Wanderlust Careers
Online career coaching, testing and resume help from Ph.D. coaches
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Ph.D. and M.A. level career coaches; Founder holds a Ph.D. in vocational psychology |
Wanderlust Careers is a career coaching practice that helps people choose a career path and get hired. The team is made up of coaches with Ph.D. and M.A. degrees. The founder, Katherine Kirkinis, trained as a psychotherapist and later earned a Ph.D. in vocational psychology. The practice combines career testing with one-on-one coaching. It also writes resumes for complex work histories, such as employment gaps and career pivots.
What Wanderlust helps with
Wanderlust Careers works with people who want a new career direction and a plan to reach it. It also helps with resumes, LinkedIn and the job search.
- Finding the right career path through testing
- Changing careers or shifting industries
- Writing resumes with employment gaps
- Resumes with complex work stories
- Building a job search strategy
- Negotiating salary
- Staying accountable to career goals
- Finding a role with more meaning or less burnout
Who Wanderlust works with
Most coaching is built for mid to senior level professionals who want a change. That can be a small pivot, a new industry, higher pay or less burnout. The team also works with early career people who are still finding their direction. It also serves people facing barriers to work, including long unemployment or disabilities.
How Wanderlust works
Each client has four 45-minute strategy sessions per month with a career coach. Between sessions, clients can reach their coach without limit for check-ins and to review resumes, cover letters, writing samples, email drafts and job postings. Coaching includes timelines, action plans and building new habits. It also uses a data-driven career testing and assessment process.
Background and qualifications
Katherine Kirkinis, Ph.D., founded Wanderlust Careers. Wanderlust began as a psychotherapist in New York City, working with adults on identity issues. Wanderlust's clients kept bringing up career problems, so this coach's work shifted toward career change and job fulfillment. Wanderlust then earned a Ph.D. in vocational psychology and studied career assessment and testing. As client demand grew, Wanderlust brought in more coaches. The team now includes a career testing specialist with an M.A. and a resume writer who is a Ph.D. candidate.
Wanderlust Careers pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one career coaching
- Career testing and assessment
- Resume and LinkedIn writing
- Free 20-minute consultation
- Free Career Exploration Workbook
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The CoachVouch take
Coaches are trained in both mental health and career guidance, and they pair career testing with coaching.
Best for mid to senior level professionals who want a career change and a structured plan.
Common questions
How much does Wanderlust Careers charge?
Coaching with Wanderlust runs $90 to $185 an hour. Message Wanderlust from this page for an exact quote.
What does Wanderlust Careers help with?
Wanderlust Careers helps with finding the right career path through testing, changing careers or shifting industries, writing resumes with employment gaps and resumes with complex work stories.
Does Wanderlust Careers coach online?
Sessions are online.
Is Wanderlust Careers certified?
Wanderlust Careers lists: Ph.D. and M.A. level career coaches; Founder holds a Ph.D. in vocational psychology.
How often do clients meet with their coach at Wanderlust Careers?
Clients have four 45-minute strategy sessions each month. They can also reach their coach between sessions to review documents and ask questions.
How do I contact Wanderlust Careers?
Send Wanderlust a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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