Coaching begins with a rigorous insight into the industry and the individual roles within that sector. This is the most important step in coaching. Students are often expected to pursue careers in industries, which they have a lack of exposure to. In this step, your mentor will illustrate the structure, organisation and culture of your chosen industry.

Competitive careers often have academic requirements. It is important to know whether you have the correct skillset, attitude and credentials to be able to achieve within the career path you are choosing to pursue. Your mentor will speak to you in depth about yout academic and non-academic background and explain to you how your credentials would look to a future employer. Where there are any shortfalls in your academic history, your coach will guide you on how to rectify any potential issues.

It is better to learn from the mistakes of others, than to learn from your own mistakes. Your coach will have extensive experience within your chosen industry and will provide a rigorous explanation of their successful career path. Your coach is a well of wisdom and knowledge and you will be able to ask as many questions as you would like. 

Careers are not created overnight. You may require ongoing mentoring and the Ingenious Learning team are here to help you through your journey. We have a breadth of mentors that can guide you throughout your career path and they can all provide you with their own insights into the industry. It is important to have a career plan and to set achievable targets for yourself. We are here to guide you through this process

Mentoring is about providing you with knowledge, wisdom and emotional support. Careers can be challenging and fulfilling, but also frustrating and competitive. We are on hand to guide you throughout your career, in order to help you achieve your aspirations.

Successful academics often have a range of options available to them. It is important to have a view on the future of an industry, so that you are able to anticipate the longevity of your career over the long term. The team at Ingenious Learning can guide you in setting your future goals. We can also help experienced individuals in looking for new career paths.