Contents
   Career Coaching - What Is It?
   Step 1: Self Assessment
   Step 2: Resume Preparation
   Step 3: Crafting Cover Letters
   Step 4: Targeted Job Campaign
   Allen & Associates - Career Coaching Experts

Career Coaching - What Is It?

In essence, career coaches empower clients to take control over the "job search" process and control their own destiny. Are you are one of those executives and professionals who believe that "time is more valuable than money?" If so, investing in a certified career coach and pursuing meaningful career objectives might the best decision you'll ever make.

Author Barbara Sher may have said it best. "Failure to achieve our career ambitions does not results from a lousy attitude; rather from isolation." Michael Jordan was cut from the high school basketball team his sophomore year and the reason why Jordan is the "Jordan of today" is because of his coaches along the way. And if you stop and seriously consider for a moment that, "no one ever makes it alone," I think you will come to the conclusion that in most instances, the difference between success and underachievement comes down to a coach, a mentor, a motivating force. Ask a successful athlete, musician, actor, or business person why they achieved the level of success they did, in most cases they'll confirm that it was hard work, perseverance in the face of adversity, and learning from the best coaches.

Jay Block, one of America's top executive coaches, says that, "A certified career coach inspires you to identify or confirm a career path that is meaningful and exciting. Did you know that up to 87% of Americans are uninspired with their careers - working at jobs that they look forward to the day that it ends? No doubt, for most people the quality of one's life is in direct proportion to the quality of one's career. Certified executive coaches use state-of-the-art technologies to assist clients to identify then achieve, through strategic planning and tactical implementation, meaningful work. Work that will enhance the quality of life."

"The biggest challenge for most people," says Block, "is that they are using 19th century job search techniques while seeking a job in the 21st century. First, there is no underlying strategy behind the efforts. Certified career coaches help clients to develop multi-faceted, comprehensive, and high-impact career design strategies to get results fast and painlessly. Second, coaches help develop and properly employ career design tools that will make a monumental difference in the success of a career design campaign - such as strategic resumes, concept cover letters, and high-powered marketing portfolios.

Consult a Career Coach, Career Counselor, Resume Specialist, be it Traditional and/or Electronic or some other qualified Career Transition Professional. Do away with the old thinking patterns, dispel the demons that may be holding you back and develop a plan for the future.

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