All professionals want to feel happy and successful in their careers. After all, we spend most of our day at work. Unfortunately, 70% of American professionals are not engaged at work, and 51% are looking for new positions. This means that the majority of professionals do not feel happy or successful in their careers.
If you fall into this majority group of professionals, how can you find the job or organization that is a good fit for you? How can you find career fulfillment? For many, this is hard to accomplish alone.
Career coaching can play a big role in your career development and provide you with the ongoing support you need. A professional career coach is a someone who will help you make informed decisions about your career choices. But beyond that, they will help you discover who you really are and what you want out of a career.
A career coach will not make professional decisions for you; they will help you find the confidence you need to set and reach your career goals. While a professional career coach can help you with “the basics” of your career, such as job search and networking tips, they can help you with things such as:
- Identifying opportunities at your current job to become a more valuable employee
- Building better relationships at work
- Your work/life balance
- Building your personal brand
- Your long-term career plan
Working with a career coach can be a satisfying experience and your coach can be a great team player. Unfortunately, some professionals feel that it means they are somewhat “weak” to need or work with a career coach. This couldn’t be further from the truth.
Just as professional athletes, actors, and musicians work with coaches to help them hone and refine their skills, a career coach can help you do the same in the business world. By working with a professional career coach you are investing in yourself and your professional decisions. This will help to ensure your long-term professional success.
How do you know if you need a career coach? Ask yourself the following questions:
- Does your current position provide you with fulfillment?
- Would you like to work in a different capacity?
- Are you struggling with your resume or LinkedIn profile?
- Are you unsure how to get to the next level in your career?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you can benefit from working with a career coach. From helping you find the right career fit to helping you become a top performer at work, a career coach isn’t just for those who have extra money to spend.
Anyone who want to find out more about themselves and how they fit into the business world should consider career coaching. When you decide to invest in yourself, the information you gain from career coaching will stay with you and guide you for the rest of your life.
If you would like more information about how you can benefit from career coaching, download our free briefing today!
