John Long
MS, GCDF, CPCC
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Career Coaching & Assessments Expert
John Long Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Career Exploration, Career Transition, Career & Personality Assessments, Interview Coaching
- Career Focus
- Independent Career Coach in Private Practice Setting
- Affiliation
- National Career Development Assn; Professional Assn of Resume Writers & Career Coaches; Assn of Career Professionals International; International Coach Federation
John E. Long is a professional coach and consultant based in Atlanta, GA. As the founder and director of Two Roads Resources, Inc., John specializes in career and executive coaching, as well as the administration and interpretation of career and personality assessments. John has 20 years of experience in human resources and health care administration. Prior to entering the field of career coaching, he managed several small to mid-sized physician group practices involved in a variety of medical specialties. John’s responsibilities in the area of human resource management have emphasized employee selection, training and development.
John completed a Master of Science degree with a concentration in career coaching and guidance. His graduate studies included coursework in psychology, counseling, career development and coaching. John received a Bachelor of Science degree in liberal arts, with depths of study in psychology and communications. In the field of career coaching, John’s credentials include: GCDF (Global Career Development Facilitator-Certified); CPCC (Certified Professional Career Coach); DCF (Distance Credentialed Facilitator); Qualified MBTI® (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) and Strong Interest Inventory® practitioner and Registered Test Administrator with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). As a certified Holistic Stress Management Specialist, John also offers clients coaching on work~life balance.
John maintains active membership in several professional organizations, such as: SHRM, the National Career Development Association, the National Employment Counseling Association, the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, the International Coach Federation, the Association of Career Professionals International, and the Association for Psychological Type International. John is experienced at successfully coaching clients representing a broad spectrum of career development issues, including: career exploration, career change and transition, assessment and testing, outplacement, targeted job search strategies, and interview preparation.
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Put Some FEVER In Your Cover Letters
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"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
George Be ard Shaw
In Coaching, coach and client work together to identify what motivates the client and to clarify aspirations the client can pursue with passion. Coaching provides a framework of support and encouragement for the client, to identify goals and take very specific, immediate steps to achieve meaningful results.
A career coach will assess the client's current situation and offer feedback to help clarify their career goals and objectives. The coach, as an objective observer, listener and communicator will work with the client and develop a career roadmap to support positive change.
Career coaching may be right for you, if you feel you need assistance in dealing with any of the following issues:
- Assessing work interests, skills, personality, motivation and values
- Researching and selecting an occupation
- Designing a strategic resume and cover letter
- Developing an effective job search
- Interview preparation/coaching
- Exploring options for alte ative careers
- Navigating a career transition
- Evaluating opportunities for additional training/education
- Identifying barriers to career movement and success
- Focus on Results: Defining goals, action plans, time management, and organizational skills
- Achieving the desired level of work-life balance
- Creating a targeted plan for ongoing career development
For some individuals the answer to the question, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" eludes them well into adulthood. And turning to one's parents, spouse/partner, friends and colleagues provides extremely subjective, often limited results. There is a better way!
Working with a career coach can provide the structure, objectivity, and motivation to answer serious questions and make informed decisions. The career coach is an advisor who has completed specialty training and maintains industry credentials and alliances to represent the profession of career coaching...and to support the career development needs of the clients served.
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