Get 'career clear' with our best tips and tricks...
Finding a new job or uncovering more joy in your current job is easier than you think. You might be ready to launch right in and start today – fantastic! Or you might have some blocks that are getting in the way of work/life happiness – that’s ok, we’ve got you covered.
These clever and simple #worktips are designed to give you more knowledge, tips and tools, to overcome any challenges you have. Every post has a template, activity, diagram, or poster, for you to download and take with you on your journey. Just click, read, and take action – it’s super simple stuff!
What’s getting in the way of your clients’ progress?
Sometimes change or taking new steps can be scary and hard for some clients. When you find your clients getting stuck and not moving forward,
Getting your clients to commit
Have you ever had a client who failed to commit to their employment goals or any task you’ve given them to do? We call this
3 Steps to Unlocking Potential
When you explore and uncover an individual’s potential, you can achieve surprising results. As a job coach, it’s your role to see the potential that
Your Clients Model of the World
When you think about your most disengaged and disconnected clients, how do you feel? Do you feel at a loss as to how to support
6 skills you need to be a great job coach
It’s easy to get caught in a trap of ‘consulting’ with your clients. Your appointment times are often limited, and you’re moving from client to
The 3 things every job seeker needs
Job seekers that experience complex barriers to further education and employment often need high support and guidance to help them overcome these challenges. The longer
Can’t Keep Up? 4 Ways to Best Manage Your Caseload
Caseloads are pretty overwhelming right now and there’s not a lot of support to help you manage them. With the influx of people registering with
Self-care. You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.
Self-care is an essential skill for anyone working in employment services. In an industry that can be incredibly stressful, it’s critical to take care of
The Virtual Job Coach
How many contact hours does it take to learn everything you need to know about your clients to help them find work? Coach-client meetings are
Coaching your clients through uncertain times
As Job Coaches, we spend time with our clients getting to know them, talking with them about their challenges and their experiences and helping them
The 3 C’s of Engagement & Trust
Client engagement can be challenging at the best of times, but during COVID it’s been harder than ever. While your clients aren’t required to maintain
Let’s have a chat: Five steps to giving effective feedback
Providing effective feedback is not anyone’s favourite task (at least I’ve never heard anyone say it is). It’s a hard thing to tackle if you’re
How do you fill up your cup?
We’ve talked a lot about understanding stress and the importance of taking care of yourself first. But what do you do now to make sure
The ONE question you should avoid asking your clients
How many times have you thought “I shouldn’t have asked that question.”? The time you have with your clients during your appointments is precious. They
You’re Amazing – This is Why
Everyone has abilities that make them unique and incredible, and you’re no different. While the people around you could tell you in a second what makes you great, can see those abilities for yourself?
The Secret to Understanding Job Ads
Knowledge is power, and in the job search world, this has never been more true. The more you know about an advertised job and the business that posted it, the better your chances of landing that job. Doing a quick job ad analysis is the best way to be prepared.
Using EQ to Land the Job
Having emotional intelligence is being aware of your own emotions, the emotions of others and using these feelings in a positive way. With emotional intelligence you are able to change situations you’re not happy with and achieve your goals.
Make your own Goal Board
You know your big goal and you know what you have to do to get there… but you’ll do it tomorrow.
This is not how goals are achieved.
Maybe you need something to remind you why your goal is so important. Introducing Goal Boards.
Need to boost your skills?
The most successful people in life all have one thing in common, they believe in learning. They know that if you don’t understand how to do something, you can always find someone to teach you. You may already know what kind of work you want to do, but you just don’t have the skills to get the job.
Need help with your goals?
When you’re clear on what you want in your life, it’s easier to ignore the things that won’t help you get there. The thing is it’s not always easy to see what we do want. But what we’re great at is knowing what we don’t want. So that’s where we start.
Out of ideas on where to go next for work?
The world of job searching is constantly changing, knowing where to look and what to do can really put you ahead. It’s important to have a mixed method to your job search. It’s all about taking one step at a time and being that little bit more enthusiastic about getting the job you want. Try new things and don’t be afraid to change it up.
