Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of career coaching?

There is SO MUCH value in seeking career coaching:

Clarifying Goals: Career coaching helps you gain clarity about your career goals and aspirations. Through personalized guidance and introspective exercises, you can identify what you truly want to achieve in your career.
Self-Discovery: A career coach assists you in understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, and interests. This self-awareness is essential for making informed career decisions and pursuing paths that align with your authentic self.
Skill Enhancement: Whether it's improving communication skills, leadership abilities, or technical expertise, career coaching provides tailored strategies for skill development. This enhancement can make you more competitive in the job market and open up new opportunities.
Overcoming Obstacles: Career coaches help you overcome obstacles and challenges that may be hindering your professional growth. Whether it's navigating a career transition, overcoming imposter syndrome, or managing workplace conflicts, a coach provides support and guidance.
Accountability: One of the significant benefits of career coaching is the accountability it fosters. Your coach holds you accountable for setting and achieving your goals, ensuring that you stay focused and motivated throughout the process.
Networking and Job Search Support: Career coaches offer assistance with networking strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, and job search techniques. Their expertise can help you stand out in a competitive job market and land your dream job.
Confidence Boost: Working with a career coach can boost your confidence and self-belief. By providing encouragement, constructive feedback, and strategies for overcoming self-doubt, coaches empower you to pursue your career ambitions with confidence.
Long-Term Career Planning: Career coaching isn't just about immediate career goals; it also involves long-term planning. Coaches help you create a roadmap for your career trajectory, considering your aspirations, industry trends, and personal circumstances.

How do I know if I will benefit from career coaching? Is career coaching only for people who are unhappy in their current job?

Career coaching is not exclusively for individuals who are unhappy in their current job. In fact, career coaching can be valuable for anyone at various stages of their professional journey. Here are some indicators that you might benefit from career coaching:

Feeling Stuck or Uncertain: If you find yourself unsure about your career direction, feeling stagnant in your current role, or lacking clarity about your goals, career coaching can help you gain perspective and develop a roadmap for progress.
Transitioning Careers: Whether you're looking to switch industries, pursue a different role, or explore entrepreneurship, career coaching can provide support in navigating these transitions effectively.
Seeking Career Advancement: If you aspire to climb the corporate ladder, enhance your leadership skills, or negotiate a promotion, a career coach can offer guidance on how to strategically position yourself for success.
Improving Job Satisfaction: Even if you're content in your current job, career coaching can help you identify areas for growth, maximize your strengths, and cultivate greater fulfillment and satisfaction in your work.
Developing Skills: Whether it's improving communication, time management, or decision-making skills, career coaching can provide personalized strategies and resources to enhance your professional toolkit.
Boosting Confidence: If you're lacking confidence in your abilities or facing imposter syndrome, a career coach can offer support and practical techniques to build self-assurance and overcome self-doubt.
Navigating Workplace Challenges: From conflict resolution to managing difficult colleagues or bosses, career coaching can equip you with strategies to navigate workplace dynamics more effectively.
Preparing for Job Interviews: Whether you're entering the job market or seeking advancement within your organization, career coaching can help you hone your interview skills, craft compelling resumes and cover letters, and ace the interview process.

Can career coaching benefit recent graduates or entry-level professionals?

Absolutely! Career coaching will specifically benefit recent grads and early professionals in the following ways (in addition to the general benefits listed above):

Clarifying Career Goals: Many recent graduates are unsure about the career path they want to pursue. Career coaching can help them explore their interests, skills, and values to identify suitable career options.
Skill Development: Entry-level professionals often lack certain skills required for their desired roles. Career coaching can identify these skill gaps and provide resources and strategies to develop them, enhancing employability.
Professional Development: Building a successful career involves more than just technical skills. Career coaches help recent graduates understand workplace norms, etiquette, and communication skills essential for thriving in professional environments.
Negotiating Job Offers: Many entry-level professionals may feel hesitant to negotiate job offers. Career coaches empower them to advocate for themselves, negotiate salary and benefits, and make informed decisions about their career trajectory.
Navigating Workplace Dynamics: Starting a new job can be overwhelming. Career coaching offers support in navigating workplace relationships, managing expectations, and setting goals for career progression.

What methods of communication do you use for coaching sessions?

Career coaching appointments all happen virtually, via Zoom or Google Meetings. Clients are invited to keep their video on or off, depending on your comfortability. There may be pre-work required before a video session, but those resources will be sent in advance.

Can I get help writing a resume?

Yes. I am happy to help with resume writing during a coaching session. However, there are many more aspects to career coaching we can work through together. Read more about those here.

Will you help me look for a job?

Yes and No. The purpose of career coaching is to make you more aware of what career areas suit you the best according to your personality, goals, values and skills. We will discuss possibilities and what steps to take after our meeting, keeping in mind the realities of the world today. This could include some career exploration and job search strategies that will help you save time in your process.

Do you offer any discounts or packages for multiple coaching sessions?

Yes! There are coaching session bundles that offers a discount from the normal coaching session price. Read more about the bundles and coaching sessions offered here.

Will my health insurance pay for career coaching?

Probably not. Health insurance only covers psychiatric disorders as outlined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). These include mental health issues such as depression, eating disorders and anxiety. There are instances where current employers may pay for career counseling services when the coaching involves issues such as outplacement or an internal career transition, but you will have to bring that up with your employer.

How do I schedule a consultation or get started with career coaching?

To start the intake process, simply fill out the form below. We are excited to work with you!

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