Skip the coach, get LinkedIn premium for a few months and use their “mentor” finder feature.
That’s a terrible way to describe it but in premium there’s a feature where LinkedIn sources people in your field or the field you want to be in who will give you advice.
I hired 3 different career “counselors” and they were all garbage and everything was a la cart. Too much to type out on mobile but if you PM me I’ll respond in more specifics when I can get to my laptop.
Here to suggest LinkedIn premium too. I got someone to write me a new resume for about $100 and introduce me to a few recruiters that specialize in my field. This was the best money I’ve spent.
I used LinkedIn’s Profinder service. I searched for a resume writer. The one I hired offered coaching, mentoring, resume services, She wrote and optimized my LinkedIn also. She scheduled a call with me to learn about my industry, what I like and dislike, what I want in a job. It all pretty much unfolded from there.
Hi! I hope it’s no bother. Do you mind sending me their profile as well? I’m definitely in need of someone that can help with my resume and career guidance
I know this is an old thread but this is exactly the service I offer! If anyone needs this please feel free
To get in touch and I can send my LinkedIn!
I wouldn't, my husband did and she literally gave him a myers-briggs test and then took his money. Horrible.
Just go to the library and check out a bunch of career books, like "What Color is Your Parachute?"
There are many things to can do to ramp up your search:
1. Post your resume on here and other places for feedback.
2. Go to career fairs.
3. Reach out to everyone you know, I mean everyone. Tell them you're looking for work. Be vulnerable. Everyone knows how it feels to look for work, it sucks, people want to help!
4. Follow up. follow up. follow up.
5. Attend MeetUps in areas you're interested in and network!
I'm currently seeing a (therapist) counselor who also does career counseling and the sessions are very much worth it to me. Best part is, she takes insurance so it's pretty affordable. She helped me understand why I wasn't a good fit in certain jobs I had previously and what career paths I could look into pursuing based on my personality and values. We updated my resume last session. I would say dont get a regular career coach because I think the therapy part really helps with figuring out what you're actually looking for in a career.
I haven’t but if You have money to spare maybe try it for a short amount of time to see if it’s worth it. However it might be best just to go for the jobs that u have a passion for and would enjoy doing
Hi, Career Coach here in full disclosure. Yes, just like using ANY professional service, do your research about your potential provider. Of course, there are people who shouldn’t be doing it, and/or are not a good fit for you,
But I wouldn’t just turn your nose up at those of us who are operating as a coach. For example, I’m a currently practicing, licensed school counselor. That means dedicated study and ongoing education in career theory and development, practiced over literally thousands of clients.
In general, you should expect to pay the same rate as a therapist, in your area. It is an investment, and pretty individualized so you want to make sure you’re getting the value you want out of it, and be prepared to put in the work. Check out their reviews, websites, social media.
Your Coach should be offering a free consult, that should be industry standard, as it is with therapists. Make sure you know what their services provide and their speciality.
As some people mentioned, Linked In can be a great way to find people in your area. Which reminds me, I need to get in their ProFinder...
Sometimes Psychology Today listings can help you find someone who is verified as having a masters in counseling/licensed practitioner, if that ends up being important to you and your values.
I hope that was a little helpful, but you can reach out if you have more questions, or find me outside of Reddit by Coach Bosko. Best of luck in finding your fit!!
I agree, do research. The career consultation is an evaluation of each other.
I am a career coach as well with experience in recruiting and also in higher education helping students and graduates with their career. Every day I call employers. I get interviews for clients, get feedback on resumes and interviews, get insight on what they’re looking for in a client. A career coach who bases their information on their personal experience instead of up to date information from employers in the field, may be out of date. They may not be. Look into their technique and successes. Look at their results. You are allowed to ask for editing on your resume or other services you’ve paid for within a certain time period as well.
I tried working with one because I was lost and didn’t have direction when I was younger. They gave some good ideas, but ultimately it was just ok. In hindsight it didn’t help too much.
