Job Search & Interview Coach

Coach job seekers on resume, applications, networking, and interviewing successfully

Startup Cost
$3,500-$12,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
4-8 months
Profit Potential
$8,000-$40,000/month

Overview

Job search coaches charge $100-$300 per hour or $800-$3,500 for packages.

Coaching 15-30 clients generates $100,000-$480,000 annually with 80-90% margins.

In 2025, competitive job market and applicant tracking systems make job search coaching valuable for standing out.

Services include resume and LinkedIn optimization, tailoring applications for ATS systems, networking strategy and outreach, interview preparation and practice, salary negotiation coaching, personal branding for job search, managing job search process and strategy, and confidence building.

Successful job search coaches understand hiring processes and ATS systems, have recruiting or HR background ideally, provide practical tactical guidance, conduct mock interviews with feedback, and help clients land offers.

Many specialize by level (early career, mid-career, executive), industry, or service (interview coaching, resume optimization).

Often work on packages (5-10 sessions) through job search process.

Quick turnaround when clients land jobs.

Virtual via Zoom standard.

Marketing through LinkedIn and job search content.

Required Skills

  • Resume Writing
  • ATS Optimization
  • Interview Techniques
  • Networking Strategy
  • Salary Negotiation
  • Hiring Process Knowledge

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Clear outcome (job offers) for testimonials
  • Steady demand from job seekers
  • Relatively short engagements (1-3 months)
  • Can add resume writing services
  • Virtual delivery enables global clients

Cons

  • Clients stop once they land job (not recurring)
  • Need to constantly replace completed clients
  • Some clients have limited budgets
  • Results depend on job market conditions
  • Competition from free job search resources

How to Get Started

  1. Build expertise in resumes, ATS, interview techniques
  2. Get career coaching or resume writing certification
  3. Develop job search coaching methodology
  4. Create packages (resume, interview prep, full job search)
  5. Build LinkedIn presence with job search content
  6. Offer free resume review to attract clients
  7. Showcase client success stories and offer rates

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