Garla Smith
Career coach · Cary, NC · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: CCE GCDF, MHFA
"Smart Moms is employers’ premier source for recruiting and moms’ choice for career coaching services." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Career Decision Clarity Session experienced professionals |
1 session · clarify decision · evaluate options and priorities · choose practical next step | $299 |
| Uncover Your Career Potential moms |
12 weeks · self assessments · resume building · networking · assignment feedback via email | $40 |
| Resume Review Services job seekers struggling to get interviews |
1 session · expert feedback to strengthen resume · help to stand out to employers | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- $299 a session. Of the 683 career coaches who publish a session price, 86% charge the same or less.
- 22 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 | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Clarify the decision you are actually facing · Evaluate your options, priorities, responsibilities, and influencing factors · Choose a realistic next step aligned with your priorities and values
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Career direction | Weeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role. | You already have two or three target roles. | You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
- 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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