Carla Coury

Career coach · New Orleans, LA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: CELDC, PARWCC CPRW, HRCI SPHR

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
The Intensive
Anyone at any stage who has one specific challenge or wants expert input before committing to a longer engagement		 1 session · Written session recap · Prioritized action plan · Personalized resource list · 30-day follow-up check-in on request
The Foundation
College seniors, new grads, and early-career professionals who need direction, structure, and a real starting point		 4 sessions · 4 weeks · Defined career targets—roles, industries, and company tiers · Written personal brand narrative connecting your background to your goals · Resume and LinkedIn audit with specific revision guidance · Week-by-week action plan with milestones · Networking outreach templates and accountability tracker on request
The Narrative
Professionals and students who are clear on where they're going but need a reset on how they're presenting themselves without a full coaching strategy engagement		 3 sessions · 6 weeks · Revised, targeted resume aligned to your goals · Optimized LinkedIn profile that positions you and shows up in recruiter searches · Cover letter framework you can adapt for any role · Practiced, confident elevator pitch · Polished answer to "tell me about yourself" on request
The Accelerator
MBA, Masters, and undergraduate students in formal recruiting cycles and recent grads targeting competitive industries—consulting, finance, engineering, tech		 8 sessions · 12 weeks · Targeted, high impact resume and optimized LinkedIn profile · Defined target company list with prioritization criteria · 10+ personalized networking messages, drafted and refined with feedback · Structured interview prep by type—behavioral, technical, and fit · Live practice interviews with written feedback and improvement roadmap on request
The Campaign
New grads and early-career professionals entering a field for the first time who want a strategic partner for the full journey		 10 sessions · 12 weeks · Clarity on your direction—what you want and why it makes sense · Personal brand built from the ground up · Targeted search strategy with built-in accountability · Network development plan for a field where you're still building relationships · Interview preparation from phone screens through final rounds on request
The Reinvention
Mid-career professionals intentionally moving into a new industry, function, or direction who need their experience to travel with them		 8 sessions · 8 weeks · Clear target: role, industry, and positioning for your new direction · Translated materials that speak to your new audience, not your old one · Repositioned personal brand narrative that makes your pivot make sense · Gap analysis with a concrete plan to address what's missing · Targeted networking strategy built for a career change context on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipyesyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Intro call to understand client needs · Assessment and feedback on current materials and narrative · Development of personalized career strategy and positioning · Execution plan with accountability and follow-up
Before coaching
Executive Director, Career Management Center, Higher Education (4 years); Executive Director, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, Small Business Coaching (4 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.

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  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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