Michael Matrone

Career coach · Portland, OR · virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Berkeley Lab Postdoc Program - Application Materials
postdocs seeking industry positions in engineering, energy, biotech, or pharmaceuticals		 3 sessions · Primary resume development · Working resume and cover letter development · LinkedIn profile optimization · Email support for followup questions on request
Berkeley Lab Postdoc Program - Job Search Planning
postdocs entering job market or feeling overwhelmed in job search		 3 sessions · Job search strategy guide · Templates for networking outreach and discussions · Ongoing email support on request
Berkeley Lab Postdoc Program - Interviews & Negotiations Coaching Option 1: Define Your Interview Strategy
postdocs with upcoming interviews or needing interview preparation		 1 session · Personalized interview strategy and planning document · Email support for refining strategy on request
Berkeley Lab Postdoc Program - Interviews & Negotiations Coaching Option 2: Learn to Answer and Ask Questions
postdocs with upcoming interviews or needing interview preparation		 1 session · Interview question and answer templates · Developed questions to ask employers on request
Berkeley Lab Postdoc Program - Interviews & Negotiations Coaching Option 3: Mock Interview
postdocs with upcoming interviews or needing interview preparation		 1 session · Recorded 30-minute mock interview · Immediate feedback and actionable advice · Personalized feedback summary · Advice and improvement suggestions on request
Berkeley Lab Postdoc Program - Interviews & Negotiations Coaching Option 4: Mock Interview, Part 2
postdocs with upcoming interviews or needing interview preparation		 1 session · Second recorded 30-minute mock interview · Immediate feedback and advice · Personalized feedback summary · Interview progress report on request
Career Coaching Monthly Sessions
employed professionals working toward a career pivot		 1 session · 4 weeks · One 60-min session per month · Online portal access · Email and text support $400
Career Coaching Bi-weekly Sessions
professionals desiring balance between independent progress and frequent support		 2 sessions · 4 weeks · Two 60-min sessions per month · Online portal access · Email and text support $800
Career Coaching Weekly Sessions
professionals wanting consistent progress and faster results		 4 sessions · 4 weeks · One 60-min session per week · Online portal access · Email, phone, and text support $1,600
Skills, strengths and values assessments
scientists and STEM professionals		 Career values assessment · Skills and strengths inventory · Skill gap identification 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 LinkedInnoyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnoyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynoyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Schedule a discovery call · Receive a coaching proposal and quote · Make your first payment · Book your first coaching session
Assessments
Career values assessment, Skills and strengths inventory, Skill gap identification
Before coaching
cancer biologist, biomedical research

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. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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