When it comes to most aspects of our lives, we tend to think
we can do it all on our own, the American emphasis on individuality and
self-determination. This is also true in our careers and we can find ourselves
reluctant to seek out help, even when we would benefit from it.
Perhaps it’s time to get some job advice and support from a
career coach. Unsure if this is right for you?
Consider these situations when you might want to seek out
the help of a career coach.
Difficulty finding a job. You’ve been applying to
jobs for weeks with no success and you’re getting frustrated with the results
and lack of interest from potential employers. A career coach can help you adjust
your job-seeking strategy, so it best fits your skills and interests.
No advancement in career. If you’re feeling stuck in
your career, it can be useful to have someone who is removed from your
workplace evaluate and assess your career and help you identify some factors
related to your career plateau.
Job dissatisfaction. Perhaps you have a long-standing
(or new) sense of disinterest in your work or a feeling that you are in the
wrong job or career. Talking to a career coach can help you identify the
reasons for your dissatisfaction and develop a game-plan to better enjoy your
work situation.
Negative evaluation. If you’ve ever received a
negative job evaluation or annual review or even some less-than-positive
remarks about your job performance from your boss, then you know how painful
that can be and how useful it might be to walk through it with a professional
coach or counselor.
You want better. A career coach can be an asset even
when everything is going well in your career. A coach can provide the
inspiration and knowledge you need to take your career to the next level.
Don’t be unwilling to seek out the help of others when it
comes to improving your job and career situation.
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