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📞 Top Free Consultation Questions To Ask Job Coaches

Choose the right coach by asking the right questions.

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Many job search and career coaches offer free consult calls as a way to connect with you.

But the free consult isn't really a chance to get a lot of free advice. Instead, it's a way to explain your situation and then flip the tables around to interview the coach and see if you should hire them to help you get hired.

To make the best choice, you need to know the best questions to ask during a free consultation.

I polled coaches from my 50 Career Coaches Who Give Free Consults On Every Topic You Need for their favorite job seeker questions, and here's what they suggested.

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

Free bonus: Download JobMob's Free Coaching Consults Guide which contains a directory of coaches offering free consults, and a list of the top questions to ask them during those consults.

 

17 questions job seekers should ask in a free consult

Name: Thea Kelley

Based in: San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA

“Based on what I’ve told you about my situation, how can you help me get more interviews and then succeed in those interviews?”

“Why do I need interview coaching now? I’ve just started my job search.” (Answer: A phone screening or informal “conversation about an opening we might have soon” could happen any minute.)

“What’s your approach to interview coaching?” (My answer is: It’s proactive: not just “how to answer common interview questions” – and we will cover that – but knowing what you want to emphasize, why, and how.)

 

Name: Ford Myers

Based in: Haverford, PA, USA

“Here are a few great questions clients have asked during the initial consultation:

– How do I figure-out what kind of work I’d really like to do and how I’d ideally like my career to be?

– How can I identify what’s holding me back and getting in the way of reaching my career potential?

– How do I close the gap between where I am now and where I want to go in my career?”

 

Name: Shayna Lee

Based in: New York, NY, USA

The best question any job seeker or person can ask a coach is, “How are we measuring the progress I make by working with you”.

While the client is the one doing the work and generating the results they desire, it is the coach's job (in my view) to hold that client accountable to the process and help them to stay on task. So tracking and monitoring tasks/milestones will be a key factor for defining success!

 

Name: Sharon McCormick

Based in: North Carolina, USA

The best questions are when my clients tell me that they care about people and our planet, and they want to know HOW to make a career change to do more for humankind. They want to know HOW to develop as greater leaders. I LOVE that. I looked through my client communications and those questions are a common theme and the best in my opinion. I love people who think like that – like how to help others!

 

Name: Tina Monk

Based in: Neutral Bay, NSW, Australia

I think that the best question to ask is: How do I get the most out of our time together?

 

Name: Hamza Zaouali

Based in: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Towards the end of the consultation, the #1 question I would ask a coach if I was a job seeker is:

“I need to tell you that I'm currently in touch with other coaches as well and I want to make sure I make the best choice. In your opinion, why do you think I should choose you?”

If the answer is not convincing, move on. If you feel your question irritates him/her, I wouldn't pursue either.

 

Name: Naren Chellappah

Based in: Melbourne, Australia

The typical questions we get asked are “why can’t I get interviews and why won’t the recruiters/companies offer me the job?”

The other common questions are – “Is there something wrong with my profile stopping me from getting a job?”

After we have assessed the person’s profile, we can advise them on the issues holding them back – such as poor quality job application, no local experience, poor interview skills or competition from stronger candidates (which we need to help them match).

 

Name: Michelle Flint

Based in: USA

The best question (which I frequently get) is, “Can I really do this?”

Many times, my clients come to me discouraged because they are really stuck. Perhaps they have no idea what they want to do with their lives, or perhaps they have been job hunting for a long time with no results, or perhaps they have a terrible, critical boss who has left them completely without confidence. As a result, they are afraid they will never find a good job that makes them happy.

I appreciate when clients bring this question to the table right away because then I can talk to them about what we're going to do differently together that will get them where they want to go. Usually clients leave that initial consultation with a lot more hope about their worth and their future– that's why it's such a great question to ask.

 

Name: Bethany Wallace

Based in: North Central Arkansas, USA

The best question job seekers ask me during an initial free consultation is:

“What is the next step I should take as a job seeker?”

In my opinion, this is the best question because it demonstrates a willingness to learn and grow, and it's not just asking for facts (like how much I charge as a career coach). It's gathering real advice.

 

Name: Mark Anderson

Based in: Brighton and Sussex, UK

1. Can I contact any of your previous clients to discuss their experience?
2. What makes you different from any other Career Coach?

Question of the article

What do you think is the best question to ask in a free consult? If you've asked it, did you like the coach's response? Tell us in the comments.

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Leonardo DiCaprio donates million dollars to Harvey relief

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VMAs 2017: Taylor Swift mocks herself in LWYMMD video

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MTV Video Music Awards arrivals

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Beyonce's fans accuse Taylor Swift of copying Lemonade

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Volkswagen Engineer Gets Prison in Diesel Cheating Case

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Uber, Mired in Corporate Scandals, Sees Uptick in Bookings

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Taylor Swift seemingly addresses THAT Kanye and Kim call

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Katy Perry slam dunks squad in Swish Swish music video

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Taylor Swift announces new album

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Lessons Learned From Intentionally Letting Go

“Use for yourself little, but give to others much.” —Albert Einstein

When I was in middle school, I flew with my brother and sister to visit extended family. I placed a backpack full of my stuff in an overhead bin and buckled up. My favorite cassettes at the time were inside, my favorite Minnesota Gopher t-shirt, my favorite sweatshirt, and a book.

