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Lucky are those who have it all sorted out – a career that they love and work-life balance.
You can have it all too!
Even more so when you live in the RTP area.
Did you know that Raleigh, the City of Oaks, is one of the 10 best job markets in the US?
All you need is a bit of professional guidance for a solid career growth strategy.
Who can help you create a path to your dream job?
An experienced career coach!
That’s why we have created this list of the top career coaching services in Raleigh and the surrounding areas.
Best Raleigh Career Coaches
Best Career Coaches in Raleigh
How We Choose Winners
Each of the Raleigh career coaching services below was reviewed taking into consideration the following:
The cost of the service compared to other Raleigh career coaches.
Overall experience, awards, and certifications.
Effectiveness of the process from start to finish.
Client reviews on third-party platforms.
This list was hand-curated to serve all industries, professions, and career levels. While many of the services on this list are from Raleigh, these career coaches are virtually available whether you are in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Fayetteville, Greenville, or any other North Carolina city.
Average Raleigh Coaching Cost
Raleigh Career Coach Reviews
Find My Profession
Find My Profession is a top career coaching firm that exclusively hires Certified Career Coaches, Certified Interview Coaches (CIC), and Certified Salary Negotiation Specialists (CSNS). This company stands out from other career coaching services on this list with two unique offerings.
Career Discovery: This 90-minute session with a certified career coach is designed to help you discover your dream job in just one session. While most career coaches require months of sessions, Find My Profession has designed this career coaching service with your time and budget in mind.
Reverse Recruiting: Takes career coaching to a whole new level by managing your entire job search for you. Their career experts will find, apply, and network to jobs on your behalf, landing you interviews.
Find My Profession also offers additional career coaching services such as interview training, salary negotiation, and more.
With 900+ 5-star reviews, Find My Profession has developed a reputation of helping job seekers land the job of their dreams.
You can save hundreds of hours searching for jobs, filling out applications, customizing your resume, and networking. Finally, you can pay someone to find you a job. Your dedicated Reverse Recruiter will create a personalized strategy to manage all aspects of your job search. Each Reverse Recruiter only works with four clients at a time, providing you with personalized attention and care.
If you’re looking for a traditional career coach to help you change career paths, this service may not be a good fit. The Reverse Recruiting service is for professionals who know what kind of job they want but don’t have the time or energy to find it on their own. There is also usually a waitlist of about one month.
4.9/5 based on 394 Trustpilot reviews
4.9/5 based on 276 Sitejabber reviews
5/5 based on 147 Google reviews
5/5 based on 53 Facebook reviews
5/5 based on 8 BBB reviews
5/5 based on 4 Yelp reviews
$2,500 per 4-week period
(831) 888-0967 or help@findmyprofession.com
Check out some of our 5-star reviews:
Career Pro Inc.
Career Pro Inc. is a full-spectrum career and outplacement service provider in Raleigh. The company is a veteran-owned career services firm with 28+ years of experience. The founder, John M. O’Connor, is a multi-certified career coach. He is also an established career expert with a frequent presence in the media.
Career Pro Inc. can help you with interviewing, personal branding, job search strategy, networking, and more. The service has a lot of positive customer reviews online.
There are no coaching packages to buy directly from the website. So, you have to contact the company to learn more about their offerings, get a quote, and start the process.
5/5 based on 113 Yellow Pages reviews
5/5 based on 91 Google reviews
5/5 based on 23 BBB reviews
5/5 based on 17 Facebook reviews
4.5/5 based on 17 Yelp reviews
5/5 based on 5 Angie’s List reviews
~$200+ per hour
(919) 787-2400 or info@careerproinc.com
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Catalyst Action Coaching
Catalyst Action Coaching is run by Rebecca Cooley. She offers a very esoteric approach to career coaching, infusing the techniques of meditation and mindfulness. She customizes each program for individual clients. Rebecca, a Certified Master Coach, has over a decade of experience in coaching.
Rebecca has over 1000 hours of formal training in strategies to help you break through mindset blocks so you can reach your goals. She offers a money-back guarantee for her private coaching programs.
Rebecca limits the number of clients she works with at a time. So she may not be available when you need to start. The prices for private career coaching programs are not mentioned on the website.
5/5 based on 14 Google reviews
5/5 based on 2 Yelp reviews
$497+
ask@rebeccacooley.com
Beth Livingstone
Beth Livingstone promises to support you in your quest for work and life satisfaction. Beth is certified by the International Coach Federation (ICF). She is also a certified administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Beth “coaches your soul and your goals” either in person in Durham or virtually.
Beth believes that your career should not only feed your body but also your soul. She offers in person appointments and flexible scheduling to meet your needs.
The website lacks details about the coaching packages as well as the delivery process of the coaching sessions. You will have to contact Beth for more details.
5/5 based on 20 Google reviews
5/5 based on 2 Yelp reviews
~$200+ per hour
(919) 321-2723 or beth@bethlivingstone.com
Evolution for Success
Evolution for Success offers executive and personal coaching programs in Raleigh. The founder, James Murphy, has 20 years of coaching experience. He is trained by the legendary coach and motivational speaker, Tony Robbins. James and his team use a 6-step results-driven coaching method.
Evolution for Success has helped 1,400+ clients achieve their goals so far. Their programs are designed to bring about real behavioral changes to resolve the underlying issues stopping you from achieving your goals.
Pricing is not included on the website. With so many options at hand, it can be difficult to figure out the one suitable for you. But you can use the complementary call to help you decide.
5/5 based on 12 Google reviews
5/5 based on 6 Facebook reviews
5/5 based on 1 Yelp review
~$200+ per hour
(919) 745-7569 or james@evolutionforsuccess.com
Sharon McCormick
Sharon McCormick is very passionate about getting you the job that you deserve. She has 15+ years of comprehensive experience in career coaching/counseling. She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling. Sharon holds the Master Career Counselor (MCC) Certification.
The coaching service specializes in job placement and job search coaching. The career coaching sessions can cover everything from selecting a college major to getting promoted. Interview coaching is also available.
The career coaching sessions are delivered over the phone. No in-person programs are available. You will need to contact Sharon to begin the process. Also, the services are not backed by any guarantees.
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$117+ per hour
(919) 424-1244 or careertreasure@gmail.com
Previous Years Winners
Career Coaching Winners (2022)
Find My Profession, Career Pro Inc., Catalyst Action Coaching, Beth Livingstone, Evolution for Success, Sharon McCormick
Career Coaching Winners (2021)
Find My Profession, Career Pro Inc., Catalyst Action Coaching, Beth Livingstone, Kris Gleason, Evolution for Success, Sharon McCormick
