April Grossinger

Career coach · Los Angeles, CA · virtual

Credentials they list: PARWCC CPRW, NBCC NCC

"Career Rises specializes in words—words that link job seekers to jobs and words that link business owners to ideal clients." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Résumé Coaching
job seekers who want to learn to write and update their résumé
coaching to create or improve résumé content · learning trade secrets for high-impact, keyword-rich bullets · co-editing and polishing final draft on request
Custom Résumé Writing with Co-branded LinkedIn Profile
job seekers who want a professionally written résumé and LinkedIn profile
custom résumé writing · co-branded LinkedIn profile · client input and approval on request
Interview Preparation Coaching
job seekers who want to improve interview skills and confidence
proprietary interview technique · transforming responses to interview questions · reducing stress and increasing confidence · empowerment to get job offers on request
Job Search Strategy Coaching
job seekers needing help with effective job search
guidance on accessing hidden job market · strategies to reclaim job search · career-affirming job search process on request
Custom Website Copywriting for Small Businesses
small business owners
SEO website copy creation or refresh · content reflecting unique business brand · appealing to ideal customers · search engine optimization on request
Marketing Content Creation for Small Businesses
small business owners
email campaigns · newsletters · blogs · video scripts · articles on request
Job Description Writing and Candidate Screening for Employers
employers
job description write-ups · job posting · initial candidate screening on request
Interview Strategy and Coaching for Employers
employers
interview strategy coaching · guidance on effective interview questions · help making sound hiring decisions on request
Interview Scheduling and Candidate Follow-up for Employers
employers
interview scheduling · candidate follow-up communications on request

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

How they compare

Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnonoyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Initial conversation to learn about client and goals · Collaborative identification of marketable strengths and talents · Writing and crafting customized content · Client review and approval
Before coaching
Nationally Certified Counselor and Career Coach/Consultant (25 years)

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.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  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)

What they publish

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