Career Coach Program

Why is this Program important to firm?

Leadership capabilities
Increased organizational awareness
Staff retention
Visibility within the firm
Career enhancement

New Hire – Individual with <3 mos with firm Protégé – Individual 3 months to 2 years (required) or any other employee who will be guided by the Career Coach in career development and KT opportunities for growth

Career Coach – Individual 3+ years experience and one year minimum with KT who will be involved with the Protégé in developing their career

Why would I need a Career Coach?

Do you wish to sharpen your technical or interpersonal skills?
Do you need to acquire “soft skills”, such as managing people, handling negotiations, resolving personnel conflicts or interacting with clients?
Are you being considered for a promotion?
Do you seek professional development or career counseling?
If new, do you have a clear understanding of the firm’s corp culture, policies and procedures?

Why would I want to be a Career Coach?

Develop relationships with co-workers
KT views beneficial to firm and will be included in performance evaluations
Less turnover = less training and happier clients
Satisfaction of helping others grow

Handouts (to be included in personnel file)

Roles and Responsibilities’ for Career Coach and Protégé
Review Qualifications, Responsibilities and Benefits of each
Career Coach Agreement Form
Six month and Twelve month Evaluation Form

How will the Program work?

Interested Career Coaches and Protégés fill out application
Partners to approve Career Coaches list
List of available Career Coaches will be emailed to the Protégés
Protégés submit 1st and 2nd choices
Career Coaches to receive formal training on program guidelines
Completion of Career Coach Agreement to be included in personnel file
Quarterly meetings to be held between Protégé and Career Coach
Anticipate next meeting after the initial kick-off to be after tax season but before the end of May
Quarterly meetings with the Career Coaches to discuss how the program is working, improvements, changes, etc.

Time Commitment by Firm

Estimated 8-12 hours per year (including Career Coach and Protégé) based on one relationship
Expect 2-4 Protégé’s per Career Coach