By Iva Cannon


One of the things that helps people to fit into society is their involvement in a profession. Some people have little or no trouble choosing a profession but for others there may be doubts or conflicting thoughts that make the process difficult. Career coaching is helpful for many young people and believe it or not professionals as well since it allows them to make their decisions confidently.

When people think of profession guidance they automatically think of it as something that young people need. This is true to some extent. For young people, that period of time in which they undergo the preparation for entering the world of work is crucial. Career coaches, through the application of their expert knowledge are able to provide the guidance needed to ensure that teens and young adults have a clear idea and vision of what they should do with their future professional lives.

Helping someone get ready for a new career is one of the tasks of a career coach. Sometimes this is necessary when an individual decides to change professions. The transition from the old niche to the new one often requires some amount of professional guidance. Issues such as the need to be re-trained or re-certified are key features of coaching sessions with these individuals.

Sometimes the help that adults need is related to their current professions. Someone who, for instance, is stuck at a particular point in a certain field and have the desire to advance may need professional direction. The coach, in this situation may assist the client in deciding on the actions that need to be taken in order to access a promotion or transition into another department or area within the field.

A career coach has to undergo specific training in order to provide good quality service. This means being formally trained in specially designed programs that focus heavily on sociology and psychology. This training equips them to assess characters and draw informed conclusions. In addition to the training though, coaches must remain current with the trends in the world of careers.

One of the areas of training for career coaches is psychology. They have to be fully equipped with a knowledge of how the human mind works. This allows them to use precise questions and observation to determine someone's capabilities and match them to a particular field of work.

Informal profession guidance is often provided by nurturers such as parents and teachers. Mentors often also engage in this type of activity. Despite this though, in some cases, expert guidance is what is needed. Sometimes though, informal coaches and the persons they coach must seek the help of professionals.

Clearly the need for guidance in profession based matters extend beyond age and geographical boundaries. The coaches who fulfill this role have one part of the solution to the profession related issues that many people face. The satisfactory resolution of these issues translates into better performing and happier professionals and also a better society.




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