Chris Pohalski

Career coach · Silicon Valley, CA · virtual

Credentials they list: MBTI

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"I help clients advance their careers, pivot, achieve greater career satisfaction and expedite career transitions." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Coaching
professionals and organizations, particularly those in academia and the tech, life sciences and biomedical sectors		 Goal setting · job search strategy · personal branding · LinkedIn · resumes on request
Career Counseling
professionals and organizations, particularly those in academia and the tech, life sciences and biomedical sectors		 Clarifying skills, interests, values, and personality · understanding and overcoming internal and external blocks · telling your story · building confidence · reducing stress on request
Networking Coaching
professionals and organizations, particularly those in academia and the tech, life sciences and biomedical sectors		 Building professional connections · effective messaging on request
Leaving Academia Coaching
professionals and organizations, particularly those in academia and the tech, life sciences and biomedical sectors		 Identifying transferable skills and appropriate roles · converting CV to business resume on request
Group Training
professionals and organizations, particularly those in academia and the tech, life sciences and biomedical sectors		 Teamwork · communication · innovation · career-related topics on request
Academic Careers Coaching
professionals and organizations, particularly those in academia and the tech, life sciences and biomedical sectors		 Curriculum vitae (CV) · faculty application packets · interview · job talk · negotiation on request

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

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Where they fit

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

How they work

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Before coaching
engineer, scientist and manager, laser, telecom and manufacturing sectors in Silicon Valley

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

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  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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