Job Search Tip Get A Coach (someone who will hold you accountable)

Job Search Tip Get A Coach (someone who will hold you accountable) I got this tweet a couple of weeks ago from Craig Murden: I have blogged about this before in the following posts: The Professional Job Search Creed 1 of 10 (November 17, 2006) I Have A Coach Do You? (July 16, 2007) I Hate My Coach (August 21, 2007) A job search coach would have significantly changed my job search here are two reason why: I was doing the wrong stuff in my job search, but I didnt know it.   I spun my wheels, and got frustrated, but didnt know I should do something else. I had no accountability to anyone.   Everyone treated me with kid gloves since they didnt know how to ask if I was still unemployed.   Its a touchy subject that many dont ask about. Now, you can PAY for a coach, or you can find a buddy, as Craig suggests.   Either are okay options, in my opinion.   During my job search I didnt think I could afford a coach, and Im not sure if I was ready to be a good client of a coach. I have seen, however, many job seekers find someone they can be accountable to from job search clubs essentially their job search peers.   Some of those relationships lasted beyond the job search, which I think is pretty cool.   I think there are two keys to a coaching relationship: Principle-based methodology. If someone is your job search coach and they tell you to do bad stuff (like spend all your time on job boards, or apply to newspaper ads 100% of the time), you have the wrong coach. This is where a professional job search coach comes in not only are they principle-based, they have a lot of experience with their other clients that will help you keep your job search as short as possible. Accountability. You must be accountable to someone for your weekly (daily?) goals and targets.   This CANNOT be your spouse, as your spouse is TOO close to the emotional outcome of the job search.   I know career coaches who wont coach their spouses Do you have a coach?   If not, go get one.   In the link above, the first point in the Job Search Creed is to get a coach. JibberJobber partners with coaches and resume writers.   If you are looking for a professional coach or resume writer, let us know and we can send your info to our Partners.   Most of my Partners specialize (by industry, profession, level, etc.) so you might be a fit for some and a misfit for others. Job Search Tip Get A Coach (someone who will hold you accountable) I got this tweet a couple of weeks ago from Craig Murden: I have blogged about this before in the following posts: The Professional Job Search Creed 1 of 10 (November 17, 2006) I Have A Coach Do You? (July 16, 2007) I Hate My Coach (August 21, 2007) A job search coach would have significantly changed my job search here are two reason why: I was doing the wrong stuff in my job search, but I didnt know it.   I spun my wheels, and got frustrated, but didnt know I should do something else. I had no accountability to anyone.   Everyone treated me with kid gloves since they didnt know how to ask if I was still unemployed.   Its a touchy subject that many dont ask about. Now, you can PAY for a coach, or you can find a buddy, as Craig suggests.   Either are okay options, in my opinion.   During my job search I didnt think I could afford a coach, and Im not sure if I was ready to be a good client of a coach. I have seen, however, many job seekers find someone they can be accountable to from job search clubs essentially their job search peers.   Some of those relationships lasted beyond the job search, which I think is pretty cool.   I think there are two keys to a coaching relationship: Principle-based methodology. If someone is your job search coach and they tell you to do bad stuff (like spend all your time on job boards, or apply to newspaper ads 100% of the time), you have the wrong coach. This is where a professional job search coach comes in not only are they principle-based, they have a lot of experience with their other clients that will help you keep your job search as short as possible. Accountability. You must be accountable to someone for your weekly (daily?) goals and targets.   This CANNOT be your spouse, as your spouse is TOO close to the emotional outcome of the job search.   I know career coaches who wont coach their spouses Do you have a coach?   If not, go get one.   In the link above, the first point in the Job Search Creed is to get a coach. JibberJobber partners with coaches and resume writers.   If you are looking for a professional coach or resume writer, let us know and we can send your info to our Partners.   Most of my Partners specialize (by industry, profession, level, etc.) so you might be a fit for some and a misfit for others. Job Search Tip Get A Coach (someone who will hold you accountable) I got this tweet a couple of weeks ago from Craig Murden: I have blogged about this before in the following posts: The Professional Job Search Creed 1 of 10 (November 17, 2006) I Have A Coach Do You? (July 16, 2007) I Hate My Coach (August 21, 2007) A job search coach would have significantly changed my job search here are two reason why: I was doing the wrong stuff in my job search, but I didnt know it.   I spun my wheels, and got frustrated, but didnt know I should do something else. I had no accountability to anyone.   Everyone treated me with kid gloves since they didnt know how to ask if I was still unemployed.   Its a touchy subject that many dont ask about. Now, you can PAY for a coach, or you can find a buddy, as Craig suggests.   Either are okay options, in my opinion.   During my job search I didnt think I could afford a coach, and Im not sure if I was ready to be a good client of a coach. I have seen, however, many job seekers find someone they can be accountable to from job search clubs essentially their job search peers.   Some of those relationships lasted beyond the job search, which I think is pretty cool.   I think there are two keys to a coaching relationship: Principle-based methodology. If someone is your job search coach and they tell you to do bad stuff (like spend all your time on job boards, or apply to newspaper ads 100% of the time), you have the wrong coach. This is where a professional job search coach comes in not only are they principle-based, they have a lot of experience with their other clients that will help you keep your job search as short as possible. Accountability. You must be accountable to someone for your weekly (daily?) goals and targets.   This CANNOT be your spouse, as your spouse is TOO close to the emotional outcome of the job search.   I know career coaches who wont coach their spouses Do you have a coach?   If not, go get one.   In the link above, the first point in the Job Search Creed is to get a coach. JibberJobber partners with coaches and resume writers.   If you are looking for a professional coach or resume writer, let us know and we can send your info to our Partners.   Most of my Partners specialize (by industry, profession, level, etc.) so you might be a fit for some and a misfit for others.