Brad Taft

Career coach · Scottsdale, AZ · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: SHRM SHRM-SCP, HRCI SPHR

"Our mission is to provide effective employment consulting, vocational evaluation, and expert witness services using thorough research, directed analysis, and relevant opinions." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Vocational Evaluation
attorneys and their clients in litigation and non-litigation settings
Personal Profile Development · Reviewing documentation · In-depth personal interviews · Compiling employment histories · Skills and aptitude testing on request
Career Transition Services
individuals planning and implementing job search campaigns
Career planning · Career goal setting · Resume writing · Cover letter writing · Personal branding on request
Outplacement Consulting Services
companies experiencing staff reductions and their departing employees
Logistics and communications support · Full spectrum of career transition services · Career planning and job search services · Workshops, webinars, teleseminars · Entrepreneurship consulting on request

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

How they compare

Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnonoyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Review documentation and conduct personal interviews · Compile employment histories · Conduct skills and aptitude testing · Investigate labor markets and wage data · Survey employers and use databases · Analyze earning capacity including complex income
Assessments
Skills and aptitude testing
Before coaching
recruiter, human resources; human resources director, human resources; career counselor, career counseling; outplacement consultant, career consulting

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. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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