Fran Arvan

Career coach · Philadelphia, PA · virtual

Credentials they list: NCDA CCSP, PARWCC CPRW

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Resume, Cover Letter and LinkedIn Profile Coaching resume writing · editing for Applicant Tracking System compatibility · cover letter writing · fundamentals of a strong LinkedIn profile on request
Job Search Strategies Coaching
Anyone actively looking for a job or planning a career change
where companies post jobs · how to uncover hidden jobs · leveraging professional network · understanding social media role · online job boards on request
Career Planning Coaching discover values · identify strengths · ideal work environment · skills to use or improve · create career goals plan on request
Interview Preparation and Practice professional guidance · interview practice · boost confidence · prepare for technology-driven interviews on request
Resume and Cover Letter Review, Editing, and Writing
Corporate professionals, recent graduates, parents returning to work, individuals over 50 facing ageism
resume review · cover letter review · editing · writing on request
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Corporate professionals, recent graduates, parents returning to work, individuals over 50 facing ageism
LinkedIn profile optimization on request
Job Search Fundamentals Coaching in an Era of AI
Corporate professionals, recent graduates, parents returning to work, individuals over 50 facing ageism
understanding AI and algorithms impact · job search fundamentals on request
Interview Practice
Corporate professionals, recent graduates, parents returning to work, individuals over 50 facing ageism
interview practice on request
Offer Negotiation Strategies
Corporate professionals, recent graduates, parents returning to work, individuals over 50 facing ageism
offer negotiation strategies on request
Career Planning Assessments and Exercises
Corporate professionals, recent graduates, parents returning to work, individuals over 50 facing ageism
career planning assessments · career planning exercises on request

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

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Where they fit

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

How they work

Process
Initial free 30 minute consultation to discuss needs and services · Customized coaching based on individual client situation · Guidance on resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, job search, interview, and career planning
Assessments
SkillScan Career Assessments

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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