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Job Searching |
| Message Name: |
How to Chose a Coach |
| Date Posted: |
07/14/2005 |
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Thanks, Andrea. I've read some of your other articles/advice and you make many good points.
Are there guideines in choosing a coach? Would I choose them or they choose me? In all, how much time would I reasonably expect to spend with the coach? Is it face-to-face, on the phone, email? I know there are fees to the services so what would be reasonable? Is the link you are leading me to local here in San Diego? Are there measures I can take before speaking with a career coach?
Thanks for your response. I feel a little better about investing in this online source. I guess I need to start somewhere.
regards . . .
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Jamescalvin,
Coaches and their clients usually chose each other...meaning - you need to choose to work with them and they should do the same - both decisions made after careful evaluation of each other.
We don't have a branch office in San Diego but have an electronic division that works around the country and internationally with clients over the phone, through email and virtually. ??Where you live?? isn't a concern for us as much as ??can we help you.??
If you would like to speak with one of us, just email your resume and contact information to : publicrelations@rlstevens.com
Sometimes coaches are paid by the hour - which leaves an open ended $$ amount out there. Hourly rates can get costly if you don't know where the end is and obviously this could benefit the coach more than it might benefit you. However every company is different so just do your research. We customize the cost of our service to the needs of the client - we base the cost on the services and amount of time that client needs to bring their search to a conclusion. No open ended $$$ contracts.
Also you want to carefully examine the guarantees that are given to you and the length of time offered to you. Some clients only need 4-6 meetings and some take several months ?? just depends on the scope of the client search. While no one can ever predict the future (when you??ll accept a new job) most can at least tell you how long it will take to get you ready for the interviewing process.
Be sure you select someone who will not only point you in the right direction but will give you the tools (resumes, cover letters, company research, job leads, etc) to get you there.
When I did my research I looked for a one stop shop. I didn't want the hassle of trying to write a resume (because the one I wrote for myself was horrible!!!) *smile* I knew I needed help interviewing and negotiating so I looked for a company that offered a comprehensive service.
To prepare, be ready to open up. You'll want to be as honest and open as you can be so this person can really help you. And you need to be ready to do some soul searching.
Don??t get me wrong. It's hard work - but worth it - so ready yourself to do what it takes to make you happy and enjoy going to work every day. Wouldn??t you agree the payoff will far outweigh the work you??ll have to put into it? It did for me.
Hope this helps!!
Andrea
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