To career coach or not to career coach? That is the question many millennials are asking of themselves. Tracy Brisson, founder and CEO of The Opportunities Project, describes career coaching as “a great way to get personal help with establishing your professional goals, making career decisions, creating and executing plans, and overcoming obstacles that may come your way.” You’ve been applying to jobs nonstop and yet still aren’t getting anywhere. A career coach is sounding like a good idea right about now, right? Before you jump into anything, let’s discuss if hiring a career coach is really worth it.
PROS
The Ladder shares several great advantages of hiring a career coach.
CONS
I know, there are more pros than cons in this list, however did you notice something? For every pro there was a Ploymint article with a similar answer. That’s right, Ploymint is here to serve you for free and ensure that you’re hirable. We know that it helps to talk face to face with someone about the job search, however we are also aware of how expensive it can be. Take advantage of our articles, and if you’re still in college, be sure to take advantage of your career services office. Both are great, free alternatives that can help you get hired.
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