Coaching For Twenty-Somethings

Things are tougher now for twenty-somethings than they’ve been in a long time. Because of the recession and over abundance of graduates with Bachelor degrees, there are fewer jobs available. College graduates are having a hard time getting launched and being self supporting. Young adults are “boomeranging home” in record numbers. They are floundering and stuck and want to explore options and do something meaningful.

How can twenty-something adults benefit from career coaching?

Even though many young adults possess degrees, they are often uncertain of their long-term future. Career coaching can help young adults better understand themselves by taking assessments that look at their abilities, interests and personality. Many twenty somethings choose to return to school for another degree or attend a technical college. Because of the economy, people are returning to school in record numbers to gain marketable skills. By the time students graduate college, less than half have done any career counseling.

Client Example:

Tiffany, a 28 year old woman had majored in theatre and acting. After college, she had a number of gigs in acting in London and NYC. However, she didn’t feel she was going forward or could earn enough money. Through career assessment testing, Tiffany realized she had a great interest in working with people and had abilities in math and science she wasn’t using. She decided to get a PhD degree in behavioral psychology or a related field.

“The testing and coaching helped me realize that I could use my abilities in other ways than acting. I also decided that I wanted more stability in my life and going to school was going to open up more doors for me.” – Tiffany R., May 2010

“Where your talents and the needs of the world meet — lies your calling.” Aristotle

What is The Young Adult Career Sampler?

The sampler consists of 2 assessments taken online followed by a feedback conference:

The Higlands Ability Battery: This assessment is one that looks at a student’s abilities – the student’s permanent set of talents – and takes about 3 ½ hours to complete online. It doesn’t have to be done in one sitting. Information can be learned about innate talents and how they translate into choosing a college or technical school, careers, artistic and musical abilities, optimal work situation, and learning styles.

Strong Interest Inventory (SII) is an assessment that reveals information about a person’s interests and how it correlates with other people with similar interests. It takes about 30 minutes to complete online and each person receives a 10 page computerized report with different college major suggestions, volunteer activities, career suggestions, and fields to explore.

Optional test:

Myers Briggs ( MBTI) This is taken online and takes about 30 minutes. It reveals information about a person’s personality and temperament and value information on good career fits and learning styles.

Included in this package are 2 hours of coaching, a report with each assessment, and a customized report for the young adult with suggestions for college selection or career choices.