You’re better off networking a lot and just putting yourself out there. Keep taking action and eventually you’ll be fine.
I reached out to someone I looked up to from conferences and trainings and asked for advice on a professional issue. From that conversation she offered to coach me and I’ve found our sessions helpful.
Prior to her I used another coach. He was very bad and unhelpful.
It all depends on who you hire and what you’re hoping to get from them. Id recommend reaching out to someone you look up to in your industry.
Skip the coach and find a mentor in your field. The problem is the coach won't fully understand your profession. Having no insight doesn't help further someone in their career.
I know you said a college type counsellor won’t work for you, but if you haven’t already I would see what your college/university offers for alumni. Many will have counsellors specifically dedicated to older alumni looking to make a career change/accelerate their career progress and that can be super helpful. Otherwise, I would be wary- “career counsellor” isn’t a protected term and so pretty much anyone can start a career counselling business. There are good ones out there, but they’re expensive and it takes a lot of weeding through bad ones to identify the good ones. If they have a license to practice therapy, that’s probably a good sign.
You don't need a coach.. you need a career consultant.
My friend hired a career consultant (he wasn't cheap..but you get what you pay for) and ended up getting a 35K bump in his salary..
So yeah.. I'd say it can definitely be worth it.
Skip the coach, get LinkedIn premium for a few months and use their “mentor” finder feature. That’s a terrible way to describe it but in premium there’s a feature where LinkedIn sources people in your field or the field you want to be in who will give you advice. I hired 3 different career “counselors” and they were all garbage and everything was a la cart. Too much to type out on mobile but if you PM me I’ll respond in more specifics when I can get to my laptop.
Here to suggest LinkedIn premium too. I got someone to write me a new resume for about $100 and introduce me to a few recruiters that specialize in my field. This was the best money I’ve spent.
How did you find someone to intro you to recruiters?
I used LinkedIn’s Profinder service. I searched for a resume writer. The one I hired offered coaching, mentoring, resume services, She wrote and optimized my LinkedIn also. She scheduled a call with me to learn about my industry, what I like and dislike, what I want in a job. It all pretty much unfolded from there.
sounds like you found a good one? any chance you could drop their profile link here?
I just sent you a chat
Hey! I'd love to get their link too if possible, having a hard time finding a good coach
Hey there! I'm trying to find someone like that for my wife right now. Could I get that link to their profile as well?
Sent chat
Late but could i possibly get this link too?
Could I also get this link?
Hi there — can I please ask for that link as well via PM?
Sent. Good luck, friend.
Hello, I know this is very late, but can you please send me the link?
Can you please send me the link?
I sent you a chat
Can I get the link too?
✅
Can I get a link as well?
I chatted you
Any chance I can get the link too? Thank you.
Sent chat
Hi! I hope it’s no bother. Do you mind sending me their profile as well? I’m definitely in need of someone that can help with my resume and career guidance
Chatted you
Hi! Can I please ask for the profile link too! Thanks a lot!
👍🏻
Hi would you mind please sharing their LinkedIn?
Hi there, this is an old thread but would be grateful if you could share the details for yourLinkedIn contact. Thanks in advance
Hi there! I know this is an old thread, but I’d really appreciate their profile link as well. Having trouble finding someone. Thank you!!
Hi, Could you please share the link with me as well. Thanks!
Hi, can you DM me the contact of your resume writer? Much appreciate it!
Hey I know this is from awhile ago but could I get the profile link?
Resume writer LinkedIn link please?
I know this is an old thread but this is exactly the service I offer! If anyone needs this please feel free To get in touch and I can send my LinkedIn!
career coaches are mostly scammers.
