Author
Barbara Sher may have said it best. "Failure to achieve
our career ambitions does not results from a lousy attitude;
rather from isolation." Michael Jordan was cut from the
high school basketball team his sophomore year and the reason
why Jordan is the "Jordan of today" is because of
his coaches along the way. And if you stop and seriously consider
for a moment that, "no one ever makes it alone,"
I think you will come to the conclusion that in most instances,
the difference between success and underachievement comes
down to a coach, a mentor, a motivating force. Ask a successful
athlete, musician, actor, or business person why they achieved
the level of success they did, in most cases they'll confirm
that it was hard work, perseverance in the face of adversity,
and learning from the best coaches.
Jay Block, one of America's top executive
coaches, says that, "A certified career coach inspires
you to identify or confirm a career path that is meaningful
and exciting. Did you know that up to 87% of Americans are
uninspired with their careers - working at jobs that they
look forward to the day that it ends? No doubt, for most people
the quality of one's life is in direct proportion to the quality
of one's career. Certified executive coaches use state-of-the-art
technologies to assist clients to identify then achieve, through
strategic planning and tactical implementation, meaningful
work. Work that will enhance the quality of life."
"The biggest challenge for most people,"
says Block, "is that they are using 19th century job
search techniques while seeking a job in the 21st century.
First, there is no underlying strategy behind the efforts.
Certified career coaches help clients to develop multi-faceted,
comprehensive, and high-impact career design strategies to
get results fast and painlessly. Second, coaches help develop
and properly employ career design tools that will make a monumental
difference in the success of a career design campaign - such
as strategic resumes, concept cover letters, and high-powered
marketing portfolios.
Consult a Career Coach, Career Counselor,
Resume Specialist, be it Traditional and/or Electronic or
some other qualified Career Transition Professional. Do away
with the old thinking patterns, dispel the demons that may
be holding you back and develop a plan for the future.
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