Coaching is a series of confidential guided conversations that achieve positive outcomes when clients are prepared to articulate, explore, and reflect on development areas. This approach will help a client to:

· Clarify underlying motivations, interests, and abilities and connect these to career paths

· Reflect on personal traits, develop goals and purpose; Explore issues or challenges

· Identify and set personal and career development priorities

· Focus on the present in order to create actionable strategies for the future.

Developing a clear and proactive job search strategy that is centered around networking rather than the ‘quick apply’ button! Networking is an invaluable tool in career development and a plan will bring method, strategy, and insight. The creation of a target list of companies within a client's preferred industry or sector, using headings such as:

· Motivations

· Dream Employers

· Contacts & Advocates

· Job Postings / Opportunities

Developing an authentic career narrative using a framework will help clients describe the past, and the value they bring to a future employer. This approach will assist clients to write and refine a CV and Cover Letter (job application documents) that reflect the needs of the market, evidence key skills, and deliver with impact and authenticity.

To prepare for interviews, you need to reflect on aspects of your journey so far and articulate in a concise and structured manner:

· Your story

· Motivations & fit

· Strengths – behavioural competencies

· Evidence specific skills

· Personal insights