Career coaching isn’t just about job interview training or career assessments. It’s about building connections, opening doors, and creating new opportunities for clients. And according to Rose-Marie, an experienced career coach, JobOn’s National Workplace Visit Day is the perfect opportunity to do just that.
Transform careers with the Work Experience Day
Participating in the Work Visit Day has enriched Rose-Marie’s professional practice in numerous ways. “I’ve helped my coachees explore their options and find jobs. Not only have they expanded their networks, but many have even landed jobs right away,” she says. In addition, Rose-Marie has organized workshops on preparing for the Career Visit Day, during which she taught her coachees how to present themselves effectively and what questions to ask during networking conversations.
The National Work Visit Day: more than just an event
Her success stories are inspiring. One person she coached, who was prepared by Rose-Marie, landed a job as a back-office employee at a re-entry agency. Another found work at a daycare center after attending the Job Exploration Day and is now enrolled in a work-study program. The list goes on.
Feedback from coachees about the Work Visit Day has been almost unanimously positive. Rose-Marie emphasizes how accessible and motivating the event is. “It helps coachees broaden their horizons and gives them the opportunity to explore organizations they’d like to learn more about.”
Why every career coach should participate
Why might a career coach consider sending his or her clients to the Career Exploration Day? Rose-Marie sees it as an opportunity to think “outside the box.” It offers clients a unique chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at various organizations and companies. In addition, it helps clients present themselves and articulate what they’re looking for in a career.
Rose-Marie sees the Job Exploration Day as an essential tool within the broader framework of career counseling. “Networking offers the best chance of finding a job. The Job Exploration Day makes networking accessible and effective.”
Action-Oriented action-oriented career coaches
To other career coaches considering participating in the next edition of the Career Visit Day, Rose-Marie offers the following advice: “Be proactive. Let your coachees know, reach out to local companies, and collaborate with local media and organizations. Use every resource at your disposal to spread the word.”
Growth on your own while you help help
It’s also important to realize that career coaches are constantly working on their own career development. By participating in the Career Visit Day on November 15, career coaches can engage with professionals from various industries, expand their network, and perhaps discover new perspectives and opportunities for their own careers. Seize this opportunity. Become an ambassador for National Career Visit Day and open new doors for both your coachees and yourself. The event offers a world of possibilities, and according to Rose-Marie, it’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
