How much does a career mentor cost in the US?

Career guidance and mentorship in the US typically costs $30–250. On Taskly you describe what you need for free, Taskers who have done it send offers with their own price, and you pick one. Taskly holds your money until the task is done, and you can report a problem before it’s released.

Typical price: $30–250
To post: Free
Your payment: Held by Taskly until it’s done
How: Remote, over video call

What you can get done

6 kinds of help in the US, each from someone who has done it. Pick one, or post your own task in a sentence.

All 6 · High demand 1Prices in USD · what people typically pay in the US

What people post

Examples written by Taskly from what people search for in the US. Yours can be one line; a Tasker will ask what they need.

Job-search plan after a layoffJob search after layoff plan for a senior software engineer
I need a job search after layoff plan from someone who has hired or coached senior engineers recently. I was laid off three weeks ago from a large tech company in Seattle after six years as…
$220FlexibleRemote
Example task, written by Taskly
Career guidance or career changeCareer coach for a teacher moving into instructional design
I'm looking for a career coach for teachers who has helped educators move into instructional design or corporate L&D. I've taught 7th grade science at a public school in Ohio for nine…
$150FlexibleRemote
Example task, written by Taskly
Internship and campus-placement prepHelp me get an internship as a sophomore in computer science
I'm a sophomore in college studying computer science, and I want a plan for how to get an internship for next summer. I go to a state university in Georgia, have a 3.4 GPA, and have never…
$120FlexibleRemote
Example task, written by Taskly
Mentor in your field (software, data, product, design)Data analyst mentor for a junior analyst working solo
I'm looking for a data analyst mentor with a few years of experience for three calls over the next two months. I'm eight months into my first analyst role at a regional healthcare company…
$200FlexibleRemote
Example task, written by Taskly
Portfolio review (design, data, dev)UX portfolio review before applying to in-house design roles
I want a UX portfolio review from a designer who has hired for in-house product teams. I've spent three years as a UX designer at a digital agency in Chicago, and I'm applying to in-house…
$120FlexibleRemote
Example task, written by Taskly
Promotion and first-time managerCoach me to become a first time manager in sales next year
I want coaching to prepare as a first time manager in sales before my promotion takes effect. I'm a senior account executive at a B2B software company in Atlanta, and my VP has told me I'm…
$225FlexibleRemote
Example task, written by Taskly

How it works

Three steps. You see every price before you agree, and you only pay for an offer you accept.

Step 1
Describe it, free
Say what you need in a sentence or two. Posting costs nothing.
Step 2
Get offers from people who’ve done it
Taskers who have done this before send an offer with their own price. Ask questions, then pick one.
Step 3
Pay, and it’s held until done
Accept an offer and pay. Taskly holds the payment until you say the work is done.

Prices, by country

What career guidance and mentorship typically costs in each country we serve. Taskers set their own price in every offer.

Typical ranges from public market prices, November 2026. A dash means it isn’t offered in that country yet.
What you need	United States	Canada	UAE	India
Career guidance or career change	$50–250	C$50–250	AED 150–700	₹500–2,500
Mentor in your field (software, data, product, design)	$50–250	C$50–250	AED 150–700	₹500–2,500
Job-search plan after a layoff	$50–250	C$50–250	AED 150–700	₹500–2,500
Portfolio review (design, data, dev)	$30–150	C$30–150	AED 100–500	₹500–1,500
Internship and campus-placement prep	$50–250	C$50–250	AED 150–700	₹500–2,500
Promotion and first-time manager	$50–250	C$50–250	—	—

Good questions

The things people ask before they post in the US.

01
What does career guidance and mentorship cost in the US?
Most of it falls between $30–250, depending on how much you need. Each Tasker names their own price in their offer, so you see the cost before you agree to anything.
02
How long does it take to find a job after being laid off?
It varies with seniority, location and the market. Many senior engineers plan for three to six months, so a weekly plan with targets for referrals, applications and practice interviews helps you see progress.
03
How can I reduce age bias in my job search?
Show the last 10 to 15 years in detail, drop graduation years, list current tools you use, and lead with recent results. Warm introductions through former colleagues also tend to get further than cold applications.
04
What should a teacher bring to a career change coaching call?
Your current resume, one or two lesson plans or units you're proud of, and a short list of postings that interest you. A sample module, even a rough one, helps the coach judge what to build next.
05
How does paying work?
Posting is free. When you accept an offer you pay the agreed price. Your money is held by Taskly until you confirm the task is done. If you don’t, it’s released three days after your Tasker marks it finished — unless you report a problem.
06
Who are the Taskers?
People who have done what you need: worked at the company, passed the exam, made the move. Every Tasker is reviewed and approved by a person before they work.