# Career Counselors:  Help!

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/career-counselors-help/111753>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [May 31, 2002, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/career-counselors-help/111753 "2002-05-31T17:11:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![magdalene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df788c/32.png) [@magdalene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magdalene)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/career-counselors-help/111753/1 "2002-05-31T17:11:37Z")

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Anyone ever used the services of a career counselor?

Tell me about:

1. Good, bad, and ugly experiences
2. What brought you to the point of seeking career counseling?
3. What I should look for in a counselor and expect from the relationship?
4. How does the process work?
5. What should I expect to pay?  
I am bright, educated, with a collection of fantastic skills and career experience, in a variety of industries. However I lack a clear career path. I’ve been temping/freelancing for nearly two years, and it’s time to get on some kind of path toward rewarding work and financial security. I think I could use some outside advice, especially since I’ve had so much trouble cracking the Chicago job market. Your help (and funny anecdotes, if you have them!) will be much appreciated.