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Job Search Coaching
That Gets Offers
The hiring game is real. We help you beat it.
Close Collins Career Consulting is a nationally recognized executive career coaching firm. The Job Search Career Coaching program serves senior professionals from around the country— directors, VPs, and C-suite executives — who are conducting an active job search and need a structured, full-service coaching engagement to land their next role. Close Collins has coached professionals from companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, Adobe, Walmart, and Roblox, and has been recognized as Best Executive Career Coach five consecutive years.
The program delivers end-to-end job search support including target role strategy, resume writing, LinkedIn profile development, networking strategy, mock interview preparation using the Close Collins three-stage method, and salary negotiation coaching. Most clients complete a job search engagement within three to five months. The program is designed for established professionals with careers in progress.
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Five-star reviews
2,500+
Executives coached
Clients land their next role in an average of 4 months.
What the Close Collins Job Search Career Coaching Program Includes:
A proven, structured, and tailored approach that covers the entire job search process – everything from networking and resume writing to interviewing and closing the deal.
- Custom candidate coaching package
- Job Market-Candidate Fit assessment
- Materials preparation (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, etc.)
- 3-stage mock interview upskilling
- Job search strategy
- Salary negotiation framework
- Dedicated online space to track all aspects of your candidacy
- Live, responsive communication from your coach
Natalie S.
Incredible expertise, these are not your average coaches, they’re the executives you wish you had.
The Close Collins Job Search Method
A proprietary six-phase framework built for senior professionals who are selective about candidate-market fit.
Candidate-Market Fit Assessment
Most senior professionals targeting their next role get this wrong — not because they lack qualifications, but because they are targeting the wrong roles, the wrong companies, or both.
Close Collins begins every job search engagement with a structured Candidate-Market Fit Assessment: a diagnostic that maps your actual capabilities, leadership record, and compensation expectations against real market demand at your level.
The output is a clear picture of where you are overqualified, correctly positioned, and underleveraged — and a targeting strategy built on that data, not on gut instinct.
Output: A prioritized target list of role types, companies, and sectors where your candidacy is strongest.
Job Search Strategy & Target Architecture
A job search without a strategy is a job search that takes twice as long. In this phase you and your coach build a custom job search architecture — a sequenced plan covering which roles to pursue, which companies to target, which relationships to activate, and in what order.
Up to 70% of senior professionals target their next role incorrectly. Close Collins’s targeting methodology corrects that before a single application is submitted. Output:
Output: A written job search strategy your coach holds you to throughout the engagement.
Career Brand Portfolio
Your resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter, and executive bio are not documents — they are a sales system.
Close Collins ghostwrites and edits your complete career brand portfolio from scratch, positioning your experience in the language hiring managers and executive recruiters at your target companies actually respond to.
Every word is written to pass AI screening systems and land with the human decision-maker on the other side.
Output: A complete, professionally written career brand portfolio ready for immediate deployment.
Refreshing to feel so accomplished at the end of each session.
Jennifer T.
Wow that went fast! We never stopped focusing on our mandate which made the work very clear.
Ryan L.
Elevator Pitch & Interview Story Development
The most common reason qualified senior candidates lose offers is not their experience — it is how they talk about it.
Close Collins’s pitch development process extracts the highest-value stories from your career history, structures them using a framework built for executive-level interviews, and rehearses them until delivery is confident, concise, and compelling.
You will know exactly what to lead with, how to talk about difficult chapters, and how to answer the questions most candidates fumble.
Output: A library of polished, rehearsed career stories mapped to the questions you will actually be asked.
Three-Stage Mock Interview Process
Close Collins’s mock interview process is the most rigorous interview preparation available at the senior level.
Stage one focuses on behavioral question responses and story refinement under low-pressure conditions. Stage two simulates full interview conditions at increasing difficulty, including hostile or rapid-fire questioning. Stage three addresses senior-level panel interviews, case presentations, and executive stakeholder scenarios.
