Hiring a Career Coach

If you were to seek a career coach to help make a career change to a different job or career path what would be the best way to go about it? 

1. Get Clear on Your Goal First - Ask yourself:

• Do I want to change industries completely?

• Find a better version of my current role?

• Start a totally new path (like entrepreneur, tech, creative, etc.)?

Knowing this helps you pick a coach who specializes in the right area.

2. Research Coaches Carefully

• Look for career coaches who specialize in career transitions or career pivots.

• Good places to search:

  • LinkedIn

  • Noomii.com (big coach directory)

  • Local networking events (even virtual ones)

  • Personal recommendations (ask people you trust)

Read client reviews, check their background, and see what they publish and share on LinkedIn.

 3. Interview a Few Coaches

• Most coaches offer a free introductory discovery call (usually 30 - 45 minutes).

• During the call, ask questions like:

  • “Have you helped people switch careers before?”

  • “Is your style more structured or open-ended?”

  • “What’s your process like?”

You want someone you connect well with, good chemistry is very important.

 4. Decide Based on Fit Not Just Credentials - A Good Coach Will:

• Listen deeply.

• Challenge you in a good way.

• Help you find clarity, not just give advice.

• Have a proven plan and process but adapt to your specific needs and wants.

5. Set Expectations Early

• How often you’ll meet, weekly, biweekly?

• How much homework you’ll have.

• What success will look like for you.

Some companies will pay for career coaching as part of “professional development” and as an employee benefit when they reorganize and "right size", so it's worth checking if your current employer offers this benefit.

Frank Manfre

Job Search Sherpa & Career Transition Coach

A Job Should Be More Than a Paycheck

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