Charis Wanken

Career coach · San Diego, CA · virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC, CPC, Gallup GALLUP_STRENGTHS

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Coaching and Outplacement Services
professionals navigating career transitions		 resume optimization · LinkedIn optimization · interview preparation · networking strategy · career direction refinement on request
Career Coaching for Healthcare Professionals
healthcare professionals		 resume optimization · LinkedIn optimization · interview preparation · negotiation strategy · career roadmap development on request
Career Transition Coaching
individuals and companies helping laid-off employees		 career direction establishment · job market navigation · career transition support · wellness coaching on request
Technical Job Search Coaching
software engineering job seekers		 resume writing · personal and website branding · job search strategy · interviewing · outreach and networking on request
Career Coaching for Coding Bootcamp Students
coding bootcamp students		 goal setting · job search strategies · personal brand development · networking · interviewing on request
Career Coaching for College Students
college students		 major selection · strengths exploration · career path discovery · internship finding · skill sharpening on request

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

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnoyesyesyesyesno
Interviews and offersnoyesyesyesyesno
Job search strategynoyesyesyesyesno
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesno
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnoyesyesyesyesno

How they work

Assessments
CliftonStrengths, Predictive Index

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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