| Solo
Mailing INTERVIEW
COACHING:
A HOME-BASED BUSINESS ON THE CUTTING EDGE
Carole Martin
http://interviewcoachingbusiness.com/
Who would believe that someone
with a home-based business can reach out to a far away country
and work with a client via a Blackberry and a cell phone? That
is exactly what I did last month with a man in Israel who was
going to interview there. And, he not only got the job, but he
was able to negotiate a higher salary after our work together.
The business of coaching in
general is quietly taking over the $427 Billion home-business
sector by storm. If you are interested in getting in on this
wave you will first need to find a niche. A niche that will
satisfy your needs – where you can make a difference and some
good money at the same time.
My niche is Interview Coaching,
which is my way to connect with people all over the United
States and beyond. To be able to reach out and help someone –
and to be appreciated is what my business is about. Can you
think of a better way to make a living?
You might think that just
anyone could hang advertise themselves as an Interview Coach. In
reality they can do that, but that doesn’t mean they have what
it takes to do a good job for their clients or themselves.
Here’s a little quiz to
determine if this might be a niche for you to explore further.
__ I am an excellent listener
You should be able to really
“hear” people when they talk. You can pick up on hidden things
they’re saying if you read between the lines.
__ I am good at “reading”
people –
Some people say they are
“people persons” but they don’t know how to look beyond what is
on the surface. That’s a special gift that will make you very
successful at this business.
__ I have great communication
skills
Good communication skills begin
with listening and then letting the person know that they have
been heard. It is also adjusting your communication level to
match the person you are talking to – whether it is with an
executive or a laboratory assistant.
__ I am patient and will take
time to explain what needs to change
Some people do not have the
patience to listen to a long story or to have to explain
something over in several different ways to get the point
across.
__ I am capable of giving
straight forward feedback
How do you tell someone that
they aren’t doing something affectively? You give
straight-forward facts that are sometimes difficult to say. Not
giving honest advice will take away from the value of your
coaching.
__ I would make a great
teacher/coach
If you are starting out, you
have to determine if you want to spend time with people teaching
them new skills and techniques that will make a difference in
their lives.
__ I have patience and good
customer service skills
Sometimes people change their
minds, cancel appointments, don’t show up for appointments. It’s
all part of having a business. Your customer service policy will
be of your own choosing and values.
__ I’m good at figuring out
problems
This is the most exciting part
of interview coaching. To ask the questions and find out what is
going on. Asking many questions and listening and reading
between the lines will give you clues to helping the person
succeed.
__ I want to make a difference
You’ve come to the right place.
You can help people change their lives. You can help them to be
more competitive in the job market. You can show them that they
have power in the interview process.
__ I’m good at giving
motivational reinforcement
After you’ve given them the
straight-forward feedback you will have to work to build their
esteem back to a place where they will appreciate they have
something to offer.
How many checks were you able
to put on the list? If you have six out of the ten skills
required – or higher – this may be a place for you to explore.
Being an interview coach offers
new challenges and the chance to play many roles during a single
day. The roles may vary with each client. The clients are all
different –people in transition, or up for an internal
promotion, or changing fields, or young people entering the work
force. And, don’t forget the “walking wounded” – who have been
laid off, or fired.. These people need help – they need
encouragement – they need caring for.
What is life after all if it
isn’t about making a difference? You can make a difference in
your own life as well as other peoples’ lives - over, and over,
and over – extending all over the world. You can make a
difference as an Interview Coach.
Carole Martin, America’s #1
Interview Coach and author is sharing her interview coaching
business success secrets for the first time ever. Visit her web
site at www.interviewcoachtraining.com to receive a copy of The
Top 10 Reasons for Becoming An Interview Coach by clicking here:
http://www.interviewcoachtrianing.com/10Reasonsreq.htm
|
