Career counseling used to be straightforward. You hired a counselor who administered tests, asked some questions and guided you to a dream career. Today’s job search model calls for hiring a coach. And you’ll find thousands to choose from. Here are some guidelines to make your selection. Karen hired a “mentor” coach to help her […]
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Can your life coach be too young?
Today’s New York TImes raises a good question: Should your life coach have a life? Read the full article here. At first I thought they meant, “Should the life coach have fun, family, etc.?” but they were referring to the increasing number of 20-something coaches. One 27-year-old coach works with several clients in their fifties. […]
That Nice, Fair, Friendly Workplace Is Still A Frog, Not A Prince
In this illustrated extended blog post, author Alison Green debunks myths that many of us have about the work place. Read it here. Ms.Green points out that we should distrust myths like, “Companies are required to be fair and just,” and, “The HR department will help you.” A company’s HR department, ethics policies and “family […]
Penelope Trunk As Career Counselor: Surviving A Bad Economy and Why She Doesn’t Like Tim Ferriss
OK, Penelope Trunk thrives on being outrageous. She’s shared a hefty dose of information about her own life (did you know her original name was Adrienne?). She’s written about her own relationship issues, therapy and mental health issues. But mostly she’s been an advocate of an outrageous approach to what used to be called career […]
3 Tips For Choosing A Career Coach
Are you thinking of getting help with your career change or job search? Here are 3 tips based on mistakes I’ve made or watched others make, both as a career coach/consultant and as a client of career coaches. Tip #1: Get clear on what you need and what you can expect. Job search takes time […]
Mid-Life Career Advice for the 21st Century: Job Getting Too Personal?
Clients often find they are challenged to maintain a line between business and personal lives. There are 5 ways you can encounter problems from over-disclosing: (1) Stereotype – most dangerous Every psychology class will tell you: people hold stereotypes. It’s not always fair but it’s part of human nature. For example, if you’re getting a […]