After arriving and walking through most of the airport, I noticed a lightness on my back. I had walked off the plane without my bag. Despite spinning around and running back to the gate, the plane and stuff were nowhere to be found.

I was a bit too forgetful as a child (heck, I’m a bit too forgetful as an adult). I forgot my fair share of packed lunches, homework assignments, and textbooks back at the house.

But this moment felt a little bit different.

Those possessions in that backpack felt like everything to me at the time. I was devastated, and everyone around me—especially my brother and sister—could feel the disappointment.

My guess is that feeling is relatable to almost everyone. At some point in our lives, we all misplace or forget something important.

How we react to that loss is another thing. Despite being inevitable, most of us are surprised when it happens—humbled by an emptiness for something… missing.

When I first discovered minimalism and began clearing out my garage many years ago, fear gripped me. And I’ve heard the same from others. Each item I removed felt like a little, voluntary loss. Sometimes I gripped an item for a while, pondering, “What if I need this in the future?”

The “what if” mindset slowed me down. As if the George Foreman grill would one day come back to haunt me and say, “Told you so!”

Despite the discomfort, I learned to let go of my unneeded material possessions—repeatedly. Sure, some things were harder than others, and some things took longer than others. But slowly, by persisting and not giving up, I began to see how loss ultimately leads to gain.

Here are Five Lessons I Learned Intentionally Letting Go:

1. Everything is fleeting.

The passage of time shifts and modifies our perspective on loss. Fortunately, I’m not still reeling over the loss of my backpack as a student. While losses might be painful initially, it’s a fleeting sensation. Trust in this process and understanding.

If you’ve been hesitating to throw something away you’ve never used “just in case” you might need it someday, embrace the loss, let it go, and see how you feel a few months later. My guess is you won’t miss any of it once it’s gone.

2. Lighter is better.

Stuff can be burdensome—weighing us down. It’s not just the physical heft of objects, but it’s the time we take out of our lives to maintain, prop up, and care for what we own. To let go is to provide yourself the opportunity to feel the lightness from having less responsibility for material goods. Today’s losses are tomorrow’s freedom.

3. You can break the chain of materialism, intentionally.

There comes a point where we must question whether materialism allows us to live the life we’d like to lead. By choosing to let go, we push against the societal norms and messages that say we must consume more to be happy.

Something changed in me years ago, and by tossing extraneous goods out, I placed a stamp of commitment to become minimalist. This was the first radical step to more with less, but I needed to persist through the doubts, fears, and losses.

4. You define what’s important.

If the stuff we own doesn’t define us anymore, what does? Well, that’s for you decide. For me, “loss” allowed me to focus on my family, friends, and my larger community. It empowered me to start The Hope Effect, Simplify Magazine, Uncluttered, and connect with an entire network of simple living advocates around the world. We must question what today’s potential feelings of loss might be stopping us from becoming, doing, and supporting.

5. Losses can be reframed.

To eschew the materialist messages of our society, consume less, declutter more, and become a minimalist might involve loss. It’s a potent, powerful feeling that can prevent us from acting up and changing our ways. Inversely, we could actually move away from the very concept of loss altogether, see the act of letting go as giving back and making time for more of what matters most. In that light, loss becomes a positive force for good. Minimalism isn’t about the things you remove from your life—it’s about freeing up your life to add back in the things that are truly important.

These lessons have affected me—even today.

On a recent flight home, I got up to use the bathroom and briefly left my laptop in the backseat pocket. I didn’t think much of it. But when I returned to the seat, the person seated next to me leaned over and said, “Be careful where you leave that. Someone might take it.”

I thought about the statement for a moment and kindly thanked her. But in the back of my mind I was thinking, “I’d be okay—even without it. Besides, if someone’s going to risk stealing a laptop on an airplane, they probably need it more than me.”

Minimalism hasn’t made me flippant about stuff; rather, it’s helped me focus on what matters most. As my attachment to material possessions lessens, I am able to develop a greater appreciation for those things that could never be replaced.

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7 Steps to Automate Your Online Business and Increase Sales

Today's entrepreneurs care about being passionate about work and knowing that it has a larger meaning. As entrepreneurs, we like our work to make some impact and help to make the world a better place.

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All About Fiber Optic Cables

Fiber optic cables are used in almost every area. They are used in health, media, and any other place you can think of. They are loved by many people due the many great features they come with. Some of these features include: RF interference: The units aren't susceptible to radio frequency interference. Due to this you can comfortably use them in different areas.

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Leonard Nimoy's son and Star Trek spinoff actress engaged

Scott Mantz, a movie critic, shared the news via Twitter on Friday, writing, 'How’s THIS for #StarTrek ROYALTY?? TERRY FARRELL & ADAM NIMOY are ENGAGED!!'

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Ric Flair 'awake' and 'progressing' amid health crisis

The 68-year-old pro wrestling legend, according to his rep Melinda Morris Zanoni on Twitter, was awake and responsive, even engaged in a spirited rant on one of his nurses.

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Bachelor host says Corrine Olympios wasn't a victim

Chris Harrison spoke out on Friday, more than two months after Corrine Olympios claimed she was 'a victim' in an incident in a pool that involved contestant DeMario Jackson.

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Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a countercultural lifestyle that stands against the culture of overconsumption that surrounds us.

