Carla Ockerman-Hunter

Career coach · Lexington, KY · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: CCE BCC, CCE GCDF, NCDA CCC

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"Career Span partners with our clients to reach their optimum potential with purpose." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Transition Services
workers experiencing unplanned job loss		 16 sessions · Customized individual career track · Career assessments for interests, personality, skills · One-on-one career coaching · Targeted resume crafting · Interview preparation on request
Professional Career Coaching
professionals and individuals facing career change or development		 Four-step SOAR model: Self-assess, Explore options, Action steps, Resulting success · Career assessments for interests, personality, skills, values · Targeted resume crafting · Interview preparation · Job search process tools on request
Student Readiness Coaching
high school and college students		 Identify skills and future skills to learn · Understand employer critical skills · Explore world of work and 21st century economy · Clarify post-secondary educational options · Decision-making strategy for career change on request

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

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnonononoyesyes
Interviews and offersnonononoyesyes
Job search strategynonononoyesyes
Career direction and changenonononoyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnonononoyesyes

How they work

Process
Build relationship with client · Use SOAR model: Self-assess, Explore options, Action steps, Resulting success · Use career assessments · Prepare targeted resumes · Prepare for interviews · Develop job search strategies
Assessments
Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)

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. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  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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