Do you Need a Career or Leadership Coach?
Job-seekers, career changers, or emerging and newly appointed leaders are sometimes afraid to admit that they may need some help and guidance from an outside career professional. Rather than a sign of weakness or defeat, using a career coach could be the smartest decision you make. A career coach can offer new directions along with fresh perspectives and ideas.
Do you need the services of a professional career coach? Take our quiz and find out.
(Scoring can be found at the end of the quiz.)
 
I’m feeling bored and unfulfilled in my career?
TRUE FALSE
I am concerned about being downsized and need a career plan?
TRUE FALSE
I got downsized, and can’t find my old work any more?
TRUE FALSE
I feel as though I have lost direction in my career and am not sure how to get it back?
TRUE FALSE
I am not getting results in my current job search?
TRUE FALSE
I need help and support in developing my professional network?
TRUE FALSE
I feel like I’m struggling to get out of bed each morning to go to work?
TRUE FALSE
I have been passed over for a promotion more than once?
TRUE FALSE
I’m having a hard time fitting in at work?
TRUE FALSE
I feel I’m not getting paid what I’m worth?
TRUE FALSE
I am ready to take action with my career, but need some guidance?
TRUE FALSE
I made a bad choice when I first chose my career, and I’m ready to set it right?
TRUE FALSE
I aspire to be a leader?
TRUE FALSE
I was recently promoted to a leadership role?
TRUE FALSE
Scoring Directions: Give yourself one point for each "true" response.

Answering true to even one of these statements may indicate a need for using a career coach.

1 point: Your career is generally in good shape, but you need to find the time to deal with the issue you're facing. Consider using a career coach if you need help sorting things out.  
   
2-3 points: Your career is heading to a major turning point. A career coach could help you deal with identifying the obstacles and determine a course of action.  
   
3+ points: Your career has multiple problems that you may not be able to sort through on your own. A career coach could help you work through the problems- faster.   

If you would like help turning your career around, call 715.808.0344 today!