Terry Laster
Career coach · San Diego, CA · in person and virtual
"Career Coaching to help you soar" (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Consultation | 1 session · Complimentary initial consultation | on request |
| Resume Optimization | 1 session · Review of your résumé · Provide detailed feedback to improve your chances of obtaining an initial interview | $150 |
| Goal Assessment | 1 session · Transferable skills review · Brainstorming session · Review core experience with areas of strength · Discuss income requirements and potential desired positions · 15-minute follow-up with potential job listings | $300 |
| Interview Prep | Anticipating questions · Weaving prior experience and education with current job responsibilities and requirements · Corporate research in alignment with client goals · Other specialized techniques | $150 |
| Corporate Navigation Assistance Employees in a current role |
Ranges from performance advancement opportunities · Proper method of requesting a reasonable accommodation or otherwise navigating the relationship between management and corporate leaders · Every calibration can provide an opportunity | $250 |
| Business Start-Up People thinking of starting their own business or becoming a Business Consultant |
Naming, developmental focus · Obtaining an EIN · Market research on the competitive landscape | $1,500 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $150. Of the 905 career coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 22% start at the same price or lower.
- $150 a session. Of the 683 career coaches who publish a session price, 54% charge the same or less.
- 10 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 | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Before coaching
- Director of Government Affairs, Fortune 500 company
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. |
| 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)
- 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: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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