David W. Machacek
Career coach · Santa Barbara, CA · in person and virtual
"I help you to identify and articulate the value you have to offer to an employer." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Resume Writing Service job seekers |
Career Counseling · Professional Resume · Model Cover Letter · Digital Profiles on LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, and Indeed · Job Search & Interview Coaching | $395 |
| Outplacement Services departing employees |
Career Counseling · Professional Resume & Cover Letter Development · Profiles for Indeed, LinkedIn, & ZipRecruiter · Job Search Coaching & Interview Preparation | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $395. Of the 905 career coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 45% start at the same price or lower.
- 14 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Start with an hour of personal career counseling · Define career goals and objectives · Create professional resume and model cover letter · Optimize digital profiles on LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, and Indeed · Provide job search and interview coaching
- Before coaching
- educator and non-profit leader
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
- Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
- 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: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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