The world we live in is not friendly to the pursuit of minimalism. Its tendencies and relentless advertising campaigns call us to acquire more, better, faster, and newer. The journey of finding simplicity requires consistent inspiration.

For that reason, I hope you will make an effort this weekend to find a quiet moment with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy some of these hand-picked articles to encourage more simplicity in your life.

That Clutter In Your Home Used To Be Money | Retire Before Dad. Earn more, spend less, and keep the rest to invest. Don’t spend it on crap that takes up space so you don’t need extra space to store it all.

The More We Limit Ourselves, the More Resourceful We Become | James Clear by James Clear. One assumption that often drives unhealthy behavior is that if we want to find happiness and meaning in our lives, then we need more: more opportunity, more wealth, and more things.

Want To Be Happier? Live In a Small House. | The Week by Bonnie Kristian. If you own an American home built in the last three decades, your house is probably too big for your life, sucking away your money, energy, time, and relationships, and adding only to your accumulation of stuff.

No, Nothing Comes For Free. Not Even Free Samples Or Free Shipping | USA Today by Jeff Stibel. What you may not realize is that even if you don’t buy the particular free product, you’re still more likely to spend more at the store on other items after you have gotten a sample.

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Kylie Jenner sells second Hidden Hills mansion

Kylie Jenner has halved her property portfolio in just one month. The 20 year-old sold one of her three Hidden Hills homes for $5.4million, having bought it a year ago for $4.5million.

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Derek Jeter and wife Hannah Davis welcome daughter

The Players’ Tribune shared the news on Twitter Friday writing: 'Congratulations Derek and @hannahbjeter on the birth of your baby girl, Bella Raine Jeter, born Thursday, Aug. 17,

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Suri Cruise dons cute outfit while out with Katie Holmes

Suri Cruise still looked every inch the cherubic youngster as she stepped out with her mother Katie Holmes in New York City on Thursday.

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Friday Finds: 8.18.17

Friday finds for your weekend reads! :D

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to pay lighting designer

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been ordered to pay their lighting designer 565,000 Euros ($662,000 US).

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👆 Can You Describe Yourself in One Word for a Job Interviewer?

Dilbert creator Scott Adams asked his readers to describe themselves in one word. Can you?

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We usually find it pretty easy to call other people names, but could you do it for yourself in a job interview?

It's a good intellectual exercise that's harder than you'd think.

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One real-world example

From one of the comments on Scott's article:

“I was asked this very question in an interview.

I stammered, so he (the interviewer) revised it, “One *good* word”. I was still dumbfounded, so he revised it yet again, “One *good* word, one *bad* word.”

Smart. Ass.

Easy

I got the job.”

How you should describe yourself

If you've done your company research at any point before the interview, you should have an idea of what kinds of values they appreciate. Simply choose one that accurately describes you and run with it.

If you haven't noticed any particular company values standing out, choose a favorite word from these 130 powerful personality adjectives, all of which are positive.

Recruiter Jeff Altman answers in more detail:

Your turn

Imagine if you were asked to do this test in conciseness in your next job interview. Without answering ‘unique' (too easy), how would you respond?

Go.

Tell us in the comments!

Funny bonus

Funny bonus 2

Actually, Scott's reader exercise was a 2-parter.

He also asked that people describe him in one word too and some people linked the two together. ‘Me' is the commenter, and ‘you' is Scott Adams. Here are the ones I liked most:

me:whoa
you:whohahahahaha

Me: Hamburger
You: Tofu-burger

Me: Enginerd
You: Philosotainer

me: drunk
you: which one

You : Entertainer
Me: Audience

Me: Unemployed
You: Over-employed?

You: Confuser
Me: Confused

Me: Tarzan
You: Jane

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Zazie Beetz breaks silence after Deadpool 2 stunt death

The actress, 26, has broken her silence to mourn the loss of the stunt double and send her friends and family 'peace and healing'.

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Katy Perry has delayed her WITNESS: The Tour

The tour, which was due to kick off in Columbus, Ohio on September 7, will now begin in Montreal on September 19, but Katy has assured her fans it will be worth the wait

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5 Myths That Encourage Excess Spending

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Dori Cameron.

It happens in an instant—the internal dialogue you have when considering an online or in-store purchase. For some people, it’s buying and restoring furniture. For others, it’s electronics.

Whatever it is that you’re considering buying—bicycles, clothing, household items—here are five myths that encourage excess spending you may want to consider:

1. The “I can always return it” myth.

The opportunity of returning an item is a common justification of excess spending. When you have that George Foreman grill in your hands, it seems like a great idea. Thinking you can return it to the store if you don’t like it makes spending that $30 an easy decision.

But have you considered the amount of time and effort would go into the return? Surely you would have to store the packaging it came in, keep the receipt, clean it, repackage it, travel back to the store for the return, wait in line, and hopefully get a full refund. Each store has a different return policy and rules that vary. Is the return policy 14 days? 30 days? 60 days? Does the item need to be unopened? What happens if you misplace the receipt? There are so many nuances involved with returning items that it can quickly become a hassle.

Is there another way you’d like to spend your afternoon than waiting in a Target customer service line? If you are thinking “I can always return it,” the item may not be something worth purchasing in the first place.

