U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)

Career coach · virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Employment Navigator and Partnership Program (ENPP)
transitioning service members and their spouses		 one-on-one career assistance · career plan creation · connection to partner organizations for additional employment training and services · apprenticeship overview · career exploration on request
Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses (TEAMS)
military spouses and caregivers		 employment-focused workshops to help meet employment goals on request
Employment Fundamentals of Career Transition (EFCT)
transitioning service members		 1 session · one-day foundational workshop · tools for job search success · how to set yourself apart · making a memorable impression on employers on request
Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW)
transitioning service members		 2 sessions · two-day employment workshop · best practices in job search · resume writing · network building · employment search on request
Career and Credential Exploration (C2E)
transitioning service members		 2 sessions · two-day vocational track · career identification · career planning · self-assessments · career decision assistance on request
Wounded Warrior and Caregiver Employment Workshop (WWCEW)
wounded, ill, or injured transitioning service members and caregivers		 self-paced online training · alternative to EFCT one-day requirement · fully accessible · instructor-led virtual Q&A session 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
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Assessments
self-assessments and skills testing

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

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