I’m an interview practice coach focused on being helpful, if and when you decide to work with me.
Transparent Services and Fees to Meet Your Needs
Transparent, Honest, and Practical Coaching
I aim to provide straightforward, practical support as you prepare for interviews. You’re in the right place if you’re looking for personalized guidance and honest feedback in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.
I use some ideas from Dr. Dawn Graham’s book Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you offer a free consultation?
A: Yes. I offer a free inquiry chat, provided you’ve had a chance to read through this Q&A and check out my LinkedIn profile (where you’ll find additional information). This chat is to get acquainted, and it’s not a sales pitch.
Q: What does a session cost?
A: Each 90-minute session is $360. Most clients find two sessions ideal, but the program is flexible. Payment is requested before each session begins.
Payment methods:
- Zelle: alex@landingexpert.com
- Venmo: @alex_freund (use 0506 as the last four digits on my mobile phone)
Q: How many sessions do people usually do?
A: It depends. Some people feel confident after two sessions. Others return for more, especially role-specific prep or a quick refresher before an interview. A 60-minute refresher session is $240.
Q: When is payment due?
A: Payment is due before the session begins. Once we agree on a time, I’m happy to block time on my calendar, and the session is confirmed once payment is received.
Q: What’s your background?
A: I’ve been coaching for over 18 years and have worked with 1,600+ clients. I encourage you to ask about my experience; knowing who you’re working with is essential.
Q: Is the coaching customized?
A: Yes. We start with some universal best practices, like improving your video presence and body language, but then zero in on your industry, background, and target role. Whether you’re applying to Amazon, the FBI, or for a medical residency, we tailor everything accordingly.
Q: Will I get honest feedback or be treated like a number?
A: You’ll get honesty, respect, and a little humor. I share observations that may be new to you, insights your friends might think but never say out loud.
Q: Are you current with today’s job market trends?
A: I stay sharp. When not coaching, I read, research, write, and speak. I’ve published over 250 articles and blog posts (Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Personal Branding Blog, and more) and delivered over 500 presentations to groups of all sizes.
Q: How is coaching delivered?
A: All sessions are conducted virtually, primarily on Zoom.
Q: Do you offer flexible scheduling?
A: Yes. I regularly work weekdays and weekends to accommodate my clients’ needs.
Q: Is there a contract or long-term commitment?
A: No contract. No pressure. This is built on mutual trust, not legal paperwork.
Q: Do you offer general career coaching, too?
A: While 90% of my work is interview coaching, I also help with salary negotiations, LinkedIn strategy, resume guidance, and longer-term mentorship when requested.
Q: Tell me more about the free inquiry chat.
A: This is a short call of about 30 minutes to learn more about you, your goals, and what you’re looking for. It’s also your chance to ask questions. No pressure. No pitch.
If you’re curious or have additional questions, I welcome the opportunity to connect. I aim to help, not to convince.
Wow! Great website. Very informative.
Your services are expensive. What if the candidate does not land a job? Do you have any money back policy?
Roger, thanks so much for voicing your opinion. It is likely that others feel the same way thus I should address it.
In comparing my fees to other career coaches I found that my fees are a kind of average. It certainly seems expensive, especially if one is out of work and has no current income. Roger, to the best of my knowledge, career coaches do not provide a guarantee that their clients will get a job. This does not mean that there aren’t any. I am simply not aware of such. Logically speaking it would be very difficult to guarantee a job since the hiring process is extremely complex. Typically, a guarantee is given for a product that is defective. However in this case the product is actually a service. If the client is not doing his homework or there are some other issues such as lack of specific skills or ineffective networking and possibly several other hurdles the chances to become employed are not that good. And that can not be directly blamed on the quality of service a career coach is providing.
I hired many, many dozens of people in my career close to 35 years as a hiring manager, so I know. The fees that I charge my clients are for the value they receive based on my ten years of career coaching and interview preparation experience and primarily for my unique expertise in this area. Honestly, (and happily!) I have no shortage of clients. In fact, probably 80% of my clients are referrals, which means that those who paid my fees were happy with my services and saw the value sufficiently to recommend me to their spouses, family and acquaintances. In order to help my clients I am providing some incentives for savings via packages. But otherwise everybody pays the same price.
I would like to mention that Alex often makes presentations and would suggest anyone with interest check the calendar. You will pick-up extremely valuable information and get a chance to meet him and see for yourself.
Alex has coached a number of my clients and they have landed great jobs. As a career professional with 30 years of experience, there are no guarantees of landing when you invest in career marketing or resume writing services but most people are not trained in how to best present themselves in the job search.
You just have to ask yourself, am I sure I am going to win the job without help?
As a Career Counselor, I seek other coaches whose methodologies and focus are progressive and honest. I “met” Alex though a LinkedIn group of which we are both members. His posts were impressive and similar to the things I espouse. To make a potentially long story short, Alex is one of a small handful of career coaches I recommend in my own volunteer workshops. My description of him is, “Alex is probably the best interview coach I know.”
Cost? Consider the cost of being hired one, two, six months earlier than you might be otherwise. The “cost” of a coach like Alex Freund is a small investment into your future.
You cannot go wrong by adding Alex’s arrows to your job search quiver!
Al Smith
Good Morning,
I’ve never really known what I want to do regarding a career. I’m currently employed but I need to leave my current employment situation as soon as possible. I’m here because I’m looking for ideas on possible careers based upon my previous experience. I’d love to pick your brain.
Daniel, there is help out there for people like you. Under the umbrella of career coaching my specialty is interview preparation and practice but there are people who specialize in precisely what you need, i.e. helping clients identify future employment options based on past skills, experience and jobs in demand. Daniel, I do not monitor this site so often therefore my suggestion is for you to continue our correspondence via my regular email at alex@landingexpert.com
Happy to help.
Alex