Coaching is a transformative process that helps individuals achieve personal and professional growth through a unique partnership that fosters self-discovery, goal setting, accountability, action-oriented strategies, and unwavering support. Unlike therapy, counseling, or mentorship, coaching involves a collaborative approach whereby the coach serves as a catalyst to help you discover your own solutions and take actionable steps towards career success.
A coach offers an objective yet personalized approach to help you get unstuck, overcome obstacles, and gain momentum in achieving your goals. By working with a career coach, you get an accountability partner who offers one-on-one guidance, constructive feedback, and actionable strategies customized to your unique journey.
The priorities of recruiters and coaches differ tremendously. A coach offers guidance and support that empower you to achieve your professional aspirations, be a better version of yourself, reach your full potential, land your dream job, and attain success in your career. In a coaching relationship, you get a partner who prioritizes your growth and development, encourages you to explore numerous opportunities with various companies, and provides you with feedback and guidance on how to improve your efforts to ensure your success. In contrast, a recruiter’s loyalty is to the company that hired them, primarily focusing on identifying and attracting suitable candidates for a specific role, rather than investing time to help make you and your career better.
With insights into the most effective interview strategies and approaches, a coach will give you customized guidance to radically improve your interview skills. Specifically, you’ll get help developing a professional story that serves as the foundation of the interview, identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and preparing for the difficult questions that may be asked during the interview process.
Michelle is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), which is a designation from the International Coach Federation (ICF). An IFC-credentialed coach has met stringent education and experience requirements and demonstrated a thorough understanding of specific coaching competencies. ICF-certified coaches must adhere to strict ethical guidelines as part of ICF’s mission to protect and serve coaching customers. Learn more here www.coachingfederation.com.
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Avoid using traditional job-search methods, like recruiters and job boards; those channels are oversaturated. In fact, job boards yield a 1% success rate. Instead, work with a career coach, like MTV Coaching, who can redirect you to less traditional, highly effective channels and approaches.
While the interview process can be daunting, it doesn’t have to be if you have the right strategies in place. To start, practice answering questions and have solid responses prepared ahead of time. And remember, you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you, so come prepared with questions of your own. At MTV Coaching, we have developed a proven formula that goes beyond the fundamental basics to optimally position you for a successful interview.
First impressions matter! For an in-person interview, dress in professional attire—even if the corporate environment is more on the casual side. You can’t go wrong with a suit or jacket. For Zoom interviews, dress professionally from the waist up. While wearing an eye-catching color is appropriate, stay away from patterns, as it may distract your interviewer. Wear your glasses if needed and don’t forget about your hair and makeup. Be sure your physical setting is professional, with good lighting and an appropriate background.
Your resume and LinkedIn profile are essential elements of a job search. Be clear, to the point, and state exactly what you’re looking for. If the recruiter is confused, they’ll move onto the next candidate. For a bulletproof resume and LinkedIn profile, work with a career coach, like MTV Coaching. Our suite of resume and LinkedIn templates have been shown to increase visibility by 75% or more. And because Coach Michelle is an Insider Linkedin Approved coach, she has access to data directly from LinkedIn that, once implemented, will astronomically boost your chances of getting noticed.
All candidates will likely be asked the same questions. The way you answer these questions will play a crucial role in determining whether or not you receive a job offer. It comes down to adequate preparation. By working with a career coach with proven success helping thousands of jobseekers navigate the complexities of the interview process, you will significantly increase your chances of landing the job. At MTV Coaching, our success rate is astounding. We’ve worked with numerous candidates who were offered positions after one interview based on the way they answered questions.
Following up is an important component because it demonstrates your interest in the role and the company. But it’s what you say and how you say it that will get you noticed and keep you top of mind. At MTV Coaching, we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. Based on that knowledge, we’ve developed a series of email follow-up templates, carefully crafted to increase your chances of getting the job.
You got the offer—now what? While it may be tempting to accept it as is, you may be leaving money and other benefits on the table if you do. Take the time to consider all the factors beyond salary alone before accepting, such as bonus, benefits, PTO, expenses, etc. If it all doesn’t align with what you’re looking for in your next role, don’t be afraid to negotiate. All aspects of compensation are negotiable—and we can help you navigate the process. Having evaluated and negotiated numerous complicated offers, we have developed a formula that works every time. As a result, we consistently help clients negotiate, on average, 20% more than what was listed, plus other benefits.
First and foremost, look at feedback as an important tool on your journey to landing your dream job. Whether it comes from management, peers, or an interviewer, feedback helps you learn, grow, and evolve. MTV Coaching can work with you to analyze the feedback you receive and help you reframe it so you can use it constructively. It’s all about your mindset and how you choose to unpack the feedback you receive.