CareerHMO http://careerhmo.com Career Coaching for Job Search Thu, 23 May 2013 21:09:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 How to Shorten Your Job Search http://careerhmo.com/shorten-your-job-search/ http://careerhmo.com/shorten-your-job-search/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:00:46 +0000 J.T. O'Donnell http://www.careerhmo.com/?p=190 Shorten Job SearchPeople frequently ask us how it’s even possible we can provide instant advice from top career experts at such an affordable price.

In fact, we’ve even been told by people who have paid more than $3,000 for career support resources our program is 100x better than what they paid for. Here are the reasons why…

Our program is a game-changer for job seekers.

The reality is technology has enabled us to create a virtual career center that offers inspiration, education and connection that cannot be found anywhere else.

And, since our services are sometimes tax-deductible and we offer a money-back guarantee, it’s been a no-brainer for those who need career support to give it a try.

So, don’t let the low price fool you.

We made this program inexpensive to ensure anyone who needed true career coaching could get it.

The experts are inside our network EVERY DAY, answering questions and giving advice that is helping our members get their job search in high-gear.

We are shortening a job search by as much as 50% for some members.

We are showing members how to work smarter, not harder – something every stressed-out job seeker appreciates.

After reading this, you might say, “Ah, it sounds interesting, but I’ll just keep figuring out this job search stuff myself.”

That’s okay, but would you do surgery on yourself, or pull your own tooth out?

Many people won’t choose to join this incredible program – and that’s okay.

We don’t want everyone to join.

We want to focus on the people who understand and appreciate what it’s like to have a team of experts take care of them.

We only want members who want to succeed and want to be shown how to get there.

We only want folks who realize by signing up for help, they are going to get some new, better results than what they’ve been getting on their own.

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10 Reasons You Need a Career Coach http://careerhmo.com/why-need-career-coach/ http://careerhmo.com/why-need-career-coach/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:58:10 +0000 J.T. O'Donnell http://www.careerhmo.com/?p=188 Career CoachMany people are fearful of asking for help with their job search or career change. We think that’s crazy – just straight up nonsense. Would you perform surgery on yourself if you needed it, or pull your own tooth out?

Here are the top 10 reasons you need a career coach in 2012…

1. You could see a 3X return on your investment.

According to a survey in this article, wellness programs have been shown to provide approximately a 300% return on investment (ROI). In other words, companies who spend $1 in a wellness program earn $3 as a result of decreased turnover, fewer sick days, reduced health insurance costs, etc. – it’s no wonder wellness programs have experienced such tremendous growth — it makes financial sense.

2. Your relationships will improve.

Another study shows professional coaching has even greater impact on things like relationships and teamwork. The study says recipients of coaching saw a 77% improvement in relationships, 67% improvement in teamwork, 61% improvement in job satisfaction and 48% improvement in quality.

3. You’ll have more positivity in your life.

Career coaches are trained to focus on positive outcomes and to be a source of motivation. They tailor their efforts to help you find greater satisfaction. Since no two people are the same, having a career coach ensures you are getting assistance that speaks to your wants and needs – not someone else’s.

More importantly, it’s been proven the best way to get what you want is to surround yourself with positive people. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with family and friends. So, hiring a career coach ensures you’ve got at least one positive influence in your life!

4. You’ll be following in the footsteps of star performers.

One outdated stigma is career coaching is for people who are under-performing or troubled.

On the contrary!

Most smart folks who seek out career coaching do so because they want to be high performers and feel satisfied with their efforts. In the article above, according to Paul Michelman, editor of Harvard Business School’s Management Update, “Whereas coaching was once viewed by many as a tool to help correct underperformance, today it is becoming much more widely used in supporting top producers. In fact, in a 2004 survey by Right Management Consultants, 86% of companies said they used coaching to sharpen the skills of individuals who have been identified as future organizational leaders.”

So, by choosing to invest in coaching, you are saying to the world you believe in yourself and your ability to be a star performer!

5. It doesn’t take up a lot of time.

Many people assume coaching is like working out, you need to do it daily to see any results.

Not true!

Good coaches understand you need to work professional development into your schedule. Moreover, studies show just a few hours/month can have a huge impact. The article above states best practices in coaching call for between two and four sessions per month that last at least 20 minutes and up to 60 minutes.

A sweet spot for many coaches and clients seems to be three sessions per month for 20 to 45 minutes a session – a miniscule investment of time for the results achieved.

6. Career coaches tell you what you NEED to hear.

While you may be friendly with your career coach, they are not your friend – they are your advocate for change. Unlike your family and friends are opinionated and bias about you and your career, a career coach will look at you objectively and strive to empower you to take the necessary actions to achieve your goal.

In short, while the people in your life tend to tell you what you want to hear, your career coach will be honest and tell you what you need to hear to make your career goals a reality.

7. You could get your employer to pay for it.

For the longest time, companies have only paid for their executives to have career coaches – but that trend is changing.

According to the CBS MoneyWatch article, online shoe and clothing company Zappos.com, known for their outstanding commitment to creating a culture of unparalleled customer service (they even teach this through Zappos Insights), has a full-time goals coach who works with any employee – not just management – on helping them create better lives.

Now is the time to see if your company is considering budgeting for career coaching services as part of their benefits program. With all the surveys showing the positive impact it has, there’s a good chance your employer may see value in footing the bill for your career coach.

8. They’ll help you break bad habits.

A good coach will never tell you what to do. Instead, they’ll help you identify habits that are holding you back from success. Then, they’ll coach you on the actions you should take to learn new, better ways to accomplish your goals.

In short, coaches teach you how to remove roadblocks to success on your own – ensuring you can do this for yourself both now and in the future.

9. It shows you think like an executive.

The article above indicates some executives will pay as much as $3,500/hour for a particular coach.