2. The “I can always sell it later” myth.

Selling online has evolved from eBay and Craigslist to smartphone apps that are incredibly easy to use. The “letgo” app allows you to take a photo, name your price, and even generates a title for your item based on your photo. The app pulls items for sale in your area, creating a virtual endless yard sale. You would think it’s easy to sell online given all of these new tools and apps, but the ease of use increases the number of items posted for sale.

Selling unwanted items also requires time, planning, and thought. How many messages do you check from people interested in your item? How many of those people schedule to come see it, but don’t show up? How much time have you allotted to meet with potential buyers, only to not make as much money as you expected?

Of course, there are some people who run very successful resale businesses, but to others it becomes quite the time burner. Was selling your iPod nano for $25 worth the time and energy spent on the sale? Is there something else you would rather do with your time?

A rule of thumb when making a purchase is to assume it has no resale value. Saying to yourself, “I can always sell it later” before a purchase assumes that a buyer will follow through with the sale at the exact time you want to sell it—all variables which are not guaranteed.

3. The “I can always give it away if I don’t use it” myth.

If reselling your clothing online via the Poshmark app doesn’t work, you can always give it away, right? Surely there’s a roommate, neighbor, or thrift store that could benefit from the blazer that’s a bit too snug, but you purchased because it was on sale? By placing perceived value on your clothing, you are assuming that a thankful recipient is waiting for (and ready to accept) your donation. In the U.S., “fast fashion” clothing stores are creating a surplus of clothing in both retail and resale stores, as well as landfills.

Is there a better way to give back to others or your community than dropping off used goods at a thrift store? Becoming more mindful about your internal dialogue when shopping online or in person is key, and could leave you with extra time and money to use in more fulfilling ways.

4. The “I can always repair or restore it” myth.

I admit, there are times when I purchased a secretary desk or coffee table that needed a little TLC. In my mind, I was seeing the item in its completely restored glory. But how much money in materials—sanding tools, paint stripper, stain, finish—would it really cost to restore? How much time would I need to invest in the restoration?

There are those who find great joy in restoring furniture, jewelry, or cars, but the average person may not have the motivation, tools, or skill to repair or restore these items. If you are thinking, “I can rebuild that engine,” or “I can restore this mid-century armoire to its full glory,” consider the time and materials involved before making the purchase. You may end up realizing there is a different way you would rather spend your time and money.

5. The “I can always put it into storage until I need it” myth.

Onsite and offsite storage is extremely common in the U.S. If you go into someone’s basement, attic, or garage, you are bound to find seasonal or barely used items. When buying items used so infrequently that they must be stored out of sight, consider your alternatives. Do you need to have your own bike although you could rent one instead? Do you need to hold onto old toys for the third child you may or may not end up having? Have you considered how a wet basement or a hot storage unit will affect your belongings?

When deciding to store items or let them go, I like to consider the “joy factor.” Is there someone else who would get more joy out of the bike you’re not using, or the toys you’ll likely donate straight from storage? When you are in buying mode, ask yourself where in your house the object will likely be a year from now. If you picture your purchase collecting dust in the garage, you may be better off not making the purchase at all.

These five myths arise in order to justify purchases we may otherwise not consider. There is joy to be found in the things we purchase—the goal is to practice being more mindful about the things we do buy.

Which myth resonated with you the most? Let me know in the comment section below.

***

Dori Cameron is a singer-songwriter living in Boston. Look her up on Facebook.

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Ric Flair still in 'critical condition' after surgery

WWE legend Ric Flair is still in critical condition after his surgery on Monday. The former wrestler's fiancee Wendy Barlow gave an update on Flair's condition via statement on Facebook.

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Chris Brown recalls the turning point with ex Rihanna

In February of 2009, Chris Brown assaulted his now ex girlfriend Rihanna after leaving a pre-Grammy party. And the 28-year-old singer opened up about the fateful night in his upcoming documentary.

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To See Ourselves As Others See Us

Billions of euro are expended each day on Advertising, PR, Branding online and offline. The messages, overt and subliminal, incessantly bombard our conscious and sub-conscious minds to an extent that we remotely absorb and unconsciously respond to their enticements and directions.The influence of such messaging is beyond dispute but it is interesting to look at how individuals represent their businesses at the personal level and how they are seen to be good or indifferent representatives of their business model.

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Time for a Sparkle Inspection

The physical appearance of your company affects your perceived brand, customer satisfaction, and staff engagement. If you want your company to sparkle, your surroundings must sparkle also... time for a Sparkle Inspection?

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Kim Kardashian almost didn't marry Kris Humphries

Kim Kardashian, 36, admitted that she almost didn't marry Kris Humphries while Khloe Kardashian, 32, claimed it was Lamar Odom's idea to do a reality TV spinoff and not hers.

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The Summer Salad You Should Make Right Now: Peach Melon Basil and Burrata

A summer salad full of Colorado's sweetest fruits: melons and peaches!

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5 Employee Benefits Tips for Employees

Are you an employee? Have you been looking for an article to know about the employee benefits? If so, we suggest that you check out the tips given below. These tips will help you understand the subject better. Read on to know more.

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Mindy Kaling confirms she is pregnant in Today show clip

The 38-year-old actress said that she is not sure what to expect. 'It’s so unknown to me. I have a lot of control over a lot of aspects of my life, and this is one where I’m like, "OK, it’s out of my hands."'

