  |
|||
|
|
|
||
|
Posted by Paym Bergson Mar 3, 2008 |
This week's article is a book review of Brian Kurth'sTest-Drive Your Dream Job. While an excellent guide and easy reading, Mr. Kurth also confronts another touchy subject - that of Career Coaches. Nowadays, so many people think by hiring some kind of personal lifestyle trainer or Career Coach, that their life will turn around for the better. But people do not bother to put into FINDING the right coach or trainer as they do even in buying a car - they go by price, or convenience, or "I like this trainer".
Mr. Kurth cautions readers to do the same amount of research for a Coach (if you feel you need one or will do better with one) as you would a Mentor, or even your plan! (see review).
I can't emphasize enough how right he is - always check the credentials of the person you are taking (or thinking of taking) advice from. And if it does not feel right FOR YOU - don't take the advice. This doesn't mean to discount everything. Only you can decide what is best for you - be it on your Resume, at an Interview, or on the actual job. Read about new ideas, but don't just take someone's word for it - check out their credentials, and see if it does fit you. Try it, but don't keep doing it if it does not feel right, or feel like you.
This Topic may be called "Career Advice" - but I think of it as Career Guidance - articles that point out many different ways to help you help yourself. There is no one magical way to do a Resume or get a job.