Gail McCowan

Career coach · Raleigh, NC · virtual

Credentials they list: NCDA CCSP

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"Career Services Provider empowering job seekers to take the next step in their career" (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Hourly Virtual Coaching Session
job seekers needing assistance clarifying career target or specific inquiry		 1 session · individual hourly session · feedback on resume · LinkedIn profile · cover letter · interview practice on request
3-Session Coaching Package
job seekers needing assistance clarifying career target or specific inquiry		 3 sessions · three hourly coaching sessions · feedback on resume · LinkedIn profile · cover letter · interview practice on request
5-Session Coaching Package
job seekers needing assistance clarifying career target or specific inquiry		 5 sessions · five hourly coaching sessions · feedback on resume · LinkedIn profile · cover letter · interview practice on request
Resume Development
clients with defined target role		 virtual meeting to review background and career goals · resume creation on request
LinkedIn Profile Development
clients with defined target role		 virtual meeting to review background and career goals · LinkedIn profile creation on request
Job Search Jump Start Package
clients needing help clarifying next career target and resume/LinkedIn profile creation		 3 sessions · three virtual one-hour coaching sessions · resume development · LinkedIn profile development on request
All-Inclusive Package
clients wanting full-service on-retainer job search support		 8 sessions · 8 weeks · eight one-hour coaching sessions · resume development · LinkedIn profile development · elevator pitch · networking messages 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 LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Initial virtual meeting to review background and goals · Development of documents or coaching sessions · Ongoing support and customization for packages

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.
Career directionWeeks 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.

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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. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  4. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  5. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)

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