Karen Kodzik
Career counselor · St Paul, MN · in person and virtual
"Helping people realize rewarding careers." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Career Exploration Professionals looking to explore new careers or industries |
Assess transferable skills · Confirm values alignment · Evaluate interests · Brainstorm career options · Research and vet career options | on request |
| Career Planning for Professionals Professionals needing career decision-making and planning |
Career decision-making assistance · Work with leader on development goals · Understand career options · Outline steps for next role · Assess skills, values, interests, life goals | on request |
| Career Planning Training for Employees Employees |
Employee self-assessment of skills and interests · Employee communication skill development · Lead development discussion with managers | on request |
| Career Planning Training for Managers Managers |
Manager training on employee development planning · Establish communication dynamic · Brainstorm options and resources · Identify skill gaps and development opportunities · Plan implementation and follow up strategies | on request |
| Exiting Gracefully Program Employees in career transition |
Proactive career transition planning · Coaching to plan next career steps · Dignified exit planning | on request |
| Career Transition Coaching for Professionals Professionals in job search or career transition |
Clarify objective and direction · Establish progress metrics · Develop market message · Create resume · Communication strategy for emails, cover letters, outreach | on request |
| Outplacement and Career Transition Services for Organizations Organizations providing transition support to employees |
1:1 career transition coaching · Clarify professional objectives · Skills, interests, values assessment · Resume and LinkedIn profile building · Job market navigation coaching | on request |
| Pre-Transition Program for Executive Leaders, Founders and Boards Organizations and executive leaders undergoing leadership transition |
Consultation and support for organization · Coaching for executive leader · Coaching for remaining leadership team · Strategic transition plan · Dignified exit plan | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 21 years coaching; the median for career counselors in our directory is 19.
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 | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Initial consultation · Assessment of skills, values, interests · Clarify objectives and direction · Develop plan and tools · Implement job search or career plan · Refine skills such as networking and interviewing
- Assessments
- LinkedIn profile optimization, Standardized assessments (unnamed)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resume | 4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job. | You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite. | You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews. |
| Interviews | 3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track. | Early rounds in a format you know. | Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze. |
| Job search | A target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free. | Interviews are coming in. | Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- 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: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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