Evolving Legacies Counseling 

What is Career Counseling?

Career counseling is a specialized service that focuses on your unique professional and personal needs. Working one-on-one with a trained professional, you can help figure out your next career steps. Counselors provide valuable insights into different occupations, job search strategies, and career transitions. The process often includes assessments to map your interests, personality traits, skills, and values. Ultimately, career counseling helps you uncover your strengths and translate your past experiences into highly marketable skills.

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What is the difference between a Career Counselor and a Career Coach?

Career counselors are mental health professionals who have training in general counseling skills and have advanced coursework in career counseling and vocational assessment. They should be licensed to practice counseling in the state in which they practice. I am licensed to provide counseling in the state of Minnesota and have advanced training on providing career counseling and administering and interpreting career assessments. ​​​​

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Career coaches also help people with career issues, and they may or may not have a background in mental health counseling. Some coaches have business or human resources experience or obtain certifications in coaching or career development. There are no regulations on who can call themselves a “career coach” so it is important to ensure that a career coach has the appropriate credentials to provide the career guidance you need.

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Will you find a job for me? Do you write my resume?

No. My role as a career counselor means that I provide you with the information, knowledge, support, and confidence you need to conduct your own job search. I offer guidance on the job searching process, such as where and how to look for jobs, and help you improve your interviewing skills. I work closely with you on revising and improving your resume, but I do not fully write the resume for you and I do not provide job placement or job recruitment services.​​

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What's included in the Comprehensive Career Assessment?

The comprehensive career assessment combines career interests, knowledge areas, and work style into one integrated assessment. When these dimensions are considered together, career recommendations become more accurate, realistic, and meaningful. It includes the assessment, a meeting with the provider to review the results, and a copy of the results for you to keep.  

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Rates:

50 minute career counseling session: $160

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Comprehensive Career Assessment: $550

Includes assessment, review meeting with provider, and a copy of the results