Soma McCandless
Career coach · Sunnyvale, CA · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: Strong
"Career counseling helps clients in all stages of life plan their careers and achieve their employment goals." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Career Counseling New college graduates seeking their first job; Experienced professionals seeking a new position; Stay-at-home parents returning to work; Career changers; Current or prospective students; Part-time workers seeking full-time positions |
Explore ideas regarding the world of work · Identify long and short-term goals · Create individualized plan · Resume creation or improvement · LinkedIn profile improvement | on request |
| Vocational Evaluation Individuals involved in family law and divorce cases needing assessment of employability and earning capacity |
3 sessions · 2-3 interviews · Explanation of law and process · Review educational and professional history · Discuss health or limitations · Review documents such as resume and earnings history | on request |
| Expert Testimony Attorneys and legal professionals in family law cases |
Provide expert testimony in family law cases · Travel for testimony or provide via Court Call or online | on request |
| Rebuttal Witness Attorneys and legal professionals in family law cases |
Provide rebuttal witness services | on request |
| Job Search Evaluation | Evaluate job search strategies | on request |
| Employment Plan | Develop employment plan | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 8 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 | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Initial meeting to listen and identify goals · Create individualized plan · Help with resume, LinkedIn, networking, interview skills as needed
- Assessments
- Strong Interest Inventory
- Before coaching
- Technology Consultant, Technology (14 years); Education Professional, Education (14 years); Non-profit Sector Worker, Non-profit (14 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Career direction | Weeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role. | You already have two or three target roles. | You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment. |
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Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- 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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