1Up Career Coaching

Career coach · virtual

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"We help first-generation college grads with the “last mile” of their journey to a fulfilling and sustaining career." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
1Up Career Coaching Personalized One-on-One Career Coaching
First-generation college graduates and working adult learners struggling to find better jobs		 6 weeks · personalized one-on-one coaching · resume writing · cover letter writing · networking to get interviews · interview preparation and follow-up on request
Online Career Coach Position for Ex-Teachers or Charter School Leaders
Ex-teachers or leaders from top charter schools seeking flexible, work-from-home job		 training on helping recent college grads get better jobs · coaching roster management · client interview preparation · job offer negotiation support on request
Online Career Coach Position for Semi-Retired Executives
Semi-retired executives seeking flexible, work-from-home job with social impact		 training on helping recent college grads get better jobs · coaching roster management · client interview preparation · job offer negotiation support $70

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

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnoyesnononono
Interviews and offersnoyesnononono
Job search strategynoyesnononono
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
University partner sends emails to recent alumni struggling to find jobs · Alumni respond and are referred to 1Up coaches · Coach meets with client for honest conversation and explains approach · Coach helps client read and rate job descriptions aloud · Coach provides blunt, directive feedback on resume, cover letter, interview prep · Coach supports client through interview preparation including role-playing
Before coaching
K-12 educator, Education; Director of Innovation at Bridge International Academies, Education (5 years); Public high school teacher, Education; Founder and Chief Academic Officer at education organizations, Education

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: "We have worked with 82 of these Graduates. And solved Every Single One with coaching that led to a new job, a big pay bump, and increased happiness – all in 3 months or less.". 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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