Melissa Duran
Career coach · Austin, TX · virtual
Credentials they list: PARWCC CDCS
"I’m Melissa Duran, a Career Coach and Executive Recruiter with over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Early Career Plan someone with 0-3 years of experience |
3 sessions · 12 weeks · 2 revision rounds · 30-Minute Initial Career Consultation · Professionally Written Resume (up to 2 revisions) · LinkedIn Profile Setup & Optimization · Job Search Strategy Session | $399 |
| Executive Career Plan someone with 4-10 years of experience |
4 sessions · 12 weeks · 3 revision rounds · 30-Minute Initial Career Consultation · Professionally Written Resume (up to 3 revisions) · LinkedIn Profile Review & Optimization · Job Search Strategy Session · Interview Preparation | $799 |
| Senior Executive Plan someone with 11+ years of experience |
5 sessions · 24 weeks · 5 revision rounds · 30-Minute Initial Career Consultation · Professionally Written Resume (up to 5 revisions) · LinkedIn Profile Review & Optimization · Job Search Strategy Session · Interview Preparation | $1,499 |
| Career Coaching Session | 1 session · personalized advice and feedback · resume help · LinkedIn profile help · job search help · networking strategy help | $175 |
| Interview Preparation | 2 sessions · Two one-hour sessions · Develop interview preparation strategy · How to answer interview questions using STAR method · Mock interview practice with feedback | $500 |
| Job Search Strategy | 1 session · Develop job search roadmap · Searching job boards · Finding unadvertised jobs · Networking · Asking for referrals | $300 |
| Professionally Written Resume | 1 session · Develop strategic, accomplishment-driven resume · Make powerful first impression | $500 |
| Polish Your LinkedIn Profile | 1 session · LinkedIn profile optimization | on request |
| Resume Writing | 1 session · How to write a job-winning resume | on request |
| Networking Strategy | 1 session · Network like a pro | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $399. Of the 905 career coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 47% start at the same price or lower.
- $175 a session. Of the 683 career coaches who publish a session price, 61% charge the same or less.
- 5 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Job search strategy | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Initial consultation to discuss goals · Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization · Develop job search strategy · Interview preparation · Salary negotiation coaching (for senior executives)
- Before coaching
- Recruiter, Talent Acquisition (20 years)
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. |
| 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. |
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)
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- 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: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: yes
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