Also called: Career Transition Consultant
Coaches executives and professionals who've been laid off as they find their next job.
Meets a recently laid-off vice president to rebuild her resume and LinkedIn, role-plays salary negotiation, and leads a workshop for 30 employees after a company downsizing.
Senior consultants and firm partners earn more; many are independent.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 10 years after high school. Bachelor's plus years in HR, recruiting, or coaching; coaching certifications (ICF).
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Human Resources, Psychology, Business.
Growing about average. Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI rewrites resumes and LinkedIn profiles instantly; coaching laid-off executives through negotiation and confidence stays human.
Classes: Psychology, Speech or debate, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1071.
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