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I am not a millennial. Just ask Rich Bottner at Intern Bridge. I actually have kids in middle school and drive an SUV. I do however, have a mac book and think it’s pretty cool. I don’t text, I prefer to speak with someone rather than email them but I do blog.
I am a job coach who specializes in helping young professionals identify and land the right job. My past experience enables me to teach young professionals the fine art of job searching. But each generation has unique needs and for me to be successful, I need to learn more about the millennial generation. I need to know how they think, what concerns them and what they are looking for in a job. I also need to know how to get their attention so I can build my client base. Brazen Careerist helps me do both.
By participating in the Ask a Coach group, I can get my name and expertise out to the people I am trying to reach (that would be you). By scanning and reading the blog entries on the site, I get a sense of what young professionals are thinking and feeling. Young professionals can pose questions to the group to ask specific questions about their job search and get them answered quickly. I’ve had questions such as: “I went on an interview last Thursday but haven’t heard anything. What should I do?” or, “I thought the interview went well but I didn’t get the job. What should I do?” If someone needs more in depth information (or their question doesn’t fit with the space limitations), they can contact the coach directly.
As a job coach, I can answer most questions on the site quickly but there are times when I need more information. In that case, I will “tell” the person to contact me directly.
Brazen Careerist is a fabulous tool for young professionals, not only for a job search but also to stay connected with other people who share the same thoughts and concerns. One of the most difficult things about adjusting to the working world is the sense of isolation. Unlike college where you spent most of your time with people who are just like you, your “best friend” at work might be a 55 year old who has grandchildren. It can be hard to connect.
Unlike other sites who offer the ability to connect and network, Brazen Careerist is designed for your generation. Whatever your needs are, there are people just like you who can offer suggestions and advice.
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09.30.09
Susan,
Thanks for writing this post for us! I hope it creates some awareness around the great career/life coaches we have here on the site.
I have a question: What's the #1 concern young professionals come to you with these days, and how do you address their worries?
Cheers!
-RP
09.30.09
Yes, there are many coaches on Brazen with very different specialties. For example, I focus on developing Gen Y leaders in the workplace. I do workshops for corporations that eventually lead to individual coaching.
For the most part, if you are interested in a particular coach, ask for a free session to try them out. Meet in person if they are local. Check out their blog and social network profiles. Of course, it never hurts to get a referral!
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09.30.09
The biggest question I get from clients is: Where are the jobs? How do I find them? The best answer I can give is to set realistic career goals in your field of choice. This is the time in your life to develop the skills you will need for that dream job. So, even if the work is temporary, part time or volunteer work, go for it and get the skills you need. When the job market changes, you will be in the best possible place.
09.30.09
Thanks for sharing this great article. I think its a great idea to have a mentor in your career field who can give advice and direction as well as help avoid the common mistakes made by new grads. I think it also helps an individual to expand on communication and networking skills, and build relationships.
10.01.09
Thanks for writing this, Susan!
I agree with what Scott says above - the best way to see what a coach is all about is to ask for a free session!
I quit my job in Investment Banking a couple of months ago to be work as a Life Coach full time. My niche is young professional men who are struggling - either in their dating/marriage relationship or in a job they hate. I can't think of a better way to get through these issues than 1-on-1 coaching.
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