Are You A Retired Teacher Ready To Start A Second Career? 3 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Career Coaching
by Martin Franklin
After years of working in a classroom, you finally earned the right to retire. While you might have been looking forward to the prospect of retiring early in life, you now find that you are growing bored with so much time at home. Many retired teachers return to the workforce after taking some time away, and you've learned valuable skills over the course of your career that can transfer to other fields. Career coaching services are an asset for your search that can help you figure out what you want to do next in life, and you can use these three tips to get the most out of your sessions.
Do an Honest Personal Inventory
Your career coach will likely begin your sessions by asking you to take stock of your personal interests and skills. They may also ask you to describe challenges that you faced in your former career as a teacher along with the potential goals that you would like to achieve. Take your time to fully think about your answers to any questions that you are asked. Giving your coach honest feedback about what you like and dislike about potential careers helps them guide you in the right direction.
Keep an Open Mind
There may also be times when your coach makes a suggestion that you are not sure about at first. This is a good thing because career coaching is meant to help you expand your options and learn new methods for obtaining the right position. For instance, your coach may suggest that you start networking through social media sources, and you may find this process very different from how you might have obtained your first job as a teacher. Your coach may also suggest a career path that you would have never considered before, and having an open mind helps you decide if it might be a good opportunity to explore.
Follow Through On Your Decisions
The success of your coaching sessions depends upon you following through with the steps that your coach suggests. For example, your coach can help you practice your interview skills, but it is ultimately up to you to put your resume out there so that you have an interview to go to. Keep in mind, however, that your coach is also there to give you feedback regarding your experiences applying and interviewing for new positions. Be sure to share what happens as you follow through with your goals so that you benefit from your coach's guidance throughout your entire search for a new career.
Look for career coaching services near you to learn more.
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As a lifetime sufferer of depression, I have spent a great deal of time in therapy. One thing that I learned early on was the importance of having a good attitude and trying to figure out how to cope with some of the suggestions that my counselors gave me. I realized that when it came to having a good experience, the bulk of the responsibility fell in my lap. I started working hard to take their suggestions in stride and carefully analyze my life and my behavior. This blog is all about improving the counseling process by having a better attitude.