Jill Garfinkle
Career counselor · Pikesville, MD · in person and virtual
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Intake appointment new clients |
1 session · extended interview · gather information about history and background · discuss goals · beginning of a plan for how to proceed | $450 |
| Follow-up meeting new clients |
1 session · follow-up meetings · regular exercises between meetings · possible career assessments | $295 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- $295 a session. Of the 192 career counselors who publish a session price, 96% charge the same or less.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Free 15-minute phone consultation to decide fit · Initial intake appointment (90 minutes) to gather history and discuss goals · Several follow-up meetings (50 minutes each) with exercises · Use of career assessments if helpful · Ongoing assessment and refinement of goals
- Assessments
- career assessments (various, selected per client)
- Before coaching
- psychologist, clinical psychology; speech-language pathologist; entertainment industry professional, entertainment
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career direction | Weeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role. | You already have two or three target roles. | You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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