[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”no_stripe”][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”6″ md_spacing=”6″ sm_spacing=”6″ xs_spacing=”6″][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”1130×450″][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”50″ md_spacing=”50″ sm_spacing=”50″ xs_spacing=”50″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-8″ css=”.vc_custom_1576127026730{padding-right: 45px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1612930217298{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]The simple definition is that Career Development is the process of learning and improving a person’s skills in order to progress one’s career and through this improve other aspects of a person’s life.
All people have inherent skills and abilities, yet most of us rarely spend time (or money) trying to understand what they are and how they affect our working life, choices and outcomes. Through a range of Career Development services, career coaches work on expanding a person’s understanding of themselves to be more effective not just in one’s career, but in all aspects of life.
A common misconception is that Career Coaching is only resume and cover letter writing, or are an extension of a recruitment agency business commissioned to find clients a job. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Rather career coaches (or Career Development Specialist) are likened to a strategic partnership focused on an individual’s needs and goals, not the employers. Whether it be to improve in a current role or to assist in a transition from one industry to another. Career coaches can have an immensely positive effect on an individual’s career successes. Think of it like a health & fitness personal trainer, but for your career.
Unfortunately, many people are reluctant to invest in themselves on developing their career when in reality they spend more time browsing the electronic store purchasing a new TV. When you think about it, your career is probably one of the most important (and time consuming) aspects of your life, therefore does it not make sense to invest a little to ensure you get the best out of it? Of course, afterwards you can get that new TV and most probably afford a much larger one!
Worth mentioning is another misconception that the onus rests solely with the career coach to ensure a successful outcome. For example a guarantee of a job. This is simply not the case. Rather it is a two way, strategic and career focused partnership. In order for success to occur it takes a combination of the skill and experience of the coach and the efforts and commitment of the individual. It is assured the goals of the coach and the client are the same (unlike many recruitment agencies) however, the clients that put the effort in and follow the advice given by their career coach have a far greater chance of successfully meeting those goals.
Better More Consulting offer a highly personalised career development service offering that can help you:
- Improve in your current role;
- Address any underlying issues or barriers preventing you from success;
- Learn lifelong, highly specialised job search techniques;
- Improve your job interview skills;
- Initiate & negotiate a salary increase;
- Improve your personal brand (not just a new resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile) and understand your value proposition;
- Identify your strengths and how to turn your weaknesses into strengths;
- Personality, skill and psychometric analysis for career identification;
- Confidence building & much more.
If you would like to learn more, or about any of our services, please feel free to contact me or visit my website at bettermore.com.au and book your free 20 minute consultation.[/vc_column_text][stm_post_comments][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”80″ md_spacing=”80″ sm_spacing=”30″ xs_spacing=”20″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][stm_share_buttons][stm_news posts_per_row=”1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]