Ross Calkins
Career coach · Charlotte, North Carolina · in person and virtual
"An interview coach empowers and encourages you to do your absolute best and highlight and sell your strengths during your interview." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ESRI Interview Coaching Candidates interviewing for ESRI jobs |
Interview preparation for phone, technical, and face-to-face interviews · Presentation skills coaching · Mock interviews · Relaxation techniques · Dress code advice | on request |
| Mock Interview Services Job candidates preparing for interviews |
1 session · Individual mock interview session · Role play of interview scenarios · Constructive feedback on interviewing style and answers · Customized practice questions based on job industry and description · Matching with an interview coach experienced in the industry | on request |
| Complete Interview Preparation Program Job candidates preparing for screening and interview process |
Develop examples of past accomplishments · Answer standard interview questions · Understand interview types · Develop strong questions to ask interviewer · Communicate answers in STAR format | on request |
| Job Search Coaching Job seekers |
Job search strategy · Resume and cover letter advice · Interview preparation · Salary negotiation guidance | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 21 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Job search strategy | yes | 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 | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Initial assessment and matching with appropriate coach · Preparation for interview types (phone, technical, face-to-face) · Mock interview sessions with feedback · Coaching on presentation, confidence, and answering techniques · Post-interview follow-up guidance including thank you notes and salary negotiation
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
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- 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: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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