Ken Soper
Career counselor · Caledonia, MI · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: NCDA CCC, NBCC NCC
"I covet an opportunity to connect, learn your needs, then partner in coaching you to keep your sustainable career in the trajectory you desire." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Career Refocus Individuals seeking career refocus |
1 session · Review of situation · Completion and interpretation of two assessments · Next-step recommendations | $180 |
| Ideal Work Assignment (IWA) Assessment and Exploration/Career Coaching Individuals serious about finding a rewarding and satisfying career |
Comprehensive assessments · Finished product defining ideal job configuration · Assessment, interview and guidance for exploration and decision making | $480 |
| Young Adult Career Coaching (age 18-22) Young adults age 18-22 |
1 session · Complete assessment · Guidance in exploration · Coaching for decision making · Action plan summary · Customized Assessment Report with parent-focused suggestions | $275 to $350 |
| High School Student Career Coaching (age 14-18) High school students age 14-18 |
1 session · Pencil & paper assessment and interpretation · Exploration resources · Exploration review · Next step planning · Customized Assessment Report with parent-focused suggestions | $250 to $300 |
| Middle School Student Career Coaching (age 12-14) Middle school students age 12-14 |
1 session · Pencil & paper assessment and interpretation · Exploration resources · Next step planning · Customized Assessment Report with parent-focused suggestions | $200 to $250 |
| Career Security and Resilience Assessment Individuals seeking career security evaluation |
1 session · Comprehensive interview and review of current situation and past work assignments · Evaluation of career/job security · Recommendations for improvement | $120 |
| Communication and Work Style Analysis for Increased Assignment Effectiveness Individuals interested in improving team performance |
1 session · Comprehensive interview · Assessment · Recommendations for increased effectiveness | $120 |
| Educational Planning with or without Training and Education Research Individuals planning education or training programs |
1 session · Comprehensive interview · Assessment · Research · Options for educational/training program selection and planning | $120 |
| Annual Career Checkup Individuals preparing for annual performance review |
1 session · Comprehensive interview and review of activities · Establishment of goals | $120 |
| EaRN Work Search Roundtables Individuals in job and/or career transition |
Ongoing networking · Support · Group problem solving · Coaching during work search and career transition | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $480. Of the 60 career counselors in our directory who publish a package price, 50% start at the same price or lower.
- $120 a session. Of the 192 career counselors who publish a session price, 36% charge the same or less.
- 40 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 | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Before coaching
- Career & Job Search Coach, Career Transitions program at the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, Inc. (5 years); Career Services Officer, Several Midwest colleges including Indiana Wesleyan University and Wheaton College; Teacher, Career counseling, film/storytelling, management, Biblical studies at Spring Arbor University (17 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- 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: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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