Career Coach

Provide individual and group career coaching to employees to support career exploration, development planning, job search preparation, and career transition. Conduct career assessments, develop individualized career development plans, facilitate career workshops, and advise employees on internal mobility opportunities. Partner with L&D and HR business partners to build a culture of career development and internal talent mobility.

Median salary: $80,000. Projected growth to 2033: 10% (faster than average) - driven by career development investment and internal mobility. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $80,000
Entry-level: $50,000 - $65,000
Senior: $120,000+
Growth by 2033: 10% (faster than average) - driven by career development investment and internal mobility
Demand: Growing
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 30-45 hours/week
Stress: Low

What you'd do

People interaction: Extensive
Team vs solo: 30% Team / 70% Solo
Client facing: Always
Impact visibility: Very High

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 2-4 years
Years to senior: 5-8 years
Career switching: Moderate
Typical student debt: $20,000 - $50,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

Career Assessment Tools (Strong Interest Inventory / MBTI / CliftonStrengths)
Career Development Planning
Job Search Strategy Coaching
Interview Preparation Coaching
Internal Mobility Facilitation
Career Workshop Design & Delivery

Soft skills

Active Listening
Empathy
Career Development Knowledge
Written Communication
Facilitation

Technical complexity: Low

Typical career path

HR Coordinator
Career Development Specialist
Career Coach
Senior Career Coach
Director of Career Development