In today’s tough economic times and job market, many career professionals, new or established, find pricing their service offerings a constant puzzle; especially when they start talking to other people in the industry or surfing the web. Don't sell yourself short or get caught up with what other people are charging. Instead, step back and look at what you're really selling.
Whether you're a new or established career professional, pricing can be a constant puzzle; especially when you start talking to other people in the industry or surfing the web. There are so many pricing models, fees, products and services out there.
Don't sell yourself short or get caught up with what other people are charging. Instead, step back and look at what you're really selling:
1. Your years of expertise in the career industry, and the peace of mind of having you as a partner.
2. Ongoing accountability and motivation of having you involved in the process.
3. Through the coaching and/or resume writing process, you will address key career issues that have been holding your client back from success.
4. Through the coaching and/or resume writing process, you will define and describe your client's career goals and direction.
5. The financial security and stress relief after your client successfully gets that job, gets that promotion, pay raise or other career goal they've been going after for so long.
These benefits are invaluable. When you couple them with your concrete products such as career assessment reports, books, special reports, interview role-play sessions or a CD of their resume in different formats, I hope that you can see just how valuable your services really are.
Remember - a person who earns $100K per year is losing approximately $2,000 each week he or she isn't employed. So don't just attach a price to your products, assign a value that represents everything you offer.
Building Your Network of Experts
Be willing to step out of your comfort zone and begin to expand your professional network. Business opportunities are everywhere, but you to seek them out. Experts in other fields offer a whole new world of business-building strategies, ideas and experiences - take advantage the vast resources available to you and start building your network of experts.
Creative Ways to Invest in Your Development, Without Spending a Fortune
Professional development is something we can all commit to as professionals, to keep up with the latest trends and to keep us on our toes. You may not think you can afford professional development but you can if you do it creatively. One example, share your knowledge, expertise, and resources freely with valued colleagues to come away with a golden nugget or two from your meetings.
Social Networking Online - Why You SHOULD Be Doing It
Millions of people around the world are connecting with one another, joining social groups, and building relationships without ever meeting in person. In a way, the profile we post to these sites becomes the "mask" we put on for our online interactions. If you're skeptical, uncomfortable, uncertain or even a bit frightened by the prospect, you're not alone.
