Frequently Asked Questions

 

1.  What will Changing Directions do for me?

  • We will review your current resumé or we may need to design and develop a more effective resumé that will better highlight your achievements, education or experience.
  • We will provide effective and detailed networking information including ways to utilize the Internet and options you never considered before to find that next, more satisfying job.
  • We will suggest tools, (and help you create them) such as cover letters and a portfolio that will better represent you.
  • We will discuss what to expect in an interview, how to send a confident message through your handshake, what is meant by “tell me about yourself” or “what are your weaknesses?”
  • We will be your coach, cheerleader and sounding board! We’ll also be honest and tell you things human resource managers can’t and your friends and family won’t.

2.  Why would I use Changing Directions as a Career Coach?

  • We have only your best interest in mind.
  • We don’t rely on cookie cutter solutions for each client or “textbook counseling.” We draw from personal, real-life experiences. We connect with each client so they don’t feel alone, embarrassed or inadequate.
  • We are your cheerleader and encourager through the process. As questions arise, or you need someone to bounce an idea off from, we are there for you.
  • Changing Directions is a better bang for your buck! ·

3.  If I know I want to change or transition, but I don’t know how, will you help me and how?

We will discuss what you’ve done as well as what your passion may be and offer simple assessments during a consultation. We may make suggestions and provide other options available to you such as college career services, recommend web sites for other assessments (free or fee) or books that may help you in determining fields of interest or personality style.
  • A counselor will charge about $100 per hour and no resume
  • A resume writing service will type you a resume with no consultation
  • A free service, well, you get what you pay for.
  • We help the whole person!! We help you deal with the emotional baggage and determine the best resume for you and more!

4.  I’ve sent out over 100 resumés and I can’t get an interview and I’m feeling depressed! How will Changing Directions help me?

  • Your resumé doesn’t sell you; has typos; doesn’t highlight your strengths; or is too long
  • You’re using the same resumé for every job
  • You don’t know the rules of the job search game
  • Your focus isn’t in the right place

5.  You've had interviews and no offers - why?

If you are getting interviews, you have something the employer wants.· If you’re not getting the job, chances are you’re not selling yourself well.· A good interview takes a lot of preparation.· We can show you how.·

6.  Will Changing Directions get me a job?

No, but we will discuss what you’ve been doing and determine why it hasn’t been working. Possible reasons why what you’ve been doing may not be working. We will empower you to use the best practices of job searching, interviewing, networking and more! Why continue to sabotage your efforts? Learn from the experts!  Contact us today! 616-638-2364 or CLICK HERE