Joan Anson
Career coach · Pittsburgh, PA · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: CPC, MBTI
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement Coaching pre-retirees and new retirees |
design purposeful retirement and post-career plans · administer proprietary assessments · exercises to investigate factors for successful retirement · strategic planning for work re-orientation, work replacement, identity, time management, socialization, purpose | on request |
| Resume Critique career changers and job seekers |
resume critique | on request |
| Cover Letter Critique career changers and job seekers |
cover letter critique | on request |
| Interview Preparation Coaching career changers |
mock interviews · interview preparation strategies | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 10 years coaching; the median for career coaches in our directory is 14.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Administer proprietary assessments · Provide exercises for self-awareness and self-advocacy · Strategic planning for retirement or career change areas
- Assessments
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI Step I & II), Two proprietary instruments for retirement planning
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resume | 4 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. |
| Interviews | 3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track. | Early rounds in a format you know. | Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze. |
| Career direction | Weeks 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
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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