Mary Beth Barrett-Newman
Career coach · Evanston, IL · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: MBTI, Strong
"Each client is unique; so you and I will create a customized plan based entirely on your needs." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Get to Know You session | 1 session · Initial discovery session · Personal assessment (Myers-Briggs, Strong Interest Inventory) · Self-assessment (Past experience review) | on request |
| Career Exploration and Job Search Coaching Mid-career professionals, young professionals, workforce re-entry clients |
Reflection & Assessment · Preparation & Planning · The Search · Making the Transition | on request |
| Reflection & Assessment | Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® · Strong Interest Inventory® · Self-assessment · Input from others | on request |
| Preparation & Planning | Resume creation · LinkedIn profile · Search focus – industry, position, location · Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) · Strategic job search plan | on request |
| The Search | Networking · Informational interviews · Online job boards · Interview prep and practice · Tracking tools to manage search | on request |
| Making the Transition | Negotiating the offer · Onboarding prep · Family acclimation / balance · 30 day follow-up | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 17 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 | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | yes | yes | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Reflection & Assessment · Preparation & Planning · The Search · Making the Transition
- Assessments
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, Strong Interest Inventory®
- Before coaching
- Trust Officer, Financial Services (5 years); Senior Executive and Partner, Consulting Firm for Executive Benefit Plans (20 years); Mock Interview Consultant, University; Coach for iRelaunch, Workforce Re-entry
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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