Career Coach

Background

A career coach helps people figure out what job or career path might suit them best. They listen to clients talk about their skills, interests, and goals, then give advice on how to find work, prepare for interviews, and develop their careers. Career coaches might work with school leavers, job seekers, or people wanting to change careers.

Similar Roles

Life Coach

Recruitment Consultant

Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Senior Career Coach→Career Development Manager→Human Resources Manager→Careers Service Director

Publications

Career Development QuarterlyJournal of Career Development

Books

What Color Is Your ParachuteDesigning Your LifeThe Lean Startup

Key Figures

Richard LeiderHerminia IbarraMarshall GoldsmithBarbara Sher

Classification

SIC Code8748, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference331.7, 158.1For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Career AdviserEmployment CoachCareer CounselorCareer Development Coach

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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