Jim Black
Career and life coach for career changers in New Hampshire
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchInterview coachingResume and LinkedInCareer clarity and purposeMid-career and over 50Purpose and directionLife transitionsStress and overwhelmWork-life balanceGoal setting and accountability |
| Works with | Professionals and Students |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | New Hampshire, United States |
| Credentials | Global Career Development Facilitator; Certified career coach; Certified life coach |
| Practice | Destination Vocation |
Jim Black is a career and life coach in New Hampshire who helps people find work that fits the life they want. He runs Destination Vocation. He works with career changers, mid and later career professionals, college students and recent grads. Before coaching, he worked as a business consultant, scientist, program manager and professor. He also advised adult college students and helped build a career services program.
What Jim helps with
Jim helps people figure out what they want from work and life, then find the right job. He also helps with the fear and stress that come with change.
- Finding a career that matches strengths, passions and values
- Changing to a completely different field
- Writing a resume and LinkedIn profile
- Practicing for interviews
- Building a job search strategy
- Dealing with negative thoughts and fear of change
- Staying motivated during a job search
- Finding work and life balance
Who Jim works with
Jim works with mid and later career professionals, career changers and career explorers. He also coaches college students and recent grads. His clients have ranged from teenagers to retirees. Some want accountability, some want to build confidence and set goals, and some only want tips on the job search.
How Jim works
Jim starts with a free phone or video call with no time limit. Clients then explore their strengths, passions and life values to find a fitting career. Once the direction is clear, he teaches job search methods. Clients also complete activities between sessions and leave with short-term and long-term to-do lists.
Background and qualifications
Jim holds the Global Career Development Facilitator credential and is certified in career and life coaching. His work history includes business consulting, science, program management and teaching as a professor. He also worked as a college student advisor and professional tutor. As a career advisor for adult students, he helped with resumes, cover letters and job search tools. He helped start a career services program and teach its online career development course. He has also helped an outplacement firm place laid off executives.
Jim Black pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one career coaching
- One-on-one life coaching
- Free intro call by phone or video
- Resume and LinkedIn help
- Interview practice
Jim Black reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jim mixes career coaching with life coaching and has worked as a scientist, professor and business consultant.
Best for mid-career professionals and career changers who want work that fits their life and a clear job search plan.
Common questions
How much does Jim Black charge?
Coaching with Jim runs $125 to $175 an hour. Message Jim from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jim Black help with?
Jim Black helps with finding a career that matches strengths, passions and values, changing to a completely different field, writing a resume and LinkedIn profile and practicing for interviews.
Is Jim Black certified?
Jim Black lists: Global Career Development Facilitator; Certified career coach; Certified life coach.
Does Jim Black work with students and recent grads?
Yes. Jim has worked with college students and recent grads as well as mid and later career professionals.
Does Jim Black help with more than the job search?
Yes. He also coaches on life skills like dealing with negative thoughts, fear of change and stress during transitions.
How do I contact Jim Black?
Send Jim a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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