You’re craving clarity on a career direction that will be a great fit for you. You want to make progress on your career. You’re ready to get the ball rolling.
You find your way to our application process and the initial step of submitting a confidential application.
The application questions ask you to reflect on your career situation through a few different lenses.
You go through the questions, thoughtfully fill in your answers, maybe even proofread your thoughts, and then click “Submit My Application”.
And then it hits you.
You’ve just spilled your guts to online form.
A few questions may enter your mind.
“Will anyone read what I wrote?”
“What will you think of me?”
“Will you judge me?”
“Did I reveal too much?”
I was recently reminded of these feelings when I felt nervous and vulnerable as I filled out an intake form for a new support. (I’m a big believer that to give to others well, my tank has to be full, so it’s the norm for me to be receiving support.)
Would whoever was on the receiving end handle what I’d shared with care? Would we get along? Would this experience be supportive?
You may feel similar things when submitting your application to work with our team.
So I thought I’d reveal what happens on our side when you submit your application.
When our team receives a new application, I get a notification in my inbox. I feel happy and pleased because I love being of service. Having the potential to help someone new is a win in my day. Plus, we work with amazing clients, and it’s fun to get to know you!
Almost immediately, I’ll click in to review your application responses. I read everything you’ve shared.
A few things are happening as I read.
- I’m vetting for overall fit between the help you’re seeking and the service we provide. Are you looking for career clarity coaching? (That’s what we do!) Are you looking for a resume re-write? (Time to refer out!)
- I read your responses from a place of curiosity. I view you as a wholly capable individual, and I feel excited to get to know you. A lot of our process is centered around helping you to get further in touch with your strengths, interests, and passions, and my spidey senses are already picking up some of these things.
- As I read, I take in the facts of your case, and I connect to your desire to get your career to a better place. From the get-go I’m rooting for you and for the difference greater career happiness will make to you. I feel privileged to be entrusted with such an important part of your life, and I take that trust very seriously.
Assuming you are looking for the type of help we provide, I’ll approve your application and reach out personally to let you know next steps.
Our system will send you background information on our programs and our client’s results, including pricing and how to choose between our different program options. (As a heads up: sometimes these emails wind up in gmail’s Promotions tab!)
We may connect over any lingering questions you have so that you can make the best decision for you about moving forward. I wait to see if you’ll decide to take the bigger action step of registering for one of our programs. I always hope that you will because I know what a difference improving your career will make in your life.
So to answer your questions:
“Will anyone read what I wrote?”
Yes! I read every application, usually the same business day it is received. Our system will typically alert you to your approval status by the following business day.
“What will you think of me?”
I think well of you. I’m proud of you for seeing a place where you can make an improvement in your life and taking a constructive action step around doing just that.
“Will you judge me?”
Nope.
“Did I reveal too much?”
Not possible. We want to get to know you. Your application is the first step in a process that will involve even deeper connection.
“Will you handle what I’ve shared with care?”
Yes, all applications are kept confidential.
“Will we get along?”
You should be able to get a solid sense of our vibe through the background materials we send. Each program begins with a Get Acquainted Call where you and your coach get to know one another before the formal coaching work begins. We love all of our clients and really enjoy getting to know each individual through our coaching programs.
“Will this experience be supportive?”
100%. We are here for you. We care deeply about each of our clients.
If you’ve been thinking about working with our team on achieving greater career clarity, get started by filling out an application. I look forward to reading it!
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