Michael Gardon

Career coach · virtual

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"Mike is our Founder, career coach, and resident expert on all things resume, hiring and work-life." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Basic Resume Writing Package professionally written resume · email communication with writer $139
Standard Resume Writing Package professionally written resume · cover letter · email communication with writer on request
Professional Resume Writing Package professionally written resume · cover letter · LinkedIn profile content · phone communication on request
Career Coaching
career changers		 resume and cover letter prep · interview prep · career path identification · strengths and skills assessment · referrals to career resources on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Choose the best resume format · Choose your statement · Identify your transferable skills · Ask for help · Don't be afraid to start from scratch
Before coaching
derivatives trader, finance; corporate consultant; entrepreneur

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job.You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite.You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews.
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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