Free LinkedIn Tools That Replace Expensive Career Coaching

## The Problem with Career Coaching (It's Expensive) Professional career coaching can cost $150-$500 per hour. LinkedIn profile reviews run $200-$500 per session. Resume writers charge $300-$800 per document. For most students and early-career professionals, that's simply out of reach. LinkForge was built to close that gap. ## What Career Coaches Actually Do Career coaches help with: 1. **Profile optimization** — Making your LinkedIn profile recruiter-friendly 2. **Messaging** — Writing compelling outreach and follow-up messages 3. **Job application materials** — Resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn summaries 4. **Interview prep** — Practice questions and coaching 5. **Job search strategy** — Where to apply, how to network, what to prioritize Here's how to do all of that — for free. ## Profile Optimization: Free Tools ### LinkedIn Profile Analyzer Get a detailed score and actionable tips for every section of your profile. → [Profile Analyzer](/tools/profile-analyzer) ### Headline Generator Create a headline that includes the keywords recruiters search for. → [Headline Generator](/tools/headline-generator) ### About Section Writer Generate a compelling About section that tells your professional story. → [About Writer](/tools/about-writer) ### Profile Checklist A complete checklist of every element that makes a 100% complete LinkedIn profile. → [Profile Checklist](/tools/profile-checklist) ## Job Application Materials: Free Tools ### CV Generator Build a professional, multi-template CV with PDF export — rivals $30/month subscription services. → [CV Generator](/tools/cv-generator) ### Cover Letter Generator 5 tone options (Professional, Confident, Creative, Entry-Level, Executive) with PDF download. → [Cover Letter Generator](/tools/cover-letter-generator) ## Messaging & Outreach: Free Tools ### Connection Request Generator Personalized connection requests that actually get accepted. → [Connection Request Generator](/tools/connection-request-generator) ### InMail Generator Craft compelling InMail messages to recruiters and hiring managers. → [InMail Generator](/tools/inmail-generator) ### Follow-Up Message Generator Never miss a follow-up with professionally crafted messages. → [Follow-Up Message Generator](/tools/follow-up-message) ## Interview Prep: Free Tool ### Interview Questions Generator Generate practice questions tailored to any role or company type. → [Interview Questions Generator](/tools/interview-questions-generator) ## Content & Brand Building: Free Tools ### Post Generator Create engaging LinkedIn posts with tone selector (Professional, Casual, Bold). → [Post Generator](/tools/post-generator) ### Banner Maker Create a professional LinkedIn banner that downloads as a real PNG file. → [Banner Maker](/tools/banner-maker) ## How Much This Saves You | Service | Typical Cost | LinkForge | |---------|-------------|----------| | Profile review | $200-$500 | Free | | Resume writing | $300-$800 | Free | | Cover letter writing | $100-$300 | Free | | LinkedIn coaching | $150-$500/hr | Free | | Total saved | $750-$2,100+ | $0 | ## Get Started All 45+ tools are permanently free. No account required. No credit card. No trial period. [Explore all free tools →](/tools)