Ellen Steverson

Career coach · virtual

Credentials they list: CCE GCDF, CDI CEIC, NRWA NCRW

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"StartingBlock Career Services helps clients progress into upper management or transition into a new field faster and confidently through quality coaching and career documents." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
JumpStart Coaching
resume clients who want to accelerate their job search		 materials to stay organized while job searching · basics of applying online · networking basics · answering 'Tell me about yourself?' question · build confidence on request
Brand Coaching
people struggling to define top skills and traits or communicate transferable skills		 define who you are · align brand with career stories · differentiate yourself from others on request
Job Search Coaching
job seekers needing a custom plan and confidence		 JumpStart Coaching content · create custom job search plan · understand active job search activities · stay confident · develop multipronged job search approach on request
Interview Coaching
job candidates preparing for interviews		 2 sessions · mock interview · model best answers · authentic answering · cover stories to prove qualifications · record mock interviews for review on request
Virtual Interview Coaching
candidates preparing for virtual interviews		 prepare for phone, video, pre-recorded, one-way live, two-way live interviews · set up platforms · correct lighting · video presentation skills · practice and confidence building on request
LinkedIn Coaching
professionals wanting to optimize LinkedIn profile and networking		 review LinkedIn sections · understand LinkedIn navigation and usage · build network · create great first online impression on request
College Graduate Coaching
college graduates with unique challenges		 prepare for job search · learn about field and jobs · build confidence and communication skills · personalized coaching throughout job search on request
Networking Coaching
professionals wanting to improve networking skills		 create networking plan · strategies aligned with personal and career goals · optimize networking time · build strong network on request
Business Coaching
entrepreneurs looking to increase revenue		 6 weeks · product development · sales strategies · referrals and repeat customers · strategy and implementation plans · NRWA Sales Mastery / Best Business Practices 6-week course on request
Mid-Career & Leadership Career Coaching
engineers, managers, mid-career leaders seeking promotion or career change		 resumes rich with value, content, and keywords · career documents: resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn content · dedicated partnership with modern strategies and honest feedback 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 strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
discovery process to understand client value · gather career story and accomplishments · craft branded, keyword-rich resume · provide coaching on job search and interviewing · support client through interview and offer negotiation
Before coaching
Executive Recruiter, executive and engineering recruitment

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

  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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