Named Top 3 Career Coach in Charlotte, NC by Influence Digest
Are you ready to leap into a new career, but are you still holding on to your current profession?
Are you planning your second act and want to make the best of the rest?
Career transitions are not a straight path toward some predetermined identity, but a crooked journey along which we try on a host of "possible selves" we might become. The process is not linear or fast, but it can be easier with a coach on your side.
You don't need to make the perfect decision at 15 or 60 years old! Just make a few assumptions. Take a breath and focus on how great it is even to have decisions to make. Choose a better career adventure!
Self Exploration – You will complete a combination of personality and career assessments, feedback from others, readings, and self-reflection activities to clarify your interests and skills. You will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and a better perspective on your interests and abilities.
Context Exploration – You will zoom out to learn about various jobs and career options that you may find interesting. During that exploration, you will collect new information that will allow you to screen in and out different options.
Networking – You will tap into your current network and expand your network to get a realistic preview of your career possibilities. This information will guide your final choice. Plus, you will get back to this network later during your job search.
Focus – You will make a deep dive into the most promising careers/jobs. That might take the form of shadowing, volunteering, taking a side project, or a part-time job.
Make an Informed Decision – The point of all this work is to make sure you make the best decision you can make with the information you have. Before investing more time and energy, make sure you have the right career goal.
Upskilling – Once you have the answer about your future career, you could either update your resume or update your skills. You might need to explore certifications, traditional degrees, trade schools, or other alternatives.
Resume and LinkedIn – We will tailor your experience to show up strong in your resume and LinkedIn profile and help you stand out. We will find the right keywords and qualifications that will attract recruiters and hiring managers to you.
Interview Preparation – We will role-play various interview questions and set you up for success so the world can see the value you bring. We will do 1:1 mock-up interviews, and I will give you balanced feedback that will ensure you make progress. In addition, you will learn how to show up strong (formula for answering interview questions), sell yourself without being pushy, and relate your experience with the company and job description.
Offer Negotiation – We will go through the negotiation process together until the offer is signed and you get the highest percentage of your targeted compensation package (salary and other benefits).
Strong Start – Now that you have a new job, let's make sure you make a great first impression and establish yourself strong from the beginning.
We will check-in in between the sessions to celebrate success and troubleshoot roadblocks via text or email. I am here for you, ensuring you get closer to your goals.
At the end of the day, without taking action – doing that thing that feels hard – you will not succeed. Through our action-oriented coaching sessions, you will feel the joy of focusing on a goal, acting on it, and embracing your achievements.
"Irina is an expert in her field and an amazing coach! I’ve had the opportunity to build a relationship with Irina over the past year and it has had such a positive impact on me, both professionally and personally. She’s a thoughtful listener, she’s easy to talk to, and she provides extremely valuable insights. I can’t thank her enough for the positive influence she’s had on my life. She’s brought fresh ideas and new perspectives to my career goals. I highly recommend working with Irina if you’re looking for a dedicated, effective, and knowledgeable coach who can help you reach your career goals!"
Emma McKee
"Irina has brought such clarity in my intention of changing the career path. I have started to work with Irina with the unique goal of finding what will be my next career, after 14 years in the marketing field. Irina has a unique method that helped me tremendously not only finding the path but, also, to instill optimism in my future endeavors. Every meeting with Irina is full of optimism and support in accomplishing dreams, that sometimes, I forgot I had. I strongly recommend Irina for career changes and finding a personal career path."
Mara Ababei
If you’re ready to start this journey, then let’s talk! Email me at contact@irinacozma.com or book a complimentary 30 min session!
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