According to Zippia.com, there are currently over 11,000 career coaches in the United States. If you have ever wondered what a career coach does and if working with one would be beneficial for you, you are in the right place. Keep reading to learn about career coaches and what they can do for you.

A career coach offers guidance, expertise, and encouragement on all things career-related. They can offer a wide variety of services and assistance, such as creating a resume, editing a cover letter, searching for job openings, taking a skills or personality assessment, filling out applications, practicing interview skills, and more. Ultimately, career coaches provide a wealth of information that can help individuals in all stages find a fulfilling career and/or career path.

People work with career coaches for many different reasons. And we would venture to say that almost everyone will benefit from working with a career coach at some point in their career. Career coaches aren’t just for recent high school or college graduates, unemployed individuals, or people looking to make a major career change. In fact, even people who absolutely love what they do work with career coaches. 

Check out a few of the reasons you might decide to work with a certified career coach.

Evaluate Your Career

A career coach can give you a fresh perspective on your career. They can help you see where your current trajectory might be taking you, as well as how it might be holding you back from what you really want. They can also serve as a listening ear to help you process what a fulfilling career looks like to you and help you make steps to achieve that.

Set Short Term Goals

Once you have worked through what a successful and fulfilling career might look like to you, a career coach can help you set short term goals to make it a reality. As someone who knows the ins and outs of the corporate world, they know how to set realistic short term goals for your career. 

Set Long Term Goals

In addition to setting short term goals, career coaches can help you set long term goals to reach the next step in your career. These longer term goals set up a framework so that you are never haphazardly navigating career moves; rather, each decision you make is done intentionally. 

Navigate Career Decisions

Whether you have a major or minor career decision to make, a career coach can serve as a sounding board for talking through it and coming up with a decision you feel confident in. They can help you see the pros and cons of different decisions, as well as the different paths that decisions might lead you on. 

Explore New Opportunities

Career coaches can help individuals who are considering new opportunities, whether that is with a new company or in an entirely new industry. Maybe you’re in a job you don’t love, but you don’t have any ideas of what you would love. A career coach can help you explore your interests, natural giftings, personality, and match your findings with compatible job opportunities. 

Fine-Tune Your Resume

Is your resume outdated or nonexistent? A career coach can help you create one, update one, or revamp one. After all, your resume is most likely the first impression a future employee will have of you, so you want it to be strong. Career coaches know what employers are looking for, and they can help you craft your resume in a way that really sells your skills and experience.

Sharpen Interviewing Skills

If you have an upcoming interview or would just like some interview practice, a career coach can support you with mock interviews and interview prep. Together, you can walk through potential questions and how you can best answer them. They can offer feedback for how to better present yourself and answer tough questions confidently. 

There are so many reasons to work with a career coach, no matter where you are in your career journey. When searching for a career coach, be sure to find one who has experience, who you enjoy working with, and who truly cares about you. A good career coach will take the time to listen to you share your journey so far, where you’d like it to go, and any questions you might have. They will take the time to get to know you so that they can offer guidance that will truly benefit you and your career.

No matter where you are in your professional journey, we’d love to come alongside you and provide candid answers to your career-related questions. With decades of executive experience, we are well-versed in how the corporate world operates and how you can make it work for you. Whether you are looking for a job, considering a major career change, or seeking advice regarding your current role, we are here for you. 

Schedule an appointment with one of our career coaches today.