Heidi Scott Giusto
Career coach · Raleigh, NC · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: PARWCC CIC, PARWCC CPRW, NRWA NCOPE
"I consult with job seekers to help them market their strengths and talents through resume writing, LinkedIn coaching and interview preparation." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resume Writing Job seekers who need a resume writer they can trust |
customized resume writing reflecting client value | on request |
| CV Writing Ph.D.-holders seeking opportunities outside academia |
customized CV writing reflecting client value | on request |
| Cover Letter Writing and Editing Job seekers |
cover letter writing · cover letter editing | on request |
| LinkedIn Profile Writing and Coaching Job seekers |
LinkedIn profile writing · LinkedIn coaching · branding strategies | on request |
| Biographies Job seekers |
biography writing | on request |
| Interview Preparation Coaching Job seekers |
review of application materials · development of interview plan · practice interview questions · mock interview with feedback · salary negotiation coaching optional | on request |
| Job Search and Networking Coaching Job seekers and career transitioners |
1 session · job search strategy review · networking coaching · LinkedIn usage · informational interviewing guidance · resume and cover letter pointers | on request |
| Career Transition Coaching Professionals in career transition including faculty, postdocs, graduate students transitioning out of academia |
identifying marketable skills · resume and cover letter overhaul · network leveraging · interview preparation · transition action plan creation | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 12 years coaching; the median for career coaches in our directory is 14.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Job search strategy | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Initial consultation to understand client needs · Review of client materials and goals · Development of customized plan or documents · Coaching sessions or writing/editing work · Feedback and revisions as needed
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resume | 4 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. |
| Interviews | 3 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 search | A 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
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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