Pat Cross

Career coach · San Jose, CA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: Birkman

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"Focused personalized coaching provides you the opportunity to learn and get guidance in a one-on-one setting with an experienced Professional Coach." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Early Career Job Search Essentials Webinars
Early Career individuals		 26 weeks · 12 Early Career Job Search Essentials Webinars $180
Mid Career Job Search Essentials Webinars
Mid Career individuals		 26 weeks · 14 Mid-Career Job Search Essentials Webinars $360
Focused Personalized Coaching
Early or Mid Career individuals		 1 session · One-on-one coaching session · Resume review · Interview preparation · LinkedIn profile development · Career change guidance on request
Launching Your Job Search Free Webinar
Early Career individuals		 Overview of job search plan · Identifying strengths and transferable skills · Skills needed for future employment · Trending jobs and industries · Career management strategies on request
Working With Recruiters In Your Job Search Webinar
Mid Career individuals		 Understanding recruiter roles · Types of recruiters · How recruiters find candidates · Tips for working with recruiters · Handling recruiter situations $26
Negotiating Strategies Webinar
Mid Career individuals		 Negotiating misconceptions · Preparation before negotiation · Handling salary questions · Responding to offers · Negotiating beyond salary $30
Overcoming Potential Age Bias Webinar
Mid Career individuals		 Understanding age bias · Multigenerational workforce · Common mistakes by experienced job seekers · Positive attributes of older employees · Skills in demand $24
Early Career and New Grads Interview Preparation: Strategies For Success Webinar
Early Career individuals		 Interview purposes · Types of interviews · Preparation for interview formats · Behavioral and challenging questions · Questions to ask interviewers $13

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 changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipyesyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Define your specific needs · Select a coach and sign up for a coaching session at the right career level · Choose a time on the Coach’s calendar · Pay for the coaching session if fees are due · Coach communicates further details or preparations
Assessments
Birkman Method, MBTI

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 are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  2. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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