Career trajectories for modern professionals are very different than they once were. Nowadays, there are more job opportunities available than ever before. While this means there are many doors waiting to be opened for career-oriented individuals, it can also make it challenging to know where to start or go next. For this reason, many professionals turn to career coaches to help them reach their potential in a fulfilling role now and into the future. Discover some advantages of working with one of these experts below.

5 Advantages of Working With a Career Coach

1. Understand Your Professional Value

Many professionals fail to leverage their skills, experience, and specialties to their fullest extent when pursuing career opportunities. Coaches can take a comprehensive view of your professional history and education to pinpoint the qualities that will be most valuable in the eyes of employers, helping you attract new opportunities.

2. Establish a Career Path

Most of today’s employees stay with their employers for much shorter durations than previous generations did. Yet, it’s easy for today’s agile employees to lose sight of long-term goals. Coaches can help you set out and stay on a rewarding trajectory that fits your skills, experience, and goals.

3. Build Confidence in Your Career

Many job hunters (and even experienced professionals) tend to have self-doubt when it comes to taking a new career path. A career coach will help you develop confidence, which is important not only for interviewing well and negotiating a fair offer, but also for excelling in the workplace. 

4. Stay Accountable & Motivated

Applying to jobs, interviewing, and ultimately working your way up the career ladder can be exhausting. An experienced coach will keep you goal-oriented and suggest the best actions you can take to ensure you’re on the right course for meeting your objectives.

5. Tackle Difficult Career Decisions

From relocations to considering further education, careers often present challenging decisions. A career specialist can assist in weighing the pros and cons of each to help you make an informed decision that works for you.

No matter which stage you’re at in your career, Executive Coach Margaret M. Enloe, Esq. can help you reach your goals. This New York City-based career coach has more than 30 years of experience and specializes in empowering professionals to achieve their full potential. Discover how she’s helped other individuals move forward in their careers and professional lives by visiting her website. You can also reach out to her at me@margaretenloe.com.