salary expectations.

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