Curtis Songer
Career coach for professionals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Rate | $75 to $195 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchInterview coachingResume and LinkedInSalary negotiationPromotions and advancementLeadership developmentWork-life balance |
| Works with | Professionals and Students |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Credentials | Board Certified Career Coach; MBA, Carnegie Mellon University; Industrial Engineering degree, Carnegie Mellon University; Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches; Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC); CTI Co-Active Training Institute |
Curtis Songer is a career coach in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He helps new and experienced professionals who are stuck, unemployed, changing careers, or thinking about self-employment. He has over 35 years of experience in the corporate world. He consulted for Deloitte and IBM Consulting and reported to the CIO at General Motors. He holds an Industrial Engineering degree and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. He is a Board Certified career coach with over 35,000 contacts in recruiting firms and companies.
What Curtis helps with
Curtis works with people who want a more fulfilling career. This includes people who feel stuck, are out of work, or want a new path.
- Leaving a dead-end job
- Choosing a new career direction
- Getting the next promotion
- Finding work after a job loss
- Deciding if self-employment is the right move
- Starting a career after school
- Improving work/life balance
- Preparing for interviews and negotiating offers
Who Curtis works with
Curtis coaches new and experienced professionals. Others feel their talents are not valued, want a promotion, need to re-tool for a different career, are starting out, or are thinking about starting a business.
How Curtis works
Curtis uses a 5 step method. It starts with building self awareness. Next comes career planning to set goals, a vision, and action plans. Then clients go through a twelve-step career transition training program, followed by putting the plan into action and reaching the goals. Along the way he gives practical help with resumes, cover letters, references, job profiles on career sites, target companies, recruiters, networking, interviews, and offer negotiation.
Background and qualifications
Curtis has over 35 years of experience in the corporate world, career planning, and helping professionals move into self-employment. He earned an Industrial Engineering degree and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. His business experience includes consulting for Deloitte and IBM Consulting and reporting to the CIO at General Motors. He is a trained and Board Certified career coach. He has trained through iPEC, CTI Co-Active Training Institute, Coach U, and the Career Coach Institute. He has over 35,000 contacts in 1000s of companies, industries, and recruiting firms.
Curtis Songer pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one career coaching
- 5 step career coaching method
- Twelve-step career transition training program
- Free 1-hour consultation
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The CoachVouch take
He pairs a corporate background at Deloitte, IBM Consulting, and General Motors with a network of over 35,000 contacts.
Best for professionals who feel stuck, are out of work, or want to change careers or go into self-employment.
Curtis's rate sits within the range most career coaches charge ($82 to $185 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Curtis Songer charge?
Curtis Songer's rate is $75 to $195 per hour.
What does Curtis Songer help with?
Curtis Songer helps with leaving a dead-end job, choosing a new career direction, getting the next promotion and finding work after a job loss.
Is Curtis Songer certified?
Curtis Songer lists: Board Certified Career Coach; MBA, Carnegie Mellon University; Industrial Engineering degree, Carnegie Mellon University; Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches; Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC); CTI Co-Active Training Institute.
Does Curtis Songer offer a free consultation?
Yes. He offers a free 1-hour consultation.
How do I contact Curtis Songer?
Send Curtis a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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