Fern Selesnick
Career counselor · Northampton, MA · virtual
Credentials they list: Strong
"We provide virtual career counseling, professional resumes, and cover letters for every career stage and experience level." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One Career Exploration Meeting students, recent graduates, former students, unemployed clients, and retirees re-entering the workforce |
1 session · One Career Counseling Session · Strong Interest Inventory · Customized Assessment Report · Introduction to occupational research · Written meeting summary | $135 to $150 |
| Two Career Exploration Meetings students, recent graduates, former students, unemployed clients, and retirees re-entering the workforce |
2 sessions · Two Sessions · Strong Interest Inventory · Customized Assessment Report · Introduction to occupational research · Written meeting summaries | $175 to $200 |
| Three Career Exploration Meetings students, recent graduates, former students, unemployed clients, and retirees re-entering the workforce |
3 sessions · Three Sessions · Strong Interest Inventory · Customized Assessment Report · Introduction to occupational research · Written meeting summaries | $215 to $260 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $175. Of the 60 career counselors in our directory who publish a package price, 10% start at the same price or lower.
- $135 a session. Of the 192 career counselors who publish a session price, 47% charge the same or less.
- 20 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| 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 career counseling session · Strong Interest Inventory assessment · Customized assessment report · Introduction to occupational research · Written meeting summary and recommended activities
- Assessments
- Strong Interest Inventory
- Before coaching
- stress-management and wellness educator (15 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. |
| 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)
- 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: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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