Job Search Services

Job Search Coaching Services

espite a decade of American economic expansion, our economy has betrayed us. No longer are all job seekers achieving their professional goals. Many feel they should be compensated at a higher level for the work they perform. Others would like to transition to a field of employment more closely aligned to their skills and interests. Still others are disoriented by the lightening-fast changes in the workplace that require a high degree of personal career management involvement. If you feel this way, then it may be time to consider the advantage of using a qualified coach to help you achieve your career goals.

Take our quick Job Search and Career Management Readiness Quiz to determine if you can benefit from the services of a career coach.

Who uses a Career Coach?

Short answer — just about anyone. In fact, our most successful clients have been aided by this type of career consultation. Knowledge is power, and the more you know about the world of work, the better your chances of discovering good opportunities and negotiating the best financial package for your compensation.

What does a Career Coach do?

As with any form of consultation, there are many methodologies. The end goals are the same — to find meaningful work, to put you in the most favorable position to negotiate excellent compensation, to enhance your performance, and to maximize your potential for advancement. Sometimes coaching occurs in a large classroom setting. Often it is in small groups. Our preference is for one-on-one. Chances are we have just collaborated on an extensive resume development, and our knowledge of you as both a person and worker makes for an excellent partnership.

How does the program work? What's your investment?

We cover some, or all components of today's effective job search and ongoing career management, with an emphasis on your individual goals and objectives. Our role is to be an important member of your team so that you can be as effective as possible in securing quality employment.

For a full range of services, our coaching philosophy, credentials, and what coaching can do for you, visit our affiliate site, Executive Power Coach.

Need more help deciding if coaching will benefit you?

Take this quick quiz...

It has been our experience that some folks need career coaching while others don't. It's a function of how well prepared you are for the rigors of a good executive job search. Preparation, knowing what to expect, and knowing how to handle the expected and unexpected, are all key to achieving your employment goals.

To help you make this determination, we've prepared a short (and hopefully fun) quiz. Your answers to these questions will tell you how equipped you are to do well in your job-hunt.

Executive Job Search and Career Management Readiness Quiz

I understand my executive skills and capabilities and know how to map them to multiple employment choices.
Yes No
I know what traditional and leading-edge resources to utilize in performing background research on companies and job opportunities.
Yes No
I am comfortable with the idea of networking, and understand how to "pyramid" my initial contacts into a vastly larger pool of contacts.
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I have developed a good system to manage my contacts as I move through the various stages of job search and ongoing career .
Yes No
I understand the vital importance of being “pro-active” as opposed to being “re-active” in my job search and career planning.
Yes No
I know the difference between broadcast mailings and targeted direct mailings, and when to use them.
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I understand how to use the Internet to research companies and to broadcast my candidacy.
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I know how to effectively handle the “re-active” aspects of the job search, including best ways to effectively respond to want-ads, Internet postings, and executive recruiters.
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I understand the executive recruiter world. I know how to deal with it and leverage it.
Yes No
I feel fully prepared to go into the interview process, can anticipate most traditional and new interviewing techniques, and have practiced answers to a multitude of possible questions.
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I am aware of the different interview settings in which I may be placed and will not be surprised by these new practices.
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I know the how, when, and where of proper follow-up with companies, recruiters, and networking contacts.
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When offered a position, I know how to evaluate the package, and when necessary, professionally negotiate for a better one.
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I know that I need to plan for my next position while in my current position, no matter how rewarded or secure I may feel.
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I know the value of a fully developed career portfolio and how to create and maintain one.
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I know how to stand for my ethical beliefs in any business environment.
Yes No

How did you do?
The more “yes” answers you have, the more competent will be your job search. If you have more than one "no" answer, you may benefit from some in-depth coaching, or even a quick "refresher session." If you need help, give us a call. It will be our pleasure to work with you to beef up you skills and meet the challenges of the new workplace.

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