Career Coaching
What is Career Coaching?
Career coaching is a professional service designed to help you navigate your career journey with expert guidance. If you are trying to figure out what to do in your career, or simply trying to advance in your current role, career coaching provides support to grow skills in areas such as goal-setting, resume enhancement, interview preparation, and networking.
Engaging with a career coaching program is a worthwhile endeavor for everyone in the life sciences industry.
Key areas Career Coaching can Help:
- Setting realistic and achievable career goals to guide your professional growth.
- Identifying and pursuing new career and educational opportunities.
- Enhancing your resume, preparing for interviews, and building effective networking skills.
- Offering valuable resources that provide clarity and support, helping you make informed career decisions.
What Will Career Coaching Look Like?
While each person’s coaching experience is unique, here’s a general overview of the coaching process:
Assessment and Discovery
Begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your skills, strengths, interests, and career goals. This phase helps you understand where you are in your career and where you want to go. You’ll gain insights into the best direction for your professional future.
Goal Setting and Planning
In this phase, you’ll set specific, achievable goals and create a clear plan to reach them. This might include both short-term and long-term goals related to education, skill development, or navigating the job market.
Action and Strategy
With a plan in place, it is time to take action. Your coach will guide you through the process of revamping your resume, applying to training programs or job opportunities, and practicing for interviews.
Feedback and Adjustment
As you work toward your goals, ongoing support ensures that you stay on track. Your coach will check in with you to assess progress, offer feedback, and make any necessary adjustments to your strategy to help you stay aligned with your objectives.
Review and Success
Once you’ve achieved your career goals or made significant progress, your coach will help you reflect on your journey. You’ll review what you’ve learned, and plan for future growth and continued career development.
Virtual Drop-In Center
For those needing quick guidance, our Virtual Drop-In Center offers single-session coaching for specific needs. Book a focused session on any of the following:
- Setting SMART Goals
- Resume Review and Advice
- Cover Letter Crafting
- Interview Preparation
- Networking Tips
