Author: Charlotte
Weeks
Most people in Human Resources deal with job seekers everyday, and it seems
reasonable to expect that they would have an edge when conducting their own job
search. They spend their days sourcing candidates, screening resumes,
determining (and negotiating) salary, and interviewing. Considering their
profession, they should know all of the tricks and be able to get a new position
more quickly than people in other industries. Yet, as many people in HR know
from personal experience, this is often not the case. Working with a job coach,
specifically one experienced in the Human Resources field, can ensure that edge.
First let’s look at a few different reasons for the disconnect from the two
sides of the hiring desk.
People in HR have so much experience making the employment decisions that
they completely forget what it is like to be on the other side. Here is where
the inside tricks backfire. Anyone who has conducted interviews had certain
answers that they were looking for. When HR people are in an interview they feel
like they need to give that “right” answer rather than the honest answer that
best describes them. A perfect example is the topic of compensation. Having
presented compensation offers, they may know how much the limit is for most
positions, but not know the negotiating tactics to obtain it for themselves.
Another weakness can come from a lack of objectivity. While people in all
industries can struggle to articulate their accomplishments, it can happen to HR
people more easily. People in human resources are very familiar with the process
of hiring and the steps, but that is not that same as being able to nail an
interview by clearly describing their talents and qualifications for a new
position. Because of the illusion that they know exactly what to do in the job
search, they often fail to recognize areas for improvement in the process.
Finally HR positions can be very competitive. Human resources positions are
among the first to be eliminated during layoffs. After all, how much work can
there be to do when a company has a hiring freeze? Even non-recruiting positions
can be at risk when training budgets are slashed and benefits are reduced. This
reality leads to an oversaturation of the market. Regardless of the state of the
economy though, there are always jobs and you just need to know where to find
them. As a coach, I recently worked with a client in HR that received interviews
at eight companies. This many interviews is an accomplishment at any time, but
especially in this time of layoffs. It is proof that the jobs are out there and
a well conducted job search can yield results.
- A career coach can let you know what the “rules of the game” are, and how
you can use them for your own unique situation. While people in HR are experts
in posting the jobs, they don’t always know where to find their own. A coach
can target your search while also adding some tricks that rarely come up in a
human resource job, like personal branding. Possibly most valuable, a career
coach can serve as your accountability partner and cheerleader. He or she can
keep you motivated and on track, identify and overcome obstacles, and guide
you to develop a personally targeted plan. Some resources are available
through career books and internet research, but if your job search isn’t going
anywhere, or you need to get a new position fairly quickly, a career coach
could be the solution for you.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/career-management-articles/human-resources-professionals-need-career-coaching-too-1225204.html
About
the Author:
Charlotte Weeks is a Certified Career Management Coach and Certified
Professional Resume Writer. She specializes in helping mid to upper level
professionals get their dream jobs. For details and to get your FREE special
report “HOW TO ANSWER THE FIVE MOST DIFFICULT INTERVIEW QUESTIONS” visit www.weekscareerservices.com