Every stage is recorded on video with written analysis so you can review your own performance and track measurable improvement.
Output: Interview-ready confidence backed by three rounds of recorded, analyzed, and coached practice.
Offer & Salary Negotiation
Getting the offer is not the finish line — closing it on the right terms is. Close Collins provides a structured negotiation framework, real-time coaching during active negotiation, and support through counter-offer decisions and competing offer scenarios.
Close Collins clients have collectively negotiated millions in additional compensation above initial offers.
Output: A negotiated offer that reflects your full market value.
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Top Rated Career Coaching Reviews
Liza Jane Green
6 months ago
I highly recommend working with Jenna. She is outstanding, and does an exceptional job at balancing genuine encouragement with clear, actionable feedback that actually drives improvement.
For our interview prep session she had reviewed the role, researched the interviewer, and built a highly tailored mock interview. Her insights were sharp, practical, and grounded in experience, helping me focus on the highest impact changes. Most importantly, she helped me show up with clarity and confidence. Thank you, Jenna!
Rochelle Lietke
6 months ago
I hired Close Collins to help update my resume and prepare for looking for new jobs. Jenna did an amazing job spending time with me to go through my skill sets and fine tune my pitch. She also helped me ramp up my interview skills which have been paying off with getting follow up interviews. I’m so happy with their service and have been recommending them to my friends and colleagues.
Cameron Griggs
7 months ago
I’ve had an overall great experience with Close Collins Career Consulting, especially working with Jenna. She is phenomenal! Insightful, supportive, and incredibly easy to work with.
The process was very flexible, which made a huge difference as I was actively job searching and interviewing. I initially came in looking for help with mock interviews, but I walked away with so much more… mainly a clearer understanding of the modern job search process and how to effectively brand myself for the roles I’m targeting.
I’m very grateful for the support and would highly recommend Close Collins to anyone navigating their career or job search!
Lauren Riefflin
9 months ago
I had a great experience working with Nancy. Our sessions were focused, very personalized, and extremely productive. Everything was modern, actionable, and tailored to where I was in my career. I left feeling confident, current, and much clearer on how to position myself. The accountability and structure built into the process was a huge plus for me as well. Highly recommend!
Terri Hendricks
1 year ago
This was my first coaching experience, and working with Nancy since the beginning of the year has been very valuable. She has helped me better understand where I am in my career and how to navigate the early stages with more clarity. She has also helped me build confidence at work and given me the tools to apply more strategic frameworks that open up new ways of thinking. Each session gives me practical advice and clear takeaways I can put into action right away.
Nancy brings empathy, energy, and fun, and she makes it easy to have conversations I hadn’t had or even thought about before.
Maddie Heye
1 year ago
Working with Nancy Poznoff has been truly transformative. At a time when I was feeling stuck and misaligned in my career, she helped me take a powerful step back and reorient everything around my values, purpose, and long-term vision.
Through thoughtful conversation and coaching, listening, and just the right amount of challenge, Nancy guided me through a period of change. I gained clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.
If you're an executive or professional navigating transition, questioning your next step, or wanting to lead with more authenticity, I can’t recommend Nancy highly enough.
Carlee Price
1 year ago
I have worked with Close Collins for many years, both at junctures in my career and also where I could use support in an existing role, to level up my game or move through a tricky spot. I've found better clarity through my work with them, and some incredibly practical and enduring tools and resources. If you want to invest in yourself & your career, if you want to build understanding of the system operating around you and "make sense" of your professional environment, there's no better place to turn. Highly recommend this talented team.
