> ## Documentation Index
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# Career coaching

> Book sessions with experienced cybersecurity professionals

## What is career coaching?

Career coaching connects you with experienced cybersecurity professionals for one-on-one guidance. A coach helps you plan your career, prepare for interviews, negotiate salary, and overcome specific challenges.

Find coaching at **/career-coaching**.

## Session types

| Duration   | Best for                                                       |
| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 30 minutes | Quick questions, resume review, specific advice                |
| 60 minutes | Career planning, interview prep, skill gap review              |
| 90 minutes | Full career assessment, transition planning, strategy sessions |

## What coaches help with

* **Interview preparation**: mock interviews with structured feedback
* **Skill gap analysis**: comparing your skills to your target role
* **Salary negotiation**: using real market data to prepare your case
* **Resume and LinkedIn review**: formatting for applicant tracking systems
* **Career transitions**: planning a move from IT, development, or networking into security
* **Certification strategy**: picking the right certs in the right order

## Coaching process

1. **Assess**: the coach reviews your current skills and experience
2. **Plan**: together you build a roadmap with clear milestones
3. **Execute**: follow the plan with ongoing guidance
4. **Track**: check progress at each milestone
5. **Adjust**: refine the plan based on results

## Booking a session

1. Go to the coaching page
2. Browse available coaches
3. Check their availability on the calendar
4. Pick a time slot
5. Confirm your booking

Sessions include video or audio conferencing directly in the platform.

## After the session

* Session notes are saved for your reference
* Review recordings of your session at any time
* Follow up with action items from the coach

## Free vs Pro

* **Free:** standard coaching access
* **Pro:** priority booking and faster response times

<Tip>Book a coaching session before a major interview or career decision. A second opinion from someone with experience makes a difference.</Tip>