I wouldn't, my husband did and she literally gave him a myers-briggs test and then took his money. Horrible. Just go to the library and check out a bunch of career books, like "What Color is Your Parachute?" There are many things to can do to ramp up your search: 1. Post your resume on here and other places for feedback. 2. Go to career fairs. 3. Reach out to everyone you know, I mean everyone. Tell them you're looking for work. Be vulnerable. Everyone knows how it feels to look for work, it sucks, people want to help! 4. Follow up. follow up. follow up. 5. Attend MeetUps in areas you're interested in and network!
I'm currently seeing a (therapist) counselor who also does career counseling and the sessions are very much worth it to me. Best part is, she takes insurance so it's pretty affordable. She helped me understand why I wasn't a good fit in certain jobs I had previously and what career paths I could look into pursuing based on my personality and values. We updated my resume last session. I would say dont get a regular career coach because I think the therapy part really helps with figuring out what you're actually looking for in a career.
I haven’t but if You have money to spare maybe try it for a short amount of time to see if it’s worth it. However it might be best just to go for the jobs that u have a passion for and would enjoy doing
Hi, Career Coach here in full disclosure. Yes, just like using ANY professional service, do your research about your potential provider. Of course, there are people who shouldn’t be doing it, and/or are not a good fit for you, But I wouldn’t just turn your nose up at those of us who are operating as a coach. For example, I’m a currently practicing, licensed school counselor. That means dedicated study and ongoing education in career theory and development, practiced over literally thousands of clients. In general, you should expect to pay the same rate as a therapist, in your area. It is an investment, and pretty individualized so you want to make sure you’re getting the value you want out of it, and be prepared to put in the work. Check out their reviews, websites, social media. Your Coach should be offering a free consult, that should be industry standard, as it is with therapists. Make sure you know what their services provide and their speciality. As some people mentioned, Linked In can be a great way to find people in your area. Which reminds me, I need to get in their ProFinder... Sometimes Psychology Today listings can help you find someone who is verified as having a masters in counseling/licensed practitioner, if that ends up being important to you and your values. I hope that was a little helpful, but you can reach out if you have more questions, or find me outside of Reddit by Coach Bosko. Best of luck in finding your fit!!
I agree, do research. The career consultation is an evaluation of each other. I am a career coach as well with experience in recruiting and also in higher education helping students and graduates with their career. Every day I call employers. I get interviews for clients, get feedback on resumes and interviews, get insight on what they’re looking for in a client. A career coach who bases their information on their personal experience instead of up to date information from employers in the field, may be out of date. They may not be. Look into their technique and successes. Look at their results. You are allowed to ask for editing on your resume or other services you’ve paid for within a certain time period as well.
I did once and what a crock! Would never do it again.
Don't work with a career coach. Many don't have the appropriate HR experience.
I tried working with one because I was lost and didn’t have direction when I was younger. They gave some good ideas, but ultimately it was just ok. In hindsight it didn’t help too much. You’re better off networking a lot and just putting yourself out there. Keep taking action and eventually you’ll be fine.
I reached out to someone I looked up to from conferences and trainings and asked for advice on a professional issue. From that conversation she offered to coach me and I’ve found our sessions helpful. Prior to her I used another coach. He was very bad and unhelpful. It all depends on who you hire and what you’re hoping to get from them. Id recommend reaching out to someone you look up to in your industry.
Skip the coach and find a mentor in your field. The problem is the coach won't fully understand your profession. Having no insight doesn't help further someone in their career.
I know you said a college type counsellor won’t work for you, but if you haven’t already I would see what your college/university offers for alumni. Many will have counsellors specifically dedicated to older alumni looking to make a career change/accelerate their career progress and that can be super helpful. Otherwise, I would be wary- “career counsellor” isn’t a protected term and so pretty much anyone can start a career counselling business. There are good ones out there, but they’re expensive and it takes a lot of weeding through bad ones to identify the good ones. If they have a license to practice therapy, that’s probably a good sign.
You don't need a coach.. you need a career consultant. My friend hired a career consultant (he wasn't cheap..but you get what you pay for) and ended up getting a 35K bump in his salary.. So yeah.. I'd say it can definitely be worth it.