Reflect & Assess
For most of our clients this module is going to be the starting point of your journey with us. The aim is to get you to reflect on your career history and distil what you liked and what you disliked about the work and the organisations you were with. From this basis we then help you to realistically assess your current situation and how this may translate into the career transition you are looking for.
In our many years of coaching expertise we have learned to ask the right questions if you are unsure about your future direction. If you feel stuck or lack job satisfaction, we will be able to open up new ideas and help you gain insights about where you could find career happiness.
Career Strategy
Based on the work you did during the Reflect & Assess module we can now go into building your individual career strategy. The time horizon of the strategy is completely up to you, it may be for the next 6 months or 6 years.
Resumes etc
Presenting ourself on paper in a concise and compelling way is very challenging for most of us.
- How do you stand out without bragging?
- How do you get your skills, experience and accomplishments across on no more than 4 pages?
- How do you pitch at just the right level?
The requirements of a quality resume are myriad and not always obvious. This module will help you create paperwork that is dynamic, concise and easy to read.
Job Search
An efficient job search strategy is crucial to any career transition. Like buying your dream home, finding your dream job can sometimes turn into a nightmare that drags out for months and months. If you haven't been in the job market recently or have not had to job search during a downturn, getting professional help with your job search can save you many sleepless nights.
Interviews etc
The key to successful interviews is preparation. We all know this intellectually, but it is quite a different story putting it into practice. To get quality feedback on your interview answers and behaviour, you need to practice with someone who doesn't know you and who has interview training. We make sure that your practice interviews are with a different consultant than the one you are normally working with!
Networking
Networking is an essential job search tool, especially in a downturn. During a downturn the relative size of the hidden job market increases from the normal 75% to potentially more than 90%. So networking is a must.
Networking for job search is also quite different from the networking that sales people do. You are not building a network of clients, all you are trying to do is let as many relevant people as possible know that you are available and what sort of job you are looking for. It inevitably turns out that your network is much bigger than you think.
Follow Through
The effectiveness of everything you do in your job search depends on your proactivity and tenacity. All other things being equal, the job normally goes to the person who wants it the most.
A proper follow-through process includes following up after: