Karen Grishaber

Career coach · Franklin, Wisconsin · in person and virtual

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"Whatever your situation, I can guide your career journey and help you stand out from the crowd." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Options Assessment identify options · gap analysis · positioning of transferrable skills on request
Personal Marketing Plan plan to promote unique promise of value to hiring managers, boss, colleagues, senior management, key decision-makers on request
Professional Development Plan clarify ambitions · path to get there on request
Networking Strategy goal-setting · who to connect with and how to approach · guidance on using LinkedIn on request
Job Creation Strategies explore opportunities · propose a new role to address needs on request
Elevator Speech compelling pitch · build introductions · resume career summary · LinkedIn headline on request
Networking Bio condensed promotional folio · summarizes target jobs, companies, industries for contacts on request
Resume format and process to showcase core expertise and relevant successes · boost credibility on request
LinkedIn Profile personal approach · bring out personality · better engage with readers · cultivate relationships on request
Communications cover letters · thank you notes · every point of contact counts on request

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

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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

Before coaching
commercial operations manager, Animal Health group at Abbott

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.

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Questions to ask before hiring

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

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