Career Planning & Goal Setting Flashcards

The GROW model used in career coaching stands for:

Answer: Goals, Reality, Options, Way Forward

The GROW model—Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward—provides a structured coaching conversation framework for goal achievement.

When a client sets an overly ambitious goal with no realistic timeline, the most effective coaching response is to:

Answer: Help the client break the goal into smaller, time-bound milestones while honoring their ambition

Breaking large goals into milestones preserves the client's vision while creating achievable steps that build momentum.

Super's Life-Span, Life-Space theory suggests that career development:

Answer: Occurs across multiple life roles and evolves through distinct developmental stages

Super's theory emphasizes that careers unfold across a lifespan through stages and that individuals play multiple life roles simultaneously.

A client who has been laid off is struggling to set new career goals. The coach's priority in early sessions should be to:

Answer: First acknowledge the emotional impact of the layoff before moving to planning

Acknowledging and processing the emotional response to job loss is essential before productive goal-setting can occur.

Which of the following represents an 'outcome goal' rather than a 'process goal' in career planning?

Answer: Obtain a senior project manager role within 18 months

Outcome goals describe the end result to be achieved, while process goals describe the behaviors and actions that lead there.

A client consistently avoids taking action on agreed coaching commitments. The coach should:

Answer: Explore with the client what is getting in the way and examine potential underlying resistance

Exploring the barriers to action uncovers whether obstacles are practical, motivational, or rooted in beliefs that need to be addressed.

In career planning, 'informational interviewing' is primarily used to:

Answer: Gather firsthand knowledge about a role, field, or organization from practitioners

Informational interviews allow clients to explore career options, gain insider knowledge, and expand their professional network without the pressure of a formal job interview.