Career Coaching Preparation | Origin: CS113
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Becoming an Effective Career Coach --> Career Coaching Preparation
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I am impressed by the various models that can be used to collaborate with students on their goals. Models to help us reflect on how we engage with students. I try to consistently be constructive in my feedback and be an active listener, but it is good to be reminded of different approaches and varying factors that might affect the way a student is coached. I also appreciate that we can always improve the UPR approaches.
I learned that communication is so very important in career coaching. The way we give feedback, respond to students, and discuss topics with our students helps to create a positive relationship between career coach and student. This positive relationship then feeds into the success of the overall program in itself. Overall, communication is key!
This part of the module discusses the importance of clear communication in regard to assisting students accomplish their goals. As a coach it is important to allow the student to take accountability for their goals, outcomes, concerns, actions, and next steps. As a coach it is our role to ensure we help the student stay on track to move forward toward their desired outcome without directing them ourselves. It is also important to create a supportive environment where the student feels comfortable discussing their goals, obstacles, and plans without feeling judged and demeaned. I plan to use this information to create an environment where students feel comfortable discussing their goals and plans to obtain their desired outcome, through encouragement, positive but constructive feedback, and empathy.
It is very valuable having a reminder to be an active listener. I appreciated the specific points on how to provide positive feedback. I will try the SNIP method.
effective career coaching requires deliberate upfront preparation.
My biggest takeaway was the importance of communication and relationship building in the process of WBL.
The biggest take away from this module is the importance of communication & trust in the coaching process. Students are more likely to grow & succeed when they feel supported & heard. Connecting classroom learning to the real world career experiences is another way to help them learn & develop skills that they will use outside the classroom
This emphasized the importance of active listening, clear communication, and building strong relationships with students. It's important that students feel supported and understood. It also highlighted the value of models like GROW and strategies for giving constructive, nonjudgmental feedback. I plan to apply these by being more intentional with my words, listening closely, and guiding students to make their own decisions with confidence.
I learned the importance of building relationships and using a coaching approach. I plan to ask better questions, listen more, and help students find their own direction.
My key takeaway from this lesson is that how we deliver our suggestions greatly influences how they are received. Thoughtful word choice is essential, as the same message can lead to very different responses depending on how it is framed. Feedback should be constructive and supportive. Asking permission before offering feedback can help students feel more prepared and less defensive. Additionally, using “why” in questions can unintentionally put students on the defensive, making them feel the need to justify themselves.
Active listening involves demonstrating empathy for students’ situations and experiences. By incorporating unconditional positive regard, you can foster a supportive relationship that helps students feel genuinely heard and understood.
active listening and offering non judgemental feedback will encourage students to meet their goals.
I appreciate the GROW model and believe it will be an effective tool in guiding students through the hesitancy they may face in searching for a job and the fear of success.
Utilizing mirroring, active listening, paraphrasing, reflecting emotions and asking questions are effective ways to build trust, connection, and show that you understand the person you are speaking to. I also plan to use the SNIP method when providing feedback to students. This method taught me how to give feedback in a positive manner.
Suggesting a shift away from using the word "why" was interesting to me; I don't think I realized the possibility of causing defensiveness through one simple word just asking for clarification. "What makes you say that?" it is, then!
I am looking forward to applying the SNIP model and use the proper framework to give constructive feedback.
A great reminder that how we give feedback matters. In Career Services, our goal is to guide graduates with clarity and support so they grow with confidence, not discouragement.
The lesson's takeaway is active listening, which can help students' perspectives.
I really appreciate the GROW Model of coaching and having that meaningful conversation(s) that hopefully is an engaging one.
