Cindy Graham

Career coach · Chicago, IL · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: MBTI, Strong

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Coaching Sessions
millennials and Gen Zers		 resume development · cover letter development · interview preparation · job search strategies · salary negotiation skills on request
Resume and Cover Letter Development resume writing · cover letter writing on request
Job Search Strategies Coaching job search strategy development on request
Interview Preparation Coaching creating your pitch · STAR method · behavioral style interviews · zoom interviews · panel interviews on request
How to Start a Career as a Freelance Writer Coaching guidance on starting freelance writing career on request
LinkedIn Optimization Coaching LinkedIn profile optimization on request
Graduate School Preparation Coaching applying to graduate school · personal statement writing · choosing graduate major or degree program · choosing thesis or dissertation topic on request
Salary Negotiation Skills Coaching salary negotiation skills training on request
Using Social Media to Advance Job Search Coaching using social media platforms to advance job search on request
Building Networking Skills Coaching building networking skills in person and via social media on request

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

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
free consultation call to understand strengths, areas of improvement, career aspirations, and skills · work with client to produce resume, cover letter, or prepare for job interview
Before coaching
student affairs professional, student affairs (11 years); teacher, undergraduate and high school level (4 years)

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 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. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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