What specialist knowledge and tools does a career coach use?
The most important is an ability to motivate and encourage someone who is facing challenging times ahead. A background in humanistic psychology or a related discipline can be helpful but is not a prerequisite! More important is to have lived through a number of experiences yourself and proved yourself to be a survivor. Also, it is very useful to be aware of career related tools and resources on the market and to be properly certified to administer assessments when needed. Crucially, all coaches, irrespective of specialism need to subscribe to a code of professional conduct when working with clients.
