Career Coach

About This Role

Helping professionals reach their next level is the core of this career coaching role, working with mid-career to executive-level professionals navigating career changes or pursuing new roles. The position focuses on coaching clients with precision, insight, and proven strategies to help them achieve their career goals, without being involved in resume writing or administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth needs assessments and design customized coaching packages and action plans for individual clients
• Guide clients in executing tactical job search strategies, including online platforms, recruiter outreach, networking, and targeted company lists
• Leverage assessment tools, career frameworks, and proven coaching methods to inspire clarity, confidence, and measurable progress
• Confidently present and sell coaching packages, demonstrating the value and outcomes clients can expect
• Stay informed on local job markets, top employers, recruiters, networking groups, and industry associations
• Provide expert guidance on resumes, ATS optimization, AI-driven tools, cover letters, Linked In, and other social media platforms

Requirements

• 3+ years career coaching experience with individual clients or corporate outplacement programs (owning your own practice a plus)
• Proven ability to create actionable, tailored career strategies
• Strong consultative selling skills and comfort recommending packages
• In-depth knowledge of the local job market and professional networks
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office, Zoom, and advanced Linked In expertise
• Highly professional, detail-oriented, and driven by results—with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through
• Candidate must reside in the Greater Chicago, IL area

Benefits

• Commissions, with accelerators for B2C sales

Important Details

• Schedule: $75 per virtual coaching session
• Contract: contract basis (with potential for long-term collaboration)

About the Company

Ascend Career and Life Strategies, LLC has been a trusted leader in career and executive coaching, career outplacement, resume development, and corporate training since 2001. The company partners with organizations to boost productivity, strengthen leadership, and reduce turnover, and empowers individuals to make successful career transitions, secure rewarding new roles, or launch thriving businesses.