Yvonne Lefort

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

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"I have been a career counselor for over 25 years, and my passion is helping people find work that expresses who they are." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Coaching
People interested in changing careers, balancing work/life, international spouses, stay-at-home moms returning to work, college students and recent graduates		 Exploration of interests and personality type · Clarification of work and life values · Exploration of unique gifts · Balancing work and family life · Identifying career possibilities on request
Creating a Fulfilling Life in America (10-week course)
International spouses and partners of postdocs, visiting scholars, graduate students and visiting student researchers		 10 sessions · 10 weeks · Support for international spouses and partners · Intercultural training · Career and life transition support on request
How to Find Meaningful Volunteer Work (Workshop)
International spouses and others interested in volunteer work		 1 session · Identify interests and skills · Find volunteer areas · Research and apply for volunteer jobs · Learn long-term benefits of volunteering on request
How to Write an American-Style Resume and Cover Letter (Workshop)
International job seekers		 1 session · What American employers look for · Resume and cover letter components · Emphasize skills and accomplishments · Resume formats and organization · Address resume gaps on request
Interviewing for a Job the American Way (Workshop)
International job seekers		 1 session · What American employers look for · Interview preparation and process · Identify and emphasize competencies · Answer difficult questions · Types of interviews and formats on request
Practice Your Interviewing Skills (Workshop)
People who have taken "Interviewing for a Job the American Way" workshop		 1 session · Mock interviews · Feedback on answers · Interviewing others and giving feedback · Improve interview technique on request
Clarifying Your Skills (Workshop)
International job seekers and volunteers		 1 session · Discuss 3 types of skills employers seek · Identify and prioritize transferable skills using Skillscan™ · Learn to discuss strengths and accomplishments · Interactive and confidence building on request
Tooting Your Own Horn (Workshop)
International job seekers and volunteers		 1 session · Discuss cultural values and fears about self-promotion · Practice self-promotion · Gain confidence to talk about yourself on request
Networking the American Way (Workshop)
International job seekers and volunteers		 1 session · How to meet people and develop a professional network · Networking etiquette · Develop and practice an Elevator Speech · Conduct informational interviews · Use online networking sites like LinkedIn on request
Understanding American Culture – Why Do Americans Act That Way? (Workshop)
International spouses and partners		 1 session · Understanding culture and underlying values · Awareness of own and American cultural values · Improve interpersonal relationships · Better understanding of American society and workplace on request

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

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Explore interests and personality · Clarify work and life values · Explore unique gifts · Balance work and family life · Identify career possibilities · Research careers
Assessments
Skillscan™
Before coaching
College Career Counselor and Internship Program Director, Higher Education

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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