Karen Suarez

Career coach · Los Angeles, CA · virtual

Credentials they list: NCDA CMCS, PARWCC CPRW

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"Helping Job Seekers & Career Changers Learn to navigate your career journey with confidence." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Single 50-Minute Career Coaching Appointment
Those with some idea of career options needing decision-making help		 1 session · Answer general career exploration questions on request
Four 50-Minute Career Coaching Package
Those seeking comprehensive career coaching with assessments and exercises		 4 sessions · Initial discussion of background and career interests · Interpretation of assessments/exercises · Detailed reports on options · Clarification of skills, strengths, values · Career exploration using online resources on request
50-minute Interview Preparation Session
Job seekers and college/graduate school applicants		 1 session · Typical interview questions and responses · Interview formats and types · Overcoming interview challenges · Preparation and confidence methods · Appropriate attire advice on request
50-minute Mock Interview Session
Job seekers and college/graduate school applicants		 1 session · Non-stop questioning for half the session · No verbal or visual cues · Post-interview discussion and feedback on request
Interview Package (Preparation + Mock Interview)
Job seekers and college/graduate school applicants		 2 sessions · One 50-minute Interview Preparation session · One 50-minute Mock Interview session · Tailored questions based on resume, cover letter, job description or application on request
Job Search & Networking Strategies Session
Job seekers who know what they want to pursue		 1 session · Strategies to find hidden job market · Developing and leveraging LinkedIn network · Conducting informational interviews · Salary negotiation · Creating elevator pitch on request
50-minute LinkedIn Profile Review
Job seekers wanting to optimize existing LinkedIn profile		 1 session · Suggestions for updating, editing, optimizing profile on request
LinkedIn Profile Rewrite/Creation
Job seekers needing a new or rewritten LinkedIn profile		 1 session · Written content based on client information · Profile delivered as Word document for client to upload · Includes keywords and quantifiable experiences on request
50-minute Resume Review
Job seekers with existing resumes		 1 session · In-depth critique · Feedback on content optimization, formatting, keyword usage · Targeting specific industries on request
Resume Creation/Rewrite
Job seekers needing a new or rewritten resume		 1 session · Unique resume targeting specific job description · Based on client info or existing resume · Not template or AI written on request

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

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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
Initial discussion of background and interests · Interpretation of assessments and exercises · Detailed reports on options · Clarification of skills, strengths, values · Career exploration using online resources · Conducting informational interviews

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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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. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  4. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  5. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)

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