Elizabeth Hawkins
1 year ago
I’ve been working with Close Collins on and off for 12+ years now and after a session the other day I realized I should update my review to reflect the multiple career transitions they’ve supported me with since I was a law firm founder seeking leadership development support for myself and my team. I reached out because after taking somewhat of a career break to raise my two young children abroad, I’m trying to figure out my next steps and needed some wisdom and guidance. Even after a multi-year hiatus, within minutes we had gotten to the heart of the matter and I came away with renewed confidence and optimism about the next phase of my career, multiple concrete action steps and a framework for making the decisions that loom on the horizon. Having a team this dedicated in my corner makes me feel like anything is possible. Thank you!
Flavio D
1 year ago
I've worked with Close Collins for executive coaching for almost three years and it has been a great professional investment. My sessions with Alisa Cohen helped me understand how to tell my professional story, how to present to peers and leaders. They know their stuff at Close Collins.
The coaching was practical and focused on real leadership challenges I was facing. Alisa helped me think through situations in ways I hadn't considered before, and it definitely improved both my presentation skills and how I work with my teams. Worth considering for anyone looking to level up their leadership and executive skills.
David Kellis
1 year ago
I chose CloseCollins based on a personal recommendation. They stand out for delivering actionable coaching that elevates my performance. And I value the accountability. The two coaches I worked with brought exceptional expertise and a clear results focus. I'd recommend them to anyone.
Andy T
1 year ago
Close Collins has been an exceptional partner in sharpening my leadership approach. The coaching is thoughtful and immediately applicable to high-stakes work. Both coaches I’ve worked with combine expertise with a collaborative style that makes the process both effective and enjoyable. They helped me land my last two jobs, significantly elevating my scope. Recommended
Libby Postovoit
2 years ago
Daria is a fantastic career coach -- smart, empathetic, and strategic. She was an invaluable thought partner during my most recent career transition, helping me understand what mattered most to me in a company and role, and the areas where I was competitive as a candidate. She also provided excellent guidance on how to optimize stakeholder relationships and impact. Working with Daria was a great investment for me during my transition into a more visible and senior role. I can't thank Daria and the team at Close Collins enough.
John Fulton
2 years ago
In the Spring of 2024, I reached out to Alisa Cohen feeling stuck, unprepared, and lacking confidence after a long, challenging tenure at a toxic company. From our very first meeting, I felt a renewed sense of hope and excitement about the future of my career. Alisa’s comprehensive and thoughtfully designed program pushed me to truly reflect on my work history and skills, and helped me define what I genuinely wanted to pursue next.
Her guidance was transformative. We overhauled my resume, revamped my LinkedIn profile, refined my portfolio, and prepared strategically for interviews. Yet, beyond these tangible changes, Alisa provided a steady stream of encouragement, focusing on my strengths and reigniting my self-belief.
The results were almost immediate. My applications began getting more attention, and I found myself going through multiple interview loops for executive-level positions. After 5.5 months of hard work and dedication, I received two incredible offers on the same day. Alisa then helped me carefully evaluate the options and provided invaluable advice on negotiations, ultimately helping me secure a role that will allow me to leave behind a toxic environment.
Alisa’s work may feel magical, but the results are real—and so worth the effort. She makes you dig deep, and she empowers you to find the answers within yourself, all while building you up every step of the way.
I often refer to Alisa as my career therapist. Her warmth, empathy, and practical approach to career growth not only rebuilt my confidence but truly changed my life.
Colleen McArdle
2 years ago
I reached out to Close Collins Consulting when I was at a crossroads in my career and needed help in focusing on future goals and how to tactically get there. Alisa Cohen is such a great coach and mentor! She listened and provided the feedback that helped guide me to new decisions and reshape my approach about my career and what I really wanted and needed out of it. I cannot recommend her and Close Collins enough!
Danielle Allsop
2 years ago
I happily recommend Alisa to anyone seeking executive coaching. She's a fantastic coach, supporter, and partner during the journey -- highly organized, insightful, top notch listener, supreme writer/editor, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Working with Alisa was essential for building my confidence, launching my candidacy, and landing my next role. Five Stars and then some!
