CAREER COACHING SERVICES
WHAT TO EXPECT
Although I tailor my work precisely to my individual clients’ challenges, there are certain overall aspects common to almost every one of my engagements.
- First, we will agree on as precise a goal for our work as possible.
- Second, I will ask you to give me all of the background relevant to the issue(s) we are addressing. Of course the extent of this background will vary according to the challenge.
If you are seeing me for a fairly straightforward issues, such as developing a more effective job search strategy, improving your resume, or interview coaching, the background information I need will be fairly brief and we can dive right in to solutions.
If, on the other hand, if you are coming to me with more complex problems (e.g. uncertainty as to what career paths to explore, feeling stuck in your job search process, lack of self-confidence) the intake process will be more extensive*.
I am often asked how many sessions work with me will involve. The answer depends first on the complexity of the issue(s) we are handling, and second on the amount of time, energy, and effort you are willing to devote to the process. For the simpler issues two to three sessions usually suffice. For more complex issues, the average number of meetings is six to seven, although this can vary widely.
As to how frequently we should meet, that again depends on both the nature of the issue(s) and your time / resources / motivation (I often assign homework which in some cases might take several weeks to complete). We might meet weekly for a couple of times, then space sessions out. Or in a “crisis” situation (salary negotiation, upcoming interview, negative performance review) we might meet a couple or three times in the course of a week or two if necessary.
How Much Are My Career Counseling Sessions?
The average charge per 50 minute session ranges from $250 to $450, depending on the complexity of the issues, time of day, day of the week, and whether insurance is filed and reimbursement received**.
I guarantee to ALL of my clients that if for ANY reason they feel they have not gotten their money’s worth from sessions with me there will be no charge. That’s a situation I have encountered only three times working with close to two thousand clients. I am absolutely confident that the investment you make in our work will provide you with results worth many times the outlay.
**If the work we do involves a significant emotional component (e.g. addressing anxiety, lack of confidence, confusion, procrastination, distractibility, etc.), and if you have a PPO health insurance plan that covers out-of-network mental health sessions, I will file your claims for you and you will be reimbursed directly by your insurance carrier. Only licensed mental health professionals may do this; career counselors or life coaches can’t.
