Laura Paradise
Career coach · Oakland, CA · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: CTI CPCC
"I help you stand out from the competition, with effective, distinctive resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profile and strong interview skills." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Improv meets Job Interview | 1 session · practice thinking on your feet · responding to unpredictable prompts · improving speed and ability to think on your feet | $25 |
| Interview Skills Workshop | 1 session · sharpen interview skills · practice commonly asked interview questions | $20 |
| Sharpen your Interview Stories | 1 session · learn to start with a great headline · end with a strong close · work with commonly asked interview questions · deliver concise, clear stories showing strengths | $20 |
| Behavioral Interview Questions | 1 session · learn strategies to respond to behavioral interview questions · practice, coaching and feedback | $25 |
| Behavioral Interview Questions | 1 session · learn strategies to respond to behavioral interview questions · practice, coaching and feedback | $25 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 16 years coaching; the median for career coaches in our directory is 14.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- clarify career goals and values · establish criteria for work context · develop distinctive resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles · practice strong interview skills · set goals and accountability check-ins
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 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: yes
- 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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