SELECTIVE COACHING
HELP FOR CANDIDATES WITH SPECIFIC CHALLENGES
Candidates with otherwise strong job search methods and results may benefit from three hours of coaching and a copy of Job Search Debugged for ongoing reference.
EXAMPLES OF CHALLENGES MET WITH SELECTIVE COACHING
AGE ISSUES? Larry was laid off when he was 55. Every time he met with a new employer he was interviewed by managers at least ten years his junior. He felt frustrated, hopeless and overqualified. After a few counseling hours, Larry was able to walk into any interview situation and present himself well enough to earn that precious second round of interviews. His new employer is a good example of age diversity and, while his manager is younger than Larry, he feels valued.
NETWORKING CHALLENGES? Hal was an experienced CEO who found it difficult to ask for help. Networking was easy but he did not know how to turn the pleasantries into leads for interviews. He learned to do it and so can you.
Carol knew exactly which company she wanted to work for. She needed tactics to get connected to the right people with the right message. In just a few hours she had a plan of attach, scripts and the confidence to proceed.
INTERVIEW QUANDRY? Grant found plenty of interviews, but never made it past the first one. He needed an interview intervention. Once we discovered his deal killers, he was more confident and first interviews resulted in second interviews.
GLBT SENSITIVE? Laura, an out lesbian, was harassed by her employer. We strategize about how to minimize the abuse while she learned how to find a more accepting work environment. She learned what to look for and what questions to ask.
INTERVIEW PROBLEMS? Cathy had excellent credentials, but her interview habits created roadblocks. She talked too much and used the wrong approach when asked how she would handle hypothetical situations. She practice interviewed and learned to overcome her flawed presentation.
RESUME QUESTIONS? Mark's resume looked just like every other program manager resume. He learned to lead with his "Brand" and make his resume stand out.
Phillip's resume was too long and he struggled with the Objective section. He learned create the resume as a marketing piece.
Consider Full Service Coaching if your questions are similar to these:
- How can I get from director to vice president?
- I am over 50 and need help overcoming ageism
- I have been a consultant for four years and no one will take me seriously as a permanent employee. How can I fix this?
- I took 5 years off from corporate America. How do I handle the gap?
- What can I do to improve my hit rate on resumes I send out?
- I have leads but can't get interviews
- What is the best way to handle questions about experience I don't possess?
- I didn't network while I was busy with my job. Where do I start?
- How do I create and use an elevator pitch?
To begin your conversation about your specific need, contact the coach to discuss a three hour personalized coaching program. For general advice, take a look at the blog.