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The Best Way to Create 3-D Images of a Sample

The right tool for any job is going to ensure you get the results you seek. The best way to create 3-D images of a given sample is with the use of an electron tunneling microscope.

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The Right Tips for Your Probing Needs

Precision is the name of the game with atomic force microscope probes, and you can't trust that to just any product out there. You need the right tip for the project and you need to feel confident what you use is going to gain you accurate results every single time.

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Ginger Zee announces she's pregnant with second child

She's the proud mother of a gorgeous one-year-old boy.

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Pizza Grilled Cheese Recipe

Pizza grilled cheese: perfect for those times when a pizza craving hits but you're too hangry to wait the 30-40 minutes for delivery!

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Chris Pratt wins Teen Choice Awards for GOTG 2

The speech, which was an attempt at self-deprecation, came when he was awarded twice for Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2.

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Vanderpump Rules' Stassi Schroeder dumped by boyfriend

The 29-year-old reality star had already booked a Mexican vacation for their romantic milestone

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Bruno Mars donates $1M from concert to Flint water crisis

The 31-year-old entertainer said in a statement that he was 'very thankful' to his audience 'for joining me in supporting this cause,' which remains a major issue in the community.

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Aaron Carter lands in Washington DC with phone in hand

He just spent time in Florida where he celebrated  coming out as bisexual. And Aaron Carter looked to be in high spirits on Saturday as he flew into Washington, D.C.

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Deadmau5 marries girlfriend Kelly 'Grill' Fedoni

The DJ shared some snaps of the big day on Instagram, opting against wearing his iconic mask. 'Mr and Mrs Grill,' he proudly captioned a shot of himself and his stunning bride

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Rappers Drake and Future sued for $25 million

A woman identified as Jane Doe alleges she was approached by 'a man associated with Bridgestone Arena' who offered to take her backstage to meet the performers.

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Lollapalooza 2017

I recently found out that Steph used to be a major club girl before we dated. This came as a bit of a shock to me because I had a pretty hard time imagining my chill mostly non-drinking wife partying...

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Robert Pattinson finally addresses Donald Trump's tweets

President Trump has posted his fair share of eye-opening Tweets. And Robert Pattinson has finally addressed the most bizarre of them: when he offered him relationship advice back in 2012.

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Usher steps out in LA looking unperturbed amid STD drama

If Usher is bothered about the ongoing herpes drama, he certainly wasn't showing it. The singer rocked a relaxed look in white and pink Adidas sneakers and black shorts as he hit up Alfred Coffee.

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Aaron Carter breaks down crying while performing at club

He's been embracing his new bisexual identity since coming out on August 5. And on Thursday evening, it seems Aaron Carter's emotions got the better of him, as he broke into tears

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Fredrik Eklund and Derek Kaplan reveal twins expected

The 40-year-old real estate broker and husband Derek Kaplan revealed they were expecting twins during Thursday's season finale of Million Dollar Listing New York.

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Simplifying After Tragedy Strikes

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Sandy Kreps of Modern Simplicity.

One cold, drizzling night in January, I stood on the street watching in disbelief and shock as my house burned. We had just moved into our house three months prior, and we still had a garage full of boxes waiting to be unpacked.

My family was safe, but my beloved pets were lost, as were the majority of our worldly possessions.

In the following months, friends shyly joked I was taking my love of simplicity to the extreme as we struggled to rebuild our lives with the blank slate we had been presented with.

As I shared our struggle on social media, I was inundated with stories from all over the world of how others had coped with rebuilding after a loss, whether it was a fire, a flood, a tornado, a hurricane, a burglary. We weren’t alone. I found comfort in that truth. And even more so in the stories of those who chose voluntary simple living after the tragedy:

A single mom in Louisiana told me that after losing her home in a tornado, she and her daughter moved into a tiny house on her parent’s property in Alabama. She couldn’t be happier.

A widow in Salt Lake City shared with me that following the tragic death of her husband, she moved from their large home of 40 years to a smaller 2-bedroom condo in order to free up resources to spend more time with kids and grandchildren now scattered throughout the country.

A married dad of three in Kansas shared that after a flood wiped out his home and his business property, his family downsized from a 4,000 sq. ft. home into a 1,100 sq. ft. home, and he started working from home. He said the relief he feels from simplifying his family’s lifestyle far outweighs the grief he felt when the flood stole their stuff.

A married couple from my hometown in Texas told me that after losing their expensive condo in Galveston in a hurricane, they chose a cute little bungalow in Dallas. They replaced only the items they needed, living a minimalist lifestyle so they could spend their resources traveling to do mission work in Africa.

Losing everything forces you to evaluate your lifestyle and your needs. In the days following the fire, while we bunked down at my husband’s parents’ house, I found I needed very little. A few clothes and a pair of shoes. Some toiletries. Clothes and school supplies for my kids. A new computer so I could work again. Few other things seemed necessary.

While I hope you never need these tips, I want to share with you a few things I’ve learned from my experience losing everything, as well as tips I’ve gotten from others who’ve lost it all.

Tips for Simplifying After a Tragedy

• First, get yourself and your family safe. Don’t worry about anything except the basics: shelter, food, clothing. Those needs are primary, everything else can wait. Your family (especially if you have young children) will need your strength and protection.

