Career coach, counselor or life coach?
The titles overlap and only some are regulated. What each one usually does, and how many we list.
| Title | What they usually do | In our directory |
|---|---|---|
| Career coach | Helps with direction and the search itself: targeting, networking, applications, interviews. Unregulated: anyone can use the title. | 4,991 |
| Resume writer | Writes your resume, LinkedIn profile and letters for you, usually as a package with revision rounds. | 857 |
| Career counselor | Often a licensed counselor (regulated by a state board) or a certified career development professional; may use formal assessments. | 674 |
| Leadership coach | Works on leadership in the role you have, often paid for by an employer; some also help executives change jobs. | 2,994 |
| Life coach | Works on life as a whole; career is one topic among several. Unregulated. | 1,365 |
| Personal brand strategist | Shapes how you present yourself publicly: LinkedIn, content, speaking. | 127 |