Arlene Hirsch
Career counselor · Chicago, IL · in person and virtual
"Arlene Hirsch provides psychologically-informed career counseling to adults of all ages who need assistance making and implementing satisfying and successful career decisions." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Consultation adults of all ages |
1 session · review career experience · assessment of needs · develop individualized career plan | $175 |
| Career Counseling Package of Seven Sessions adults of all ages |
7 sessions · individualized career counseling sessions · assessment · job market research · job search coaching · career planning | $1,050 |
| Vocational Evaluation Retainer individuals in divorce or employment discrimination cases |
vocational assessment · employability evaluation · transferable skills assessment · earnings potential evaluation | $4,500 |
| Vocational Evaluation Hourly Fee individuals in divorce or employment discrimination cases |
vocational assessment · writing evaluation report | $275 |
| Deposition, Hearing or Trial Testimony Hourly Fee legal cases |
deposition · hearing · trial testimony | $350 |
| Job Search Coaching job seekers |
job search strategy · resume preparation · interviewing skills · salary negotiations · networking strategy | $175 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $1,050. Of the 60 career counselors in our directory who publish a package price, 82% start at the same price or lower.
- $175 a session. Of the 192 career counselors who publish a session price, 74% charge the same or less.
- 42 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
- Process
- Initial one-hour consultation to assess needs and develop individualized career plan · Additional counseling sessions as needed · Vocational testing when appropriate · Job search coaching including strategy, resume, interviewing, salary negotiation
- Assessments
- vocational evaluations
- Before coaching
- psychotherapist, mental health
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
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- 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: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: yes
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