Ruth Sternberg

Career coach · Rochester, NY · in person and virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Resume and LinkedIn Profile Revamp
Anyone who is looking for a job but failing to attract inquiries		 5-day turnaround · Create or redo resume relevant to target industry · Ensure ATS compliance · Review and adjust document with client · Provide Word and PDF versions · Training on modifying resume on request
Fresh Start Package for New College Graduates
New graduates or recent graduates struggling with job search		 Goal clarification · Role research · Strategy development · Tools for organization · New resume and LinkedIn profile with instruction on request
Career Coaching and Job Search Strategy
Mid-career professionals, recent graduates, late-career individuals seeking career clarity and job search help		 Career reflection and alignment · Exploration of mission and vision · Role and industry research · Personal marketing campaign including resume and LinkedIn profile · Interview skills honing on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Reflection: Determine where you are and recover your original impulses, dreams, and visions for your life · Alignment: Integrate values, skills, and strengths to form a picture of your unique personality · Exploration: Form mission and realign vision through role and industry research · Direction: Launch personal marketing campaign including resume, LinkedIn profile, and other materials · Your Professional Offer: Hone interviewing skills to present your value to employers
Assessments
YouMap
Before coaching
Print journalist, Journalism (20 years); Grant writer, Nonprofit

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.
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. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

Their website promises results: "I never guarantee anything. Hiring is a human process with many influencing factors. But I promise you this: When you go through this process, you are going to not only feel more confident about your own abilities and accomplishments, but you are going to have an easier time explaining them to an employer.". No coach can guarantee a job, interviews or a placement rate. Be careful with anyone who does, and with promises of a "hidden job market" or exclusive recruiter access.

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