Career Counseling Could Be The Answer In Job Search

by Sarah Skidmore, Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. — The tough economy has disrupted millions of workers' lives, putting many out of a job and exponentially increasing the workloads of many others. The uncertainty of it all can leave people wondering what to do next.An instructor, right, helps a woman at a career counseling session aimed at older unemployed people Jan. 18, 2011, at a high school gymnasium in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Photo: Chris Hondros, Getty Images

So when is it time to call in the pros?

Here are tips on what career counselors do and whether they can help you.

How it works:

Career coaches will guide you and can give unbiased career advice. They can provide assistance on a variety of issues from polishing a resume to navigating workplace conflicts and, most often, planning career changes.

The length of counseling and kinds of meetings you have will vary depending on your needs and your counselor's techniques. Someone seeking resume help could be done in one or two sessions, whereas someone making a major life transition could take much longer.

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