Judi Lansky

Career coach · Chicago, IL · in person and virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Development
all job levels		 road map for long term career goals · how to get there on request
Career Path Review
all job levels		 examine past jobs · identify likes and dislikes · uncover career choice patterns on request
Executive Coaching
executives		 sharpen leadership skills · improve corporate visibility · handle management issues · organizational politics guidance · identify advancement opportunities on request
Second Career Counseling
people considering retirement or career transition		 identify skills and interests · define next career or volunteer work or retirement plans on request
Job Search Strategies and Implementation
all job levels		 develop action-oriented job search strategy · create targeted resumes · distribute resumes to potential employers on request
Cover Letter Development
all job levels		 dynamic cover letter content for email and mail on request
Resume Writing
all job levels		 write resumes that get interviews · targeted resumes for job specs · format for automated resume scanning software on request
Networking Coaching
all job levels		 networking tips and strategies · set up and use social media accounts like LinkedIn · connect with people for job opportunities on request
Interviewing Skills Coaching
all job levels		 interview techniques · guided preparation · role-play practice · build self-confidence · create positive impression on request
Salary Negotiation Coaching
all job levels		 handle salary negotiations with confidence · tips for win-win salary and benefits package on request

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

Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
assessment with exercises, tests, and questions to identify skills, interests, goals, and values · coaching to develop job search skills and strategies including resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing, salary negotiation · structure, accountability, momentum, and pacing support

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. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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