Job Coaching: What Is It And Is It Worth My Money?

Job Coaching is a term that you have probably heard more and more of in the last year. The truth is that "Job Coaches" have been there all along, but not as many people needed them due to the thriving economy.
However, times have changed quite a bit and the usual 1 month job search has turned into the 6-8 month job search. It used to be easy for most individuals to find a job in their field, now a majority of people are finding it difficult to find a job that will just pay the bills. So, if there was someone who could help cut that 6-8 month job search in half, would you be interested in speaking with them?

What is a Job Coach? A Job Coach is someone who helps through the entire process of looking for a job. You may have even heard these individuals called, Career Consultants, Career Advisors, Employment Consultants, etc. Regardless of what they call themselves, these professionals'primary objective is to make sure you are prepared to apply for a job, interview for a job, accept/reject an offer and negoiate compensation/benefits. In addition, these individuals can answer many questions you have regarding different companies that are hiring and for what kind of positions they are hiring. Many Job Coaches are former Human Resource Managers, Executive Recruiters and Former C-Level Executives, so their connections in hiring circles are vast. Many Job Coaches will develop a plan that fits in with your strengths and weaknesses. If you are a strong writer, then you may not need as much help there as you will need on ideas for getting an interview or interview techniques in general. The mistakes you may make when starting your job search or interviewing for a new position can be virtually eliminated by working with a Job Coach to help you overcome these issues. A Job Coach is someone that will be there with you for as much as the job search as you would like them to be. Many of my clients are content with a resume and cover letter to get them started, many others want me there until they have secured a new position. So, the question still remains, if there was someone who could help cut that 6-8 month job search in half, would you be interested in speaking with them?

Is working with a Job Coach worth your money? Well, just like in any profession, there are people that excel at their jobs and others that do not. The first thing you need find out is their job history prior to being a Job Coach. As stated earlier, this person is normally going to be a former Human Resources Manager, Executive Recruiter or a C-Level Executives.  You will want to work someone with these types of background.  They will have a strong understanding of what hiring managers in different industries are looking for.  In addition, it is very likely they will be able to help you cut your job search in half.

Kenny Hanson is the owner of Hanson Consulting. He specializes in working with individuals who are looking for new employment opportunities. His main focus is writing cover letters, professional resumes and working with individuals on interview techniques. Kenny has worked in Recruiting and Human Resources for over a decade. He has worked with hundreds of different companies and has helped thousands of individuals locate employment. In addition, Kenny has been designated a Certified Staffing Professional by the American Staffing Association. He was recently dubbed "The Resume Writer" by Philadelphia Magazine. He can be reached via email at hansonresumes@gmail.com.