Yikes!

That’s too rich for our blood, but it goes on to say most personal coaches charge a monthly retainer between $500 to $2,000 a month.

What this means is either there are a lot of really silly executives wasting their money on coaching each month or they are getting results that makes them feel it’s worth the investment.

10. You deserve better in your career.

Forget the economy for a second and just ask yourself, “Do you deserve better?” If the voice in your head says, “Yes!” then you need to take action.

Let’s face it: If you could have found greater career satisfaction on your own, you would have by now. So, why not give yourself some well-deserved support that will help you get what you want and deserve in 2012.

We spend a third of our lives at our jobs – isn’t it time you felt good about your career?

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Why You Shouldn’t Job Search Alone http://careerhmo.com/dont-job-search-alone/ http://careerhmo.com/dont-job-search-alone/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:56:56 +0000 J.T. O'Donnell http://www.careerhmo.com/?p=189 Job Search AloneWhat do you do when you need career advice? You probably read articles, right?

While many authors do a good job sharing information, there is no guarantee you are going to be able to apply the advice to your own situation. Here are five reasons you should seek additional support…

  1. They need help completing the proper self-assessment vital to good career design and job search.
  2. They could use guidance customizing the advice and applying it to their unique situation.
  3. They feel overwhelmed and stuck and would love some one-on-one coaching from someone who truly understands their situation.
  4. They’ve come to realize they are missing key career tools (i.e. LinkedIn profile, resume, cover letter) and need to create them or have them reviewed – fast.
  5. They could use a personal motivator to keep them focused and productive.

Enter… CareerHMO.

We started the network as a way to bring awareness to Americans, just like having a doctor and being part of a medical HMO, in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing workplace, you need CareerHMO to keep your career healthy.

As we say at the office, “Nobody should job search alone!”

Join the network and come see what I am talking about.

You have nothing to lose and it takes less than a minute to sign up.

We can’t help you if you don’t give it a try.

See for yourself why members are saying it’s the best thing that ever happened to their job search.

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“A college degree, but no job.” http://careerhmo.com/college-degree/ http://careerhmo.com/college-degree/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:42 +0000 CareerHMO http://www.careerhmo.com/?p=53 Frustrated FemaleEach year, millions of college grads head out into a job search only to find themselves living at home without work, or severely under employed. How did this happen? Wasn’t a college degree supposed to guarantee a great future? Well, we still need the degrees, but we also need something that isn’t taught in school – a step-by-step guide to developing our career tools and targeting our job search to find meaningful work. In short, we provide “career school” to recent grads which teaches them the new rules to getting hired. Part self-discovery, part secret tactics for success, you’ll learn how to stand out from the sea of diplomas so you can land that coveted entry-level job you want.

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“I’m an unemployed (insert title here).” http://careerhmo.com/unemployed/ http://careerhmo.com/unemployed/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:40 +0000 CareerHMO http://www.careerhmo.com/?p=44 Unemployed Job SeekerOne of the most common first reactions we get from new members is how joining our program gives them an immediate sense of purpose and accomplishment. Being unemployed can make you feel unproductive and lacking in direction. So, we start by having you work through our career toolkit, where you receive personalized feedback on every element of your job search by an approved expert. The validation you’ll feel will give you instant momentum. Then, as you develop and fine-tune each tool, you’ll see your job search start to take on a positive, focused approach that feels satisfying and productive – two things that are often lacking in our lives when we don’t have a job.

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“Is job search really this hard?” http://careerhmo.com/job-search/ http://careerhmo.com/job-search/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:39 +0000 CareerHMO http://www.careerhmo.com/?p=47 Unemployed LineNo, your job search shouldn’t suck the life out of you! Our new members learn quickly the typical approach to job search (i.e. applying to job postings and going to networking events) is exhausting and ineffective. Instead, we show our members how to use the “business-of-one” approach to create a customized marketing plan for your unique set of skills. It’s not only more effective, it’s a lot more rewarding and actually makes you feel good about your job search. Why? Because you are no longer at the mercy of the job boards. Instead, you are in control and choosing who you want to work for!

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“My career moves come up short, why?” http://careerhmo.com/career-moves/ http://careerhmo.com/career-moves/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:26 +0000 CareerHMO http://www.careerhmo.com/?p=55 Career Path ObstacleFor some folks, their career feels like a long history of bad moves in a game that doesn’t end. In order to step out of the frying pan of failure, our members work directly with our career experts to connect-the-dots of their past and turn them from a series of failed moves into a story of powerful professional growth. We teach you how pull out elements of your past that have shaped you into the talented person you are today. Then, we show you how to market those strengths and tell your story in a way that has hiring managers hanging on your every word. More importantly, our experts help our members see where they have gone wrong and how not to make the same mistake twice. The result is a targeted career gameplan that has you making all the right moves and getting the victory you’ve been longing for.

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“A bad experience killed my confidence.” http://careerhmo.com/career-confidence/ http://careerhmo.com/career-confidence/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:07 +0000 CareerHMO http://www.careerhmo.com/?p=50 Seasoned BusinessmanMany of our members join us after experiencing something in their professional past they find hard to talk about (i.e. getting fired, being laid-off, extended unemployment, etc.). These kinds of experiences lead to what we call a “crisis of confidence” – and it impacts your ability to get hired and promoted. We work directly with members to help them get comfortable talking about their past in a way that doesn’t make them feel nervous or ashamed. We teach them how to address these elements on their resume and in interviews so that they can present themselves as the true talent they are. Ironically, soon after our members master this element of their career story – they seem to land jobs. Coincidence? Not at all! Learning to speak about the good and bad of your past is vital to career success. Why? Because nobody’s perfect – hiring managers included!

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