Chad Ryerson

Career coach · Washington, DC · in person and virtual

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"Capitol Career Consulting helps you decide what comes next in your career and build a practical plan to pursue it." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Looking for Work package
job seekers starting a career search		 one-hour '6 Steps to Navigating Your Career' strategy session · client worksheet and job log template · resume or business-plan development · one-hour LinkedIn coaching and personal networking session on request
Mid-Career Professional package
established professionals		 2 revision rounds · personality assessment including Myers-Briggs · one-hour interview preparation session · professional biography first, second, and final drafts · elevator speech first, second, and final drafts · coaching on differentiating yourself and communicating leadership strengths on request
Advancing Your Career package
professionals seeking career development		 5 sessions · 2 revision rounds · one-hour networking and relationship-building session · Individual Development Plan first, second, and final drafts · one-hour 'Developing Your Leadership Signature' session · one-hour coaching on management approaches in the federal government · one-hour session on managing risk as a leader on request
Senior Executive Service package
federal leaders preparing for SES roles		 4 sessions · 2 revision rounds · one-hour coaching on Executive Core Qualifications · one-hour coaching on preparing senior leadership letters of recommendation · one-hour coaching on applying to SES development programs · SES resume development first, second, and final drafts on request
Professional Biography Development
professionals needing a clear story about experience and value		 narrative built around strengths and career goals · collaborative writing and refinement · tailored for public, private, or nonprofit audiences on request
Job Application Services
job seekers needing application preparation and submission		 resume and cover letter tailoring to match job requirements · applications submitted on client's behalf through agreed channels · support covering 10 job opportunities on request
Elevator Speech Development
professionals needing a concise introduction		 identify strengths, skills, and qualifications · develop clear talking points for networking and career conversations · tailor introduction to audience on request
LinkedIn Profile Development
professionals wanting a relevant LinkedIn profile		 comprehensive profile review and keyword research · headline and About section writing · organization of work experience, education, and skills · recommendation and endorsement strategies · networking, branding, and messaging guidance on request
Interview Preparation
job candidates preparing for interviews		 practice explaining background, strengths, and interest in role · identify accomplishment-based examples · employer and role research · communication and nerves management · questions to ask the employer on request
Targeted Job Search Research
job seekers needing focused job and contact research		 custom AI-assisted searches shaped around preferred sector and organizations · research focused on target organizations on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnonoyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Share your starting point · Agree on the support · Work through your priorities
Assessments
Myers-Briggs
Before coaching
Peace Corps volunteer support, international development

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.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

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. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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