When Should You Hire a Job Search Coach?

Signs it's worth it

• You're applying broadly but getting few responses
• You're getting interviews but not offers
• You're changing industries or levels and unsure how to position yourself
• You simply don't have the time to manage a high-volume search alongside a current job

What a good coach actually does

Beyond editing your resume, a good coach diagnoses where your specific funnel is breaking down — applications, first-round interviews, or final rounds — and targets that stage specifically instead of giving generic advice.

What it won't fix

A coach can sharpen your materials and strategy, but can't override a genuinely tight market or a mismatch between your experience and your target roles. Set expectations accordingly before you pay for one.