How to Determine If You Need a Career Strategist

By
Wendy Johnson, PhD

Having career aspirations is exciting, especially if you work for a company that supports your goals. On the other hand, it can be infuriating if you are not supported and no matter what you do, you’re not given an opportunity to showcase your talent or advance to the next level. This is demotivating, maddening, and discouraging.

Even though some signals are obvious, knowing when to obtain outside career guidance that can help you identify and build your professional qualities can be challenging. Below are 5indicators that support you need a career strategist:

1. You’re ambitious:If you’re ambitious and tried to advance your career, without avail, a strategist can be your activator. They will tactically delve into your career, request you to complete a self-assessment exercise and help you create a realistic transformation plan. Having a strategist on your team will help you achieve your desired professional goals.
2. Your career has stalled: Do you have the skills, experience, personality, and credentials to advance to the next level and nothings happening? If so, it’s time to get some assistance. A strategist will help you navigate the next phase of your career.
3. You’re challenged to stand out from the crowd:In this competitive market it’s important that you differentiate yourself from everyone else. Homing in on your “Superpowers” can make all the difference. A career strategist will help you pinpoint and build on your strengths.
4. You struggle with self-motivation:A career strategist can help if you need anobjective person to keep you accountable for achieving your goals. Being accountable to another person tends to make people more conscious of completing various tasks.This is like having a gym trainer when you want to get in shape. A strategist will keep your goals in the forefront and ensures you stay on track and move things forward.

1. You don’t think you need one:It’s time to make a change if you’re working a job that’s merely pays the bills and you have no future or maybe you’re between jobs. Over the years, you’ve found jobs on your own, however now it’s taking longer than ever before. A career strategist will help you learn more about yourself and motivate and inspire you. Many times, life gets in the way, and you can’t see the forest through the trees. A strategist will help you refocus and clearly define your goals. They’ll also offer impartial candid feedback that most friends and family members will not provide.