Well 2024 is finally here!

Ready to make this

your best year ever?

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Tired of doing it all alone? Frustrated? The feeling that you’re doing something wrong but don’t know what. It’s probably the single word people tell us most when describing their feelings about their job search today. “How do I look for a job now? Where? For what kind of positions? How do I get someone, -ANYONE! to respond to my resume.” 

As a Career Coach, I can help you with that. I offer one-on-one Coaching, Personality and Vocational Testing, Resume Writing, and Interview and Job Search Training “cafeteria style” so you can pick whatever is appropriate for your situation. I’m Tim Dugger and for over 30 years I’ve enjoyed the privilege of helping everyone from students to CEO’s, teachers, physicians, accountants, programmers, hospitality workers, admins and many more determine who they are and what their “best fit” careers will look like.

So what are you waiting for? Whether you are employed but feeling unfulfilled, unemployed, or a student looking for career direction, hit that FREE INTRODUCTORY APPOINTMENT and take the first step toward the new you!

Well, it’s finally 2024!

Is this going to be the year you say

“I’m READY TO MAKE A CHANGE!”

Tired of doing it all alone? Frustrated? The feeling that you’re doing something wrong but don’t know what. It’s probably the single word people tell us most when describing their feelings about their job search today. “How do I look for a job now? Where? For what kind of positions? How do I get someone, -ANYONE! to respond to my resume.” As a Career Coach, I can help you with that. 

At Career Café I offer one-on-one Coaching, Personality and Vocational Testing, Resume Writing, and Interview and Job Search Training “cafeteria style” so you can pick whatever is appropriate for your unique situation. I’m Tim Dugger and for over 30 years I’ve enjoyed the privilege of helping everyone from students to CEO’s, teachers, physicians, accountants, programmers, hospitality workers, admins and more determine who they are and what their “best fit” careers will look like.

So what are you waiting for? Whether you are employed but feeling unfulfilled, unemployed, or a student looking for career direction, contact me today for a FREE INTRODUCTORY APPOINTMENT, and take the first step toward the new you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I use a Career Coach?
If you’ve ever utilized the services of an Insurance Agent, a Realtor, an Attorney, a Financial Advisor, or an Accountant, you’ve recognized the value of professional services.

If you are currently employed but unhappy, a good Career Coach has the tools, resources and experience available to help you identify and navigate toward a new and more rewarding career. And if you are unemployed, an experienced Career Coach can save you time and money by helping you to get back to work sooner than you would on your own.

What kind of clients do you work with?
One of the things I love most about having been a coach for so many years is the wide variety of individuals that I have been privileged to work with. I routinely meet with everyone from juniors and seniors in high school to CEOs of billion-dollar companies who make seven figures, and everyone in between. I start with students as young as age 16, and have coached some people in their early 70s who were experiencing career and life transitions.

The challenges of figuring out what you want to do next in life are not unique to any age range, education level, or economic status. It’s why I like to schedule an initial no-cost meeting, either in person, on the phone, or via Skype to learn about what is going on with you and determine if I can be of assistance and what that would look like. Contact me today!

What makes you different from all the other Career Coaches out there?

Great question! The answer is I’ve been in the recruiting and coaching business for over 30 years. As an Executive Recruiter or Headhunter, I recruited and negotiated deals for professionals from Engineers to Senior Executives, Presidents and CEO’s at salary levels from near entry level up to packages into 7 figures. As a coach, I’ve helped a wide spectrum of people discover or re-discover both themselves and their new, more rewarding careers.

Bottom line – I have both a longer and broader depth of experience in hiring and career development than most anyone else out there. For more information you can check out my full bio HERE.

What’s the single biggest mistake people make in a job search?
Generally speaking, it’s the things that people don’t know they should be doing that hold them back. There is so much misinformation and conflicting information out on the web that can in fact compound the difficulties and frustrations of conducting an effective job search. If I were to sum it up, I would say the single biggest mistake is just that people don’t know what they don’t know about conducting an efficient and effective job search campaign.
How do I find a reputable and qualified Career Coach?
Well if you are reading this I’d like to think you’ve found one. But here are some qualifying questions to ask any potential coach.

  1. How long have you been doing Career Coaching? Because of the recent economy woes, there are a lot of unqualified people entering the coaching business.
  2. Where did they get their experience? It’s not enough to say “I’ve done this for 2, 5 or 20 years.” Find out where they’ve worked and check out the reputation of that firm.
  3. I personally offer testimonials but don’t offer references due to confidentiality reasons, but you can ask for references or testimonials. Some coaches provide them, some don’t. But it doesn’t hurt to ask.
  4. Most important, ask for an initial consultation (I personally offer a free initial consultation via face-to-face, phone or Skype), and see if you get a good feeling about the coach. Trust your judgment and walk away if you don’t.

Unfortunately “Certified” doesn’t mean very much in this field. There are lots of people taking courses and becoming “Certified Career Coaches” or “Certified Resume Writers” with zero experience.

Will a Career Coach find me a job?
Absolutely not! No more than a boxing coach will get in the ring and fight the fight for you. A coach is your teacher and accountability partner. He or she will give you all the training you need. But it’s still up to you to fight the fight. And by the way, I would run screaming from anyone that says they are going to find you a job for a fee.
How long does it take to find a job?
Unfortunately, there is very little way to predict that. Everyone’s situation is unique, and depending on someone’s background and earnings level, it could take a couple weeks or up to 6 to 8 months or more for executive level or highly specialized occupations.

I think the two biggest factors in length of job search are first, how hard are you willing to work at it? If you are unemployed, are you treating it like your 40 hour a week job and being laser focused on it, or are you letting things around the house distract you from your job search mission.

And second, how effective of a job search are you conducting? Unfortunately, 100% of us don’t know what we don’t know. Do you know the particular tasks you should be doing every single day in order to maximize your efforts and minimize the time it will take you to land in a new, highly satisfying role? If you are unsure about this then contact me.

Testimonials

I met Tim when I first decided to move away from teaching, a profession I had been in for 12 years. Since I really didn't have a great idea of what I wanted to do next, Tim recommended I complete some assessments that might shed some light on my strengths and interests, so I did.

I found the results helpful, but even more helpful was when I met back up with Tim to review the results with him. His insights on what to take away from the results and possible next steps provided some fantastic direction and were an incredibly helpful way to start my career transition. I ended up landing in the field of HR and have enjoyed the past year I’ve spent in this profession.

Whether you're looking for some direction in finding a career that suits you or looking to get more from your current profession, Tim is a great resource and genuinely cares about helping you grow to new heights!

- Jason Love - September 10, 2023

Seven years ago, I met with Tim to figure out how to transition from a stay-at-home Mom to entering the workforce while going through a divorce. In 2.5 hours of meeting with Tim, I had a clear vision of the path I wanted to take, a resume filled with strengths, and an understanding of what type of work environment I would thrive in. I felt empowered with confidence, knowledge about myself, and powerful words that I would use to describe myself to others. He relieved my fear about how to transition from "classroom Mom" to a successful employee.

Four years later, I took my 17 year old son to meet with Tim. I was struggling to help my son find his passions as we began the college process. Tim quickly identified my son's strengths and provided a clear vision of the environments my son would succeed in pursuing. Recently, I took my 16 ear old daughter, and again, Tim provided my daughter and me a clear path for her success. Whether you are a student, stay-at-home Mom, high-powered executive, or anything in between, the information Tim provides will be invaluable to your career and your personal journey. Highly recommend.

- Cindy Polston - October 18, 2022

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