A La Carte Sessions for entry through executive level professionals. This is our signature service for 1-on-1 counseling with a dedicated Career Coach. These sessions are nonthematic, flexible, and adaptable to any career-related issue you're facing. Topics include dealing with being laid off, furloughed, or fired, preparing for an interview, earning a promotion, asking for a raise, navigating workplace challenges, and more. Career Coaching taps you into an external source of emotional support, practical advice, and accountability. Meet with your Career Coach in person (Chicago, IL) or connect virtually from any location.
Included
- 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 A La Carte Sessions (5o min each)
- In-house Introductory Assessment
- Self Exploration Downloads (guides and exercises)
- MS Teams Recordings of Virtual Sessions
- 30 Days of Post Program Messaging
Frequently Asked Questions
Maybe! This service is perfect for tapping into an external perspective for support and guidance with various career issues. You and your dedicated Career Coach discreetly work together to address your unique situation and priorities.
Career Coaching is optimal for motivated individuals that are ready to get serious about the issues they're facing and don’t want to do it alone. A La Carte Sessions are inherently flexible and designed to cater to your specific needs.
A La Carte Sessions are open-ended. You and your Career Coach work together in a discreet and confidential manner to address any career-related issues.
Intake & Sessions
The intake process begins with an online introductory assessment to learn more about your needs. After completing the introductory assessment, your initial session is scheduled with your Career Coach at a mutually agreeable time.
Generally recommended is a one or two-week interval between sessions. This may go faster or slower, based on your needs and availability.
Homework
Between sessions you may be prompted to complete voluntary ‘homework’ such as worksheets, mental exercises, and online research to spur along your objectives.
Post Program Messaging
Post Program Messaging enables you to message your Career Coach for additional support as needed for a 30-day period after your final session concludes.
Career Coaching sessions are offered both in person and virtually.
In-Person: Meet face-to-face with your Career Coach at 10 S. Riverside Plaza, #875, Chicago, IL 60606, in the West Loop. Enjoy private, one-on-one coaching in a professional office setting with hands-on collaboration and real-time feedback. The location offers easy access by Metra (near Ogilvie and Union Station).
Virtual: Connect with your Career Coach from anywhere in the U.S. via MS Teams. Sessions are recorded, and you receive a full video recording to review and reflect on your conversations. Virtual coaching provides the same personalized guidance as in person, with flexible scheduling and no commute required.
Between sessions, you can communicate directly with your Career Coach through written messages in the dedicated client portal.
A La Carte sessions are 50 minutes each.
Between sessions, you may be assigned voluntary “homework” which involves completing various DIY exercises and worksheets from our collection.
This service includes full access to our entire library of exercises, guides, and worksheets which are free for you to download within the client portal.
Job Search Guides
- Guide to Applicant Tracking Systems
- Guide to Behavioral Interviewing
- Guide to Comparing Job Offers
- Guide to Cover Letters
- Guide to Customizing Your Resume
- Guide to Explaining Why You Left A Job (During an Interview)
- Guide to Facing Unemployment
- Guide to the Hidden Job Market
- Guide to Job Search After Age 50
- Guide to Job Search Letters (Letters of Acceptance, Refusal, and Resignation)
- Guide to Knowing When It's Time For A Career Change
- Guide to Networking
- Guide to Professional References
- Guide to Quitting Your Job
- Guide to Salary Negotiation
- Guide to Salary Transparency
- Guide to What to Do After the Interview
Career Discovery Worksheets & Exercises
- Career Discovery Pondering Questions
- Career Values Identification Workbook
- Researching Occupations Exercise
Goal Setting Worksheets & Exercises
- 3 Month Vision Worksheet
- Annual Goal Setting Worksheet
- Rocking Chair Life Visioning Exercise
- SMART Goal Setting Exercise
- Understanding The Why of Your Goals
- Wacky Wild Goal Brainstorming
Interviewing Worksheets & Exercises
- Elevator Pitch
- Interview Cheat Sheet
- Interview Recap Worksheet
- Interview Script
Job Search Worksheets & Exercises
- Company Target List Worksheet
- Job Search Fundamentals Checklist
- Job Search Tracker (excel)
- Monthly Goals Worksheet
- Requesting an Informational Interview
Self Improvement Worksheets & Exercises
- Boost Your Strengths Exercise
- Weakness Zapper
Self Reflection Worksheets & Exercises
- 360 Feedback Exercise
- Find Your Hidden Treasure
- Get Perspective Worksheet
- Job Focus Grid
- Personal SWOT Exercise
- Sample Values List
- Top 10 Cognitive Distortions
Post Program Messaging allows you to keep the conversation going with your Career Coach for 30 days after your final session concludes. This keeps you in touch with your Career Coach for help with questions or issues you run into.
Please allow 1 business day turnaround time for each round of replies.
Yes. Night and weekend sessions are available upon request and mutual availability.
Yes, using the dropdown menu on this page you will see a price break (average cost per session) when purchasing two or more sessions.
- 1 Session = $150
- 2 Sessions = $295 ($147.50 per session)
- 3 Sessions = $395 ($131.67 per session)
- 4 Sessions = $495 ($123.75 per session)
- 5 Sessions = $595 ($119.00 per session)
Yes. Career Coaching makes a great gift for loved ones and friends.
Simply place your order here on the website and include the name and email address of your gift recipient into the 'order notes' at checkout.
