Dawson Law

Career coach · Washington, DC · virtual

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"I love helping others find their career path in international affairs jobs in Washington DC and beyond." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
One on One Coaching Exploring International Affairs career options based on your strengths and interests · Personalized Career Assessment and Strategy · Ask any questions about International Affairs Careers, career search tips · Resume and cover letter building and optimization · Networking advice to get the interview on request
Active Job Search Coaching Monthly Package
Are you in an active job search and need someone by your side?		 3 sessions · 4 weeks · Up to three 45 min calls per month by Zoom or Phone · Email support in between calls · Personalized Career Assessment and Strategy · Resume Review · Cover Letter Review on request
Job Search Bootcamp
Ready to jumpstart your international affairs job search?		 4 sessions · Four 45 min phone calls by Zoom or phone · Focus on aligning your brand · Email support in between calls · Ask any questions about International Affairs Careers and Career Search Tips · Networking strategy and advice to get the interview (and hopefully the job!) on request
Group Coaching
Looking to join a group class		 Latest group coaching classes advertised on LinkedIn · Customizable options available on request
Resume (CV) and Cover Letter Drafting
Stuck on drafting or revising your resume or cover letter?		 Personalized packages based on your needs · Help to align your brand with the types of roles you are pursuing on request

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

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesyesnonono
Interviews and offersyesyesyesnonono
Job search strategyyesyesyesnonono
Career direction and changeyesyesyesnonono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesnonono

How they work

Before coaching
U.S. Diplomat, Foreign Service (10 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. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  3. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  4. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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