Helene M. Bumbalo

Career counselor · Richmond, VA · in person and virtual

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Counseling
job seekers or those unhappy with current job
Identify and clarify interests, skills, values, work behaviors and personality traits · Determine suitable lifestyle · Explore matching careers and job categories · Develop job landing strategies on request
Job Assessments
employers and job seekers
Integrated assessment approach measuring behavioral traits, thinking, occupational interests, job match · Additional tools for honesty, drug use, work ethic on request
Hiring Consultant Services
employers
Help make the right job match · Reduce turnover and hiring mistakes · Improve productivity and safety on request

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

Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
Identify and clarify interests, skills, values, work behaviors and personality traits · Determine suitable lifestyle · Explore matching careers and job categories · Develop job landing strategies
Assessments
Integrated assessment approach measuring behavioral traits, thinking, occupational interests, job match, Additional tools for honesty, drug use, work ethic

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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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