When talking with people about your job search, they’ll naturally ask about your background and what you’re looking for. These can be tough questions to answer because you might not know what the person wants to hear or how long your answer should be. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is taking too long to tell your story.
Over the past few days, I’ve had the pleasure of listening to some of our job seekers talk about their experiences working with their job coaches. I started to see a common thread and it was a simple question: “Why didn’t I think of that?”
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Tara Orchard, MA., is a Career Transition and Performance and Social Networking Coach. For over 20 years she has provided tangible and actionable insights and perspective to individuals and organizations seeking to develop strategies to adapt and grow.
Networking can be hard, but one great trick you can use is the "informational interview." Simply find someone who works in a company or a job you're targeting and ask for a conversation to learn more. To save them time and make it casual, ask them to meet for coffee or lunch. You'll normally learn more about a target company or occupation over lunch than you might in months of researching, and you'll often discover job openings and gain connections you'd otherwise miss.
Many people go through an interview and don’t ask a single question. They are scared or assume that the hiring manager is the only one allowed to lead the conversation. In reality, interviewers appreciate job seekers who know what they are looking for and demonstrate their interest in the position.
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When life hands you a layoff, it rarely comes with a roadmap. But sometimes, unexpectedly, your mortgage company introduces you to a team that hands you not just directions—but encouragement, support, and a way forward. 🍁
Each success story reminds us that personalized, one-on-one coaching changes lives—and careers.
"Empathetic. Professional. Supportive."
That’s how one participant described their NextJob coach — and the care and clarity that made their career transition a success.
Feeling lost in the job search? You’re not alone. 🌌
A good coach can help turn “Where do I start?” into “I’ve got this.”
