Career Development FAQS|
What is a CV consultation and how long does it take?
A CV consultation is where a professional will review your CV to ensure your CV captures the fundamental elements required of a modern day CV and showcases your key skills. Please come prepared to take notes on how you can make these improvements to your CV following your CV review. A CV review can take up to 20 mins.
I have had a mentor before, what’s the difference between a mentor and a coach?
A mentor is someone who has a certain area of expertise and knowledge in the field you are working in or are looking to move into. Mentors can be older or younger than the mentee, as there is great merit in reverse mentoring. (a younger person mentoring someone older). A coach does not need to have expertise in the area you are working in. A coach provides support, counsel and guidance to allow individuals to unlock issues, make decisions and draw their own conclusions. Coaches often have niche areas of specialism such as career, bereavement, relationship counselling.
What should I be aware of when choosing a coach?
Top 5 considerations when choosing a coach:
Chemistry - has my prospective coach made me feel safe to open up, share and be vulnerable after my initial introductory conversation?
Has my.prospective coach understood me and given me a clear overview of what I can expect and do I have a clear understanding of what I would like to achieve - are these aligned?
Has my prospective coach outlined their approach and the coaching theories they will use during the sessions?
Can I commit to the work, timeframe, times, dates presented?
What are people saying about my prospective coach - have I checked LinkedIn, their company website, conducted a Google search?
What is career counselling?
Career counselling incorporates a more holistic approach to career and life, appreciating that external factors outside of the workplace which may also impact careers. Often, career counselling is sought when individuals want to make a complete career change or are unsure of the career path they wish to take.
What is career coaching?
Career coaching, similar to career counselling, supports individuals to make career related decisions and changes. Often career coaching is sought when individuals are in a role and therefore seek career coaching as a way to boost their career prospects and to create a career management plan.
Who is a good candidate for career counselling?
Any professional who is serious about building a career and exploring ways to achieve their full career potential, or who is perhaps looking to make a career shift to another industry or job or seeking a complete career change.
For example, Flourish Careers worked with a black marcomms professional who was put on furlough and subsequently made redundant. We worked together over a three month period to outline and craft a personal brand statement, created a market ready CV, reviewed job applications, worked on interview techniques. Plus we mapped out a SMART career action plan which was followed religiously. As a result my client successfully secured a dream marketing role, with a promotion and pay increase.