"Next Great Step helps college students and recent graduates get hired for the job that they deserve." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fast-Start Group Career Coaching College sophomores, juniors, seniors, recent graduates up to 5 years out |
Small group setting of 4-5 clients · Live online video coaching · Focus on internship and job search success | on request |
| Private One-On-One Career Coaching College sophomores, juniors, seniors, recent graduates up to 5 years out |
Personalized coaching experience · Optimize first job/internship search · Live online video coaching | $4,200 |
| Group Plus Coaching College students and graduates |
12 sessions · 18 weeks · Hybrid program combining group coaching and private coaching · 6 one-hour live video group sessions · Custom guidance on networking, elevator pitch, career fair · Customized resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter lessons and feedback · Customized live mock interview practice and one-way interview simulation | on request |
| On-The-Job Success Coaching College sophomores, juniors, seniors, recent graduates up to 5 years out |
Understand core and new skills acquired on the job · Understand and exceed job performance requirements · How to manage your boss(es) · Target key contacts and build a strong network on the job · Establish a mentor relationship | on request |
| "Ace the Career Fair" Workshop | Workshop access | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $4,200. Of the 905 career coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 98% start at the same price or lower.
- 20 years coaching; the median for career coaches in our directory is 14.
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 | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Initial consultation · Customized program recommendation · Live online coaching sessions · Resume, LinkedIn, cover letter customization · Mock interviews and interview preparation · Ongoing support and accountability
- Before coaching
- Consultant and adviser, Start-ups to Fortune 500 firms (20 years)
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
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- 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)
Their website promises results: "Over 80% of our students and recent grads land the job they desire.". No coach can guarantee a job, interviews or a placement rate. Be careful with anyone who does, and with promises of a "hidden job market" or exclusive recruiter access.
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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