Tom Ballantyne
Career counselor · Montara, CA · in person and virtual
"We are credentialed career counselors/coaches who can help you find your direction and make successful changes in your work life." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Career management and transition coaching job seekers, mid-career individuals, recent graduates, pre-retirement |
clarify values, interests and goals · identify strengths and skills · navigate job market · reinvent yourself · maintain motivation | on request |
| Assessment services | SkillScan · Myers-Briggs Type Indicator · Strong Interest Inventory · Values Driven Work · other informal assessments | on request |
| Job search skills coaching | interview practice · informational interviewing · job search strategy · offer evaluation · salary negotiation | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 30 years coaching; the median for career counselors in our directory is 19.
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 | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- clarify values, interests and goals · identify strengths and skills · explore tools for job market navigation · set manageable weekly goals · hold clients accountable
- Assessments
- SkillScan, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, Values Driven Work
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)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- 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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