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Job-Hunting Coaching in Melbourne

Too many people stay in careers or jobs they don’t enjoy, or where they are undervalued, when they could be doing something they love instead. That’s where expert guidance is vital, especially during a job hunt.

As Melita Long says, “In my experience, often people aren’t willing to change until the pain of the current situation outweighs the fear of change and the unknown.”

At Careers on Purpose, we offer a full range of end-to-end coaching programs for professionals. We don’t “fish for you” during your job hunt; we “fish with you, then hand you the rod to fish for yourself.”

The Proven Results of Our Programs

Based on 20 years of client feedback, our job-hunting participants experience:
100% increase in confidence.
10% minimum increase in earnings in their new role.
75% of clients gain new jobs within 4 months (subject to market conditions).
5X to 10X Return on Investment (ROI) on coaching fees.

Our Individual Job-Hunting Programs

Gold Job-Hunting Program

This is the complete program to help you with every aspect of your job hunt, including advertised and hidden jobs, to ensure you stand out and secure a new role as quickly as possible.
Personalised Job-Hunting Plan
A full strategy using the Advertised and Hidden Job Markets.
Harrison Career Assessment
A comprehensive 30+ page report.
Comprehensive Resume Writing
3–6 sessions to create Master and Market-specific resumes.
Personal Branding
Create an All-Star ranked LinkedIn profile and networking plan.
Hidden Job Market Coaching
Strategies to get your ideal role in your ideal organisation even if it’s not advertised.
Interview & Mindset Coaching
Prepare for tough interviews and overcome any doubts.

Silver Job-Hunting Program

This shorter version suits those who want specific help applying for one particular advertised role.
Resume Writing Service
3–6 sessions to create a high-impact Master and Market resume.
Personal Branding
Create an All-Star ranked LinkedIn profile and networking plan.
Cover Letter Template
Specifically crafted to help you stand out for a target role.

Specialised Job-Hunt Services

Each component of our programs is available individually so you can choose extra services as needed:

Resume/CV Writing

Our competency-based structure beats 99% of other seekers. We don’t write it for you; we write it with you to draw out achievements you didn’t know you had.

LinkedIn Profile

95% of hiring managers will review your LinkedIn before interviewing and hiring you. We help you enhance your profile to show your unique Value Proposition.

The Hidden Job Market

Job hunting has become increasingly complex. We help you tap into the hidden market where many unadvertised roles hide.

Personal Branding

We help you demonstrate your Unique Value Proposition, raise your profile and attract new opportunities via LinkedIn and other media.

Interview Preparation

Success is 80% preparation. We provide a proven formula to help you prepare for even the toughest interview and deliver achievement-based answers with confidence.

Salary Negotiation

We help you determine your unique selling proposition to negotiate a better deal on your salary and working conditions.

How the Job-Hunting Process Works

We follow a structured, six-step framework to ensure no stone is left unturned:

Book your consultation

Schedule a job-hunt coaching session.

Explore your current situation

Discuss your career history and reasons for hunting.

Identify possible directions

Together, we explore potential options based on your strengths and goals.

Career Collateral

We help you identify and quantify your career achievements, showing your unique value and impact.

Develop a job-hunt plan

Outline practical steps for strategy, networking, and further development.

Move forward with support

Refine decisions and maintain momentum as your new career path unfolds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is job-hunting coaching?

It helps individuals navigate changes in their professional life, including moving into a new industry, returning to work after a break, or seeking a more fulfilling role.

Who typically seeks help with a job hunt?

Many professionals reach a point where they want to reconsider their direction. Coaching is often used by people changing roles or seeking greater purpose in their work.

Do I need to know what job I want before starting coaching?

Not at all. Many people begin job-hunting coaching precisely because they feel uncertain. The process helps you explore possibilities and identify realistic options.

Start planning your job hunt today

Thinking about a career move often begins with a quiet sense that something needs to change. The next step is creating space to explore that feeling with clarity and structure.