Phyllis R. Stein
Career counselor · Cambridge, MA · virtual
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Career Counseling on a Sliding Scale For career exploration, job hunting, and/or on the job issues |
Career exploration · Job hunting · On the job issues · Networking and informational interviews · Structuring your time | $130 to $260 |
| Career Coaching for a Fixed Hourly Fee For current on the job issues, moving up in the job, strategizing for a job search, etc. |
Regular weekly or biweekly contact · Motivation and accountability in job search or career exploration · Done exclusively by phone · Usually in ¼ or ½ hour segments | $185 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- $130 a session. Of the 192 career counselors who publish a session price, 44% charge the same or less.
- 50 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 conversation to decide if we are a good fit for working together · Career exploration and discussion of multiple concerns · Providing exercises and reading materials for self-reflection · Refining materials for job search · Strategies for interview preparation and salary negotiation · Regular coaching sessions for motivation and accountability
- Before coaching
- Director of Career Services, Higher Education (21 years); Career Counselor, Private Practice (21 years); Career Counselor, Adult personal issues counseling
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
- 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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