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CareerJoy FAQ
What is CareerJoy’s main mission?
Through the use of expert advice, tools and coaching resources, we help people across North America with their big career decisions. As a general framework, we use a 3-step analysis:
1. Identifying your career objectives (who am I and what work am I best suited for?)
2. Providing various options (how do I learn what is out there?)
3. Guiding you through the steps to your goal (what do I need to do?)
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers you may need to get started on your journey toward the best career for you.
For further information, contact us at 1.877.256.2569, 416.681.0440, 613.907.1135 orjenny@careerjoy.com.
What are CareerJoy’s top programs?
Our most popular programs are:
In this competitive market, you need to package yourself to get through the door of those top jobs. We know how to make your abilities and experience outshine the competition. Through various packages, we customize a unique resume and cover letter just for you.
2. Career Identification for Professionals
Because you are unique, you deserve a career that is tailored to your strengths and talents. So stop wondering what career would suit you best. We have the tools you need to explore your options. Through one-on-one coaching sessions, our team will help you identify your best career fit.
Shake off the fear and frustration that surrounds career transitions. If you’re in the wrong job, it’s time to make it right. Our coaches will lay out the path to your new career. We’ll help you through each step in the process of moving from where you are to where you should be.
Finding those hidden jobs in today’s online market is harder than it seems. We have the tools to get you through the interview door, and fast. And since we are not paid by companies to find people, we guarantee you the unbiased advice you need to take that next step.
Do you have other services?
Yes. We help with every aspect of career planning.
Contact us for:
leadership coaching, entrepreneur mentoring, student program planning, post-retirement career planning, free teleWORKshops, leadership skills mentoring, MBA career identification, corporate outplacement services, and more.
Who should work with a CareerJoy coach?
Whatever your career issue, we have trained professionals who will provide clear, unbiased advice. Whether you need help moving forward in your current job, want advice about whether and how to make a career transition, or you just want objective tools to identify your talents and abilities, call us. We can help bring all of your career options into focus.
What is unique about CareerJoy?
All of our coaching is practical, authentic and personal. Led by Canada’s career coach, our almost 20 years of experience and frequent media attention makes us one of the most respected career coaching firms in North America.
Through our sophisticated assessment tools and programs, we have created a framework to help bring clarity to your career. But within that framework, each and every step you take is tailored to your unique needs, talents and abilities. Through one-on-one coaching, we are committed to helping you reach your career potential as efficiently as possible. And best of all, because we specialize in distance coaching and provide free weekly teleWORKshops, our services and tools are available virtually anywhere.
How can I get started?
We can start right now! The first step is an initial one-on-one consultation to identify your career needs, and to start to build a strategy to get you there.
When/where do coaching sessions take place?
Our consultations are built around you. You can come visit us in Ottawa, Toronto and Halifax, and we will soon be coming to cities near you, including Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary.
Keep in mind that telephone or email coaching is equally effective. In fact, the majority of our clients across North America reach us this way. Contact us toll free at 1.877.256.2569, email jenny@careerjoy.com or fill out this form to book an appointment anytime between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm EST Monday to Friday. We will work around your professional schedule.
Who are your clients?
Most of our clients have more than 10 years of professional work experience and many have a post-secondary education. All have enjoyed a measure of career success and are usually still working in a well-paying position.
Our clients generally call us because they are frustrated in their current position. They may feel like their career is stalled, or that they have settled for second-best and are itching for more. A lot of the people we see have shifted their perspective on work and are beginning to view their career as an important part of their lifestyle. In addition to seeking more work-life balance, they want to achieve financial success without compromising who they are.
How long does the coaching process take?
The advice you receive in the initial one-on-one consultation may be enough to help you get your career on track. If you sign up for one of the programs listed on our services page, you will work through a number of coaching sessions in order to reach your goals. Each program is designed to help you reach your career goal as efficiently as possible. But keep in mind that each step in the process will provide you with strategical career information you can put to use right away.
Will my confidentiality be protected?
Our privacy policy gives you our guarantee that your information and profile will not be shared.
How is CareerJoy different from a recruiting company?
Unlike recruiting companies, we work only for you – not a hiring manager. And once you have worked with us, you won’t need a hiring agency. That’s because we will lead you step-by-step to reaching your career goals.
Shouldn’t I be able to figure this out myself?
Not necessarily. Lives and careers are complicated. There are many critical choices to be made and factors to weigh – most that you probably have never considered.
The research of Ron Rensick, a psychologist at the University of British Columbia, uncovered a phenomenon called “change blindness,” where people struggle to see even obvious changes in otherwise identical photographs. At CareerJoy, we have found that most people undergo a similar struggle in identifying the changes they need to make in their careers and lifestyles.
It is often easier to experience that Aha! moment when you have the benefit of an objective person who can see your issues more clearly. And our team of trained coaches is here to do just that.
What about all those career tests out there?
One-size-fits-all career tests are only a very basic start and they have two main limitations. First, they are not sophisticated enough to tailor the results to the uniqueness of the individual. Therefore, you end up with a list of very general options that may or may not suit your particular talents and needs. Second, these generic tests are never current enough to point you to your options in real time, the choices that actually exist for you on a day-to-day basis.
The greatest value of our coaches is they draw on real world knowledge and opportunities and can tailor these to your unique situation.
Does everyone make a significant change?
As a result of coaching, some people do make a total career transition. However, the majority of our clients use career coaching to clarify their career goals and to improve their current job situation. Our job is not to recommend that you quit your job or go back to school and start over. It is to help you discover what is working in your career, what isn’t, and how you can improve it.
Through coaching, we guide you through the steps that will help you understand your feelings and abilities as they relate to your career. As your needs come into focus, so will your career objectives.
What is involved in a personal consultation?
We start with an initial one-on-one consultation – either in person or by phone. The session gives you an opportunity to express your thoughts about your career and to answer questions designed to assess your suitability for our programs. Through the assessment, we’ll be able to recommend the next step that matches your needs. Often, we can offer insights that are immediately useful in your situation and sometimes the assessment is all you need to achieve career satisfaction.
Can you help if I’m a student?
Yes. We help many students figure out what career path really suits them, then guide their course and program selection early. When you are investing so much time, energy and money in education, it is comforting to know that you are lining up core courses that will optimize your career options and make that inevitable job search easier.
How do I pay?
We understand that the need to reconsider your career can be a sudden realization, and that you may not have a career budget account. We can be flexible in our payment arrangement if it will help you get into the career that fits you better.
Will you help me find a job?
Yes! We can help you find the next job in your career path. Since we aren’t paid by companies to find people, we will honestly assess your abilities and needs and we will give you unbiased, valuable advice.
After working with you, will I find success?
Studies show that more than half of business executives attribute their success to the input of career planners. Using a career coach isn’t admitting failure; it’s a strategic investment.
And the success stories of our clients is proof. Click here to read the different ways that we can help transform your career and your life.
What happens if I don't use all of the coaching sessions due to a change in my personal or professional life?
The majority of our clients utilize all of the coaching sessions in their program, however, we recognize that circumstances can change while going through the program. If you have started the program and your circumstances change, we would be pleased to offer you a credit of any outstanding services towards future career development within a period of 18 months with our company.