Is it for me?

That depends.

It depends on the type of assistance you're seeking and whether it matches what we provide. Here are a few questions to help you decide.

Keep in mind: there are no right or wrong answers, and we certainly don't consider these questions to be definitive. Rather, this is to help you start thinking through what you want.

Which statement best describes you at this moment?

This?

OR

That?

1 I know what I want to do and how to get there
I'm exploring what I might want to do and what it will take to get there

2 I'm a young professional getting started in or making a switch to a new career
I have 15+ years of work experience since college graduation

3 Finding the “right job for me,” however I define it, is very important
Above all I want to develop my personal brand and resumé

4 Making job and career choices is very private for me, so I prefer to work only 1-on-1 with someone
Making job and career choices requires input from multiple sources, so I would like to work with a mix of peers, pairs and 1-on-1

5 Deep down I believe capabilities are fixed and strengths are what they are
Deep down I believe I can grow

6 I have a well developed professional narrative that reflects my unique experience
I could use help translating my personal experience into a compelling professional narrative

7 I'm looking to expand my network of people who can provide relevant advice and opportunities
I do pretty well at generating opportunities and job offers

8 Sometimes I find it frustrating to clearly communicate what I want to do to people who want to help
Most people understand what I want to do immediately and find it easy to help or suggest other people I should talk to

9 I'm ready to try new ideas and new approaches
I’m exceptionally busy right now so it isn't the right time for me try new things

10 Given the economy at this point, I’m ready for a placement service who can line up a job for me
I'm ready to figure out how the career search works so I can take control of my own path

 

Don't settle. Do what you love.