How To Choose The Right Career Coach?
Trying to search for the right career coach but feel overwhelmed with the proliferation of coaches in the market? How to identify a good coach who has a real-world experience? Worry not, check out these amazing tips to follow when choosing the right coach for you-
- Credentials
If the career coach holds a certification with leading global organisation that provides formal training and adhere to general standards of professionalism, be sure you have got the right catch.
- Work experience
In order to help someone in achieving work-related goals, A great coach must himself have a real-world work experience. It has been observed that are plenty of career coaches who excel in life coaching but have few practical suggestions. If a person has not been through different working conditions, how can he help you?
- Authenticity of references
If the coach is willing to provide references from his past clients, nothing can beat the authenticity. Go by the references offered to you by your friend, relative or any acquaintance. One of the best ways is to look at the ratings and reviews on social media.
- Credibility
Choose a coach who is renowned and recognized for his success stories and achievements. Is he visible in the industry? Any published articles or books? Has he ever been a part of professional conferences? Your chosen coach must be 100 % dedicated and committed to the profession.
- Goals
A great coach should know the art of determining your overall goals. He should understand the specific milestones and able to tell you what might results look like beforehand. Always try for one-to-one sessions.
- Great match
Coaching is not less than a partnership between two persons who are thriving to achieve the same goals. Comfortability, trust, openness are some of the apt parameters that should be followed by both parties. In short, there is a good fit before moving ahead.
- Fee
It is perfectly fine to think about the cost involved. Some coaches provide sessions that may last an hour or a whole day, some provide reading material and crucial books, some wants to meet you just once or twice- so you must know how much you are expected to pay and for what? But avoid being penny wise and pound foolish. Do not just select the coach because he is charging the least.
- Consultation
Make the most of your first meeting. Try out your best to figure out whether the coach is capable enough to help you realise your goals. The first meeting should be free. Anyone who charges consultation for it, he is nothing but a money maker.
- Guarantee
Despite of all your hard work and dedication, you reach nowhere so what to do in certain situation. Be aware whether the coach will give refund or extra time to fulfill your purpose. It is better to research about how often the person has had to give someone refund and under what circumstances.
Discovery session is an ultimate way to evaluate a career coach!
Reshali Balasubramaniam
Head of HR, HR Counselor and adviser at https://jobpal.lk and EFutureTech Systems. Submit your resume online and be contacted by prospective employers.