Career coaching is a dynamic and inspiring field, and no event highlights this better than JobOn’s National Career Visit Day. This annual event offers job seekers—as well as career coaches—unique opportunities to network, learn, and grow.
Career coach Anita Koekkoek – van Bommel, founder ofBommeltjes Coaching, describes her participation in the Work Visit Day as a “wonderful” experience that has enriched her practice. She shares the story of a client who, after participating in the Work Visit Day, is now a successful independent entrepreneur.
Photo credits: Bouwina Kant Photography.
Maximize Your Potential as a Career Coach
The Career Fair offers a wealth of opportunities, not only for coachees but also for career coaches themselves. By letting your coachees know about this event, you give them the chance to be inspired and to engage in conversation with the participating employers. But career coaches can also benefit themselves. By signing up for networking sessions with interesting employers, coaches can expand their professional network. And by offering networking sessions themselves, coaches can share their expertise with job seekers who are interested in career guidance.
Online or Offline: The Choice Is Yours
What makes the Work Visit Day unique is its flexibility. Networking sessions can take place in person or online. “The online nature of the Work Visit Day encourages interaction among participants and makes planning easier,” says Anita. But she also notes that a face-to-face meeting can be just as valuable.
For career coaches, the Workplace Visit Day opens doors to new networks and professional connections. It offers coaches and their clients the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at companies, have inspiring conversations with professionals, and gain fresh insights into the job market.
Let's build a better future together
Anita advises other career coaches who are considering sending their clients to the Career Exploration Day: “Just do it!” She sees the Career Exploration Day as a valuable tool for introducing participants to the job market, and emphasizes the role of the Career Exploration Day within the broader context of career counseling and labor market mobility. Anita is participating again this year!
Notify your coachees and network about this event via personal emails, messages, and social media. Share the linkwww.werkbezoekdag.nland make sure your network doesn’t miss out on the chance to have this transformative experience.
Job Satisfaction
Pieter Vermeer, the organizer of National Career Exploration Day, says: “Job satisfaction is important, and today’s job market offers the perfect opportunities to talk with professionals in an industry you’re curious about.”
Whether your coachees want to become self-employed entrepreneurs or pursue a career in the corporate world, the Career Exploration Day offers them the chance to network, learn, and find inspiration. But don’t forget about yourself: as a career coach, the Career Exploration Day also offers you valuable opportunities for growth. Let’s shape their—and our—future together!