CareerMakers

Career coach · Lake Oswego, OR · in person and virtual

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"Our most popular and successful service, the standard others compare themselves to. Truly “comprehensive” use of all our services and programs." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Comprehensive Program 3 months
individuals searching for satisfying work		 12 weeks · 1:1 counseling in person, by phone and email · Development of weekly individual action plans · Access and full use of exclusive CareerMakers database · Skills assessment · Job search techniques on request
Comprehensive Program 6 months
individuals searching for satisfying work		 24 weeks · 1:1 counseling in person, by phone and email · Development of weekly individual action plans · Access and full use of exclusive CareerMakers database · Skills assessment · Job search techniques on request
Comprehensive Program Unlimited
individuals searching for satisfying work		 1:1 counseling in person, by phone and email · Development of weekly individual action plans · Access and full use of exclusive CareerMakers database · Skills assessment · Job search techniques on request
Career Counseling Programs
individuals searching for satisfying work		 One-on-One · Unlimited Time Frame · Hourly · Unlimited Personal Coaching and Lifetime Support · Copy of book on request
Career Counseling via Telecoaching
individuals who cannot attend Portland office in person		 Telephone and email coaching · Book 'Want A New, Better Fantastic Job?' by Gross & Paskill · Skills/interest assessment · Career issues coaching $175

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

How they compare

Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.

Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
Skills/interest assessment · Development of weekly individual action plans · Career counseling in person, by phone and email · Resume preparation · Interviewing techniques · Effective networking techniques
Assessments
Skills/Traits/Values Assessment
Before coaching
English teacher

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.
Interviews3 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.
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.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  2. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

Their website promises results: "Ask me about our Satisfaction Guaranteed Program". No coach can guarantee a job, interviews or a placement rate. Be careful with anyone who does, and with promises of a "hidden job market" or exclusive recruiter access.

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