I have some questions about career coaching.

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1. Becca CarnahanNovember 4,2022 at 1:14AM UTC

   Great questions! Happy to help with this.

   Group coaching is a great option to be in community with other people seeking a change. It can be a good way to hear other questions and gain insights in a group setting while also getting your individual questions answered from a coach.

   In 1:1 coaching, you have specific focus from the coach for the full session which some people prefer to accelerate the process or because they feel more comfortable opening up in a 1:1 setting. 1:1 coaching is generally a bigger monetary investment.

   When choosing a coach, look at their professional and educational background as well as their typical client base. Many coaches will have specific expertise with a population (i.e. mid-career transition, early career, retirement) or a certain area (career clarity, interview prep, job crafting, resumes, etc.).

   Career Coaches do not need to be licensed but there are certifications. You can look for a coach with a certification or with specific education (advanced degree, training) and most coaches will say specifically what their training or education is on their LinkedIn profile or website.

   In addition to training and expertise, also look for a coach you are comfortable with. In coaching, group and 1:1, you will be doing a lot of talking and you want to work with someone you trust and feel good about opening up to.

   Life coaches are another type of coaching, and some do work with people on career questions. Career coaches are more specifically focused on this area though so will generally bring the coaching skills along with tools, frameworks, exercises, and guidance specifically for a job search or career change.

2. Becca CarnahanNovember 4,2022 at 1:28AM UTC

   Here's an article on this topic of finding a career coach too! https://www.withlovebecca.com/find-a-career-coach-for-women/

3. RenataNovember 4,2022 at 1:16PM UTC

   In addition to what has already been shared let me add that there is no "right" option. Both individual and group coaching have respective benefits and clients get excellent value from both.

   Deciding whether a career coach is a good fit boils down t a few things in my opinion.

   1. What do you want from a career coach? Do you want this person to help you make decisions? Do you want this person to guide you through a career change process? Do you want this person to be an accountability partner for you? Do you want this person to stretch your thinking and challenge your limiting beliefs about what's next for you?
   2. Finding clarity and direction in ones career is a fabulous growth process. The question is what has triggered this and a career coach can certainly help you navigate this 1:1. This is the purpose of this format of coaching because it is less structured hat a group format and allows for more fluidity in the process.
   3. Group coaching tends t be more structured and solves one problem at a time for a group of people experiencing the same problem.

   many career coaches, myself included, offer free introductory sessions for you to decide if the fit is good. So try it out -you have nothing to lose.

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