Career coaching is crucial for recent college graduates and young people entering the workforce. Though many have scant experience, they’re making choices that will affect their lives long into the future. Research has shown that first jobs are an optimal time for workers to gain transferable skills that follow them through their careers. The first three years in the workforce, in particular, have a significant impact on employees’ growth and confidence. Managers who coach their team members can help them think strategically, chart their courses, and navigate the ups and downs along the way.
To Coach Junior Employees, Start with 4 Conversations
#1: How to build resilience.
September 09, 2019
Summary.
Career coaching is crucial for recent college graduates and people entering the workforce. Though many have scant experience, they’re making choices that will affect their lives long into the future. Managers who coach their employees can help them think strategically, chart their courses, and navigate the ups and downs along the way. Experts gathered records of more than 100,000 coaching conversations to uncover the kind of guidance young employees need most. They discovered four knowledge gaps that arise time and again: how to build resilience, how to influence others, how to job craft, and how to break out of a mental rut. Though all of these skills are vital, each requires a slightly different conversation.
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