With the start of a new year many of us look at making changes in our careers. If you are asking questions that are similar to the ones below you may need the assistance of an experienced career coach. If you have ADD you may want to choose a coach who understands how ADD impacts work performance and career decision making. I have added a few questions of my own to address the particular needs of person with ADD.
Carl Armbruster, a colleague and friend, who has over 20 years experience in career coaching and planning came up with this list to help individuals identify when they could benefit from hiring a career or job performance coach.
- I have a job. How do I get a career?
- I’m bored at work. What can I do about it?
- Is my career heading in the right direction?
- Realistically, is it possible for me to start my own business?
- How can I cut down on long hours at work?
- Is there a practical way to increase my income?
- How good is my resume, really?
- What can I do to generate interviews?
- How do I present myself to best advantage in an interview?
- My performance review is coming up. How can I get what I want?
- Is there a good way to transition to a “working” retirement?
- What can I do to help an important person in my life (spouse, child, relative, friend) get a grip on their career?
- Does someone with ADD hire an ADD coach or a carrer coach when they need some help with a workplace performance or career issue?
- How does my kind of ADD affect my achieving success on the job I choose?
- How can I tell if I am selecting the right career given my ADD?
Look for a coach who understands how ADD affects the management of one’s career and job performance …….someone who will tailor their coaching techniques to your specific needs and offer a truly customized plan of action with consistent tracking of your daily and weekly progress.
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