If you’re having trouble finding a career, or even just a job as someone with a criminal record, you’re not alone. That struggle can make life incredibly difficult, especially when you’re trying to do everything you can to live your life right. The good news is that there are resources out there that you can use to make finding a job easier. One of those things is to hire a career coach. Do you know what a career coach can do for you?

Improve Your Interview Skills

Getting a job almost always requires an interview. Successfully navigating the interview process can be easier said than done. Not everyone naturally interviews well, but a career coach can help you improve your interviewing skills. 

You need to understand what your body language says and how to use it to say what you want to. You need to know how to communicate clearly and think fast to answer questions you may not be prepared for. You need to know how to ask clarifying questions and how to promote your relevant skills. All of those are skills a career coach can help you develop.

Help Define Your Goals

Do you know what your career goals are? What job do you want to have? Who do you want to work for? How are you going to get there? If you don’t know the answers to those questions, a career coach can help you discover and define them. 

They can help you figure out what improvements you need to make, no matter how small, to achieve your goals. Making small improvements regularly can lead to exponential growth. It may be frustrating and seem like you aren’t making progress quickly enough, but those changes will add up over time. It just takes a little patience.

Create an Effective Resume

Crafting an effective resume is another essential skill. If you’re struggling to even get interviews, the problem may lie with your resume. Maybe you don’t know how to tailor your resume to potential employers or it’s not organized well. Maybe it doesn’t list the right information. A career coach can help you overhaul your resume so it is more likely to get the attention of interviewers in a good way.

Everyone needs some sort of income to survive. Hiring a career coach can make finding a reliable source of income much easier. They can’t find a job for you, but they can give you the tools you need to make landing one easier to do. Look for career coaches that offer a free sample session and try a few out. That will give you an idea of what coaching style and type of coach will best serve your needs.

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