Dispelling the Myths About Career Coaching - Myth #3

Myth #3: I’m already a coach, so when people come to me about a job-related issues, I should be able to do career coaching.

This myth may be partly true. If a career coach has received formal coach training and has an effective coaching model that he/she is using, his/her coaching skills may be transferable. However, to coach individuals in career issues also requires knowledge of career development theories and principles as well as the science/art of resume writing, helping a client capitalize on his/her strengths and minimize weaknesses in an interview, components of an effective job search campaign, and the like. Specific training in these areas is needed to supplement coaching skills for one to truly do career coaching.

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