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Before you're kicked out, it can be a good idea to get a career coach

Miriam Reiss, an American career coach, offers these five tips  when choosing a career coach:

1. Choose wisely “[Choosing] a career coach is not like buying a vase. For coaching decisions, you need live contact. Admire great Web sites and recognize that Web sites demonstrate writing, not coaching skills,” Reiss says.

2. Mass solutions won’t work “Career transition is an individual journey. Beware of one-size-fits-all career programs and vehicles like group coaching. These may sound good and fit your budget but ultimately leave you frustrated. There’s no substitute for the undivided time, attention and results you get from having individual coaching sessions.”

3. The difference is in the numbers The difference between a good career coach and a great coach is about $100-$150 per month — a fraction of one monthly paycheck. “Unlike some professions, there’s not that much price differential between coaches with a few years of experience and senior coaches. A seasoned career coach can save you months of fruitless wandering.”

4. Look out for ‘fast’ promises “No career coach, regardless of seasoning, can predict just how long your individual career process will take. Coaches know you don’t like this answer, but that’s the truth. Timing considerations include how diligent you will be around fieldwork assignments, what careers you wind up exploring and much more.”

5. Take advantage of sample sessions and don’t overshop Some coaches offer a free, introductory session so you can get a feel for each other. “Decide how many coaches you want to talk to, and then pick your coach. Talking with too many coaches will confuse you, create inner commotion and impede the process.”

Citation from CNN Life