How to Evaluate Career Management Firms
Partnering with the right career management firm is essential to your success. Your decision should be based on your individual needs as well as the services available. Experience has shown us that there are several criteria important to people facing career challenges. In order to assist you in your decision, we have compiled a checklist you might use in evaluating a career management firm. We encourage you to use this form when evaluating the firms you visit – including our own.
CAREER MANAGEMENT FIRM CHECKLIST
Firm Name: ____________________________________________________________
Consultant Name: ______________________________________________________
Date Visited: ___________________________________________________________
In which of the following areas did this firm meet,
or exceed, your expectations:
Reputation
Recommendation of your former Human Resources representative
Consultants – their credentials and your rapport with them
Affiliations and relationships
Staff stability
Assessments – personal and career
Accessibility to services and consultants
Technology
Location and amenities
Administrative support
Online resources
Workshops and group activities
Networking opportunities
Alumni
Proactive job development and outreach
Other____________________________
Other____________________________