• Let yourself mourn. You can’t recover until you mourn what you lost—whether that’s a loved one, a pet, the loss of your sense of safety, the loss of physical stuff. Get counseling if you need. This is a major life change, and it’s going to take time to heal. Treat it as such.

• Make use of donations. In the days following the fire, neighbors dropped off clothes and shoes for my sons, clothes for me and my husband, small kitchen appliances, books, toys, even home decor. We were so grateful for these items—they bought us time before we needed to spend money replacing items. Use what’s given with a grateful heart, knowing that for those items that are just not quite right, you can pass them on to others who need them after you’re back on your feet.

• Don’t be in a hurry to replace physical stuff. Yes, you’re hurting, but try to take a few moments to dream. This is your chance to put together a new life from the ground up (literally). What does that look like? Write it down. Define the vision of what you want your rebuilt life to look like. Lose all your clothing? Maybe it’s a good time to put together that capsule wardrobe you’ve been thinking about. Lose your books? Maybe it’s a time to switch to a digital library. Lost your home? Maybe it’s time to downsize into something smaller and better suited to your new lifestyle.

• Let people help you. One of the most surprising and most amazing things that happened after the fire was the outpouring of love and support from family and friends, even strangers. Cards and donations from coworkers and clients, Scout groups, friends, neighbors, readers of my blog, even the local donut shop. I have never felt so humbled, blessed, and loved in all my life. A woman in Walmart handed me the last $20 in her wallet after overhearing us talk about the fire while purchasing clothes and supplies to send my kids back to school. These outpourings of love lifted us while we struggled with our loss, and they made us even more aware of the needs around us that we could fill once we got back on our feet.

• Replace items as needed. Once you’re stabilized and have the resources, start replacing items you lost, but don’t rush it. Replace things as you need them, and be choosy about it when you can. Pick things built to last, items you love and will use regularly. Don’t buy just to buy. Try replacing things on an as-needed basis—even borrow when you can until you’re sure you need to buy the item for permanent ownership.

• Never forget to be grateful. It’s very possible that the worst thing that has ever happened to you has just happened. But you’re still here, and people love you. Be grateful. Thank God for your blessings. Point your mind toward the good and the abundant, and place your expectations toward building a life even better than you had before.

I was surprised that I didn’t mourn my stuff so much as the loss of “safety” I had felt—I doubt I’ll ever leave the house again without wondering if it’ll be there when I return. My heart still aches for my lost pets, the only real loss from that night that hurt. But I’m still here, my husband and children are safe, and thanks to insurance, we have the means to rebuild.

Now we’re rebuilding our house carefully and intentionally—trying to decide what to replace of all that was lost.

Life is good, despite tragedy. And we’ve been given a new start to live a simpler lifestyle.

***

Sandy Kreps helps people cut through the chaos of modern life and find a simpler path. She writes regularly at Modern Simplicity. Get her free e-book, 101 Ways to Simplify Your Life, here.

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Kesha talks about struggle with bulimia and anorexia

The 30-year-old reflected on her road to success in a letter addressed to her 18-year-old self in a segment on CBS This Morning on Thursday.

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Britney Spears stage crasher identified in mugshot

DailyMail.com has obtained the mugshot of 37-year-old Jesse Webb from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, who arrested the man on Wednesday night.

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💪 50 Career Coaches Who Give Free Consults On Every Topic You Need

A handy directory of top career coaches who let you try before you buy.

Photo by Austin Neill

Why do top athletes have coaches?

Simple: to get better results, faster.

Similarly, in 6 Reasons You Might Need a Job Search Coach Now, job seeker coach Rita Ashley said that having a coach helps in “securing a better job, reaching it faster and gaining the intangible benefit of control over” your job search.

Who doesn't want that?

But then, how do you find a good career coach who can get you that?

You could try googling ‘career coaches near me', but where you live will largely decide how useful that is. Plus the fact that a career search coach is local in no way guarantees they're any good.

You could try asking your network of contacts for recommendations, and if you're lucky, someone you trust will actually be able to speak from experience. But what if they're in a different industry, or at a different stage in their career?

It's not so easy to find the best career coach for you, which is why I've compiled this list of career coaches from around the world who offer a free consult upfront.

Most of the coaches here offer initial phone or Skype consult calls you can use to explain your situation and discuss their coaching services and pricing, while some give free resume and CV reviews.

Use the free call to see if there's good chemistry with the coach to be, and try to understand if you'd enjoy working with them.

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Coaches who offer free phone consultations

Name: Thea Kelley

Based in: San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA

Consult: ​Phone consultation

Duration: 15 minutes

Target audience: Professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area and around the USA

 

Name: Shayna Lee

Based in: New York, New York, USA

Consult: ​Phone consultation

Duration: 15 minutes

Target audience: High level professionals, CURRENTLY EMPLOYED but seeking to make a career transition or an up level into a role that fulfills their passion and nurtures their talent either at their current company or a different company.

 

Name: Sharon McCormick

Based in: North Carolina. Sharon has a virtual practice and serves other cities around the USA.

Consult: Free consultation to assess our fit in achieving your career goals

Duration: 30 minutes

Target audience: Consists of mid-career changing professionals who want to advance in their jobs or make a career change. I work with my clients virtually, so I work with clients across the country. I assist clients from most industries including Government, Non-profit, Corporate and Higher Education.

