You have never utilized the services of a career coach because, up until now, you never thought you needed one. But are you really getting the most out of your career? Are you making as much money as you should be and taking on the kind of responsibility that you have earned?
A career coach can help you to answer all of those questions and put you in a position to succeed at every stage of your career.
Your career landscape is changing in 2015, but if you don’t have a career coach on your side then you may not see those changes coming.
Hiring Is Becoming Very Specific
If you are looking to make a move that advances your career, then the CareerBuilder website points out that there are new criteria to job hunting that have never really existed in the past. Small businesses are becoming much more dominant in the job market, thanks to the accessibility of the Internet. There is also a push towards regional job hunting as opposed to looking for work in a specific city. A job coach can help you to determine if a move to a small business is right for you and help you to create a resume package that appeals to a broad geographic audience.
You Need A Career Plan
A career coach will help you to map out a career plan that will allow you to take advantage of the exciting changes coming to your industry/company/function in 2015. One of the things that a career coach can do very well is to guide you through the process thinking about these changes and help you to determine what skills you need to add to enhance your career.
Getting Hired Is More Difficult
Time Magazine points out that the availability of information through the Internet and the growing need to hire specialists has forced companies to become more selective in their hiring practices. People with a general skill set are going to find it very difficult to impress hiring managers who are constantly looking for a specific set of skills. A career coach can help you to navigate the new hiring procedures companies are using and get your resume seen by the right hiring managers.
A career coach is that guiding hand you need to climb the ladder of success in 2015.
Get Paid What You Are Worth
Most people avoid asking for raises because they are not sure if they have earned a raise. When you work with a career coach, you will be able to determine your true value and compare the salary you are making with the average salary for a person with your qualifications in your geographic area. A career coach can help you to put together the argument you need to make to get the compensation that you deserve.
Developing a career in 2015 will be complex and require a focus on all of your specific industry skills. Without the help of a career coach, you will have no idea what your services are worth and when it would be a good time to make the move to a new opportunity.
Contact Sandbox Advisors to get a great jump on your career in the new year!
