Specialized career advice
It can sometimes be difficult to find the right challenge or achieve success in your career. It is important to be able to determine the right direction and to find fulfillment in your work. This brings enjoyment and motivation to discover new things and develop yourself. At MEPD we are happy to help you with the career advice you can build on. Want to discuss the possibilities? Contact us!
What is career advice?
Career advice is expert guidance that helps you make well-considered decisions about your work and future. It may involve choosing a new position, determining a suitable course of study, or discovering your strengths and areas for development. At MEPD, we combine practical tips with personal insights, so you can clearly see which direction suits you best. Career advice can stand on its own, but can also be part of processes such as outplacement or track 2 reintegration. This way, you not only get advice, but also the tools to take your next step with confidence.
What is career coaching?
Career coaching is personal guidance that helps you to find direction, enjoyment, and confidence in your work and career. It is a process in which, together with an experienced coach, you explore what suits you, which qualities you have, and which steps you can take to reach your goals.
At MEPD, we see career coaching as more than just advice. It’s about discovering, making choices, and developing in a way that fits your life. Whether you’re stuck in your current job, looking for a new challenge, or want to know which study or training can strengthen your next step, we are by your side.
What is career coaching?
Our approach is personal and practical. We begin with an introductory meeting where we discuss your situation, questions, and wishes. Then we create a plan together. Depending on your goals, career coaching may include:
- Career advice about work, education, and development
- Insight into your strengths and interests through conversations, competency tests and career choice tests
- Job application guidance and self-marketing in the job market
- Personal coaching to boost self-confidence and motivation
This combination gives you not only insight, but also practical tools to take steps towards work that suits you. Interested in career advice, career coaching, or career guidance with MEPD? Contact us. We are happy to tell you more about the possibilities!
Why choose career coaching and career guidance?
Want to know when career guidance is valuable? Career coaching can help you, among other things, if you:
- Are doubting your current position or future
- Want to know which job truly suits you
- Want to get more enjoyment and fulfillment from your work
- Want to be prepared for a new step, such as a promotion or career switch
- Are stuck due to changes, reorganization, or personal circumstances
Our career guidance and career development is always tailored. We adapt the process to your pace, so you can discover your opportunities in a safe and motivating environment. Would you like to know more or schedule an informal meeting? Contact us, we are happy to tell you more about the possibilities of career guidance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between career development and personal coaching?
In career development, we mainly focus on steering your employee’s career. Career development is the way to discover the strengths of your people. A career program provides a complete picture of competencies, development opportunities, character, and motivation.
Personal career coaching helps accelerate the development process of employees. You gain more insight into their values and talents, and also their pitfalls. How can they break through their behavioral patterns? Do your employees possess (personal) leadership? By deploying personal career development, you quickly gain insight and results with a high return. The career advisor from MEPD can also contribute to this.
What does career development bring to my employee?
During the career program your employee will get answers to the questions: who am I, what do I want, and what can I do? By going through a program with tests on talents, interests, drives, and abilities, the employee is helped to answer these questions. During the career development sessions, the results are discussed and the employee receives a clear profile outlining qualities, strengths and weaknesses, wishes regarding function, etc. Based on this, we create a plan of action and career advice including concrete goals and actions to further shape the desired career path.
What does career development bring to the organization?
Research shows that job satisfaction increases after following career development, even if the job situation remains unchanged. Career development makes employees feel supported in their development. And that strengthens motivation, engagement, and work enjoyment.
Additional benefit: practice shows that through career guidance, employees adopt a more proactive attitude and take quicker action to adjust unsatisfactory work situations in time. A win-win situation!
What is the difference between career coaching and career advice?
Career advice mainly provides you with information and direction. Career coaching goes a step further: it’s a process of discovery, development, and guidance until you actually take steps.
How long does a career program take?
On average, a career program lasts 3 to 6 months, depending on your questions and goals.
Can career coaching help with reintegration?
Yes. Career coaching can be part of programs such as reintegration track 2 or outplacement, where together we look for suitable and sustainable work.
