Wednesday 29 May 2013

Career coaching:

via Guardian Careers by Clare Whitmell

Before splashing out on a career coach, do your research to make sure you’re getting the best advice. Here’s our guide to exploring your options

Hiring a career coach is a big decision. Julian Childs, who coaches people from postgraduates to senior managers, says that most people invest in coaching because of an accumulative process – perhaps realising that their job is not a good fit – or an event, such as redundancy.

Sometimes changes in the job or company also prompt coaching. Career management coach, Ruth Winden, says that many of her clients are “survivors of restructuring”, who want help to get their next position.

But, with thousands of career professionals in the UK, finding the right one can be daunting. Here are some useful criteria for narrowing down your choice.

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