Joan C. Lorraine

Career coach · virtual

"I help professionals, job seekers, college/graduate students, and those navigating career transitions gain clarity about what's next and create a plan for moving forward." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Business Coaching for Organizations
businesses, organizations, and universities
customized coaching · workshops · professional development programs · support during layoffs or restructuring · resume support on request
Career Coaching for Students & Recent Graduates
undergraduate students, graduate students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral scholars
career exploration · resume building · LinkedIn profile optimization · networking · interview preparation on request
Career Transition Coaching
professionals ready to explore new career paths or make significant changes
mindset shifts · practical steps · confidence building · clarity on request
Executive Coaching
highly motivated and achievement-oriented professionals
communication and interpersonal effectiveness · managing workplace challenges · strategic decision-making · professional growth and advancement · executive presence on request
5-Session Career Direction & Strategy Package
people who already know what they want to do
5 sessions · clear strategy · identifying opportunities · confidence and direction on request
5-Session Career Clarity & Strategy Package
people who are still figuring out their career change
5 sessions · exploring interests · strengths · values · work preferences · practical plan on request
8-Session Comprehensive Career Coaching Program
people wanting support throughout entire career change process
8 sessions · career exploration · strategy development · obstacle navigation · approach adjustment · ongoing support and accountability on request
80-minute Career Intensives
clients needing focused support in one area
1 session · General Career Coaching · Career Clarity 1: Interests Assessment & Career Exploration · Career Clarity 2: Strengths & Values · Resume Strategy & Live Resume Edits · LinkedIn & Personal Branding 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 brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Discovery Call · Assessment · Action Plan · Transformation
Before coaching
law practice owner, law; litigator, law; consultant; university career program manager, higher education career services

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. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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