CCMC Techniques & Communication Skills 2

Question 1

A career coach uses the SOAR model during a client session. What does the 'O' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Opportunities

Answer

SOAR stands for Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results — a strengths-based strategic planning framework.

Question 2

When a client says 'I feel like I'm stuck and no one understands me,' the most effective empathic response is:

Accepted Answer

Tell me more about what's been happening.

Answer

An open invitation to elaborate honors the client's feelings and gathers more information before drawing conclusions.

Question 3

Which questioning technique is BEST for helping a client uncover unconscious assumptions limiting their career search?

Accepted Answer

Socratic questioning

Answer

Socratic questioning uses guided inquiry to help clients examine and challenge their own assumptions and beliefs.

Question 4

A coach notices a client repeatedly deflects career-related questions with humor. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Gently name the pattern and explore what's underneath

Answer

Naming a behavioral pattern in a non-judgmental way opens the door for deeper exploration without confrontation.

Question 5

In career coaching, 'powerful questions' are characterized by being:

Accepted Answer

Open-ended and thought-provoking

Answer

Powerful questions are open-ended and evoke discovery, insight, commitment, or action rather than simple yes/no answers.

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