Career Transitions Center

Career coach · Chicago, IL · in person and virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Weekly One-on-One Coaching
mid- and late-career professionals and first-generation college students and graduates		 private 45-minute session each week via phone or Zoom · tailored guidance to keep your job search on track on request
Career Skills Workshops & Webinars
mid- and late-career professionals and first-generation college students and graduates		 interactive virtual workshops each month · recorded webinars covering job search strategies, resume writing, interviewing, and more on request
Peer Support Groups
mid- and late-career professionals and first-generation college students and graduates		 weekly peer support groups multiple times weekly · connect, share progress, and gain encouragement on request
Access to LinkedIn Community Group
mid- and late-career professionals and first-generation college students and graduates		 access to private LinkedIn community group with over 1,500 members on request
SkillsFirst Career Platform
mid- and late-career professionals and first-generation college students and graduates		 AI-powered tools to build resume and cover letter · practice with mock video interviews · access career education videos on request
Professional Outplacement Coaching
impacted employees		 weekly private 45-minute session with coach of choice · coaches available 9am-5pm and 5pm-8pm on request
Job Search Skills/Best Practices Workshops
impacted employees		 20+ workshops on Zoom · library of 20+ on-demand webinars on career and job search skills on request
Peer Support Groups for Outplacement
impacted employees		 weekly peer support groups multiple times weekly on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnoyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnoyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynoyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnoyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Discovery: Self-assessment, values and motivators, brand statement, research, informational interviews · Planning: Develop planning documents (resume, cover letter), develop network, target companies and individuals · Action: Accountability, market with future self, grow and track network, interviewing
Before coaching
journalist, communications; high school English teacher, education; chief communications strategist, consulting; public health professional, public health (12 years)

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. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

Their website promises results: "80% Of members report landing within 4 months over the last 5 years.". No coach can guarantee a job, interviews or a placement rate. Be careful with anyone who does, and with promises of a "hidden job market" or exclusive recruiter access.

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