Beefed Up and Slimmed Down for the Summer: 8 Weeks to August Coaching Program

Since last Friday, I’ve been fielding inquiries about my new coaching program, to help those who have found themselves still without a job for the Fall. In talking over the details of the program, many people thought it might be useful, but just weren’t ready to commit. So I sat down to review the details of the program and make a few modifications to get people off the fence.

First, let’s review the general outline for the program, as announced last Friday….

“8 weeks to August” is geared toward job seekers who are determined to start something new this academic year. It’s a “hybrid” program…part individual coaching, and part on-line activities and support. It will also be significantly cheaper than a regular 1-on-1 coaching program, because I’m sensitive to the financial aspects of job-seeking in higher education. (I have some news on that, so read on.)

Features

• 2 individual coaching sessions in early June, to outline your goals for coaching, and to review your resume and cover letters, to make sure they are selling your unique skills and experience in ways that match the positions you are targeting. ($200 Value)
• 2 practice interviews-one via phone, the other via Skype, with feedback about areas for possible improvement. ($200 value)
• 2 additional individual coaching sessions during the program, which can be used for exploration, goal-setting, additional mock interviews, strategy sessions for specific applications, etc….Really, whatever you might need. ($200 value)
• E-mail coaching during the entire program- send short questions or requests to me on topics of your choosing.
• Online access to readings and activities that will help you focus your efforts on finding a position that will be a natural match for your interests, skills and abilities.
• Group discussion opportunities for all group members, for support and encouragement from other job seekers.
• The ability to have private online chats and discussions with me and with other group members about your search.

I thought I’d put together a pretty good package, and set a pretty good price point, but I’d like to see a slightly larger group. It’s true enough that the 1-on-1 coaching and the online activities may be enough for most people, but I like to idea of at least offering some group activities, to help people network with and support other searchers, and to know they are not alone in their concerns.

Optimally, I would like to see this group at between 15 and 20 members, because I think that’s a manageable size that still allows personal interaction and individualized attention to each member.

The changes are:

• I’m going reducing the price. ($400/person instead of $500/person)
• I’m going to split the payments and have an up-front part and then let participants pay the remainder later probably $200 now and $200 later in the program.
• I’m going to set up a “client profiles” section on HigherEdCareerCoach.com for any member of the program interested to have the following:
  • Picture & Bio
  • Resume Highlights and downloadable resume pdf file
  • A BusinessCard 2.0 or similar internet card
  • Have an entire episode of my BlogTalkRadio show dedicated to interviewing you and talking about your goals for your job search. (will be linked to your page). Will be pre-recorded and edited. Both BTR and my site have good Search Engine Optimization, but A BTR episode will stay up, be searchable and hopefully help you get your name out there in a better way.
• I’m still planning to give away a $500 Apple giftcard if we get 15 or more registrants.
• You’ll still get the book.
• You’ll still get access to the teleseminars and online workshops and activities until the End of September.

• The number of registrants for this program will still be extremely limited, because I want to be able to deliver all I promise, and more, to participants, and turn them into raving fans and the best kind of advertising money can’t buy…satisfied clients.
• Every participant will receive a copy of a great book on personal branding. (Me 2.0 by Dan Schawbel)
  
• If I reach my intended target size for this program, one of the participants is going to end up getting all the features and benefits mentioned above, and a $500 Apple Gift Card. With the price drop this means that someone is going to get paid to get coaching and move forward in their job search. And maybe use that gift card to start a new job this Fall with a shiny new iPad.

Do I have your interest now?

If you or a friend are “stuck,” and really need to move forward and make significant progress in your job search, wouldn’t it be great to get personal attention, customized resume/cover letter/interview assistance, the support of a certified coach and other job seekers in your field, and (if we get a group of 15 to 20) the opportunity to get all your money back?

I know that if I was looking for a position, it would interest me.

So don’t wait…visit the program’s registration page (link below) to learn more about this program, what the costs and benefits are, and about my money-back guarantee.

What do you have to lose?

Go to the event page and register now!

New Deadline: Next Friday (June 11).