A graduate of Northwestern University, Arlene Hirsch is a recognized expert in the field of career psychology. A licensed clinical, professional counselor with experience in career counseling (including job search coaching and vocational assessment) and psychological counseling.
Leveraging a background in psychological counseling, Arlene helps clients identify and understand behaviors that can sabotage or accelerate career growth. In addition to individual career counseling, Arlene is often called upon by divorce attorneys to render expert opinion for vocational forensics.
She founded Arlene S. Hirsch, a Chicago-based career and psychological counseling firm, in 1983 and is the author of four best-selling career books:
- Job Search and Career Checklists
- How To Be Happy At Work: A Practical Guide to Career Satisfaction
- Love Your Work and Success Will Follow
- The Wall Street Journal Premier Guide to Interviewing
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Arlene has taught career counseling to graduate students at Northwestern University and management courses in the executive MBA program at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. She also consults to corporate, academic, and professional organizations on workplace matters, organizational development, and leadership development.
Arlene is featured on All About Counseling.