 

Name: Kevin Tucker

Based in: Ohio and Arizona

Consult: Strategy Session

Duration: 30 minutes

Target audience: mid-career professional going through a life and/or career transition

 

Name: Tina Monk

Based in: Neutral Bay NSW

Consult: Coaching Introduction

Duration: 15 minutes

Target audience: job seekers – people who have been made redundant or are looking for a new/better job, they know what they want but don’t know how to get it; career changers – people who are not happy in their current career and want to make a change but don’t know what to; and people who want to achieve life goals, such as relationships; and leaders who want to improve their leadership skills. They are Sydney-based with a median level income or above.

 

Name: Simon Scantlebury

Based in: Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Wiltshire and other locations across the UK

Consult: Consultation

Duration: 2 hours

Target audience: executives, directors, managers, and professionals in southern counties of England.

 

Name: Kevin and Kay Marie Brennfleck

Based in: Howell, MI, USA

Consult: Career Services Consultation

Duration: 20 to 40 minutes

Target audience: “individuals who think they could benefit from professional career coaching/counseling, and who are ready to invest financially in professional career services.”

 

Name: Margaret Buj

Based in: London, UK

Consult: Needs Assessment Call

Duration: 15 minutes

 

Name: Ford Myers

Based in: Haverford, PA, USA

Consult: Career Breakthrough Session

Target audience: Senior Executives and Accomplished Professionals (residents of the US and Canada only)

 

Name: Mark Anderson

Based in: Brighton and Sussex, UK

Consult: Consultation

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

Target audience: school leavers and adults who are looking for a career transition.

 

Name: Erica Sosna

Based in: Bletchingley Road, Godstone, UK

Consult: Initial coaching consultation

Duration: 40 minutes

Target audience:
✓ Female, mid to late thirties, infant children, London, south-east or home counties, university education, professional – has worked long hours to achieve high status role in a profession but this is no longer compatible with having a young family.

✓ Male, creative, arty type in a job that is not creative or arty. Early forties. Live in Home Counties. Young family. Wants to do something with the next chapter of his life that keeps income level high but doesn't destroy his soul.

✓ Single female professional, ambitious, focused, expert in her field. Wants to move into a different industry or a different company but has been in one company all of her career. Early forties. Change feels scary. Doesn't think she can have what she wants without going back to uni. Well-read, like nights out with the ladies, good independent cinema, pop up restaurants, travel.

 

Name: Leonard Lang

Based in: Minneapolis, MN, USA

Consult: Consultation

Duration: 30 minutes

Target audience: anyone who wants to discover what their most fulfilling career and job would be and a way to achieve it. This is a creative, individualized 4 step process. It works best with people willing to determine what they’d like first, and then figure out what they need to do to get there. It’s not a good match for people who want to start with their skill set and see who’s asking for that set. It’s also not for people who prefer to use standardized assessments. Can meet in-person if in Twin Cities, Minnesota area.

 

Name: Julia Sinclair-Brown

Based in: United Kingdom

Consult: Consultation

Duration: 30 minutes

Target audience: healthcare professionals – I offer Skype or face-to-face in Cambridgeshire

 

Name: Jill Huggett

Based in: North Grafton, Massachusetts, USA

Consult: Consultation

Duration: 30 minutes

Target audience: “Ideal for those who are changing careers, reentering the workforce, looking for a promotion, wanting greater satisfaction out of their career, or needing a better work/life balance. Ideal for Executives that need strategies to build and manage teams, navigate corporate politics or get to the next level.”

 

Name: Hallie Crawford

Based in: Atlanta, GA, USA

Consult: Career Strategy Session

Duration: 20 minutes

Target audience: “career seekers wanting to find their passion and career path for life.”

 

Name: Adrian Klaphaak

Based in: San Francisco, California, USA

Consult: Career Consultation

Duration: 30 minutes

Target audience: “We’ve helped thousands of people find work they love and build successful careers.”

 

Name: Adriana Llames

Based in: Chicago, IL, USA

Consult: Consultation

Target audience: “executives, professionals and executive assistants to pharmaceutical sales reps, newly discharged military personnel, fashion photographers and union plumbers. With clients across the U.S., Europe, Central and South America, she enjoys coaching professionals and creatives at all levels and in every industry.”

 

Name: Pat Kendall

Based in: Portland, Oregon, USA

Consult: Job Search Coaching

Duration: 30 minutes

Target audience: “If you have been unemployed for more than one year, you qualify for a free coaching session.”

 

Name: Brittany Knapp

Based in: USA

Consult: Complimentary intro call

Duration: 15 minutes

Target audience: “If you are not experiencing career joy, it’s time to find out why. We have helped a number of people like you.”

 

Name: Bob Weingartner

Based in: New Jersey, USA

Consult: Career Coaching Consultation

Duration: 30 minutes

Target audience: “assisting entry to mid-level career and job seekers in attaining their career goals.”

 

Name: Ros Toynbee

Based in: London, UK

Consult: Career Review

Duration: 45 minutes

Target audience: “Professionals (not new graduates) ready to make changes in their career at this time and serious about investing their time and money in receiving independent, professional support to achieve that aim.”

 

Name: Lindsay West

Based in: London, UK

Consult: Coaching

Duration: 30 minutes

Target audience: “helping people to feel a sense of fulfilment in all aspects of their lives and she has had great success coaching clients to achieve their personal, career and life goals.”

