Paula DeGasparre Testa
Career coach · Boston, MA · virtual
Credentials they list: ICF ACC
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Career transition coaching for individuals and groups individuals and groups transitioning roles, exploring entrepreneurship, board service, or retirement |
career transition coaching · resume support · LinkedIn optimization · interview skills support · networking strategies | on request |
| Executive and career coaching for individuals individual clients |
career coaching · executive coaching · job search · communication · work/life balance | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Clarify goals · Identify strengths through assessment tools · Build actionable job search strategies · Provide resume and LinkedIn optimization · Offer interview preparation and networking tactics · Support career transitions
- Assessments
- strengths identification through assessment tools
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. |
| Job search | A 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
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- 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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