Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Training And Coaching Professionals
Entry-level positions in training and coaching require strong foundational skills in "understanding people," which can be gained through roles in sales, customer service, or hospitality. Further, experience in training design, social or digital marketing, and utilizing "the latest training technologies" provide valuable pathways into the field, eventually opening doors to face-to-face training or coaching opportunities.
Psychology, Customer Service, Training Design, Social Marketing, Digital Marketing
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Pete Starr
Managing Director and Founder
Chilli Pepper Development Ltd
None
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General Studies / Not Applicable
Coaching, Speaking & Writing
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Develop strong understanding of psychology and people
2. Gain experience in sales, customer service, or hospitality
3. Explore entry-level roles in training design, social media marketing, or digital marketing
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
This is a great question because it leads into thinking about the role itself. If you are in training and coaching, particularly when you're in front of learners, you need relevant experience to do that effectively.
As an undergraduate, a good entry point is psychology to understand people. This becomes very powerful.
I think jobs involved in selling, customer service, and hospitality are also very powerful because you learn to understand people. Ultimately, this is a people-focused role.
Specific jobs that are beneficial include training design, using the latest training technologies, social marketing, and digital marketing. These can serve as entry-level positions within this field.
Down the line, after two or three years, these experiences can lead to face-to-face training, coaching, or many other open avenues.