Scott Merlino
2 years ago
I worked with Alisa Cohen and she was fantastic. I highly recommend her if you're looking for career consulting/coaching advice and support.
Erica Paoli
3 years ago
Alisa is an amazing coach – smart, kind, and encouraging. I learned so much from her during our time together, and she helped me build confidence in myself; especially with interviewing and asking for what I’m worth. She was always available to answer questions, offer support and feedback along my journey and beyond. The best part is – I landed a fantastic new role a mere 4 months after working with her, and I could not have done it without her!
Amy Persell
3 years ago
Alisa is a terrific coach. Her thoughtful and organized approach was appreciated. I really liked how I was kept accountable. In addition, I found her coaching to be a great mix of informal counseling and specific job search tasks. Unlike lots of couches that you will find on Google-Close Collins is all about finding the right fit for YOU, not about filling roles at specific companies where you may or not be a good fit.
Andrew Cardillo
3 years ago
I am writing to leave a 5-star review of Close Collins Career Consulting, LLC based on my experience with their Senior Level Career Coaching package. I wholeheartedly endorse the services and attention I received throughout the entirety of my time.
Alisa Cohen gave me practical, results-oriented advice right from the start of our sessions. This advice has materialized as increased views of my LinkedIn profile, a suite of new tools to aid in my career progression, and strategies to help me network, apply, and negotiate through every phase of the process.
I have gained genuine confidence from defining and owning the value proposition I offer to an organization. If you are looking to enhance your own career progression, I assure you that for me the results speak for themselves.
Thank you Close Collins Career Consulting!
Alina Perez-Campos
4 years ago
Alisa Cohen acts as a beacon, guiding you through your career journey. With her exceptional ability to identify and highlight your key strengths, you'll stand out amongst the competition and secure the job of your dreams. Her guidance is both insightful and compassionate, consistently encouraging you to stay true to yourself. Investing in her coaching services is a wise decision that will yield long-lasting benefits for years to come.
Vivian Ramos
4 years ago
I worked with Laura back in 2018 when I was looking for a new role and in general a new outlook in my career. My experience was life changing to say the least. She was empathetic and warm, and she came up with an action plan that I still reference to this day.
Fast forward to 2022, and I started working with Alisa for interview coaching. I seriously couldn’t have gotten my new role without her. Her coaching and feedback was crucial to my lengthy interview process, and I owe her for helping me land my dream job.
Laura and Alisa are incredible and I’m so grateful to have them as lifelong allies.
Lindsay Burke
5 years ago
The team at Close/Collins career consulting was fabulous. They helped me through every step of my career move. From building my self-confidence and building my resume to making my social profile interesting to making me interesting for interviews, Alisa was the mastermind. I felt completely comfortable and supported through the process. I always knew Alisa was in my corner. She helped me negotiate when I was given an offer.
I plan to stay in contact and hope to utilize their services throughout my career.
Frequently Asked Questions About Job Search Career Coaching
What is job search career coaching?
Job search career coaching is a structured, coach-led program that helps senior professionals run a targeted, competitive search from strategy through signed offer. At Close Collins, the program is not generic advice — it is a six-phase engagement with defined deliverables at every stage: a candidate-market fit assessment, a custom job search strategy, a ghostwritten career brand portfolio, pitch and story development, a three-stage mock interview process, and salary negotiation support. Every phase has a concrete output your coach is accountable for delivering.
Who is job search coaching at Close Collins designed for?
Close Collins works with Directors, VPs, Senior Managers, and C-suite executives at companies including Amazon, NVIDIA, Anthropic, Moody’s, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Adobe, Walmart, Spotify, and Roblox. The program is designed for established professionals with at least seven to ten years of career experience who are targeting senior individual contributor or people-manager roles. It is not designed for recent graduates, career changers in the first few years of their careers, or professionals targeting roles below the manager level.
What makes Close Collins's job search coaching different from other programs?
