Career Coach (Self-Employed)

Also called: Job Search Coach

Runs a coaching business helping clients find jobs, switch careers, or get promoted.

A day in the life

Holds three video sessions with clients, edits a resume, posts a LinkedIn tip, and runs an online workshop for people changing careers.

Pay over a career

Starting
$30k
Typical
$65k
High
$150k

Income depends on clients and pricing.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. No license required; bachelor's plus HR or recruiting experience; coaching certification helps.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Human Resources, Psychology, Communications.

Outlook

Growing about average. Estimate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI writes resumes, cover letters and interview prep cheaply, undercutting coaches; personal accountability keeps some clients.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Psychology, Business, AP English Language.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1071.

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