For some of us logging back on after the holidays brings that nagging feeling and question: “do I really want to spend another year in this job?” More people are turning to career coaches to chart next steps – and get out of a “prison” of bad jobs. Here are five reasons you might consider hiring one.
- You don’t know what you want to do next. If you’re not sure what will bring you fulfillment, a coach can help you consider possibilities that are a departure from your past experiences or that you hadn’t considered.
- You want to drastically improve your resume and LinkedIn profile. Maybe you need support in identifying transferable skills that are relevant to a role you’re interested in, even if they don’t match up exactly with what’s in the job description.
- You aren’t over your previous job. Perhaps the way your last job ended has left you feeling wounded and lacking confidence. A career coach can encourage you to move past unpleasant career experiences and rebuild your belief in yourself.
- You’ve been interviewing, but it’s going nowhere. A coach can help you refine your answers to other common interview questions, polish your executive presence, and practice with you so you feel confident in your next interview.
- You’re not moving up in your career. Coaches can decode performance feedback from your manager to uncover behaviors you need to adjust to continue to grow.
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