Three things. First, Close Collins coaches are former executives — not certified coaches with limited real-world hiring experience. They have sat on both sides of the table at the companies your target employers benchmark against. Second, the program is ghostwritten — your coach writes your resume, LinkedIn, and career materials alongside you, not as an add-on service. Third, the mock interview process is three stages with video recording and written analysis at every stage. Most programs offer one round of practice. Close Collins offers three, at increasing difficulty, with documented feedback you can review between sessions.
How long does a job search engagement with Close Collins take?
Most clients work with Close Collins for three to five months. Timeline varies based on target role, seniority, market conditions, and how quickly the client moves through the preparation phase. Close Collins has helped clients land offers in as few as four months from start of engagement.
How does the three-stage mock interview process work?
Close Collins approaches interview preparation the way elite coaches approach athletic performance. We do not run you through a generic practice session and send you home. We treat you as the athlete — isolating the specific moments, responses, and delivery patterns where you are not performing at your level, then providing targeted support to understand and correct each one. Then we go again. And again. Until the performance is there.
Stage one identifies where you are losing the interviewer — the specific questions, transitions, and trust building strategies that are not landing. Stage two rebuilds those weak points with direct coaching and deliberate practice under real interview conditions. Stage three tests the rebuilt performance under full pressure — and we do not stop until it holds. Every stage includes video recording and written analysis so you can see exactly what we see and track your improvement across sessions.
The result is not a rehearsed candidate. It is a prepared one — and there is a difference that hiring managers at the senior level recognize immediately.
Output: interview-ready performance built through the same iterative, feedback-driven process used to develop elite athletes — not a single practice run.
How does salary negotiation work at Close Collins?
Close Collins provides a structured negotiation framework covering how to respond to first offers, how to anchor a counter, how to handle competing offers, and how to negotiate equity, signing bonuses, and non-cash compensation. Your coach provides real-time support during active negotiation — including same-day coaching on specific offers and language guidance for written responses. Close Collins clients have collectively negotiated millions in additional compensation above initial offers.
Can Close Collins help if I am currently employed and need to keep my search confidential?
Yes. The majority of Close Collins’s job search clients are currently employed. All engagements are conducted with strict confidentiality — we do not disclose client names, employers, or search details to any third party. Coaching sessions are conducted via video on a schedule that fits around your existing work commitments. Your employer will not know you are working with us unless you choose to tell them.
How do I get started with job search coaching?
Book a complimentary 20-minute intake call at closecollins.com/contact-us. During that call one of our senior leaders meets with you to assess your target role, timeline, and search readiness, and match you with the coach whose background and expertise best fits your situation.
When should I start working with a job search coach?
The best time to start is before you begin actively applying, ideally when you first decide a move is likely within the next several months. Early engagement lets you build your target role strategy, resume, and LinkedIn positioning before opportunities surface, so you’re ready to move quickly when the right role appears. Close Collins works with executives at both stages — those preparing for a future search and those already in market. Most clients complete a full engagement within three to five months
Should I hire a coach before I start applying, or once I'm already interviewing?
Both work, but starting before you apply produces the strongest results. A coach helps you define target companies, sharpen your positioning, and build your materials so your first applications go out polished rather than as practice. Executives who wait until they’re already interviewing can still benefit from mock interview preparation and negotiation coaching, but they miss the upstream strategy that prevents wasted applications. Engaging early gives you the full Close Collins method end to end.
How early can I start preparing for an executive job search?
There is no such thing as too early to prepare for a senior-level search. Many executives begin laying groundwork six months or more before they intend to make a move, building their network, refining their career narrative, and clarifying target roles. Early preparation is especially valuable at the director-through-C-suite level, where searches are longer and more relationship-driven than for junior roles. Close Collins’s program is built to support that full runway, from initial preparation through offer negotiation.
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Reviewed by Laura Close, Founder — Close Collins Career Consulting.
Last updated:
9 Oct 2026