CPC CPC Career & Life Transition Coaching

Question 1

What distinguishes a 'career coach' from a 'life coach' in practice?

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Career coaching focuses specifically on work-related goals, while life coaching addresses broader life domains—though both may overlap

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Career coaches are licensed professionals; life coaches are not regulated

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Life coaches are only permitted to address personal relationships

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Career coaches use only standardized tests while life coaches rely on conversation

Question 2

What is William Bridges' Transitions Model and how does it apply to coaching clients?

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A three-phase framework describing ending, neutral zone, and new beginning as the psychological process of change

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A model for managing business transitions and mergers

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A transition from individual coaching to group coaching formats

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A legal framework for transitioning between coaching specialties

Question 3

What is 'career values clarification' and why is it a priority early in career coaching?

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Identifying what a client most needs from their work (e.g., autonomy, impact, security) to guide career decisions

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Helping a client negotiate a higher salary before assessing their situation

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Reviewing a client's financial portfolio to determine career investment capacity

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Assessing a client's technical skills before suggesting a career path

Question 4

What is 'informational interviewing' and how might a career coach use it as a client tool?

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A structured conversation with someone in a target field to gain insight and build professional connections

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A formal job interview technique conducted by the client's coach on their behalf

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A psychological test administered to assess career readiness

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A technique for coaches to interview potential new clients

Question 5

Which assessment is commonly used in career coaching to help clients identify natural strengths?

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The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) or CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder)

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The DSM-5 diagnostic manual

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The LSAT aptitude test

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The certified public accountant exam (CPA)

Question 6

What is 'job crafting' and how can a coach use this concept with clients?

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Proactively reshaping one's current role to better align with strengths, values, and interests without changing employers

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Helping a client create a fake resume to qualify for a desired role

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A technique for writing a compelling cover letter

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A process of repeatedly applying for jobs until one succeeds