Finding Help in achieving your academic, career, and life goals.
Posted on June 05, 2013 by Laura Hilbert, One of Thousands of Career Coaches on Noomii.
Ways coaching can help you achieve your academic, career, and life goals.
Thoughts on Today’s Market:
Fact: We are living in a highly competitive job market right now. It can be very difficult to find suitable employment, conduct an effective job search, and design an application that grabs the eye of the hiring manager. Often times this is true despite having the qualifications and/ or strong motivation to be employed within that particular field because it is challenging to articulate and sell what sets you apart from other applicants.
What’s the missing link you may be asking? Many of us do not know where to begin. Lets face it, finding a job let alone building a career can be daunting and cumbersome. Only a few of us are lucky enough to take a class in how to choose a career, search for a job, and land the interview. It just doesn’t happen very often– rather, it’s assumed that we have this skill set as if it were innate.
Unfortunately this is simply not true for most and like any other skill, it requires thought, planning, and practice. Realistically, how often do you search for a new position? It’s usually on an as needed-basis so no wonder it can be a bit rocky at times. Fortunately there are people like myself who specialize in this process and can help you develop these skills to achieve your academic, career, and life goals.
I can help you:
• Identify your wants (dreams, expectations, fulfillment) and needs (financial aspects, stability, location, etc.).
• Make a decision that fits you with respect to:
• Education (applying to school for the first time, seeking advanced education and training, or using what you already have),
• Current employment,
• Long-term career objectives,
• Career change,
• Or life in general.
• Identify and articulate your unique skill sets.
• Develop an objective plan to get you on your way with your career.
• Set realistic goals and expectations that are specific and measurable.
• Help you maintain momentum and focus throughout the process.
• Conduct mock interviews to refine your interview skills so you can proceed with confidence.
• Prepare for the interviews (identify what to bring, what to wear, questions to know the answer to).
• Assist with writing and editing your:
• Resume/ CV, and cover letter
• Application Essay for education
• Applications for scholarships
• Build an on-line presence (social media, web design, etc.).
• Develop your portfolio.
• Write, design, and deliver professional presentations.
• Explore ways to enhance your current skill-set in order to maintain a competitive edge in your career.
• Strike a satisfying work-life balance
• Examine the physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and financial aspects of your overall health and address those as needed.
• Improve relationships at home and work.
• Improve your daily routine for maximum performance (time study analysis, problem solving, and goal setting/ maintenance).
• Be Your Cheerleader – and a safe place to vent!
My goal for you is to:
• Know yourself.
• Know your areas for growth.
• Know your skills and talents and know them well.
• Take action to build your life and career into one that you love and are excited about.
• And to see you succeed in your life and career!
