Here’s Why You May Need a Career Coach

Clinically Reviewed bySteven Melendy, PsyD.on May 05, 2022

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect career for you, but your options look like unappealing, poor matches, you shouldn’t feel too discouraged. It takes time to find the best career match, and sometimes you need to dig deep to get there. Whether you’ve been on this journey for some time or have recently decided to pursue finding your ultimate job match, you don’t have to do it alone.

Enter a career coach who can help you pinpoint the best options. If you haven’t considered using a go-between to help you find the right path for you, here’s why you may need a career coach if you’re feeling stuck.

What a career coach does

在你雇佣一个职业教练之前,你应该知道little more about what they do so you know what to expect. Although a career coach can’t guarantee you’ll land your dream job, they’ll help pave the way to success through their expertise. They’ll work as an advisor to help you perfect your resume, cover letters, and curriculum vitae. They’ll coach you through your job search by first understanding what position you’re looking for and then helping you discover what job is the best fit. Plus, these expert coaches can also aid you in other harrowing aspects of the job search, such as interview practice, as well as hone your networking skills. And, of course, if you need a little extra help staying motivated, your coach will hold you accountable.

Another perspective might bring possibilities you never considered

Job hunting can be daunting, but it can be even more challenging when you’re trying to找到最适合你的职业. If you think you’ve exhausted every possibility, you’ll be surprised to find out that you haven’t once you begin working with a career coach.

一个职业教练可以帮助你打破你的人al goals and put them on paper. Then, once you’ve got a solid list of must-haves, your coach will sift through ideas with you. And because jobs abound in 2022 thanks to “The Great Resignation,” you may find open positions for jobs you’ve never even heard of or considered applying for. So, by following a road less traveled, you could well be on to finding your perfect career path.

An example? I have a cousin who’s working as a project manager. Before she found this dream job, she worked in a subfield of esthetics. Although she didn’t work with a career coach, she happened to find her best fit in project management after years of searching. Since project management for social media is still a young field, some people aren’t even aware it’s an option. Incorporating a career coach will help you unearth those lesser-known positions much faster because you’ll have someone with a wealth of career knowledge at their fingertips.

A career coach can help you pursue a path that’s in harmony with your personality type

You might wonder if a career coach will work against certain aspects of your personality type because a job “mostly” fits your desires. A coach’s job is to help you find your perfect position, so if you’rean Introverted type, they won’t suggest careers that suit Extraverts better. When you hire a career coach, they’ll stick to everything important to you. If you mention your personality type and how this translates to your ideal job, they’ll incorporate these details into their job criteria, so they won’t try to box you into a position that doesn’t suit you.

A career coach will listen to whether you’re an “INFP,” for example. Taking this information into account, they won’t try to tell you to pick jobs that don’t align with your personality type and values, such as nightmare jobs for an INFP that don’t allow them enough autonomy and creativity.

A coach can help you get results faster

As you’re trying to find your career match, your endless searches on your own might leave you feeling discouraged. If you’d like to avoid wasting too much time, a career coach can help you narrow down your options fast, and their help can cut your career search down by days.

Because a seasoned career coach knows what to look for and can assist you with perfecting application materials, your quest may be a lot shorter. By pinpointing the sort of jobs you’re looking for, you won’t feel as stuck as you did before when you had no specific job in mind. Once you do know which perfect-match job you’d like to pursue, a coach’s assistance in the application and interview process can be invaluable. Because you’ve invested the time with a professional, you’re more likely to find a job that sees you as the ideal candidate.

Your coach will know how to leverage your skill set in the best way

It’s not surprising that many people struggle with perfecting their resumes or understanding how to make their skills pop on paper. If you’re transitioning from one career and want to leverage your current skills, a career coach will know how best to highlight your strengths, even if the job you’re looking for is in a different field. Because some skills are invaluable in multiple paths, such as solid communication and writing skills or leadership chops, your coach can help you get the recognition you deserve on your application materials.

Plus, you may even be able to leverageyour personality typetraits that stand out. For instance, many Introverts are often excellent at remaining focused and great at writing. Or, if you’re a Feeling type, you can highlight your tendency toward empathy and understanding as a personable skill that will stand out to certain employers in select fields like counseling, caretaking, or medicine.

Summing it up

Finding the best career for you can be hard work, but it doesn’t have to feel impossible. If you’re feeling stuck and at a loss for which path to take, a career coach might be what you need to kick your job search into high gear. From helping you discover what your ideal job could be in light of your personality type to tackling logistics like your resume, a career coach could send you well on your way to finding and landing your dream job before you know it.

Cianna Garrison

Cianna Garrison holds a B.A. in English from Arizona State University and works as a freelance writer. She fell in love with psychology and personality type theory back in 2011. Since then, she has enjoyed continually learning about the 16 personality types. As an INFJ, she lives for the creative arts, and even when she isn’t working, she’s probably still writing.

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About the Clinical Reviewer

Steven Melendy, PsyD., is a Clinical Psychologist who received his doctorate from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. He specializes in using evidence-based approaches in his work with individuals and groups. Steve has worked with diverse populations and in variety of a settings, from community clinics to SF General Hospital. He believes strongly in the importance of self-care, good friendships, and humor whenever possible.

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