 

Name: Seven Coaching

Based in: London, UK

Consult: Coaching Consultation

Target audience: “helping professionals since 2009 and has now helped hundreds of happy clients to find their next role, make big career changes, start businesses, develop confidence, get promoted and noticed, and much much more.

 

Name: Mo Faul

Based in: Florida, USA

Consult: Clarity Call

Target audience: “Anyone in a leadership role should be required to take this program.”

 

Name: Ashley Stahl

Based in: UK

Consult: Phone consultation

Target audience: “20somethings and 30somethings around the world to discover their authentic careers, land more job offers and launch their dream businesses”

 

Name: Mark Franklin

Based in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Consult: Career conversation

Duration: 15 minutes

Target audience: “People from all walks of life.”

 

Name: mba Mission

Based in: USA

Consult: Consultation: Career Coaching

Duration: 30 minutes

Target audience: “Business school students”

 

Name: Hoi Talent

Based in: Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Consult: Career Consultation

Target audience: “We've helped thousands of international talents with their careers in the Netherlands”

 

Name: Paul White

Based in: UAE

Consult: Telephone Consultation

Duration: 20 minutes

Target audience: “Anyone, worldwide. There are no geographical boundaries. We would be pleased to talk with you about career coaching and explore together how it might benefit you.”

 

Name: Hamza Zaouali

Based in: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Consult: One-on-One Job Search Coaching

Duration: 30 to 60 minutes

Target audience: Mid-management to top executive level. I coach professionals around the world so no geographical restriction. I specialise in Job Search Coaching, CV Writing, Interview Preparation and Salary Negotiation (or Re-negotiation)

 

Name: Stefanie Zizzo

Based in: Apex, NC, USA

Consult: Coaching Consultation

 

Name: Naren

Based in: Melbourne, Australia

Consult: Coaching Consultation

Target audience: “International student or skilled migrant and struggling to get a job in Australia”

 

Name: Grad Careers Coach

Based in: United Kingdom

Consult: One to one careers consultation

Target audience: “We help international students secure top graduate jobs by providing graduate careers advice and professional coaching on a one to one basis. ”

 

Name: Church Jobs TV

Based in: Bryan, OH, USA

Consult: Video phone consultation

Duration: 15 minutes

Target audience: “churches and individuals during their search process”

 

Name: Michelle Flint

Based in: USA

Consult: Initial consultation

Duration: 30 minutes

 

Name: Annie Little

Based in: Philadelphia, PA, USA

Consult: Complimentary Consultation

Duration: 15 minutes

Target audience: “I work with lawyers like you to discover the career you want and rebuild the confidence you need to make it a reality.”

 

Name: Career Creators Consulting

Based in: Austin, Texas, USA

Consult: Consultation

Duration: 30 minutes

 

Name: Tessa Armstrong

Based in: United Kingdom

Consult: Consultation

Target audience: “individuals in the UK and abroad to achieve the career that suits them best.”

 

Name: Jeff Neil

Based in: New York City, NY, USA

Consult: Consultation

Duration: 15 minutes

 

Name: Gabrielle Bill

Based in: Philadelphia, PA, USA

Consult: Consultation

Duration: 30 minutes

 

Name: Bethany Wallace

Based in: North Central Arkansas, USA

Consult: One-on-one call

Duration: 10 minutes

Target audience: Every candidate/job seeker

 

Name: Mashaal (muh-SHAWL) Ahmed

Based in: Washington, DC, USA

Consult: Phone Consultation

Duration: 30 minutes

Target audience: “I help DC overachievers find and communicate their inner awesome, whether they are looking for that next step in their career or aiming for greater things where they already work. I have worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds, including business, advocacy, public policy, public relations, and international development.”

Free resume/CV reviews and critiques

Name: The Resume Centre

Based in: Australia

Consult: Resume Review

Target audience: We are international company with websites in 12 countries servicing anyone that requires our services in English, German or French and we work with anyone of any age, looking to further their career.

 

Name: The CV Squad

Based in: United Kingdom

Consult: CV Review

 

Name: Jean Cummings

Based in: Concord, MA, USA

Consult: Resume Consultation

Target audience: “I create executive resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles specifically designed for IT executives.”

 

Name: Bernadette Innes

Based in: Melbourne, Australia

Consult: FREE Assessment: Résumé, Cover Letter, Key Selection Criteria and/or LinkedIn Profile

Target audience: Australia and Worldwide

 

Name: Jeff Flannery

Based in: Paradise Valley, AZ, USA

Consult: Resume Review

 

Name: Kamara Toffolo

Based in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Consult: Resume Review

Target audience: “established professionals at all levels from mid-career to executive across a diverse range of industries, specialties, and roles.”

 

Name: CV Now

Based in: UK

Consult: CV Critique

Free coaching services

Founder: Ebru Ulufer

Consult: Coaching

Target audience: “Our coaches offer free coaching on various topics: Career, motivation, limiting beliefs, relationships, confidence, family, parenting, work-life balance, well-being, healthy living, fitness, change, habits, and many more. Therefore, we don't have a specific target audience. Anyone who wants to improve their lives can work with our coaches.”

 

Question of the article

If you've used a job hunting or career coach in the past, what was most helpful?

If you haven't used one, what was the main reason why? Tell us in the comments.

 

Bonus: When to invest in Career Coaching

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